John Abbott Pringle

John Abbott Pringle
Ontario MPP
In office
1943–1955
Preceded by William Black
Succeeded by Riding abolished
Constituency Addington
Personal details
Born (1892-05-04)May 4, 1892
Arden, Ontario
Died November 26, 1962(1962-11-26) (aged 70)
Kingston, Ontario
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s) Flora Amelia Lee
Occupation Merchant, farmer

John Abbott Pringle (May 4, 1892 – November 26, 1962) was an Ontario farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Addington in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1955 as a Progressive Conservative member.

He was born in Arden, Ontario, the son of William James Pringle. In 1919, he married Flora Amelia Lee. Pringle sold hardware and owned a farm. He served on the local school board and was its chairman for 6 years. He was a member of the Orange Order, the Masonic Order and a Shriner. He died suddenly after surgery for an unspecified illness in 1962.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "John A. Pringle: PC Member Of Legislature For 12 Years", Special to The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail (1936-Current) [Toronto, Ont] 26 Nov 1962: 9.


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