About James Beck Swanston
Lived 1878 – 1957 (aged 78). James Beck Swanston was a Canadian politician, farmer and surgeon.
James Beck Swanston (17 September 1878 – 8 July 1957) was a Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Yeovil, Ontario and became a farmer and surgeon.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Maple Creek riding in the 1930 general election after unsuccessful campaigns there in 1925 and 1926. Swanston was defeated in the 1935 federal election by Charles Evans of the Liberal party.
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Who was James Beck Swanston?
Canadian politician (1878-1957)
When was James Beck Swanston born?
James Beck Swanston was born on 17 September 1878 in Southgate.
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James Beck Swanston died on 8 July 1957.
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James Beck Swanston was a politician, farmer and surgeon.
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James Beck Swanston was Canadian.
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