John Blythe (politician)

John Blythe (October 4, 1849 – June 30, 1895) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Grey South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1883 to 1890 as a Conservative member.

John Blythe
Ontario MPP
In office
1883–1890
Preceded byJames Hill Hunter
Succeeded byJames Hill Hunter
ConstituencyGrey South
Personal details
Born(1849-10-04)October 4, 1849
Guelph, Canada West
DiedJune 30, 1895(1895-06-30) (aged 45)
Normanby Township, Ontario, Canada
Political partyConservative
SpouseJane Peteo (m. 1871)
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Guelph, Canada West in 1849, the son of Alexander Wright Blythe, a Scottish immigrant. In 1871, he married Jane Peteo.

Blythe served as reeve for Normanby Township. He died on June 30, 1895 after a brief illness.

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