About James Newman
Lived 1903 – 1963 (aged 59). James Newman was a Canadian politician.
James Melvin Newman (June 19, 1903 – February 13, 1963) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Rainy River in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-Labour member from 1945 to 1951.
He was born in Cartwright, Manitoba, the son of James Newman, and educated there. In 1928, he married Birdella Sweeney. Newman was an automobile dealer and farm implement distributor. He served on the town council for Fort Frances. He was also a member of the Masons and a Shriner.
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Canadian politician
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James Newman was born on 19 June 1903 in Cartwright.
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James Newman died on 13 February 1963.
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James Newman was a politician.
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James Newman was Canadian.
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