John Carruthers (politician)
John Carruthers (25 October 1863 – 25 December 1949) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada.
John Carruthers | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Algoma East | |
| In office December 1921 – October 1925 | |
| Preceded by | George Nicholson |
| Succeeded by | George Nicholson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 October 1863 Hamilton, Canada West |
| Died | 25 December 1949 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | physician |
Birthplace
He was born in Hamilton, Canada West and became a physician and mayor of Little Current, Ontario.
Career
He was elected to Parliament at the Algoma East riding in the 1921 general election, defeating the Conservative incumbent George Nicholson. After serving his only term, the 14th Canadian Parliament, Carruthers was defeated by Nicholson in the 1925 federal election.
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