Samuel Calvert
| Samuel Wesley Calvert | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
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In office August 22, 1935 – March 21, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Miskew |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Victoria |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 16, 1867 Caledon, Ontario |
| Died |
March 11, 1956 (aged 88) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | Social Credit |
| Occupation | soldier and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/branch | Royal Canadian Army |
| Unit | 19th Alberta Dragoons |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Samuel Wesley Calvert (September 16, 1867 – March 11, 1956) was a soldier and politician. He served as mayor of Chipman, Alberta and as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 to 1940 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.
Early life
Calvert went overseas to fight in World War I. He saw combat action as a member of the 19th Alberta Dragoons.[1]
Political career
Calvert began his political career by serving as Mayor of Chipman, Alberta.[1]
Calvert ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1935 Alberta general election as a Social Credit candidate in the electoral district of Victoria. He defeated three other candidates with a large majority to pick up the seat for his party.[2]
Calvert did not run for a second term and retired at dissolution of the assembly in 1940.
References
- 1 2 "Canadian Orangeism and W. W. 1 part 2". Roughian. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Victoria Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 16, 2010.