John William Dunscomb
John William Dunscomb | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Beauharnois | |
| In office 1841–1842 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Edward Gibbon Wakefield |
| Alderman, Montreal municipal council | |
| In office 1840–1841 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1809 |
| Died | December 16, 1891 (aged 82) Quebec City, Quebec |
| Party | Unionist; Government supporter |
| Spouse | Caroline Birch Dumford |
| Children | 10 daughters and 4 sons |
| Parent |
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| Occupation | Merchant |
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John William Dunscomb (February 23, 1809 – December 16, 1891) was a merchant and political figure in Canada East, Province of Canada (now Quebec). He represented Beauharnois in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1842 as a Government supporter and supporter of the union of the two Canadas.
Dunscomb was born in 1809 in Bermuda, the son of John Dunscomb, but his business was based in Montreal, Lower Canada.