Thomas King (Canadian politician)

Thomas King (September 5, 1879[1] – December 18, 1972[2]) was a merchant, farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Columbia in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1931 to 1933 and from 1937 to 1952 as a Liberal.

He was born in Angus, Ontario, the son of John Leary and Mary Scott, and was educated in Cookstown. In 1901, Leary married a Miss Woodley. He lived in Golden.[1] He was first elected to the assembly in a 1931 by-election held following the death of John Andrew Buckham. From 1941 to 1952, King was part of a Liberal-Conservative coalation government.[3] King died in Golden.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, A L (1940). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1940.
  2. 1 2 "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  3. ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.


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