Allan Studholme
Allan Studholme | |
|---|---|
Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1906–1919 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Carscallen |
| Succeeded by | George Grant Halcrow |
| Constituency | Hamilton East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 8, 1846 Labour |
| Spouse | Priscilla Stearn |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Stove mounter |
Allan Studholme (8 December 1846 – 28 July 1919) was a Canadian trade unionist and Ontario politician. He served as Labour MLA from 1906 to 1919.
Born in
Knights of Labour
and believed that workers should be active in politics on a class basis.
After a short time in
Independent Labour MLA, becoming the first Labour member of the Ontario legislature. He remained at Queen's Park
until his death in 1919.
In the legislature, Studholme championed pro-worker legislation such as the
Workmen's Compensation Act into existence. He also supported progressive causes such as women's suffrage
.
References
- ^ Heron, Craig (1998). "Studholme, Allan". In Cook, Ramsay; Hamelin, Jean (eds.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. XIV (1911–1920) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
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