James Walter Curry

James Walter Curry
MPP for Toronto Southeast
In office
October 20, 1919 – May 10, 1923
Personal details
Born (1856-05-11)May 11, 1856
Port Hope, Canada West
Died May 5, 1924(1924-05-05) (aged 67)
Toronto, Ontario
Political party Liberal Party of Ontario

James Walter Curry (May 11, 1856 – May 5, 1924) was an Ontario barrister and political figure. He represented Toronto Southeast in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1923 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Port Hope, Canada West, the son of James Curry. Curry practiced law in Port Hope, Millbrook and Toronto, where he became head of a law firm. He was also president of the Toronto Lacrosse Club. In 1884, he married Amy May Eyre. He served as Crown Attorney in Toronto from 1892 to 1906. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1908. His son Walter was killed at Vimy Ridge . He died May 5, 1924.[1]

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