John Flint Cahan
| John Cahan | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth County | |
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In office 1925–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Corning |
| Succeeded by | Lindsay C. Gardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 1, 1889 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Died |
November 8, 1928 (aged 39) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
| Residence | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | engineer |
John Flint Cahan (February 1, 1889 – November 8, 1928) was an engineer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1925 to 1928 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was born in Halifax, the son of Charles Cahan and Mary Chisholm. He was educated at Dalhousie University and McGill University. In 1912, Cahan married Beatrice Eleanor Davies. He served as a member of the province's Executive Council from 1925 to 1928. Cahan served as a captain in the 1st Canadian Pioneers during World War I; he was seriously wounded during the war and later died in Halifax at the age of 39 as the result of his wounds.
References
- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
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