John H. Munroe Explained

John H. Munroe (1820  - January 25, 1885) was an Ontario real estate agent and political figure. He represented Elgin West in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Conservative member.

He was born in Williamsburg Township, Upper Canada in 1820 and was educated there. Munroe settled in Wardsville.[1] He served on the county council and was later warden for Middlesex County.[2] Munroe was defeated when he ran for reelection to the House of Commons in 1872. He died in Morrisburg.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Johnson, J.K. . The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967 . 1968 . Public Archives of Canada.
  2. http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?doc=32944 The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1869, HJ Morgan