Tudhope was born in Oro Township, Canada West in 1858, the son of William Tudhope, a carriage manufacturer, and Mary Reid. In 1897, he formed the Tudhope Carriage Company in Orillia with his brothers. In 1902, with partner Harry Anderson, Tudhope established a company which manufactured agricultural implements. Following a fire at the carriage factory, in 1909, he formed the Tudhope Motor Company which manufactured automobiles. Production was converted for military use during World War I and vehicle production was not resumed following the war. In 1928, a new company was formed that produced specialty metal products, such as electrical appliances. Following his death in 1936, his son took over the operation of the company.
Tudhope also served as reeve and mayor for Orillia. In 1966, he was inducted into the .
Legacyedit
The Tudhope Building, the former home of his auto company, later supplied military parts for two world wars, later used by Orillia Tudhope Anderson Company (OTACO) before shuttering the 1990.[1] In 1995 it was used briefly as headquarters for the Ontario Provincial Police and now home to Orillia City Hall.
Tudhope Park (J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park), a 65 acre public park and beach, was donated by the Tudhopes to the town.[2]
Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
James Brockett Tudhope – Parliament of Canada biography
April 12, 2024
james, brockett, tudhope, march, 1858, february, 1936, canadian, manufacturer, politician, member, parliamentfor, simcoe, eastin, office, 1917, 1921preceded, bywilliam, humphrey, bennettsucceeded, bythomas, edward, manley, chewontario, mppin, office, 1902, 191. James Brockett Tudhope March 21 1858 February 3 1936 was a Canadian manufacturer and politician James Brockett TudhopeMember of Parliamentfor Simcoe EastIn office 1917 1921Preceded byWilliam Humphrey BennettSucceeded byThomas Edward Manley ChewOntario MPPIn office 1902 1911Preceded byAndrew MiscampbellSucceeded byJames Irwin HarttConstituencySimcoe EastPersonal detailsBorn 1858 03 21 March 21 1858Oro Township Canada WestDiedFebruary 3 1936 1936 02 03 aged 77 Political partyLiberalOccupationBusinessmanTudhope was born in Oro Township Canada West in 1858 the son of William Tudhope a carriage manufacturer and Mary Reid In 1897 he formed the Tudhope Carriage Company in Orillia with his brothers In 1902 with partner Harry Anderson Tudhope established a company which manufactured agricultural implements Following a fire at the carriage factory in 1909 he formed the Tudhope Motor Company which manufactured automobiles Production was converted for military use during World War I and vehicle production was not resumed following the war In 1928 a new company was formed that produced specialty metal products such as electrical appliances Following his death in 1936 his son took over the operation of the company Tudhope was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1902 for the provincial riding of Simcoe East A Liberal he was re elected in 1905 and 1908 In 1917 he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the federal riding of Simcoe East Tudhope also served as reeve and mayor for Orillia In 1966 he was inducted into the Orillia Hall of Fame Legacy editThe Tudhope Building the former home of his auto company later supplied military parts for two world wars later used by Orillia Tudhope Anderson Company OTACO before shuttering the 1990 1 In 1995 it was used briefly as headquarters for the Ontario Provincial Police and now home to Orillia City Hall Tudhope Park J B Tudhope Memorial Park a 65 acre public park and beach was donated by the Tudhopes to the town 2 References edit Tudhope Anderson Company Horse Mower Archived from the original on 5 March 2016 Tudhope Park Orillia External links editOntario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history James Brockett Tudhope Parliament of Canada biography Tudhope Specialties Ltd UWO Business Library Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title James Brockett Tudhope amp oldid 1204255822, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
