James Halliday

Politician

1845 – 1921

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Who was James Halliday?

James Halliday was a merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Bruce North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1901 to 1904 as a Conservative.

He was born in Burgess Township, Leeds County, Canada West, the son of James Halliday and Bessie Allan. In 1868, he married Katie Fisher. Halliday was also a cattle dealer. He served as a member of the council for Bruce County. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1901 by-election held after the election of Alexander McNeill in 1900 was declared void.

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Born
Apr 3, 1845
Died
Apr 11, 1921

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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