About George Wood
Lived 1888 – 1966 (aged 77). George Wood was a Canadian politician, farmer and business executive.
George Ernest Wood (6 October 1888 – 1 August 1966) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Onondaga, Ontario and became a farmer by career.
Wood attended secondary school number 4 in Onondaga. He became a regional councillor for Brant County, Ontario and also served in township and school councils.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Brant riding in the 1935 general election and re-elected there in 1940. Wood was defeated by John A. Charlton of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1945 election.
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Who was George Wood?
Canadian politician
When was George Wood born?
George Wood was born on 6 October 1888 in County of Brant.
When did George Wood die?
George Wood died on 1 August 1966.
What was George Wood's occupation?
George Wood was a politician, farmer and business executive.
What nationality was George Wood?
George Wood was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: George Wood (Canadian politician)
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