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Frederick Tennyson CongdonLawyer, politician, fifth commissioner of the Yukon
Date of Birth: 16.11.1858
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Frederick Tennyson Congdon
- Journalism and Liberal Politics
- Unsuccessful Parliamentary Campaigns
- Liberal Party Member
- Later Career
Frederick Tennyson Congdon
Early Life and Legal CareerFrederick Tennyson Congdon graduated from the University of Toronto in 1883 and studied law at Inner Temple in London, England. He began his legal career upon his return to Canada, practicing in Toronto.
Journalism and Liberal Politics
Congdon wrote for the Halifax Morning Chronicle from 1885 to 1887, sharing the Liberal views of the newspaper. He entered politics through the Yukon Council and served as Commissioner of the Territory from 1903 to 1904.
Unsuccessful Parliamentary Campaigns
Congdon resigned as Commissioner to run for the House of Commons in 1904, following James Hamilton Ross's appointment to the Senate. He lost the election but won the subsequent race in October 1908, serving in Parliament for two years. Congdon ran unsuccessfully in every subsequent election, including 1917, when he received a majority of civilian votes but lost when military ballots were added. He contested a total of six federal elections.
Liberal Party Member
Congdon joined the Liberal Party of Canada in 1904 and remained a member until his retirement from politics.
Later Career
After his unsuccessful election bid in 1921, Congdon returned to practicing law in Toronto.
