About Havelock Torrey
Lived 1867 – 1949 (aged 82). Havelock Torrey was a Canadian politician.
Havelock L. Torrey (February 13, 1867 – April 1, 1949) was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Guysborough in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1937 to 1945 as a Liberal member. His surname also appears as Tory in some sources.
He was born in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, the son of James A. Torrey and Mary Eliza McGregor. Torrey married Maria DesBarres. He was also superintendent of projects for a construction company. Torrey served on the county council for Guysborough County, also serving as warden. He died in Halifax on April 1, 1949, at the age of 82.
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Who was Havelock Torrey?
Canadian politician (1867–1949)
When was Havelock Torrey born?
Havelock Torrey was born on 13 February 1867.
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Havelock Torrey died on 1 April 1949.
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Havelock Torrey was a politician.
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Havelock Torrey was Canadian.
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