James Armstrong (Ontario politician)
James Armstrong (March 1, 1830 in Queensbury, New Brunswick – January 26, 1893) was a Canadian politician and farmer. He ran in a federal by-election of 1875 in the riding of Middlesex East and lost. Howeer, he was elected in 1882 as a Member of the Liberal representing the riding of Middlesex South. He was re-elected in 1887 and 1891. Armstrong died in office at the age of 62.
James Armstrong | |
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| Member of Parliament for Middlesex South | |
| In office 1882–1893 | |
| Preceded by | riding created from parts of Middlesex East and Middlesex West |
| Succeeded by | Robert Boston |
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| Born | March 1, 1830 Queensbury, New Brunswick |
| Died | January 26, 1893 |
| Political party | Liberal,Unknown |
| Profession | farmer |
Biography
He was the son of Thomas Armstrong and Agnes Murray, both immigrants from Roxburghshire, Scotland, and was educated in Middlesex County, Upper Canada. Armstrong was married twice: to Jane Fraser in 1858 and to Annie McCall in 1873. He was president of the London Mutual Fire Insurance Company and a director of the Canadian Saving and Loan Company. Armstrong also served as superintendent of schools, township clerk, reeve for Westminster Township and warden for Middlesex County.[1]