Richard M. McMeekin (February 1, 1878 – November 20, 1960) was a politician in the Canadian province of Ontario, who served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1937. He represented the electoral district of Sault Ste. Marie as a member of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Richard McMeekin | |
|---|---|
| MPP for Sault Ste. Marie | |
| In office October 6 – October 20, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Colin Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario February 1, 1878 |
| Died | November 20, 1960 (aged 82) Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence(s) | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
McMeekin won the seat in the 1937 election.[1] However, after just two weeks in office, he resigned to open a seat for former federal MP Colin Campbell to enter provincial politics in a by-election, after Campbell was defeated in the district of Frontenac-Addington on election day.[2] Prior to his election to the legislature, McMeekin served two years as mayor of Sault Ste. Marie.[3]
References
edit- ^ Journals of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario.
- ^ "Acclamation likely for Campbell When Opponents Sign His Papers". The Globe and Mail, November 23, 1937.
- ^ Former Mayors. City of Sault Ste. Marie.
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