James Brockett Tudhope
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James Brockett Tudhope was a Canadian
manufacturer and politician.
Tudhope was born in Oro Township, Canada West in 1858, the son of William Tudhope, a carriage
manufacturer, and Mary Reid. In 1897, he formed the Tudhope Carriage Company in Orillia
with his brothers. In 1902, with partner Harry Anderson, Tudhope established a company which manufactured agricultural implements. Following a fire at the carriage factory, in 1910, he formed the Tudhope Motor Company which manufactured automobiles. Production was converted for military use during World War I
and vehicle production was not resumed following the war. In 1928, a new company was formed that produced specialty metal products, such as electrical appliances. Following his death in 1936, his son took over the operation of the company.
Tudhope was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
in 1902
for the provincial riding of Simcoe East. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1905
and 1908
. In 1917, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons
for the federal riding of Simcoe East
.
Tudhope also served as reeve and mayor for Orillia. In 1966, he was inducted into the Orillia Hall of Fame.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
manufacturer and politician.
Tudhope was born in Oro Township, Canada West in 1858, the son of William Tudhope, a carriage
Carriage
A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people, usually horse-drawn; litters and sedan chairs are excluded, since they are wheelless vehicles. The carriage is especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance, though some are also used to transport goods. It may be light,...
manufacturer, and Mary Reid. In 1897, he formed the Tudhope Carriage Company in Orillia
Orillia, Ontario
Orillia, pronounced ōrĭl'ēə, is a city located in Simcoe County in Southern Ontario, Canada, between Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe, 135 kilometres north of Toronto.Originally incorporated as a village in 1867, the history of...
with his brothers. In 1902, with partner Harry Anderson, Tudhope established a company which manufactured agricultural implements. Following a fire at the carriage factory, in 1910, he formed the Tudhope Motor Company which manufactured automobiles. Production was converted for military use during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
and vehicle production was not resumed following the war. In 1928, a new company was formed that produced specialty metal products, such as electrical appliances. Following his death in 1936, his son took over the operation of the company.
Tudhope was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario , is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the second largest provincial legislature of Canada...
in 1902
Ontario general election, 1902
The Ontario general election, 1902 was the tenth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on May 29, 1902, to elect the 98 Members of the 10th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ....
for the provincial riding of Simcoe East. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1905
Ontario general election, 1905
The Ontario general election, 1905 was the 11th general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on January 25, 1905, to elect the 98 Members of the 11th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ....
and 1908
Ontario general election, 1908
The Ontario general election, 1908 was the 12th general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on June 8, 1908, to elect the 106 Members of the 12th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ....
. In 1917, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
for the federal riding of Simcoe East
Simcoe East
Simcoe East was a federal electoral district in the province of Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1882 to 1968...
.
Tudhope also served as reeve and mayor for Orillia. In 1966, he was inducted into the Orillia Hall of Fame.