Gideon Striker
Gideon Striker (c. 1825 – October 6, 1886) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Prince Edward in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1872 to 1883.
Gideon Striker | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1872–1883 | |
| Preceded by | James Simeon McCuaig |
| Succeeded by | James Hart |
| Constituency | Prince Edward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1825 Prince Edward County, Upper Canada |
| Died | October 6, 1886 (aged 60–61) Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He was born in Prince Edward County circa 1825 and educated in Picton. He was a druggist and sold groceries as well. Striker also served as reeve of Picton, warden for the county and lieutenant-colonel in the local militia. He was elected in 1871 to the provincial assembly but the election was declared invalid; he lost the subsequent by-election to James Simeon McCuaig but was declared elected later in 1872. He died suddenly in Montreal in 1886.
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