John Small (Canadian MP)
John Small | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Toronto East | |
| In office 1882–1891 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Platt |
| Succeeded by | Emerson Coatsworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1831 York Township, Upper Canada |
| Died | February 10, 1909 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Conservative |
John Small (October 8, 1831 – February 10, 1909) was a Canadian politician.
Born in York Township, Upper Canada, Small was educated in his home district schools and at the Upper Canada College. From 1855 to 1882, he was a taxing officer of the Court of the Queen's Bench. From 1878 to 1879, he was a member of the Toronto City Council. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for Toronto East in the 1882 federal election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1887. He did not run in 1891 and was appointed collector of customs in Toronto.