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John Ira Flatt (July 2 1834 – ) was an Ontario farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Wentworth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Liberal member.
He was born in East Flamborough, Wentworth County, Upper Canada in 1834, the son of Robert Flatt, a Scottish immigrant. Flatt was involved in the timber trade, partnering with Robert Thompson until 1876 and then with a Mr. Bradley. The firm, originally based in the Hamilton area, later opened a branch at Casselman. In 1853, he married Rachel Cummings. With his sons, Jacob and William, he also was involved in a timber company operating in Michigan and Ohio. Flatt served on the councils for East and West Flamborough and was also warden for Wentworth County in 1888.
External links
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897 JA Gemmill
- Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- Prominent men of Canada : a collection of persons distinguished in professional and political life ..., GM Adam (1892)