Thomas Earle (Canadian politician)
Thomas Earle | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Victoria | |
| In office 1889–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar Crow Baker |
| Succeeded by | District was abolished in 1903 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1837 Landsdowne Township, Upper Canada |
| Died | July 13, 1911 (aged 73) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Political party | Conservative |
Thomas Earle (September 27, 1837 – July 13, 1911) was a Canadian businessman and Conservative politician who represented Victoria (electoral district) in the Canadian House of Commons from 1889 to 1904.[1]
Born in Landsdowne Township, Upper Canada,[1] the son of William Earle, he was educated there and became a merchant in Brockville. Earle moved to the Cariboo district of British Columbia in 1863, establishing a grocery business in Victoria in 1873. He was also involved in railway construction in British Columbia, Oregon and Washington state. In 1875, he married Elizabeth Mason.[2] Earle was acclaimed during a by-election following Edgar Crow Baker's resignation. He also served on Victoria City Council in 1885.[1] Earle died in Victoria at the age of 73.[2]