Thomas William Chapple

Thomas William Chapple (February 10, 1857 – November 10, 1926)[1] was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Ontario North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Liberal member.

Thomas William Chapple
Ontario MPP
In office
1894–1898
Preceded byJames Glendinning
Succeeded byWilliam Hoyle
ConstituencyOntario North
Personal details
Born(1857-02-10)February 10, 1857
Kilkenny, Ireland
DiedNovember 10, 1926(1926-11-10) (aged 73)
Rainy River, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
OccupationLawyer, judge

He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland in 1853, the son of William Chapple, a captain in the British Army. He was educated in London and in Newcastle, Ontario. He was called to the Ontario bar and set up practice in Uxbridge. Chapple was named judge for the Rainy River District in 1898, serving until his death.

The township of Chapple in Rainy River District was named in his honour.

References

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  1. ^ "Judge Thomas William Chapple (1857-1926) - Find A". Find a Grave.
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