Jacob Kohler (Ontario politician)

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Jacob Kohler
Ontario MPP
In office
1905–1911
Preceded by Joseph William Holmes
Succeeded by Christian Kohler
Constituency Haldimand
Personal details
Born(1860-10-27)October 27, 1860
Kohler, Haldimand County, Canada West
Died January 19, 1934(1934-01-19) (aged 73)
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Sarah J. Parsons (m. 1885)
Occupation Farmer

Jacob Kohler (October 27, 1860 – January 19, 1934) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Haldimand in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1911 as a Liberal member.

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Haldimand was an electoral riding in Ontario, Canada. It was created in 1867 at the time of confederation and was abolished in 1933 before the 1934 election.

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He was born in Kohler, Haldimand County, Canada West in 1860, the son of Martin Kohler. In 1885, he married Sarah J. Parsons. He was a livestock dealer, in partnership with his brother Christian, who also later served in the provincial assembly. Kohler was reeve of North Cayuga Township and also served as warden for Haldimand County. He died in 1934. [1]

Christian Kohler was a Canadian farmer and politician in Ontario. He represented Haldimand in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1911 to 1914.

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References

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