James Masson

Who was James Masson?

James Masson was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario. He represented Grey North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1887 to 1896 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Seymour Township, Canada West, the son of Thomas W.S. Masson, and educated there and in Belleville. Masson articled in law with William Hamilton Ponton, was called to the Ontario bar in 1871 and set up practice in Owen Sound. In 1878, he married Jessie Morrison. Masson served as Master in Chancery at Owen Sound from 1873 to 1885. He was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1887 federal election, defeating the incumbent Benjamin Allen, and was reelected in 1891. He was named Queen's Counsel in 1885.