Jacob Kohler (October 27, 1860 – January 19, 1934) was an
Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented
Haldimand Haldimand may refer to:
People
* Frederick Haldimand (1718–1791), Swiss-born army officer and governor of Quebec
* Peter Frederick Haldimand (1741 or 1742–1765), Swiss-born British army officer and surveyor
* William Haldimand (1784–1862), d ...
in the
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
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from 1905 to 1911 as a
Liberal member.
He was born in Kohler,
Haldimand County,
Canada West in 1860, the son of Martin Kohler. In 1885, he married Sarah J. Parsons. He was a livestock dealer, in partnership with his brother
Christian
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, who also later served in the provincial assembly. Kohler was reeve of
North Cayuga Township and also served as warden for Haldimand County. He died in 1934.
References
*''Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910'', EJ Chambers
External links
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1860 births
1934 deaths
Ontario Liberal Party MPPs
Mayors of places in Ontario
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