John Tipton (Alberta politician)
John Gaddis Tipton | |
|---|---|
| Alderman on the Edmonton City Council | |
| In office February 16, 1912 – December 8, 1913 | |
| Alderman on the Strathcona City Council | |
| In office 1908–1911 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1849 Fairview, Illinois |
| Died | October 9, 1914 (aged 65) |
| Profession | Lawyer, coal miner, financier |
John Gaddis Tipton (January 27, 1849 – October 9, 1914) was a Canadian and American politician, lawyer, and coal miner. He was an alderman in Strathcona from 1908 until 1911 and on Edmonton City Council from 1912 until 1913, and was a major force for the amalgamation of the two cities, which was effected February 1, 1912.