John Easton Mills
Canadian politician (1796–1847)
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John Easton Mills (October 14, 1796 – November 12, 1847) served briefly as mayor of Montreal, Quebec.
Preceded byJames Ferrier
Succeeded byJoseph Bourret
BornOctober 14, 1796
Tolland, Massachusetts, United States
DiedNovember 12, 1847 (aged 51)
Mayor John Easton Mills | |
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| 5th Mayor of Montreal | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Preceded by | James Ferrier |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bourret |
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| Born | October 14, 1796 Tolland, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | November 12, 1847 (aged 51) |
| Party | Reformist |
| Profession | businessman |
In March 1846, Montreal city council deadlocked on the choice of a mayor. Mills had ten votes, and incumbent mayor James Ferrier had nine, but Ferrier voted for himself twice, in accordance with existing rules. Municipal paralysis ensued until December 1846, when Mills was elected decisively.
