Edmund William George

Edmund William George (14 March 1908 27 September 1963) was a Canadian politician, farmer and soldier. George served as a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada.

Edmund William George
Member of Parliament
for Westmorland
In office
June 1949  June 1953
Personal details
Born
Edmund William George

(1908-03-14)14 March 1908
Died27 September 1963(1963-09-27) (aged 55)
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)M. Phyllis Davison
m 30 June 1931[1]
Professionfarmer

George became a farmer by career, following graduation from Mount Allison University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1929. He served with the military in World War II with postings in North Africa and Europe.[1]

He was first elected to Parliament at the Westmorland riding in the 1949 general election. After completing his only federal term, the 21st Canadian Parliament, George left the House of Commons and did not stand for re-election in the 1953 election.

1949 Canadian federal election: Westmoreland
Party Candidate Votes%±%
  Liberal Edmund William George 20,649 57.3 +4.3
  Progressive Conservative John Edward Murphy 11,696 32.4 -3.3
  Co-operative Commonwealth William Robert Rogers 3,702 10.3 -1.1

References

  1. Normandin, Pierre G. (1952). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide.


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