About Percy Smith
Lived 1921 – 2009 (aged 87). Percy Smith was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Gerald Albert Percy Smith, (22 December 1921 – 23 January 2009) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a barrister and lawyer by career.
Smith was born at a farm in Lower Newcastle, New Brunswick.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Northumberland—Miramichi riding in the 1968 general election, then re-elected there in the 1972 election. He was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1972. In May 1974, Smith finished his term in the 29th Canadian Parliament and did not seek re-election.
Smith also served as Mayor of Newcastle, New Brunswick.
During the last three years of his life, Smith lived at a senior citizens residence in Miramichi, New Brunswick where he died on 23 January 2009.
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Who was Percy Smith?
Canadian barrister and politician (1921-2009)
When was Percy Smith born?
Percy Smith was born on 22 December 1921 in Lower Newcastle-Russellville.
When did Percy Smith die?
Percy Smith died on 23 January 2009 in Miramichi.
What was Percy Smith's occupation?
Percy Smith was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was Percy Smith?
Percy Smith was Canadian.
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