Nisha Rathode (Editor)

Nathaniel Higinbotham

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

Political party
  
Liberal

Name
  
Nathaniel Higinbotham

Nathaniel Higinbotham

Died
  
January 9, 1911 Guelph, Ontario

Preceded by
  
George Alexander Drew

Succeeded by
  
George Alexander Drew

Nathaniel Higinbotham (1830 – January 9, 1911) was a Canadian pharmacist and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.

He was born in County Cavan, Ireland and came to Canada in 1846, establishing himself as a chemist and druggist at Guelph. He served on the town council for Guelph, also serving as town mayor. He was a lieutenant-colonel for the local militia and served during the Fenian raids. Higinbotham was defeated by George Alexander Drew for the federal seat in 1878. He later served as registrar for Wellington County.

In 1862, he married Margaret Allan. Higinbotham died in Guelph at the age of 81.

References

Nathaniel Higinbotham Wikipedia