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George Frederick Hodgins

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George Frederick Hodgins (December 17, 1865 – January 17, 1940) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Pontiac in the House of Commons of Canada from 1908 to 1911 as a Liberal.[1]

He was born in Shawville, Canada East and was educated at the Shawville Academy. In 1890, he married Georgina Thomas. He was president of the Shawville Milling Company. He also served as chairman of the local school board. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1904. Hodgins was defeated by Gerald Hugh Brabazon when he ran for reelection in 1911. He died in Ottawa at the age of 74.[2]

1911 Canadian federal election: Pontiac
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Gerald Hugh Brabazon 2,059 44.59 +3.15
Liberal Frank S. Cahill 1,393 30.16
Liberal George Frederick Hodgins 1,166 25.25 -33.32
Total valid votes 4,618 100.00
1908 Canadian federal election: Pontiac
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal George Frederick Hodgins 2,543 58.57 +9.78
Conservative Gerald Hugh Brabazon 1,799 41.43 -9.78
Total valid votes 4,342 100.00

References

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  1. ^ George Frederick Hodgins – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ^ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.