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Hance James Logan

1869 – 1944

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About Hance James Logan

Lived 1869 – 1944 (aged 75). Hance James Logan was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Biography Born in Amherst Point, Nova Scotia, He was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 1892 and practised law in Amherst. In 1909, he was named King's Counsel.

Logan was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Cumberland on June 23, 1896, by a majority of 155 votes, defeating Arthur Rupert Dickey, the Minister of Justice in the Charles Tupper Government. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1900 and 1904. He was defeated in 1911 and 1917. He was re-elected in 1921 and was defeated in 1925. In 1929, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Cumberland, Nova Scotia on the advice of William Lyon Mackenzie King. He served until his death in 1944.

He was married twice: to Eleanor L. Kinder in 1891 and then to Anna Blanche MacKenna in 1921.

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Important facts

Born
26 April 1869, Amherst Point
Birth century
19th century
Died
26 December 1944, Ottawa
Occupation
Politician, lawyer
Nationality
Canada
Education
Schulich School of Law
Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Member of the Senate of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hance James Logan?

Canadian politician (1869–1944)

When was Hance James Logan born?

Hance James Logan was born on 26 April 1869 in Amherst Point.

When did Hance James Logan die?

Hance James Logan died on 26 December 1944 in Ottawa.

What was Hance James Logan's occupation?

Hance James Logan was a politician and lawyer.

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Hance James Logan was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hance James Logan

· Wikidata: Q5646985

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