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George Henry Wilson

1893 – 1988

Canadian politician

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Lived 1893 – 1988 (aged 94). George Henry Wilson was a Canadian politician and businessperson.

George Henry Wilson (December 12, 1893 – October 17, 1988) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Hants West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1950 to 1963. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.

Born in 1893 at Upper Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Wilson was educated at the Maritime Business College. He married Mabel Dorothy Beckman in 1926, and then Marjorie Mason in 1961. On June 18, a recount resulted in a tie between Wilson and Cole which was broken when the returning officer cast the deciding vote for Cole, declaring him elected by one vote. In January 1950, Wilson appealed the election result to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, where under the Nova Scotia Controverted Elections Act, the returning officer's decision was ruled an undue return and the election voided. A byelection was held on November 27, 1950, resulting in Wilson defeating Liberal William C. Dunlop by 806 votes. Wilson was re-elected in the 1953, 1956, and 1960 elections. From 1957 to 1963, Wilson served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly.

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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
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George H. Wilson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Henry Wilson?

Canadian politician (1893-1988)

When was George Henry Wilson born?

George Henry Wilson was born on 12 December 1893 in Upper Falmouth.

When did George Henry Wilson die?

George Henry Wilson died on 17 October 1988 in Windsor.

What was George Henry Wilson's occupation?

George Henry Wilson was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was George Henry Wilson?

George Henry Wilson was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Henry Wilson

· Wikidata: Q20738458

· DBpedia: George Henry Wilson

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