George Read (Ontario politician)

For the Green party leader, see George Read (Alberta politician).

George Read (August 13, 1819 – March 29, 1903) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Peterborough East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.

George Read
Ontario MPP
In office 1867–1874
Preceded by	Riding established
Succeeded by	John C. O'Sullivan
Constituency	Peterborough East
Personal details
Born	(1819-08-13)August 13, 1819 Augusta Township, Upper Canada
Died	March 29, 1903(1903-03-29) (aged 83) Otonabee Township, Ontario
Political party	Conservative
Occupation	Businessman

He was born in Augusta Township in Upper Canada in 1819, the son of United Empire Loyalists who settled in Grenville County. He served as clerk and treasurer for Otonabee Township. He died there in 1903.

Electoral history

1867 Ontario general election: Peterborough East
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Conservative	George Read	996	62.52
	Liberal	E. Ingram	597	37.48
Total valid votes			1,593	80.82
Eligible voters			1,971
	Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario

1871 Ontario general election: Peterborough East
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	George Read	779	61.68	−0.84
	Liberal	Mr. O'Donohoe	480	38.00	+0.53
	Independent	Mr. Pearce	4	0.32
Turnout			1,263	60.55	−20.27
Eligible voters			2,086
	Conservative hold		Swing		−0.69
Source: Elections Ontario

External links

• Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
• The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1873, HJ Morgan