John Smith (Kent MPP)

John Smith was an Ontario tanner and political figure. He represented Kent in the 1st Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member.

He was born in England. Smith also served as mayor of Chatham.

Electoral history

1867 Ontario general election: Kent
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Liberal	John Smith	1,486	51.14
	Conservative	Mr. McMichael	1,420	48.86
Total valid votes			2,906	77.99
Eligible voters			3,726
	Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario

1871 Ontario general election: Kent
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	James Dawson	1,382	53.55	+2.41
	Conservative	John Smith	1,199	46.45	−2.41
Turnout			2,581	61.15	−16.84
Eligible voters			4,221
	Liberal hold		Swing		+2.41
Source: Elections Ontario

External links

• The Canadian parliamentary companion HJ Morgan (1869)
• Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario