Timothy Coughlin (politician)

Timothy Coughlin (January 8, 1834 – August 12, 1912) was a farmer and political figure in Ontario. He represented Middlesex North from 1878 to 1891 in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal-Conservative member.

He was born in Yarmouth Township, Upper Canada, the son of Daniel Coughlin and Mary Regan, Irish immigrants. Coughlin moved with his family to Stephen Township in 1846. He served as treasurer and then reeve for Stephen Township. In 1870, he married Mary Ann Glavin.

His son John Joseph later became a lawyer and judge.

1878 Canadian federal election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal–Conservative Timothy Coughlin 1,629
Liberal Robert Colin Scatcherd 1,621
1882 Canadian federal election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal–Conservative Timothy Coughlin 1,741
Unknown L. E. Shipley 1,632
1887 Canadian federal election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal–Conservative T. Coughlin 2,133
Unknown L. E. Shipley 1,864
1891 Canadian federal election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative W. H. Hutchins 1,965
Liberal W. H. Taylor 1,959

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