James Redford

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James Redford
Canadian House of Commons
In office
1867–1872
Preceded by None
Succeeded by Thomas Mayne Daly, Sr.
Personal details
Born (1821-09-18)September 18, 1821
Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland
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Austin, Texas, United States
Nationality Scottish, Canadian
Political party Liberal Party of Canada

James Redford (September 18, 1821 – December 18, 1908) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Perth North in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.[1]

He was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1821,[1] the son of James Redford, was educated there, and went to Canada West in 1842. Redford taught in school for a time. He was later employed as a banker, lumber merchant, manufacturer and land speculator in Stratford and Mitchell. In 1851, Redford married Elizabeth Gouray.[2] He served as superintendent of schools in Perth County and a member of the Stratford town council. He was a director of the Royal Canadian Bank and also served as captain in the local militia.[3] Redford moved to Austin, Texas around 1876 and died there at the age of 87.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 James Redford – Parliament of Canada biography
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  3. The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1871)

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Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
None
Member of Parliament for Perth North
1867–1872
Succeeded by
Thomas Mayne Daly, Sr.