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About George Pattinson
- George Pattinson (July 15, 1854 – May 10, 1931) was an Ontario industrialist and political figure.
- He represented Waterloo South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1905 to 1914. He was born in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England and grew up there.
- He came to Ontario in 1870, where he found work at woollen mills in Plattsville and later Preston.
- After the death of an owner in 1881, Pattinson became a partner in the management of the mill in Preston.
- In 1898, he became sole owner.
- He also served on the Preston town council, becoming reeve in 1889, and was a member of the local school board.
- Working with Sir Adam Beck on the Electrical Power Commission, he helped bring hydroelectric power from Niagara Falls to Preston.
- During his time in office, he also contributed to the introduction of the Ontario Workmen's Compensation Act.
- Pattinson was a director for the Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada and the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Kitchener.
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