Preceded by Howard Corning Education Dalhousie University Role Engineer | Name John Cahan Occupation engineer Succeeded by Lindsay C. Gardner | |
Born February 1, 1889
Halifax, Nova Scotia ( 1889-02-01 ) Died November 8, 1928, Halifax, Canada Political party Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia Residence Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada | ||
John Flint Cahan (February 1, 1889 – November 8, 1928) was an 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.
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Early life and education
He was born in Halifax, the son of Charles Cahan and Mary Chisholm. He was educated at Dalhousie University and McGill University.
Career and death
He served as a member of the province's Executive Council from 1925 to 1928. Cahan 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
In 1912, Cahan married Beatrice Eleanor Davies.
References
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