James Cockburn (Ontario politician)
James Cockburn | |
|---|---|
Cockburn in May 1873 | |
| 1st Speaker of the House of Commons | |
| In office November 6, 1867 – March 25, 1875 | |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Anglin |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Northumberland West | |
| In office 1867–1874 | |
| Succeeded by | William Kerr |
| In office 1878–1881 | |
| Preceded by | William Kerr |
| Succeeded by | George Guillet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1819 Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom |
| Died | August 14, 1884 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | St. James Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Isabella Susan Patterson
(m. 1854) |
| Children | 3 |
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James W. Cockburn QC (February 13, 1819 – August 14, 1883) was a Canadian politician and a father of Canadian Confederation. He served as the first speaker of the House of Commons.