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John Henry Devitt

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John Henry Devitt
Ontario MPP
In office
1905–1919
Preceded byWilliam Rickard
Succeeded byWilliam John Bragg
ConstituencyDurham West
Personal details
Born(1851-02-01)February 1, 1851
Cartwright Township, Canada West
DiedJune 14, 1940(1940-06-14) (aged 89)
Cartwright Township, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Elizabeth Watson
(m. 1881)
OccupationCivil servant

John Henry Devitt (February 1, 1851 – June 14, 1940) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Durham West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1919 as a Conservative member.

Biography

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He was born in Cartwright Township, Canada West, the son of Thomas Devitt and Jane McKee. He was a member of the township council from 1882 to 1890, serving as reeve in 1896 and county warden in 1899. He married Elizabeth Watson on June 1, 1881.[1] He was a prominent member in the Orange Order. He died in 1940 and was buried at St. John's Cemetery in Blackstock.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "John Henry Devitt". Family Search.org.
  2. ^ http://www.oldebill.ca/HFT/hftg129.htm#3426 [dead link]
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