Thomas Swinarton
Thomas Swinarton (May 21, 1821 - December 21, 1893) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Cardwell in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871 as a Conservative. Swinarton came to Upper Canada from County Down, Ireland. He served as reeve of Albion Township for 9 years and lived in Coventry. He was also warden for Peel County in 1881. Swinarton operated a gristmill, carding mill and sawmill, as well as a tannery and general store. He defeated George McManus in 1867 when he was elected in Cardwell. References A History of Peel County to Mark its Centenary as a Separate County 1867-1967, for the Corporation of the County of Peel (1967) External links The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1869) 1821 births 1893 deaths Politicians from County Down Irish emigrants to pre-Confederation Ontario Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs