James Clancy (politician)

James Clancy


Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Kent West
In office 1883–1894
Preceded by	Edward Robinson
Succeeded by	Thomas Pardo
Member of the Canadian House of Commons for Bothwell
In office 1896–1903
Preceded by	David Mills
Succeeded by	riding dissolved
Personal details
Born	(1844-07-21)July 21, 1844 Mosa Township, Middlesex County, Canada West
Died	January 10, 1921(1921-01-10) (aged 76)
Political party	Conservative
Spouse(s)	Emily McIntosh
Residence	Kent County
Occupation	merchant

James Clancy (July 21, 1844 – January 10, 1921) was an Ontario farmer, businessman and political figure. He represented Kent West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1883 to 1894 and Bothwell in the Canadian House of Commons from 1896 to 1904 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Mosa Township, Middlesex County, Canada West in 1844, the son of Patrick Clancy, an Irish immigrant. In 1868, he married Emily McIntosh. He was a lumber merchant in Wallaceburg. Clancy served on the town council for Dresden and was reeve of Chatham. In 1896, he defeated David Mills to win a seat in the House of Commons. He ran unsuccessfully for the federal seat representing Lambton West in 1904 after the riding of Bothwell was redistributed, and for the provincial seat representing Kent West in 1905. Clancy served as provincial auditor from 1905 to 1920.

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 1896
Party		Candidate	Votes
	Conservative	CLANCY, James	2,587
	Liberal	MILLS, David	2,528

Canadian federal election, 1900
Party		Candidate	Votes
	Conservative	CLANCY, James	2,547
	Liberal	GORDON, David A.	2,430

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