John Bailey Freeman (August 22, 1835 – November 22, 1890) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Norfolk North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1890 as a Liberal member.

John Bailey Freeman
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1890
Preceded byJohn Fitzgerald Clarke
Succeeded byEdwin Clarendon Carpenter
ConstituencyNorfolk North
Personal details
Born(1835-08-22)August 22, 1835
Windham Township, Norfolk County, Upper Canada
DiedNovember 22, 1890(1890-11-22) (aged 55)
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Jane Scatherd
(m. 1861)
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Windham Township, Norfolk County, Upper Canada in 1835, the son of Daniel Wesley Freeman and the grandson of the Reverend Daniel Freeman, one of the first settlers in the county. In 1861, he married Jane, the daughter of Thomas Scatcherd. Freeman served on the township council and was president of the county agricultural society. He served as government whip in the assembly.

Freeman Township in the Muskoka District was named after him.

Electoral history

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1879 Ontario general election: Norfolk North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Bailey Freeman 1,490 52.12 −0.08
Conservative James Wilson 1,369 47.88 +0.08
Total valid votes 2,859 71.55 −4.23
Eligible voters 3,996
Liberal hold Swing −0.08
Source: Elections Ontario[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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