John Pliny Crysler
John Pliny Crysler, MLA | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Dundas | |
| In office 1848–1851 | |
| Preceded by | George Greenfield Macdonell |
| Succeeded by | Jesse W. Rose |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for Dundas | |
| In office 1854–1857 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse W. Rose |
| Succeeded by | James William Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1801 Crysler's Farm, Williamsburg Township, Dundas County |
| Died | April 7, 1881 (aged 80) Morrisburg, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Relatives | John Crysler (father) |
| Occupation | Timber merchant, soldier, politician, registrar |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Upper Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian militia |
| Years of service | 1837 - 1880 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Captain Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Regiment of Dundas Militia (1837-53) Dundas Reserve Militia (1869-80) |
| Commands | 4th (Winchester) Battalion, Dundas Militia (1859-1864) |
| Battles/wars | Upper Canada Rebellion Fenian Raids |
John Pliny Crysler (February 26, 1801 – April 7, 1881) was a timber merchant and political figure in Canada West.