John Blythe | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1883–1890 | |
Preceded by | James Hill Hunter |
Succeeded by | James Hill Hunter |
Constituency | Grey South |
Personal details | |
Born | Guelph, Canada West | October 4, 1849
Died | June 30, 1895 Normanby Township, Ontario, Canada | (aged 45)
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Jane Peteo (m. 1871) |
Occupation | Farmer |
John Blythe (October 4, 1849 – June 30, 1895) was an Ontario farmer and political figure.[1][2] He represented Grey South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1883 to 1890 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Guelph, Canada West in 1849, the son of Alexander Wright Blythe, a Scottish immigrant. In 1871, he married Jane Peteo.
Blythe served as reeve for Normanby Township. He died on June 30, 1895 after a brief illness.[3]