Arthur Percy Swallow

Arthur Percy Swallow (October 25, 1893[1] – January 28, 1985[2]) was a farmer, farm implement dealer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Yorkton from 1944 to 1956 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.

He was born in Gladstone, Manitoba, the son of James B. Swallow, a native of Leeds, England, and moved with his family to a homestead near Willowbrook, Saskatchewan in 1902. Swallow served overseas during World War I. In 1922, he married Helen E. Ferguson. That same year, Swallow opened a hardware business in Willowbrook. Around 1925, he moved to Theodore, Saskatchewan, where he operated a hardware store and the local Massey-Ferguson dealership.[1] He later served as manager of the Yorkton Credit Union. Swallow died in Yorkton at the age of 91.[2]

Swallow Beach in Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park was named in his honour.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Silver Willow Reunion and Book Committee (1985). Cherished memories of Silver Willow. p. 44. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
  2. 1 2 "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. June 18, 1987. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
  3. ↑ "Naming honors Swallow". Leader-Post (Regina). October 22, 1973. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-06-04.


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