Peter Manley (politician)
Peter Thomas Manley (December 8, 1904 – February 12, 1998) was an Ontario dairy farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1951 to 1963.
Peter Manley | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1951–1963 | |
| Preceded by | John Lawrence McDonald |
| Succeeded by | Fernand Guindon |
| Constituency | Stormont |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 8, 1904 Berwick, Ontario |
| Died | February 12, 1998 (aged 93) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Farmer |
He was born in Berwick, Stormont County, Ontario in 1904.[1]
The Ottawa Journal carried this story in 1958 reporting on how Peter Manley was the only Liberal to defeat a Conservative in a recent provincial election, with comments about how he balanced political life with the farm duties and the family.[2]
References
- Normandin, Pierre G.; Normandin, A. Léopold (24 January 1965). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". P.G. Normandin – via Google Books.
- Purdie, James (June 21, 1958). "Proud of 'Family Farm'". Ottawa Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
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