Background
WHITNEY, James Pliny was born on October 2, 1843 in William burgh. Son of Richard Leet Whitney and Clarissa Jane Fairman.
WHITNEY, James Pliny was born on October 2, 1843 in William burgh. Son of Richard Leet Whitney and Clarissa Jane Fairman.
Studied at public schools and Cornwall Grammar School. Doctor of Laws; Doctor of Civil Law.
Practised as a Barrister at Morrisburgh, Ontario. Has been the representative of the county of Dundas in the Legislature since 1S8S. Is an Doctor of Laws of Toronto University, a Doctor of Civil Law of Trinity University, and an Doctor of Laws of Queen’s University.
Is a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Reserve Militia. Leader of the Opposition, 1897-1905. After the defeat of the Ross Government, 1905, was called upon to form a new Government.
A Liberal-Conservative. King’s Counsel, M.P.P.; Prime Minister of Ontario and President of the Council since 1905.
Clubs: Toronto; Albany.
Spouse 1876, Alice, 3rddaughter of William Park, Cornwall, Ontario.