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Thomas Alfred Thompson

Thomas Alfred Thompson

Canadian politician


Thomas Alfred Thompson (August 5, 1868 May 12, 1953) was a farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Lanark North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1923 to 1929 and Lanark in the House of Commons of Canada from 1930 to 1940 as a Conservative member.

Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Lanark, Preceded by ...

He was born in Ramsay Township, Ontario, the son of George Thompson. In 1897, he married Elizabeth W. Morris. He served two years as reeve for the township. He also was a public school trustee and was township clerk and treasurer for 20 years. Thompson ran unsuccessful for a federal seat in 1929. He was unsuccessful in a bid for reelection in 1940.

References

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1930, AL Normandin



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