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Samuel Henry Armstrong

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Samuel Henry Armstrong
Ontario MPP
In office
1912–1916
Preceded byArthur Mahaffy
Succeeded byGeorge Ecclestone
ConstituencyMuskoka
Personal details
Born(1855-04-09)April 9, 1855
Grey County, Canada West
DiedMay 15, 1916(1916-05-15) (aged 61)
Bracebridge, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Emma Pratt
(m. 1883)
OccupationFarmer

Samuel Henry Armstrong (April 9, 1855 – May 15, 1916) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Muskoka in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1912 to 1916 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Churchill, County Fermanagh, Ireland, the son of Lennon Armstrong, was educated in Enniskillen and came to Canada in 1872. In 1883, he married Emma Pratt. He was also a cattle dealer. Armstrong served on the council for Victoria County and was the first mayor of Bracebridge, serving in that post for 11 years.[1]

References

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  1. ^ EJ Chambers (1917). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1916.
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