Gordon E. Romkey
Gordon Emerson Romkey (May 13, 1885 – September 3, 1977) was a general merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1928 to 1953 as a Liberal member.
Gordon Emerson Romkey | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Lunenburg | |
| In office 1928–1953 | |
| Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly | |
| In office 1940–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Moses Elijah McGarry |
| Succeeded by | John Smith MacIvor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1885 West Dublin, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia |
| Died | September 3, 1977 (aged 92) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | merchant |
Early life
He was born in West Dublin, Nova Scotia, the son of Michael J. Romkey and Margaret S. Ritchie.
Career
Romkey served on the municipal council and was warden from 1922 to 1928. He was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1940, serving until his defeat when he ran for reelection in 1953.[1]
Personal life
In 1907, he married Elsie A. Slater.
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1941, AL Normandin
- Henderson, TS Angus L. Macdonald: A Provincial Liberal (2007) ISBN 0-8020-9459-7
- "Romkey Family Cemetery, Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia".
- "Dalhousie University Libraries Archives - Business". Archived from the original on 2009-03-24. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
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