David Mills (Canadian politician)
David Mills | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Bothwell | |
| In office September 20, 1867 – June 19, 1882 | |
| Succeeded by | John Joseph Hawkins |
| In office February 25, 1884 – June 22, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | John Joseph Hawkins |
| Succeeded by | James Clancy |
| Senator for Bothwell, Ontario | |
| In office November 13, 1896 – February 7, 1902 | |
| Appointed by | Wilfrid Laurier |
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
| In office February 8, 1902 – May 8, 1903 | |
| Nominated by | Wilfrid Laurier |
| Preceded by | John Wellington Gwynne |
| Succeeded by | Wallace Nesbitt |
| Superintendent-general on Indian Affairs | |
| In office October 24, 1876 – October 8, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | David Laird |
| Succeeded by | John A. Macdonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1831 Orford Township, Upper Canada |
| Died | May 8, 1903 (aged 72) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
David Mills, PC (March 18, 1831 – May 8, 1903) was a Canadian politician, author, poet and puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
He was born in Palmyra, in southwestern Upper Canada (now Ontario). His father, Nathaniel Mills, was one of the first settlers in the area. Mills served as superintendent of schools for Kent County from 1856 to 1865. He then attended the University of Michigan School of law, graduating with honors in 1867 with an LL.B degree.
He published The Present and Future Political Aspects of Canada in 1860 and The Blunders of the Dominion Government in connection with the North-West Territory in 1871.