James Wellington McLaughlin

James Wellington McLaughlin (August 24, 1840 – August 9, 1903) was an Ontario medical doctor and political figure. He represented Durham West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal from 1879 to 1890.

James Wellington McLaughlin
Ontario MPP
In office 1879–1890
Preceded by	John McLeod
Succeeded by	William Thomas Lockhart
Constituency	Durham West
Personal details
Born	(1840-08-24)August 24, 1840 Cavan Township, Durham County, Upper Canada
Died	August 9, 1903(1903-08-09) (aged 62)
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Ella Gross ​ (m. 1866)​
Relations	Robert McLaughlin, brother
Occupation	Doctor

He was born in Cavan Township, Durham County, Upper Canada in 1840, the son of John McLaughlin, who came from Ireland. The family later settled in Darlington Township. McLaughlin studied at the University of Toronto and the University of Edinburgh. He set up practice in Bowmanville. In 1866, he married Ida Ella Gross. McLaughlin was examiner for the University of Toronto and for the Medical Council of Ontario.

His older brother, Robert was a businessman who was involved first in manufacturing carriages and later automobiles.

Electoral history

v t e 1879 Ontario general election: Durham West
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	James Wellington McLaughlin	1,467	52.66	−1.29
	Conservative	Mr. Colville	1,319	47.34	+1.29
Total valid votes			2,786	72.89	+1.38
Eligible voters			3,822
	Liberal hold		Swing		−1.29
Source: Elections Ontario[1]