About James Lester Douglas
Lived 1881 – 1950 (aged 68). James Lester Douglas was a Canadian politician, farmer and exporter.
James Lester Douglas (29 November 1881 – 30 September 1950) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Head of Hillsborough, Prince Edward Island, the son of Elisha Albert Douglas and Emma Louise Coffin. He became an exporter and farmer by career.
He was educated at Charlottetown Business College. In 1910, Douglas received a Royal Humane Society Medal for life saving. He married Mabel Amanda Wright (1898–1969) on 17 May 1927.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Queen's riding in the 1940 general election and re-elected there in the 1945 and 1949 elections. Douglas died on 30 September 1950 before completing his term in the 21st Canadian Parliament.
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Who was James Lester Douglas?
Canadian politician (1881–1950)
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James Lester Douglas was born on 29 November 1881 in Canada, Prince Edward Island.
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James Lester Douglas died on 30 September 1950.
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James Lester Douglas was a politician, farmer and exporter.
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James Lester Douglas was Canadian.
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