About John Lawrie
Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 77). John Lawrie was a Canadian politician.
John Polworth Lawrie (August 25, 1875
Lawrie was educated in Edinburgh, and came to Canada in 1893. He worked as an implement dealer He served as a government backbencher for the remainder of his tenure in the legislature.
In the 1945 election, he defeated
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Who was John Lawrie?
Canadian politician (1875-1952)
When was John Lawrie born?
John Lawrie was born on 25 August 1875.
When did John Lawrie die?
John Lawrie died on 17 October 1952.
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John Lawrie was a politician.
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John Lawrie was Canadian.
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