Alexander Coutts | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1875–1879 | |
Preceded by | New riding |
Succeeded by | Edward Robinson |
Constituency | Kent West |
Personal details | |
Born | Tullich, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | April 17, 1824
Died | August 14, 1881 Tilbury, Ontario | (aged 57)
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Jane McVean (m. 1856) |
Occupation | Farmer |
Alexander Coutts (April 17, 1824[1] – August 14, 1881[2]) was a Scottish-born farmer and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Kent West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1879 as a Conservative.
He was born in Tullich, Aberdeenshire, the son of John Coutts[1] and Ann McDonald, and arrived in Canada with his family[3] in 1834. Coutts was educated in Tilbury East. In 1856, he married Jane McVean. Coutts served 18 years on the township council for Tilbury East, serving as reeve for 12 years.[1]
He died in Tilbury East at the age of 57.[2]