John Alexander Merkley

John Alexander Merkley (June 16, 1877[1] – 1946[2]) was a political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Moose Jaw City in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1929 to 1934 as a Conservative.

He was born in Iroquois, Ontario, the son of Charles Merkley and Elizabeth Irvine, and was educated there. In 1906, Merkley married Gertrude Mary Milne.[1] He was an employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway.[3] Merkley served in the provincial cabinet as Provincial Secretary and Minister of Railways, Labour and Industries.[1] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Saskatchewan assembly in 1934.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ "Members of the Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  3. ↑ Spencer, Dick (2007). Singing the Blues: The Conservatives in Saskatchewan. Canadian Plains Research Center. p. 52. ISBN 0889772061. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  4. ↑ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-27.


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