John Lane (Ontario politician)

John Lane
Member of Provincial Parliament
In office
1875–1879
Preceded byHugh Crosby
Succeeded byGeorge Badgerow
ConstituencyYork East
Personal details
Born(1818-11-28)November 28, 1818
County Tipperary, Ireland
DiedApril 2, 1890(1890-04-02) (aged 71)[1]
Thornhill, Ontario[2]
Political partyLiberal
SpouseSarah Barker (1825 - 1887)

John Lane (November 28, 1818 – April 2, 1890) was an Irish-born political figure. He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1875 to 1879.

He was born in County Tipperary, Ireland in 1818 but grew up and was educated in Upper Canada. He married Sarah Barker in 1850. Lane served on the council for York County.

Electoral history

1875 Ontario general election: York East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Lane 1,266 54.26 −15.92
Conservative W. McDougall 1,067 45.74 +15.92
Total valid votes 2,333 63.16 +26.64
Eligible voters 3,694
Liberal hold Swing −15.92
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

References

  1. ^ "John Lane (1818-1890) - Find a Grave Memorial".
  2. ^ The Globe, Toronto, April 3, 1890, pp 8.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.


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