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Nelson Stuart Smith

1888 – 1941

Provincial politician from Alberta, Canada

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About Nelson Stuart Smith

Lived 1888 – 1941 (aged 52). Nelson Stuart Smith was a Canadian politician.

Nelson Stuart Smith (1888-1941) was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the Olds electoral district from 1921 to 1930. He sat with the United Farmers of Alberta caucus.

Political career Smith ran for a seat in the Alberta Legislature in the 1921 Alberta general election. He defeated incumbent Liberal Agriculture Minister Duncan Marshall to win his first term in the Legislature. He won the district taking 60% of the popular vote. He sat in the backbenches for the governing United Farmers caucus.

Smith ran for re-election in the 1926 Alberta general election. He defeated Liberal candidate Norman Cook and Conservative L.H. Walkley in a three-way race, largely holding his percentage of vote from the previous election.

Smith retired from the Legislature in 1930.

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Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Nelson S. Smith, Nelson Smith

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nelson Stuart Smith?

provincial politician from Alberta, Canada (1888-1941)

When was Nelson Stuart Smith born?

Nelson Stuart Smith was born on 19 April 1888 in Minto.

When did Nelson Stuart Smith die?

Nelson Stuart Smith died on 15 March 1941 in Claresholm.

What was Nelson Stuart Smith's occupation?

Nelson Stuart Smith was a politician.

What nationality was Nelson Stuart Smith?

Nelson Stuart Smith was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nelson Stuart Smith

· Wikidata: Q6990722

· DBpedia: Nelson S. Smith

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