John Flint Cahan

John Cahan
MLA for Yarmouth County
In office 1925–1928
Preceded by	Howard Corning
Succeeded by	Lindsay C. Gardner
Personal details
Born	(1889-02-01)February 1, 1889 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died	November 8, 1928(1928-11-08) (aged 39) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Political party	Liberal-Conservative
Spouse	Beatrice Eleanor Davies ​ ​ (m. 1912)​
Parent	Charles Cahan (father)
Military service
Allegiance	Canadian Army
Unit	1st Canadian Division
Battles/wars	World War I

John Flint Cahan (February 1, 1889 – November 8, 1928) was a Canadian engineer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1925 to 1928 as a Liberal-Conservative member.

Early life and education

He was born in Halifax, the son of Charles Cahan and Mary Chisholm. He was educated at Dalhousie University and McGill University.

Career

Cahan served as a member of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia from 1925 to 1928. He also served as a captain in the 1st Canadian Pioneers during World War I; he was seriously wounded during the war and later died in Halifax at the age of 39 as the result of his wounds.

Personal life

In 1912, Cahan married Beatrice Eleanor Davies.

References

• A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)