John A. Dawson (Canadian politician)

John A. Dawson
Member of the 3rd Canadian Parliament for Pictou
In office 1874 – 1878
Preceded by	Robert Doull and James McDonald
Succeeded by	Robert Doull and James McDonald
Personal details
Born	1826 Pictou, Nova Scotia
Died	October 31, 1902
Nationality	Canada
Political party	Liberal Party of Canada
Residence	Pictou, Nova Scotia[1]
Occupation	merchant, taxidermist
Website	Parliament of Canada biography

John A. Dawson (1826 Pictou, Nova Scotia – October 31, 1902) was a Canadian politician, merchant and taxidermist.

Dawson was educated in Pictou.^[1] He was concurrently elected to the Canadian House of Commons with James William Carmichael in 1874 as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Pictou. He lost in the elections of 1878 and 1882.

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