James Beck Swanston
| James Beck Swanston | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Maple Creek | |
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In office July 1930 – October 1935 | |
| Preceded by | William George Bock |
| Succeeded by | Charles Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
James Beck Swanston 17 September 1878 Yeovil, Ontario |
| Died | 8 July 1957 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) |
Isabelle Taylor m. 24 March 1910[1] |
| Profession | farmer, surgeon |
James Beck Swanston (17 September 1878[2] – 8 July 1957) was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Yeovil, Ontario and became a farmer and surgeon.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Maple Creek riding in the 1930 general election after unsuccessful campaigns there in 1925 and 1926. Swanston was defeated in the 1935 federal election by Charles Evans of the Liberal party.
References
- ↑ Normandin, A.L. (1932). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ↑ Normandin, A.L. (1935). Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Parliament of Canada's Parlinfo website claimed a birthdate of 11 September 1878.
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