James de Congalton Hepburn (April 23, 1878 – December 24, 1955) was a politician in

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, Canada. He represented

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in the

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from 1937 to 1948 as a

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(1937-1943) and Progressive Conservative (1943-1948). He was born in

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, the son of Arthur W. Hepburn who operated a fleet of steamships. Hepburn was educated at

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in Port Hope and entered his father's business after completing his schooling. He also served three years as reeve of Picton. Hepburn became speaker following the resignation of

William James Stewart William James Stewart (February 13, 1889 – September 18, 1969) was a Canadian politician. He was also a member of the Orange Order in Canada. Stewart also owned and operated the Bates and Dodds Funeral Home on Queen Street West in Toront ...

. He served as speaker of the Legislature of

from March 24, 1947, to April 16, 1948. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1948. He died at home in Picton at the age of 77.

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* Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs 1878 births 1955 deaths {{ProgressiveConservative-Ontario-MPP-stub