Claim: John Wright Sifton was a 19th-century Manitoba politician born in London Township, Ontario whobecame a railway contractor in Brant County and then a businessman.
Evidence: Following the birth of his son, Clifford, in 1861, the elder Sifton became a railway contractor in Brant County and then a businessman in London, Ontario. Born in London Township, Ontario, he was educated at local schools. John Wright Sifton (August 10, 1833 – September 19, 1912) was a 19th-century Manitoba politician and the founder of an important political family in Western Canada. 
(1833-08-10)August 10, 1833
London Township. Upper Canada railway contractor Following the birth of his son, Clifford, in 1861, the elder Sifton became a railway contractor in Brant County and then a businessman in London, Ontario. Born in London Township, Ontario, he was educated at local schools. Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Brandon Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for St. Clements 4th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba