James Edward Smith (politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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17th Mayor of Toronto
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About James Edward Smith (politician)
- James Edward Smith (December 25, 1831 – March 9, 1892) was the mayor of Toronto in 1867. Born in London, England, Smith came to Toronto with his family in 1841.
- He was a manager of the British Empire Life Insurance Company.
- He was elected to the Toronto City Council in 1857 for the St.
- John's ward and served until appointed mayor by his fellow Councillors in 1867.
- He was mayor until 1869 when he was re-elected to the City Council.
- He remained in Council until 1870 when he retired.
- He was also a member of the Orange Order in Canada.
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