John Abbott Pringle | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1943–1955 | |
Preceded by | William Black |
Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
Constituency | Addington |
Personal details | |
Born | Arden, Ontario | May 4, 1892
Died | November 26, 1962 Kingston, Ontario | (aged 70)
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Flora Amelia Lee |
Occupation | Merchant, farmer |
John Abbott Pringle (May 4, 1892 – November 26, 1962) was an Ontario farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Addington in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1955 as a Progressive Conservative member.
He was born in Arden, Ontario, the son of William James Pringle. In 1919, he married Flora Amelia Lee. Pringle sold hardware and owned a farm. He served on the local school board and was its chairman for 6 years. He was a member of the Orange Order, the Masonic Order and a Shriner. He died suddenly after surgery for an unspecified illness in 1962.[1]