John Henry Fisher (April 3, 1855 – December 1, 1933) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Brant North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1911 and Brant in the House of Commons of Canada from 1911 to 1917 as a Conservative member. He also served in the Senate of Canada from 1917 until his death.

John Henry Fisher
Senator
In office
1917–1933
Nominated byRobert Borden
Appointed byVictor Cavendish
Member of Parliament
for Brant
In office
1911–1917
Preceded byWilliam Paterson
Succeeded byJohn Harold
Ontario MPP
In office
1905–1911
Preceded byDaniel Burt
Succeeded byJohn Wesley Westbrook
ConstituencyBrant North
Personal details
Born(1855-04-03)April 3, 1855
Paris, Canada West
DiedDecember 1, 1933(1933-12-01) (aged 78)
Ottawa, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Jessie D. Martin
(m. 1883)
OccupationBusinessman

He was born in Paris, Canada West, the son of Robert Fisher, who came to Upper Canada from Devonshire, England. In 1883, Fisher married Jessie D. Martin. He was reeve of Paris in 1885 and 1886, county warden in 1886 and also served five years as Paris' mayor. He ran unsuccessfully against Daniel Burt in 1898 and 1902 before defeating Burt in 1905.

Fisher was appointed Honorary Colonel of the 25th Brant Dragoons after the First World War.[1]

Electoral record

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1911 Canadian federal election: Brant
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative John Henry Fisher 1,795 51.9 +5.5
Liberal William Paterson 1,666 48.1 -5.5
Total valid votes 3,461 100.0

References

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  1. ^ "Senator Fisher Dies at Paris", The Windsor Star, 2 Dec 1933, p.2
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