Henry Smyth (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Henry Smyth (Canadian politician)
- Henry Smyth (January 15, 1841 – December 23, 1929) was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada.
- He represented Kent in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1887 as a Conservative member. He was born in Chatham, Upper Canada, the son of William B.
- Smyth, a native of Ireland, and was educated there and at the Caradoc Academy.
- In 1862, he married Julia O'Brien.
- Smyth served as school trustee, town councillor, deputy reeve and reeve; he was also mayor of Chatham from 1869 to 1870 and in 1876.
- His election in 1882 was overturned in 1883 after an appeal; Smyth won the by-election held in 1884.
- He was unsuccessful when he ran for reelection in 1887 and 1888.
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