Alexander Peter Cockburn
| Alexander Peter Cockburn | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Muskoka |
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In office 1872–1882 |
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| Preceded by | District was created in 1872. |
| Succeeded by | District was abolished in 1882. |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Ontario North |
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In office 1882–1887 |
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| Preceded by | George Wheler |
| Succeeded by | Frank Madill |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Victoria North | |
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In office September 03, 1867 – February 25, 1871 |
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| Succeeded by | Duncan McRae |
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April 7, 1837 Finch, Upper Canada |
| Died | June 2, 1905 (aged 68) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
Alexander Peter Cockburn (April 7, 1837 – June 2, 1905) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Victoria North in the 1st Parliament of Ontario and Muskoka and then Ontario North in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1872 to 1887.
He was born in Finch in 1837, the son of Scottish immigrants. He moved to Kirkfield with his family in 1857. He opened a store there in 1863 and became postmaster. He was reeve of Eldon Township from 1864 to 1865. In 1864, he moved to Orillia. After a visit to the Muskoka District in 1865, he moved to Gravenhurst, where he opened a general store, established stagecoach service and initiated steamboat service on Lake Muskoka. In 1867, he helped found the Muskoka Settler's Association and became its first president. While in office, he lobbied for improved rail and water links to the region. Cockburn also published pamphlets describing the natural beauty of the region, aimed at promoting tourism. His steamboat operation expanded to ten ships and a booming resort industry developed in the Muskoka region, that has continued to the present time.
He died in Toronto in 1905.
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