James J. Morrison

James J. Morrison

James J. (J.J.) Morrison (1861–1936) was a farm leader in Ontario, Canada, a founder of the United Farmers of Ontario (UFO) in 1914, and a leader of the co-operative movement. He was the UFO's sometimes controversial general secretary during the period in which it became a political party and took power in the province following the 1919 provincial election.

Read more about James J. Morrison:  Early Career, United Farmers' Leadership and Infighting, Later Career

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