Nathaniel Higinbotham
Template:Short description Template:Use Canadian English Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Nathaniel Higinbotham (1830 – January 9, 1911) was a Canadian pharmacist and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.[1]
He was born in County Cavan, Ireland[1] and came to Canada in 1846, establishing himself as a chemist and druggist at Guelph.[2] He served on the town council for Guelph, also serving as town mayor. He was a lieutenant-colonel for the local militia and served during the Fenian raids.[1] Higinbotham was defeated by George Alexander Drew for the federal seat in 1878.[1] He later served as registrar for Wellington County.[3]
In 1862, he married Margaret Allan. Higinbotham died in Guelph at the age of 81.[4]
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- ↑ a b c d Nathaniel Higinbotham – Parliament of Canada biography
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