Nathaniel Higinbotham (1830 – January 9, 1911) was a Canadian pharmacist and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.

He was born in County Cavan, Ireland and came to Canada in 1846, establishing himself as a chemist and druggist at Guelph. He served on the town council for Guelph, also serving as town mayor. He was a lieutenant-colonel for the local militia and served during the Fenian raids. Higinbotham was defeated by George Alexander Drew for the federal seat in 1878. He later served as registrar for Wellington County.

Nathaniel Higinbotham

In 1862, he married Margaret Allan. Higinbotham died in Guelph at the age of 81.

Nathaniel Higinbotham

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1830 births

1911 deaths

Liberal Party of Canada MPs

Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario

Mayors of Guelph

Irish emigrants to Canada

Canadian pharmacists

Politicians from County Cavan

Nathaniel Higinbotham