Peter Elson Politician

Peter Elson (January 18, 1839 – June 11, 1913) was a Canadian politician.Born in the township of London, County of Middlesex, Canada West, the son of Joseph and Samantha Elson, Elson was educated at the Schools of Middlesex and Hamilton. A farmer, he was Deputy Reeve of London township for two years, Reeve for eight years, County Councilor for 18 years, and Warden of Middlesex County for one year. He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for Middlesex East in the general elections of 1904. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1911. He died in office in 1913.

Personal facts

Peter Elson
Birth dateJanuary 18, 1839
Birth place
Province of Canada
Date of deathJune 11, 1913

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Office holder

party
Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942)
region
Middlesex East
successor
Samuel Francis Glass

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