Hugh Alexander (Alex) Carruthers (December 2, 1906 – November 18, 1977)[1] was a Canadian politician, who represented Durham in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1959 to 1975 as a Progressive Conservative member.

Alexander Carruthers
Carruthers in 1959
Ontario MPP
In office
1959–1975
Preceded byJohn Weir Foote
Succeeded byRiding abolished
ConstituencyDurham
Personal details
Born(1906-12-02)December 2, 1906
Lambton County, Ontario
DiedNovember 18, 1977(1977-11-18) (aged 70)
Port Hope, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
OccupationTeacher

Alex Carruthers was born in Lambton County to Hugh R. Carruthers and Dyell Amelia Levina. Prior to his election, he worked at CCM bicycles, in Weston, Ontario. He was principal of Hawkins Senior Public School in Port Hope, Ontario.

References

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  1. ^ [1] Mundia genealogical reference
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