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George Boyce (Canadian politician)

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George Boyce
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Carleton
In office
1917–1921
Preceded byWilliam Foster Garland
Succeeded byWilliam Foster Garland
Personal details
BornDecember 21, 1848
DiedFebruary 28, 1930
NationalityBritish subject
Political partyUnionist Party
OccupationFarmer

George Boyce (December 21, 1848 – February 28, 1930) was a Canadian politician and farmer. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the Unionist Party coalition to represent the riding of Carleton. He was also reeve of Nepean Township, Ontario for two years and councillor for Carleton County, Ontario for twelve years.

1917 Canadian federal election: Carleton
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Government (Unionist) George Boyce 5,290 66.47 +0.33
Opposition (Laurier Liberals) Frederick Henry Honeywell 2,669 33.53 –0.33
Total valid votes 7,959 100.0  
Government (Unionist) hold Swing +0.33

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