About George Henry Stokes
Lived 1876 – 1959 (aged 82). George Henry Stokes was a Canadian politician, farmer and rancher.
George Henry Stokes (22 June 1876 – 19 April 1959) was a Canadian politician, breeder of Ayrshire cattle and a farmer by career. Stokes served as a National Government and Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Rawdon Township, Ontario.
He became the clerk for Hungerford Township from 1901 to 1915, then became the township's reeve from 1927 to 1931. He served as sheriff for Hastings County from 1931 until 1935.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Hastings South riding in the 1940 general election under the National Government party banner, then re-elected in 1945 general election as a Progressive Conservative. Stokes did not seek re-election in 1949 general election.
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Canadian politician (1876-1959)
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George Henry Stokes was born on 22 June 1876.
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George Henry Stokes died on 19 April 1959.
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George Henry Stokes was a politician, farmer and rancher.
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