Researching Francis Hurdon
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Some Famous People called Francis Hurdon
Francis Hurdon
Francis Hurdon (June 18, 1834 – December 19, 1914) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Bruce South in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Conservative member.
He was born in Camelford, Cornwall, England in 1834, the son of James Hurdon, and educated at Wadebridge. He was a grain merchant in Kincardine and served on the town council there.
In 1857, Hurdon married Charlotte S. Chubb. He died in Toronto at the age of 80.
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