John Galna

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John Galna (February 22, 1849 – 1918) was a contractor, ship owner and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Parry Sound in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1914 as a Conservative.[1][2][3]

The son of John Galna and Jane Hall, both natives of Ireland, he was born in Quebec City and was educated there. Galna was customs officer at Parry Sound from 1881 to 1896.[1] He served as Parry Sound mayor from 1891 to 1892.[4]

In 1874, Galna married Caroline W. Dawter.[1]

The Galna Bridge which spanned the Magnetawan River from 1912 to 1987 was named in his honour.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Chambers, E J (1908). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Work of General Reference for the Dominion of Canada.
  2. ^ Hayes, Adrian (2009). Pegahmagabow: Life-Long Warrior. ISBN 0978498291.
  3. ^ Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
  4. ^ "Mayors of Parry Sound" (PDF). Town of Parry Sound.
  5. ^ Taim, Astrid (2007). Almaguin Chronicles: Memories of the Past. p. 147. ISBN 1770702938.