George William Andrews (Canadian politician)

George William Andrews
Member of Parliament
for Winnipeg Centre
In office
1917  1921
Preceded by riding created from former Winnipeg and Selkirk ridings
Succeeded by James Shaver Woodsworth
Personal details
Born September 9, 1869
Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Died November 5, 1943
Political party Liberal
Profession real estate agent

George William Andrews (September 9, 1869 in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom – November 5, 1943) was a Canadian politician and real estate agent. He was elected as a Liberal Unionist to the Canadian House of Commons in 1917 to represent the riding of Winnipeg Centre. He became an independent on June 2, 1919 and was defeated in the 1921 election. During World War I, he served overseas as a major for the 90th Rifles.

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