James Spratt
Canadian building contractor and politician
About James Spratt
Lived 1877 – 1960 (aged 82–83). James Spratt was a Canadian.
James J. Spratt (July 15, 1877 – April 13, 1960) was a building contractor and politician in Newfoundland. He represented St. John's West in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1949 to 1951.
Early life and construction career
The son of Thomas Spratt and Mary Kavanagh, he was born in St. John's and was educated at St. Patrick's Hall. He first was employed as a bookkeeper and later worked in construction, first in roofing and masonry and later as a builder and contractor.
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Who was James Spratt?
Canadian building contractor and politician
When was James Spratt born?
James Spratt was born on 15 July 1877.
When did James Spratt die?
James Spratt died in 1960.
What nationality was James Spratt?
James Spratt was Canadian.
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