John Giles

Background

Giles was born in Farmersville, near Napanee, Ontario, in 1834, one of ten children born to William Godkin Giles (1789–1867) and Sarah Richards (1791–1867).

Career

He represented Leeds South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1873 to 1874. He was trained as a medical doctor and, on August 26, 1871, he was appointed as an Associate Coroner for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Giles was elected in a by-election called when Herbert Stone MacDonald, the sitting Conservative Master in Public Policy resigned to become a Judge.

Giles served for only one year and his Legislative Service included membership on only one Standing Committee (Private Bills).

He died in Leeds County, Ontario, in 1903.

Achievements

• In 1874, he was defeated for the Conservative nomination by Robert Henry Preston who went on to win in the general election held that year.