James de Congalton Hepburn explained

James Hepburn
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1937
Term End1:1948
Predecessor1:Thomas Gilmore Bowerman
Successor1:John Donald Baxter
Constituency1:Prince Edward—Lennox
Party:Progressive Conservative
Birth Date:23 April 1878
Birth Place:Picton, Ontario
Death Place:Picton, Ontario
Occupation:Businessman

James de Congalton Hepburn (April 23, 1878  - December 24, 1955) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Prince Edward—Lennox in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1937 to 1948 as a Conservative (1937–1943) and Progressive Conservative (1943–1948).

He was born in Picton, Ontario, the son of Arthur W. Hepburn[1] who operated a fleet of steamships. Hepburn was educated at Trinity College School in Port Hope and entered his father's business after completing his schooling. He also served three years as reeve of Picton.

Hepburn became speaker following the resignation of William James Stewart. He served as speaker of the Legislature of Ontario from March 24, 1947, to April 16, 1948. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1948.

He died at home in Picton at the age of 77.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hepburn shipping in Prince Edward County . Naval Marine Archive . 27 May 2023.
  2. Book: Dale, Clare A . Whose servant I am" : speakers of the assemblies of the province of Upper Canada, Canada and Ontario, 1792-1992 . 248–50 . Ontario Legislative Library . Toronto . 1992.