John Watterworth

John Watterworth
Ontario MPP
In office
1872–1883
Preceded byAlexander Mackenzie
Succeeded byAlexander Johnston
ConstituencyMiddlesex West
Personal details
Born(1827-11-24)November 24, 1827
Elgin County, Ontario
DiedMarch 1, 1903(1903-03-01) (aged 75)
Political partyLiberal

John Watterworth (November 24, 1827 – March 1, 1903) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Middlesex West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1872 to 1883.

He was born in Elgin County, Ontario. He served as reeve of Mosa Township and warden for Middlesex County. He was elected to the provincial legislature in an 1872 by-election when the sitting member resigned to retain his seat in the federal parliament.

Electoral history

Ontario provincial by-election, September 1872: Middlesex West
Resignation of Alexander Mackenzie
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal John Watterworth 1,311 51.94
Independent J.D. Dewan 1,213 48.06
Total valid votes 2,524 100.0  
Liberal hold Swing  
Source: History of the Electoral Districts, Legislatures and Ministries of the Province of Ontario[1]: 220 
1875 Ontario general election: Middlesex West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Watterworth 1,415 54.30 +2.36
Conservative Nathaniel Currie 1,191 45.70  
Total valid votes 2,606 71.36
Eligible voters 3,652
Liberal hold Swing +2.36
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1879 Ontario general election: Middlesex West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Watterworth 1,575 50.82 −3.47
Conservative Mr. Richardson 1,524 49.18 +3.47
Total valid votes 3,099 69.80 −1.56
Eligible voters 4,440
Liberal hold Swing −3.47
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

References

  1. ^ Lewis, Roderick (1968). Centennial Edition of a History of the Electoral Districts, Legislatures and Ministries of the Province of Ontario, 1867–1968. OCLC 1052682.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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