Emerson Coatsworth, Jr., KC (March 9, 1854 – May 11, 1943) was a

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lawyer and politician. He was also a member of the

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. Born in Toronto, Coatsworth was educated at the public schools, and studied privately for matriculation into the Law Society. Afterwards he attended

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, and graduated in law in

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in 1886. A practicing lawyer, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of

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in the 1891 federal election. A

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, he was defeated in the 1896 election by Independent Conservative

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. In 1904, he was elected an alderman for the

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. From 1906 to 1907, he was the 33rd

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References

The Canadian album : men of Canada; or, Success by example, in religion, patriotism, business, law, medicine, education and agriculture; containing portraits of some of Canada's chief business men, statesmen, farmers, men of the learned professions, and others; also, an authentic sketch of their lives; object lessons for the present generation and examples to posterity (Volume 1) (1891–1896) page 18

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* 1854 births 1943 deaths Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Mayors of Toronto Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario University of Toronto alumni Canadian King's Counsel {{Ontario-mayor-stub