Robert John Woods | |
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Member of the House of Commons for Dufferin | |
In office 1921–1925 | |
Personal details | |
Born | January 7, 1859 Gorrie, Canada West |
Died | June 19, 1944 (aged 85) |
Political party | Progressive |
Robert John Woods (January 7, 1859 – June 19, 1944) was a Canadian farmer and political figure. He represented Dufferin in the House of Commons of Canada as a Progressive member from 1921 to 1925.
Woods was born in Gorrie, Huron County, Canada West and later moved to Carrick Township in Bruce County with his family. He purchased a farm in Melancthon Township in Dufferin County, where he served on the township council and later became reeve. Woods ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1907 and 1908 as a Temperance Conservative. He was defeated in his bid for reelection in 1925. In 1937, he moved near Guelph.
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