About James L. McPherson
Lived 1881 – 1951 (aged 69). James L. McPherson was a Canadian politician.
James L. McPherson (March 29, 1881 – January 3, 1951) was a Canadian politician and physician from Alberta.
Early life
James L. McPherson was born on March 29, 1881, at Leaswater, Ontario to William McPherson and Katherine Orr, both of Scottish descent. He was educated at Owen Sound, Hamilton and Toronto. McPherson married the daughter of J. H. Thorsley on August 9, 1911. representing the Alberta Social Credit Party. He served on the Social Credit Board following the 1937 Social Credit backbenchers' revolt. He died in Ryley, Alberta in 1951.
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Who was James L. McPherson?
Canadian politician (1881–1951)
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James L. McPherson was born on 29 March 1881.
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James L. McPherson died on 3 January 1951 in Ryley.
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James L. McPherson was a politician.
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James L. McPherson was Canadian.
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