William Stafford Anderson
Canadian politician (188401980) of New Brunswick, Canada
About William Stafford Anderson
Lived 1884 – 1980 (aged 96). William Stafford Anderson was a Canadian politician.
William Stafford Anderson (February 16, 1884 – March 28, 1980) was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1930 to 1956 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Burnt Church, New Brunswick, the son of William Anderson and Janet Sewell. In 1910 he married H. Helen Morrison. He lived in Newcastle and maintained a summer home at Burnt Church.
Anderson was variously Minister of Lands and Mines and Chairman of the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission, both cabinet positions.
Stafford Anderson's daughter, Margaret Jean Anderson represented New Brunswick in the Senate of Canada. His son, Royce Anderson, was a Newcastle businessman and longtime powerhouse in the Liberal Party of the Miramichi.
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Who was William Stafford Anderson?
Canadian politician (188401980) of New Brunswick, Canada
When was William Stafford Anderson born?
William Stafford Anderson was born on 16 February 1884 in Esgenoopetitj First Nation.
When did William Stafford Anderson die?
William Stafford Anderson died on 28 March 1980 in Newcastle, New Brunswick.
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William Stafford Anderson was a politician.
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William Stafford Anderson was Canadian.
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