James Dill
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James Peers Dill was a politician from old Northwest Territories
Canada.
Dill first ran in the 1888 Northwest Territories general election
but was defeated by Benjamin Parkyn Richardson
, with a 6 vote margin. In the 1891 Northwest Territories general election
Dill would face Benjamin again this time earning a substantial majority. He would serve 2 terms in total before retiring prior to the 1898 Northwest Territories general election
.
During his time in office, Dill was a vocal supporter for teaching youth in the territories English only.
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
Canada.
Dill first ran in the 1888 Northwest Territories general election
Northwest Territories general election, 1888
The Northwest Territories general election of 1888 was the first general election in the history of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Elections were held in various districts between 20 June and 30 June 1888...
but was defeated by Benjamin Parkyn Richardson
Benjamin Parkyn Richardson
Benjamin Parkyn Richardson was a member of the first North-West Legislative Assembly in Northwest Territories, Canada, from 20 June 1888 until 10 October 1891...
, with a 6 vote margin. In the 1891 Northwest Territories general election
Northwest Territories general election, 1891
The Northwest Territories general election of 1891 was held on 7 November 1891 to elect twenty five members of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Canada. It was the second general election in the Northwest Territories' history. The legislature gained three seats, and six new...
Dill would face Benjamin again this time earning a substantial majority. He would serve 2 terms in total before retiring prior to the 1898 Northwest Territories general election
Northwest Territories general election, 1898
The Northwest Territories general election of 1898 took place on 4 November 1898. This was the fourth general election in the history of the Northwest Territories, Canada. It was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories....
.
During his time in office, Dill was a vocal supporter for teaching youth in the territories English only.