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About James Masson
- James Masson, (February 17, 1847 – December 24, 1903) was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario.
- He represented Grey North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1896 as a Conservative member. He was born in Seymour Township, Canada West, the son of Thomas W.S.
- Masson, and educated there and in Belleville.
- Masson articled in law with William Hamilton Ponton, was called to the Ontario bar in 1871 and set up practice in Owen Sound.
- In 1878, he married Jessie Morrison.
- Masson served as Master in Chancery at Owen Sound from 1873 to 1885.
- He was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1887 federal election, defeating the incumbent Benjamin Allen, and was reelected in 1891.
- He was named Queen's Counsel in 1885.
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