Wilmot Howard Cole, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Brockville, Ontario, Canada
About Wilmot Howard Cole
- Wilmot Howard Cole (February 16, 1834 – December 13, 1915) was a merchant and political figure in Ontario.
- He represented Brockville in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1879 as a Liberal member. He was born in Brockville, the son of Abel Cole and Catherine Seaman, and was educated there.
- He established himself in business in 1855 as a merchant.
- He served in the local militia, reaching the rank of colonel, and served during the Fenian raids.
- Cole was a member of the town council and a prominent member of the local Oddfellows lodge, also serving as grand master.
- He helped found a company that established waterworks at Brockville.
- Cole married Jane Adelaide Phillips.
- In 1882, he was named registrar for Leeds County.
- Cole was one of the promoters of the Brockville, Westport and Sault Ste.
- Marie Railway.
- He died in 1915.
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