Edward Norman Lewis

Edward Norman Lewis (September 18, 1858 โ€“ February 23, 1931) was a Canadian politician.

Edward Norman Lewis
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Huron West
In office
1904โ€“1917
Preceded byRobert Holmes
Succeeded byThe electoral district was abolished in 1914.
Personal details
Born(1858-09-18)September 18, 1858
Goderich, Canada West
DiedFebruary 23, 1931(1931-02-23) (aged 72)
Political partyConservative

Born in Goderich, Canada West, the son of Ira Lewis (who was also a Crown attorney [1]) and Julia L. Welsh, he was a lawyer, acting crown attorney and Clerk of the Peace for Huron County. He was Mayor of Goderich before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Huron West in the 1904 federal election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1911. He did not run in 1917.

References

  1. "Portrait of Ira Lewis, date unknown". Huron County Historic Gaol on flickr. Huron County Historic Gaol. Retrieved 14 June 2015.


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