George Walker Wesley Dawson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Irish-Canadian merchant and political figure in Ontario
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About George Walker Wesley Dawson
- George Walker Wesley Dawson (February 14, 1858 – July 2, 1936) was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada.
- He represented Addington in the House of Commons of Canada from 1891 to 1896 as a Liberal member. He was born in Sligo, the son of the Reverend Abraham Dawson, and came to Canada West with his family in 1864.
- He was educated in Kingston and Belleville.
- Dawson owned a mill.
- He was a Crown Land agent, reeve for Clarendon Township and also served as postmaster.
- In 1881, he married Amy Elizabeth Orford.
- Dawson was defeated when he ran for re-election to the House of Commons in 1896.
- He later served as inspector of penitentiaries and purchasing agent for the Department of Public Works.
- He was instrumental in the founding of the Anglican Church in Plevna, Ontario.
- Dawson died at his home in The Glebe in Ottawa at the age of 78.
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