Walter Harold Covert
Walter Harold Covert (September 13, 1865 – May 13, 1949), was a corporate lawyer based in Nova Scotia, influential member of the Conservative Party and served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[1] from 1931 to 1937.
Walter Harold Covert | |
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| 16th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office October 5, 1931 – April 7, 1937 | |
| Monarchs | George V Edward VIII George VI |
| Governors General | The Earl of Bessborough The Lord Tweedsmuir |
| Premier | Gordon Sidney Harrington Angus Lewis Macdonald |
| Preceded by | Frank Stanfield |
| Succeeded by | Robert Irwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1865 Musquash, Nova Scotia |
| Died | May 13, 1949 (aged 83) Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Spouse | Mary Jane "Minnie" Covert (née McColough) |
| Occupation | businessman and lawyer |
| Profession | Politician |
As well as head of a large Halifax law firm, Covert served as president of Nova Scotia Light and Power.[1]
He was the uncle and father-in-law of Frank Manning Covert.[2]
References
| Governors at Annapolis Royal (1710–1749) | |
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| Governors at Halifax (1749–1786) | |
| Lieutenant-governors of Cape Breton Island (1784–1820) | |
| Lieutenant-governors of Nova Scotia before responsible government (1786–1848) | |
| Lieutenant-governors between responsible government and Confederation (1848–1867) | |
| Post-Confederation (1867–present) | |
Lieutenant-governors who served in the absence of governors are listed in parentheses. Acting administrators are listed in italics. | |
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