Edgar Keith Spinney

The Hon.
Edgar Keith Spinney
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Yarmouth and Clare
In office
1917–1921
Succeeded by Paul Hatfield
Personal details
Born (1851-01-26)January 26, 1851
Argyle, Nova Scotia
Died May 13, 1926(1926-05-13) (aged 75)
Political party Unionist

Edgar Keith Spinney, PC (January 26, 1851 – May 13, 1926) was a Canadian politician.

Early life

Born in Argyle, Nova Scotia, he was an insurance agent and merchant.

Political career

He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the Nova Scotia riding of Yarmouth and Clare in the 1917 federal election. He was defeated in the 1921 election and the 1925 election. From 1920 to 1921, he was a Minister without Portfolio in the cabinet of Arthur Meighen.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Edgar Keith Spinney – Parliament of Canada biography


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