Nathaniel Higinbotham

Nathaniel Higinbotham (1830 – January 9, 1911) was a Canadian pharmacist and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.^[1]

Nathaniel Higinbotham
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Wellington North
In office 1872–1878
Preceded by	George Alexander Drew
Succeeded by	George Alexander Drew
Personal details
Born	1830 County Cavan, Ireland
Died	January 9, 1911 Guelph, Ontario
Political party	Liberal

He was born in County Cavan, Ireland^[1] and came to Canada in 1846, establishing himself as a chemist and druggist at Guelph.^[2] 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.^[1] Higinbotham was defeated by George Alexander Drew for the federal seat in 1878.^[1] He later served as registrar for Wellington County.^[3]

In 1862, he married Margaret Allan. Higinbotham died in Guelph at the age of 81.^[4]