James Robson Douglas (1876-1934) was named the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia effective January 21, 1925, succeeding MacCallum Grant.[1] He was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and was a broker by profession. Douglas resigned as lieutenant-governor on September 24, 1925, nine months into his term, and was replaced by James Tory.[2]

James Robson Douglas
13th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
In office
January 12, 1925 – September 14, 1925
MonarchGeorge V
Governor GeneralThe Viscount Byng of Vimy
PremierErnest Howard Armstrong
Edgar Nelson Rhodes
Preceded byMacCallum Grant
Succeeded byJames Cranswick Tory
Personal details
Born(1876-04-13)April 13, 1876
Amherst, Nova Scotia
DiedJuly 27, 1934(1934-07-27) (aged 58)
Montreal, Quebec
NationalityCanadian
SpouseMarion Genevieve Douglas (née Stevens)
Occupationacclaimed broker, property developer and businessman
Lieutenant Governor's Commission of Appointment, 1925. Appointing James Robson Douglas as Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.

References

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  1. ^ "New Lieutenant-Governor Named for Nova Scotia", Globe and Mail, January 15, 1925
  2. ^ "New Lieutenant-Governor", Toronto Daily Star, September 25, 1925