Peter Graham (Conservative MPP)

Not to be confused with Peter Graham (Liberal MPP), his contemporary in the legislature.

Peter J. P. Graham (September 15, 1827 – January 18, 1877) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Frontenac in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1877.

Peter Graham
Ontario MPP
In office 1875–1877
Preceded by	Delino Dexter Calvin
Succeeded by	Delino Dexter Calvin
Constituency	Frontenac
Personal details
Born	(1827-09-15)September 15, 1827 Argyllshire, Scotland
Died	January 18, 1877(1877-01-18) (aged 49) Toronto, Ontario
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Mary Talbot
Children	8
Occupation	Farmer

He was born in Argyllshire, Scotland in 1827. He served as reeve for Pittsburgh and Howe Islands in 1871 and warden for Frontenac. He was a captain for the field battery at Kingston.

Electoral history

v t e 1875 Ontario general election: Frontenac
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Conservative	Peter Graham	884	59.61
	Liberal	T. Dawson	599	40.39
Turnout			1,483	55.92
Eligible voters			2,652
	Conservative hold		Swing
Source: Elections Ontario[1]