John Watterworth

John Watterworth
Ontario MPP
In office
1872–1883
Preceded byAlexander Mackenzie
Succeeded byAlexander Johnston
ConstituencyMiddlesex West
Personal details
Born(1827-11-24)November 24, 1827
Elgin County, Ontario
DiedMarch 1, 1903(1903-03-01) (aged 75)
PartyLiberal

John Watterworth (November 24, 1827 – March 1, 1903) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Middlesex West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1872 to 1883.

He was born in Elgin County, Ontario. He served as reeve of Mosa Township and warden for Middlesex County. He was elected to the provincial legislature in an 1872 by-election when the sitting member resigned to retain his seat in the federal parliament.

Electoral history

Ontario provincial by-election, September 1872: Middlesex West
Resignation of Alexander Mackenzie
Party Candidate Votes%
LiberalJohn Watterworth1,31151.94
IndependentJ.D. Dewan1,21348.06
Total valid votes 2,524100.0  
Liberal hold Swing  
Source: History of the Electoral Districts, Legislatures and Ministries of the Province of Ontario: 220 
1875 Ontario general election: Middlesex West
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalJohn Watterworth1,41554.30+2.36
ConservativeNathaniel Currie1,19145.70 
Total valid votes 2,60671.36
Eligible voters 3,652
Liberal hold Swing +2.36
Source: Elections Ontario
1879 Ontario general election: Middlesex West
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalJohn Watterworth1,57550.82−3.47
ConservativeMr. Richardson1,52449.18+3.47
Total valid votes 3,09969.80−1.56
Eligible voters 4,440
Liberal hold Swing −3.47
Source: Elections Ontario

References

  1. ↑ Lewis, Roderick (1968). Centennial Edition of a History of the Electoral Districts, Legislatures and Ministries of the Province of Ontario, 1867–1968. OCLC 1052682.
  2. ↑ "1875 General Election - Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "1879 General Election - Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ "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.