George Read (Ontario 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 byRiding established
Succeeded byJohn C. O'Sullivan
ConstituencyPeterborough East
Personal details
Born(1819-08-13)August 13, 1819
Augusta Township, Upper Canada
DiedMarch 29, 1903(1903-03-29) (aged 83)
Otonabee Township, Ontario
Political partyConservative
OccupationBusinessman

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.[1]

Electoral history

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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[2]
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[3]

References

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  1. ^ "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
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