John Henry Haines Root, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Ontario farmer and political figure
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Place of Birth: Erin, Ontario, Canada
About John Henry Haines Root
- John Henry Haines Root (October 17, 1908 – November 17, 1991) was an Ontario farmer and political figure.
- He represented Wellington North and then Wellington—Dufferin in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1951 to 1975 as a Progressive Conservative member. He was born in Erin Township, Ontario, the son of David Oscar Root.
- With his brother Haines, Root ran the family farm and also operated a trucking business to transport livestock and farm supplies.
- In 1932, he married Lillie Matilda Toop.
- He served on the local school board and was a Mason.
- Root served in the provincial cabinet as Minister Without Portfolio from 1958 to 1961.
- He retired from politics in 1975.
- He was named to the Ontario Water Resources Commission in 1961 and later served as its chairman.
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