Herman Kersler Warren

Herman Kersler Warren (September 26, 1883[1] – 1968[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Bengough from 1929 to 1934 as a Conservative and from 1938 to 1944 as a Unity Party member in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

He was born in Hamiota, Manitoba, the son of Joseph Henry Warren, and educated in Brandon. In 1912, Warren married a Miss Thomas.[1] He was defeated by James Bidwell Smith when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1934, but then defeated Smith in the 1938 general election.[3] In 1935, he ran unsuccessfully for the Wood Mountain seat in the Canadian House of Commons as a Social Credit candidate.[4] After being elected as a Unity Party member in 1938, Warren later sat as a supporter of the CCF in the provincial assembly. He later served 12 years as a member of the Provincial Mediation Board.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, A L (1943). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ "Members of the Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
  4. ↑ "Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan (1933 - 1947)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  5. ↑ "Tribute given to MLAs". Leader-Post (Regina). February 1, 1969. p. 3. Retrieved 2012-05-21.


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