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About James E. Morin
- James E.
- Morin (May 10, 1849 – October 7, 1902) was an Ontario merchant and political figure.
- He represented Welland in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal from 1883 to 1890. He was born in County Limerick, Ireland, the son of Michael Morin, and emigrated to Canada West with his family in 1851.
- Morin studied at a commercial college in Buffalo, New York.
- He worked in a general store owned by E.
- Cutler at Ridgeway, becoming owner of the business and expanding into the manufacturing of flour.
- In 1870, in Fort Erie, Ontario, he married Jeanette Ann Wilson.
- Morin was clerk for Bertie Township and auditor for Welland County.
- He served in the local militia during the Fenian raids and later reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
- Morin also served as justice of the peace, license commissioner and chairman of the school board.
- In 1891, he was named registrar for Welland County.
- Morin died in Ridgeway, Ontario.
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