From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Arthur John Lewis
Arthur John Lewis
Arthur John Lewis 1908, he married Eva M. Thomlinson.[1] He was elected to
Parliament at the Swift Current riding in the 1921 general
Member of Parliament election. After completing one term in the House of Com-
for Swift Current
mons, Lewis was defeated in the 1925 federal election by
In office Charles Edward Bothwell of the Liberals. Lewis was again
December 1921 – September 1925 unsuccessful at the riding during the 1926 federal elec-
Preceded by Ira Eugene Argue tion campaign. He made one more attempt to return to
Parliament, this time as a Social Credit party candidate in
Succeeded by Charles Edward Bothwell the 1935 election at the Melfort riding but was again un-
Personal details successful.
Born Arthur John Lewis
12 March 1879(1879-03-12) References
Ishana, Northants, England
[1] ^ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of
Died 8 November 1961(1961-11-08) (aged 82) Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Political party Progressive
External links
Spouse(s) Eva M. Thomlinson
• Arthur John Lewis - Parliament of Canada biography
Residence Lawson, Saskatchewan Persondata
Profession clergyperson, manager, secretary Name Lewis, Arthur John
Alternative names
Arthur John Lewis (12 March 1879 – 8 November 1961)
Short description Canadian politician
was a Progressive party member of the Canadian House
of Commons. He was born in Ishana, Northants, England, Date of birth 12 March 1879
the son of Arthur Lewis and Hannah S. Quincy, came to Place of birth Ishana, Northants, England
Canada in 1903 and became a Presbyterian clergyperson,
Date of death 8 November 1961
manager and secretary.[1]
Lewis was educated at the University of Place of death Penetanguishene, Ontario
Saskatchewan and Presbyterian College in Saskatoon. In
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