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Andrew Semple
Andrew Semple (June 10, 1837 – January 22, 1916) was a Canadian grain merchant, miller, and politician.
Andrew Semple | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Wellington Centre | |
| In office 1887–1900 | |
| Preceded by | George Turner Orton |
| Succeeded by | John McGowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1837 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | January 22, 1916 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Liberal |
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada with his family in 1841 settling in Canada West. Semple was educated at the Common Schools in the County of Simcoe. A farmer and miller, he held the offices of Councillor and Reeve of East Garafraxa for two years. He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Wellington Centre in the 1887 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1891 and 1896. He was defeated in 1900.
References edit
- "Personnel of the Senate and House of Commons, eighth Parliament of Canada, elected June 28, 1896". Internet Archive.
- Andrew Semple – Parliament of Canada biography