About Victor Porteous
Lived 1893 – 1966 (aged 72). Victor Porteous was a Canadian politician and farmer.
Victor Clarence Porteous (5 November 1893 – 17 June 1966) was a National Government and Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Derby Township, Ontario and became a farmer.
Porteous attended school at Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute, then college. In 1929 and 1930, he was a member of Derby Township council.
He was elected to Parliament at the Grey North riding in the 1930 general election, defeating incumbent Liberal member William Pattison Telford, Jr. After serving one term, he was defeated by Telford in the 1935 election. Porteous made another attempt to win the seat back in the 1940 election under the National Party banner but was also unsuccessful.
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Who was Victor Porteous?
Canadian politician (1893–1966)
When was Victor Porteous born?
Victor Porteous was born on 5 November 1893 in Georgian Bluffs.
When did Victor Porteous die?
Victor Porteous died on 17 June 1966.
What was Victor Porteous's occupation?
Victor Porteous was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Victor Porteous?
Victor Porteous was Canadian.
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