John Ira Flatt (July 2, 1834 – November 26, 1913) was an

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farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Wentworth North in the

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from 1894 to 1898 as a Liberal member. He was born in East Flamborough, Wentworth County,

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in 1834, the son of Robert Flatt, a

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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

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area, later opened a branch at Casselman. In 1853, he married Rachel Cummings, and with his sons Jacob and William, he also was involved in a timber company operating in

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and

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. Flatt served on the councils for East and West Flamborough and was also warden for Wentworth County in 1888. He died November 26, 1913.

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