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James Redford
1821-09-18 – 1908-12-18
Life & Legacy
James Redford (18 September 1821 – 18 December 1908) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Perth North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.
Redford was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1821, to a father who was also named James Redford. The younger Redford was educated there and went to Canada West in 1842. He was a schoolteacher for a time, and was later a banker, lumber merchant, manufacturer, and land speculator in Stratford and Mitchell. In 1851, Redford married Elizabeth Gouray. 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. Redford moved to Austin, Texas around 1876 and died there at the age of 87.
Occupation & Career
politician, timber merchant, banker, manufacturer, speculator, teacher
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q6141902 — wikidata View source
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