John Prince (politician)

John Prince, QC
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for Essex
In office
1836–1840
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Member of the Legislative Assembly, Province of Canada, for Essex
In office
1841–1851
Preceded byNew position
Member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada, Western Division
In office
1857–1860
Judge of the Algoma District Court
In office
1860–1870
Personal details
BornMarch 12, 1796
Hereford, England (?)
DiedNovember 30, 1870(1870-11-30) (aged 74)
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Political partyIndependent
SpouseMary Ann Millington (June 17, 1823)
RelativesWilliam Stratton Prince (son)
OccupationLand-owner
ProfessionLawyer, Judge
Military service
Branch/service3rd Essex Militia, Upper Canada
RankColonel
Battles/wars1837 Rebellion

John Prince, QC (March 12, 1796 – November 30, 1870) was a lawyer, militia officer, gentleman farmer and political figure in Upper Canada and Canada West.