James Lester Douglas

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James Lester Douglas (29 November 1881 – 30 September 1950) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Head of Hillsborough, Prince Edward Island, the son of Elisha Albert Douglas and Emma Louise Coffin. He became an exporter and farmer by career.

James Lester Douglas
Member of Parliament
for Queen's
In office
March 1940 – September 1950
Preceded byCharles Avery Dunning
Peter Sinclair
Succeeded byAngus MacLean
Personal details
Born
James Lester Douglas

(1881-11-29)29 November 1881
Head of Hillsborough, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Died30 September 1950(1950-09-30) (aged 68)
Political partyLiberal
SpouseMabel Wright[1]
Professionexporter, farmer

He was educated at Charlottetown Business College. In 1910, Douglas received a Royal Humane Society Medal for life saving.[1] He married Mabel Amanda Wright (1898–1969) on 17 May 1927.

He was first elected to Parliament at the Queen's riding in the 1940 general election and re-elected there in the 1945 and 1949 elections. Douglas died on 30 September 1950 before completing his term in the 21st Canadian Parliament.

References

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  1. ^ a b Normandin, Pierre G. (1949). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
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