James Gilmour (politician)

James Gilmour

James Gilmour (January 20, 1842 – May 15, 1908) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Middlesex East in the House of Commons of Canada from 1896 to 1904 as a Conservative.[1]

He was born in South Hillhead, Renfrewshire and was educated there. In 1871, he married Elizabeth McClary. He was warden for Middlesex County in 1879 and also served as a trustee for London County General Hospital.[2] Gilmour was reeve of North Dorchester Township for 15 years.[1]

  1. ^ a b James Gilmour – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ^ Gemmill, AJ The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897