John Henry Pope
Politician
1824 – 1889
Who was John Henry Pope?
John Henry Pope, PC was a Canadian farmer, lumberman, railway entrepreneur, and politician.
Born in Eaton Township, Lower Canada, the son of John Pope and Sophia Laberee, he served with the local militia during the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837 and opposed those who supported annexation of Eastern Townships to the United States.
He represented Compton County in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1857 to 1867 and was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament in 1867 representing the riding of Compton as a member of the Liberal-Conservative Party. He was the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Railways and Canals. He served until his death in 1889. His son, Rufus Henry, took his seat after his death.
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- Born
- Dec 19, 1824
- Children
- Nationality
- Canada
- Died
- Apr 1, 1889
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on July 23, 2013
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