John Flint Cahan (February 1, 1889 – November 8, 1928) was a Canadian engineer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1925 to 1928 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
John Cahan | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth County | |
| In office 1925–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Corning |
| Succeeded by | Lindsay C. Gardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1889 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | November 8, 1928 (aged 39) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
| Spouse |
Beatrice Eleanor Davies
(m. 1912) |
| Parent |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian Army |
| Unit | 1st Canadian Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Early life and education
editHe was born in Halifax, the son of Charles Cahan and Mary Chisholm. He was educated at Dalhousie University and McGill University.
Career
editCahan served as a member of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia from 1925 to 1928. He also served as a captain in the 1st Canadian Pioneers during World War I; he was seriously wounded during the war and later died in Halifax at the age of 39 as the result of his wounds.
Personal life
editIn 1912, Cahan married Beatrice Eleanor Davies.
References
edit- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
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