John Flint Cahan
John Cahan | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth County | |
| In office 1925–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Corning |
| Succeeded by | Lindsay C. Gardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1889 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Died | November 8, 1928 (aged 39) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
| Residence | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | engineer |
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.
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[]
- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
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