James Redford

James Redford

James Redford (September 18 1821 – 1909) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Perth North in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.

He was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1821 and came to Canada West in 1842. He served as superintendent of schools in Perth County and a member of the Stratford town council. He was a director of the Royal Canadian Bank and also served as captain in the local militia.

External links

* [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?Language=E&query=3047&s=M Political Biography from the Library of Parliament]
* [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?doc=32945 "The Canadian parliamentary companion", HJ Morgan (1871)]

s-ttl|title=Member of Parliament for Perth North
years=1867–1872


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