George Robert Smith (Canadian politician)
George Robert Smith (February 17, 1860 – February 20, 1922) was a Canadian politician.
George Robert Smith | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Mégantic | |
| In office 1897–1908 | |
| Preceded by | James King |
| Succeeded by | David Henry Pennington |
| Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Victoria | |
| In office 1911–1922 | |
| Preceded by | James Kewley Ward |
| Succeeded by | Henry Miles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1860 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | February 20, 1922 (aged 62) Sherbrooke, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 11th Hussars |
Biography
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Smith emigrated to Canada in 1876. He was a co-founder and president of the Canadian Mining Institute. He was president of Canadian Auto and Taxicab and was a member of the Montreal Board of Trade.[1][2]
Smith served in the Canadian Militia as a Major with the Richmond based 11th Hussars in command of a Squadron.[1]
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Mégantic in 1897. A Liberal, he was acclaimed in 1900 and re-elected in 1904. He was defeated in 1908. He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Victoria in 1911. He died in office in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1922.[1][2]
References
- "Biography – SMITH, GEORGE ROBERT – Volume XV (1921-1930) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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