John McLeod (Canada West politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Merchant and political figure in Canada West
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About John McLeod (Canada West politician)
- John McLeod (September 13, 1816 – July 1, 1887) was a Scottish-born merchant and political figure in Canada West.
- He represented Essex in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1858 to 1861 as a Conservative. He was born in Edinburgh, the son of John McLeod and Ann Gordon, and came to Pictou, Nova Scotia with his family in 1832.
- McLeod was studying law and went to New York City with the intent of continuing his studies, but instead took a job as a clerk in a dry goods store.
- He entered business as a merchant in Detroit, later moving to Amherstburg.
- McLeod was also involved in shipbuilding and operated a distillery.
- In 1838, he married Mary Kenyon.
- In 1857, he defeated Arthur Rankin to win a seat in the assembly for the Province of Canada.
- McLeod died in Amherstburg at the age of 71.
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