James Sinclair Smith

James Sinclair Smith
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1874
Preceded by Riding established
Succeeded by John McDougall
Constituency Middlesex North
Personal details
Born (1816-12-27)December 27, 1816
Caithness, Scotland
Died October 4, 1897(1897-10-04) (aged 80)
McGillivray Township, Ontario
Political party Liberal
Relations Alexander Smith, son
Occupation Farmer

James Sinclair Smith (December 27, 1816 October 4, 1897) was a farmer, livestock breeder[1] and political figure in Ontario, Canada.[2] He represented Middlesex North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.

He was born in Caithness, Scotland in 1816. He served as reeve of McGillivray Township in Middlesex County.[2] He was defeated by John McDougall in the 1875 general election.

Smith was postmaster at Maple Lodge in Middlesex County.[1]

His son Alexander served in the Canadian House of Commons.[1] He died at McGillivray in 1897.[3]

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