Henry Buckingham Witton
Template:Short description Template:Use Canadian English Template:Use dmy dates Henry Buckingham Witton (October 21, 1831 – November 8, 1921) was an Ontario painter and political figure. He represented Hamilton in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1874. He ran as a Conservative Labour candidate, but took his seat as a straight Conservative member following his election in 1872.[1]
Witton was born in South Lopham, Norfolk, England[1] and was educated there as well. In 1860, he married M.A. Palmer.[2] He worked as a master painter at the Great Western Railway Shops in Hamilton, Ontario.[3] Witton ran unsuccessfully for the federal seat in 1874 and 1875 as a Conservative Labour member.[1] Witton was appointed inspector of canals in 1879, and served in that post until 1890. He died in Hamilton at the age of 90.[3]
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