Thomas Arkell
Thomas Arkell was a Canadian politician, farmer and grain merchant. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1878 as a Member of the Liberal-Conservative Party to represent the riding of Elgin East. He was defeated in the election of 1882. Prior to his federal experience, he was elected mayor of St. Thomas, Upper Canada between 1865 and 1871.
Arkell was born in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom and immigrated to Upper Canada. He married Olive Eldridge and they had nine children.
