A._J._Andrews

A. J. Andrews

A. J. Andrews

Canadian politician (1865–1950)

For American softball player, see AJ Andrews.

Alfred Joseph Andrews (24 April 1865 – 31 January 1950)[1] was a Canadian politician serving as an alderman and the 17th Mayor of Winnipeg.

Quick Facts 17th Mayor of Winnipeg, Preceded by ...

Andrews was a lawyer who moved to Winnipeg in 1880. He became a Winnipeg alderman in 1884 and served in that role until his election as Mayor for 1898 and 1899.[1] He was the founding member of the Citizens' Committee of 1000.[2]

The City of Winnipeg named Andrews Street in his honour.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Manitoba Historical Society - Alfred Joseph Andrews
  2. [2]
    "Manitoba History:A. J. Andrews to Arthur Meighen: Winnipeg General Strike Correspondence".
  3. [3]
    History in Winnipeg Street Names at Manitoba Historical Society
  • When The State Trembled: How A.J. Andrews and the Citizens' Committee Broke the Winnipeg General Strike by Reinhold Kramer and Tom Mitchell


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