James de Congalton Hepburn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Picton, Ontario, Canada
About James de Congalton Hepburn
- James de Congalton Hepburn (April 23, 1878 – December 24, 1955) was a politician in Ontario, Canada.
- He represented Prince Edward—Lennox in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1937 to 1948 as a Progressive Conservative. He was born in Picton, Ontario, the son of Arthur W.
- Hepburn, who operated a fleet of steamships.
- Hepburn was educated at Trinity College School in Port Hope and entered his father's business after completing his schooling.
- He also served three years as reeve of Picton.Hepburn became speaker following the resignation of William James Stewart.
- He served as speaker of the Legislature of Ontario from March 24, 1947 to April 16, 1948.
- He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1948.He died at home in Picton at the age of 77.
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