John Rosevear

John Rosevear (died May 5, 1881) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Durham East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1881 as a Conservative member.

He served as reeve for Port Hope and was a major in the local militia. He died in office in 1881.

Electoral history

1875 Ontario general election: Durham East
Party Candidate Votes%
ConservativeJohn Rosevear1,45455.22
LiberalS.S. Smith1,17944.78
Turnout 2,63369.73
Eligible voters 3,776
Conservative hold Swing  
Source: Elections Ontario
1879 Ontario general election: Durham East
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeJohn Rosevear1,29252.33−2.89
IndependentMr. Sowden1,09244.23 
IndependentMr. Quinlan853.44 
Total valid votes 2,46955.58−14.15
Eligible voters 4,442
Conservative hold Swing −2.89
Source: Elections Ontario

References

  1. ↑ "1875 General Election - Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ Wood, S.C. (1876). "Sessional Paper No. 59 - Return from the records of the General Election to the Legislative Assembly in 1875". Ontario Sessional Papers, 1875-76: Vol. VIII - Part IV (Report). Toronto: King's Printer.
  3. ↑ "1879 General Election - Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Sessional Paper No. 19 - Return from the records of the General Election to the Legislative Assembly in 1879". Ontario Sessional Papers, 1880: Vol. XIL - Part III (Report). Toronto: King's Printer. 1880.