John Henry Devitt
Canadian politician
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John Henry Devitt (February 1, 1851 – June 14, 1940) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Durham West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1919 as a Conservative member.
John Henry Devitt | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1905–1919 | |
| Preceded by | William Rickard |
| Succeeded by | William John Bragg |
| Constituency | Durham West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1851 |
| Died | June 14, 1940 (aged 89) Cartwright Township, Ontario |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Watson (m. 1881) |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
Biography
He was born in Cartwright Township, Canada West, the son of Thomas Devitt and Jane McKee. He was a member of the township council from 1882 to 1890, serving as reeve in 1896 and county warden in 1899. He married Elizabeth Watson on June 1, 1881.[1] He was a prominent member in the Orange Order. He died in 1940 and was buried at St. John's Cemetery in Blackstock.[2]