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About Joseph Northwood
- Joseph Northwood (January 11, 1809 – October 29, 1886) was an Irish-born manufacturer, merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada.
- He sat for Lambton division in the Senate of Canada from 1880 to 1886.He was born in Westport, County Mayo, and came to Canada in 1832, settling in Chatham.
- His grandfather John Northwood is said to have caught General James Wolfe in his arms when Wolfe was fatally wounded.
- Northwood ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the legislative Assembly for the Province of Canada in 1864.
- He married Ann Wilson.
- Northwood served as a member of the council for the town of Chatham.
- He died in office in Chatham at the age of 77.
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