John Grannis was a farmer, educator, and political figure in the Eastern Townships of Lower Canada in the 1820s and 1830s.
He is believed to have been born in Claremont, New Hampshire in the early 19th century, but the year of his birth is unknown.
[1] Grannis emigrated from the United States at some date in the early 19th century, to the village of Charleston (also known as East Hatley) in the Eastern Townships.
[1] In October 1834, Grannis was elected to represent Stanstead Township in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada.
[1][2] In October 1836, Grannis resigned his seat in the Assembly, on the basis that he was permanently leaving the province.