Samuel Norval Horner

Samuel Norval Horner (April 2, 1882[1] – 1979[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Francis from 1929 to 1934 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Progressive Party member.

He was born in North Clarendon, Quebec, the son of William Horner and Sarah Argue, was educated there and in Shawville,[1] and came to the Creelman, Saskatchewan area around 1909. Horner operated a mixed farm until retiring in 1960.[2] In 1911, he married Jessie F. Alexander.[1] Horner was reeve of the rural municipality of Fillmore for 14 years. He also served as chairman of the Weyburn-Estevan Health Unit.[2]

He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1921 and 1925 before being elected in 1929. Horner was defeated when he ran for reelection as a Conservative in 1934. He was an unsuccessful candidate running as an independent in the provincial riding of Milestone in 1938.[3] Two years later, Horner ran as a CCF candidate in the federal riding of Assiniboia.[4]

He served on the senate for the University of Saskatchewan from 1949 to 1952 and on the University's board of governors from 1952 to 1958.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Clark, Herbert R (1985). "A history of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Societies Association, 1883-1985". p. 79. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
  3. ↑ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
  4. ↑ "Riding history for Assiniboia (1907–1987)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 2012-04-20.


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