John Ira Flatt (July 2, 1834 – November 26, 1913) was an Ontario farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Wentworth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Liberal member.

John Ira Flatt
Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario)
In office
1894–1898
Preceded byJames McMahon
Succeeded byThomas Atkins Wardell
ConstituencyWentworth North
Personal details
Born(1834-07-02)July 2, 1834
East Flamborough, Wentworth County, Upper Canada
DiedNovember 26, 1913(1913-11-26) (aged 79)
Hamilton, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
SpouseRachel Cummings (m. 1853)
Children2
OccupationFarmer, merchant

He was born in East Flamborough, Wentworth County, Upper Canada in 1834, the son of Robert Flatt, a Scottish immigrant. Flatt was involved in the timber trade, partnering with Robert Thompson until 1876 and then with a Mr. Bradley. The firm, originally based in the Hamilton area, later opened a branch at Casselman. In 1853, he married Rachel Cummings. With his sons, Jacob and William, he also was involved in a timber company operating in Michigan and Ohio. Flatt served on the councils for East and West Flamborough and was also warden for Wentworth County in 1888. He died November 26, 1913.[1]

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  1. ^ "Person Details for John Ira Flatt". Familysearch.org. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
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