Archibald_Bishop

Archibald Bishop

Archibald Bishop

Canadian politician

For other people named Archibald Bishop, see Archibald Bishop (disambiguation).

Archibald Bishop (September 6, 1829 – April 25, 1901)[1] was an Ontario political figure. He represented Huron South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1873 to 1894.

He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, was educated in Lanarkshire and came to Canada in 1849. He served on the council for Usborne Township and was warden for Huron County from 1873 to 1874. He was elected in an 1873 by-election when the sitting member resigned to accept a post as sheriff for the county.

Electoral history

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References

  1. [1]
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35517116/archibald-wilson-bishop
  2. [2]
    Lewis, Roderick (1968). Centennial Edition of a History of the Electoral Districts, Legislatures and Ministries of the Province of Ontario, 1867–1968. OCLC 1052682.
  3. [3]
    "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.


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