Preston Elliott (May 1, 1875 – January 12, 1939) was a

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farmer and politician from

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. Born in Chesterville, Ontario to William Elliott and Mary Agnes Rae, he served in the House of Commons of Canada for the Dundas electoral district as a

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. Elected in 1921, he was defeated in the 1925 federal election. He was a Progressive candidate in 1926 and a Liberal in 1935, but lost both attempts at re-election. He was a member of the

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1875 births 1939 deaths Canadian farmers Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Progressive Party of Canada MPs Ginger Group MPs People from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Candidates in the 1935 Canadian federal election Liberal Party of Canada candidates for the Canadian House of Commons {{Ontario-MP-stub