Alexander Patterson Mewhinney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetAlexander Patterson Mewhinney
Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
About Alexander Patterson Mewhinney
- Alexander Patterson Mewhinney (April 26, 1873 – October 29, 1929) was an Ontario farmer and political figure.
- He represented Bruce West and then Bruce North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1929 as a Liberal member. He was born in Bruce Township, Ontario, the son of Joseph Mewhinney, and took over the operation of the family farm.
- In 1906, he married Maud Cole.
- He served on the township council and was reeve from 1913 to 1914 and warden for Bruce County in 1914.
- Mewhinney served as whip for the Liberals in the provincial assembly.
- He was a district deputy in the Masonic lodge.
- Mewhinney suffered a fatal stroke while campaigning for reelection in 1929.
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