About Gordon E. Romkey
Lived 1885 – 1977 (aged 92). Gordon E. Romkey was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Gordon Emerson Romkey (May 13, 1885 – September 3, 1977) was a general merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1928 to 1953 as a Liberal member.
Early life He was born in West Dublin, Nova Scotia, the son of Michael J. Romkey and Margaret S. Ritchie.
Career Romkey served on the municipal council and was warden from 1922 to 1928. He was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1940, serving until his defeat when he ran for reelection in 1953.
Death He died in 1977.
Personal life In 1907, he married Elsie A. Slater.
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Who was Gordon E. Romkey?
Canadian politician (1885-1977)
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Gordon E. Romkey was born on 14 May 1885 in West Dublin.
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Gordon E. Romkey died on 3 September 1977.
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Gordon E. Romkey was a politician and merchant.
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Gordon E. Romkey was Canadian.
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