Adam Beck

For the American baseball umpire, see Adam Beck (umpire).

Sir Adam Beck
MPP
In office
1923–1925
Preceded byHugh Allan Stevenson
Succeeded byRiding abolished
In office
1902–1919
Preceded byFrancis Baxter Leys
Succeeded byHugh Allan Stevenson
ConstituencyLondon
Chairman of Ontario Hydro
In office
1906–1925
Preceded bynone
Personal details
Born(1857-06-20)June 20, 1857
Baden, Canada West
DiedAugust 15, 1925(1925-08-15) (aged 68)
London, Ontario
Resting placeHamilton Cemetery
PartyConservative
SpouseLilian (Ottaway) Beck
RelativesHarry Crerar (brother-in-law)
CabinetMinister Without Portfolio (1905–1914)
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Sir Adam Beck (June 20, 1857 – August 15, 1925) was a Canadian politician and hydroelectricity advocate who founded the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.

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