Nathaniel Higinbotham
| Nathaniel Higinbotham | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Wellington North | |
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In office 1872–1878 | |
| Preceded by | George Alexander Drew |
| Succeeded by | George Alexander Drew |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1830 County Cavan, Ireland |
| Died |
January 9, 1911 Guelph, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
Nathaniel Higinbotham (1830 – January 9, 1911) was a Canadian pharmacist and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.[1]
He was born in County Cavan, Ireland[1] and came to Canada in 1846, establishing himself as a chemist and druggist at Guelph.[2] He served on the town council for Guelph, also serving as town mayor. He was a lieutenant-colonel for the local militia and served during the Fenian raids.[1] Higinbotham was defeated by George Alexander Drew for the federal seat in 1878.[1] He later served as registrar for Wellington County.[3]
In 1862, he married Margaret Allan. Higinbotham died in Guelph at the age of 81.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
- ↑ The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1878 CH Mackintosh
- ↑ A cyclopædia of Canadian biography : brief biographies of persons ..., HW Charlesworth (1919)
- ↑ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
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