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Canadian politician and farmer

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Robert John Woods
Member of the House of Commons
for Dufferin
In office
1921–1925
Personal details
BornJanuary 7, 1859
Gorrie, Canada West
DiedJune 19, 1944 (aged 85)
Political partyProgressive

Robert John Woods (January 7, 1859 – June 19, 1944) was a Canadian farmer and political figure. He represented Dufferin in the House of Commons of Canada as a Progressive member from 1921 to 1925.

Woods was born in Gorrie, Huron County, Canada West and later moved to Carrick Township in Bruce County with his family. He purchased a farm in Melancthon Township in Dufferin County, where he served on the township council and later became reeve. Woods ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1907 and 1908 as a Temperance Conservative. He was defeated in his bid for reelection in 1925. In 1937, he moved near Guelph.

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