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About Peter Sinclair Sr.
- Peter Sinclair (November 13, 1819 – October 9, 1906) was a Scottish farmer and politician in Prince Edward Island.
- He represented Queen's County in the House of Commons of Canada from 1873 to 1878 as a Liberal member. He was born in Glendaruel, Argyleshire, the son of Peter Sinclair, and came to Queens County, Prince Edward Island in 1840 with his mother.
- He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1858.
- Sinclair represented 1st Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1867 to 1873 and from 1882 to 1900 as a Liberal.
- He served in the Executive Council for the province as government leader from 1872 to 1873 and as minister without portfolio from 1891 to 1898.
- He was unsuccessful in a bid for reelection to the federal parliament in 1878.
- Sinclair married Margaret MacMurdo in 1879.
- He died in Summerfield in 1906. His sons Peter and John Ewen also later served in the House of Commons of Canada.
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William James Topley
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| Alternative names | W. J. Topley | ||
| Description | Canadian photographer | ||
| Date of birth/death | 13 February 1845 | 16 November 1930 | |
| Location of birth/death | Montreal | Vancouver | |
| Work location | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
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