John Henry Haines Root(October 17, 1908  November 17, 1991) was born in Erin Township, Ontario and his father Haines Root ran the family farm,  he later married married Lillie Matilda Toop.
John Henry Haines Root (October 17, 1908  November 17, 1991) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He was born in Erin Township, Ontario, the son of David Oscar Root. With his brother Haines, Root ran the family farm and also operated a trucking business to transport livestock and farm supplies. In 1932, he married Lillie Matilda Toop. 
