George Musgrove (politician)

George Johnston Musgrove (September 11, 1865[1] – September 23, 1954) was a dentist and political figure in Ontario. He represented Niagara Falls in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Conservative member.[2]

George J. Musgrove
MPP for Niagara Falls
In office
June 29, 1914 – September 23, 1919
Preceded byfirst member
Succeeded byCharles Swayze
Personal details
Born(1865-09-11)September 11, 1865
Huron County, Canada West
DiedSeptember 23, 1954(1954-09-23) (aged 89)
Guelph, Ontario
Political partyConservative

He was the son of John Musgrove and Mary A. Armstrong, both natives of Ireland, and was educated at the Clinton Collegiate Institute. From the age of 18 to 23, he taught school. In 1893, Musgrove married Jenny Small.[1] Dr. George J. Musgrove died in 1954 at Guelph and was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Niagara Falls.[3][4]

His brother Armstrong also served in the assembly.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Chambers, Ernest J (1916). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1916.
  2. ^ "George Johnston Musgrove, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
  3. ^ "Dr. G. J. Musgrove", The Evening Standard, September 23, 1954, Niagara Falls, Ontario, pg. 6
  4. ^ "MUSGROVE, GEORGE Genealogy Search Results | Niagara Falls Canada". www.niagarafalls.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-11-13.