Career
He was defeated in the election of 1882. Prior to his federal experience, he was elected mayor of Saint Thomas, Ontario between 1865 and 1871.
He was defeated in the election of 1882. Prior to his federal experience, he was elected mayor of Saint Thomas, Ontario between 1865 and 1871.
He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1878 as a Member of the Liberal-Conservative Party to represent the riding of Elgin East.