About James Smith Aitken
Lived 1881 – 1964 (aged 82). James Smith Aitken was a Canadian politician.
James Smith Aitken (7 November 1881 – 29 July 1964 He emigrated to Scotland in 1905, when he purchased a farm near Cheviot, Saskatchewan in 1905. Aitken married Elizabeth Goodale. After his wife's death in 1937, he spent some time in Scotland and New Zealand before returning to Saskatchewan. After leaving politics, Aitken spent his winters in Victoria, British Columbia.
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Who was James Smith Aitken?
Scottish-born farmer and political figure in Canada
When was James Smith Aitken born?
James Smith Aitken was born on 7 November 1881.
When did James Smith Aitken die?
James Smith Aitken died on 29 July 1964.
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James Smith Aitken was a politician.
What nationality was James Smith Aitken?
James Smith Aitken was Canadian.
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