Eric Harrington (June 6, 1820 - September 4, 1898) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Renfrew South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1871 to 1874.

Eric Harrington
Ontario MPP
In office
1871–1874
Preceded byJohn Lorn McDougall
Succeeded byJames Bonfield
ConstituencyRenfrew South
Personal details
Born(1820-06-06)June 6, 1820
St. Andrews, Quebec
DiedSeptember 4, 1898(1898-09-04) (aged 78)
Arnprior, Ontario
Political partyConservative
OccupationMerchant

He was a merchant in Arnprior and served as warden for Renfrew County. He died in 1898.[1][2]

Electoral history

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1871 Ontario general election: Renfrew South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Eric Harrington 448 63.46 +27.41
Liberal Mr. Stewart 258 36.54 −27.41
Turnout 706 59.88 −11.29
Eligible voters 1,179
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +27.41
Source: Elections Ontario[3]
1879 Ontario general election: Renfrew South
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal James Bonfield 837 54.28
Conservative Eric Harrington 705 45.72
Total valid votes 1,542 67.72
Eligible voters 2,277
Liberal hold Swing
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References

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  1. ^ "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  2. ^ "Harring1.JPG (442x709 pixels)". Archived from the original on June 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.