Alfred Andrews
| Mayor Alfred Joseph Andrews | |
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| 17th Mayor of Winnipeg | |
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In office 1898–1899 | |
| Preceded by | William McCreary |
| Succeeded by | Horace Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
24 April 1865[1] Franklin Centre, Canada East[1] |
| Died |
31 January 1950 (aged 84)[1] Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Maude Galbraith Watson (m. 1889)[1] |
Alfred Joseph Andrews (24 April 1865 – 31 January 1950)[1] was a Canadian politician serving as an alderman and the 17th Mayor of Winnipeg.
Andrews was a lawyer who moved to Winnipeg in 1880. He became a Winnipeg alderman in 1884 and served in that role until his election as Mayor for 1898 and 1899.[1] He was the founding member of the Citizens' Committee of 1000.[2]
The City of Winnipeg named Andrews Street in his honour.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Manitoba Historical Society - Alfred Joseph Andrews
- ↑ http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/mb_history/24/generalstrikecorrespondence.shtml
- ↑ History in Winnipeg Street Names at Manitoba Historical Society
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