Thomas Swinarton Explained

Thomas Swinarton
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1867
Term End1:1871
Predecessor1:Riding established
Successor1:George McManus
Constituency1:Cardwell
Party:Conservative
Birth Date:21 May 1821
Birth Place:County Down, Northern Ireland
Death Place:Bolton, Ontario
Occupation:Businessman

Thomas Swinarton (May 21, 1821 - December 21, 1893) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Cardwell in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871 as a Conservative.

Swinarton came to Upper Canada from County Down, Ireland. He served as reeve of Albion Township for 9 years and lived in Coventry. He was also warden for Peel County in 1881. Swinarton operated a gristmill, carding mill and sawmill, as well as a tannery and general store. He defeated George McManus in 1867 when he was elected in Cardwell.

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