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, Canada |
| Died | November 8, 1928 (aged 39) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
| Spouse |
Beatrice Eleanor Davies
(m. 1912) |
| Parent |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian Army |
| Unit | 1st Canadian Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
John Flint Cahan (February 1, 1889 – November 8, 1928) was a Canadian 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
[edit]He was born in Halifax, the son of Charles Cahan and Mary Chisholm. He was educated at Dalhousie University and McGill University.
Career
[edit]Cahan served as a member of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia from 1925 to 1928. He also 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
[edit]In 1912, Cahan married Beatrice Eleanor Davies.
References
[edit]- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
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