Gordon R. Lawson

Male, Person

1898 –

70

Who is Gordon R. Lawson?

Gordon Redvers Lawson was a dental surgeon and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Sunbury County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1944 to 1952 as a Liberal member.

He was born in North Head, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, the son of John James Lawson, an Irish immigrant, and Annie C. Upham, a direct descendant of Joshua Upham. Lawson was educated at the University of Toronto. In 1921, he married Leora Ryke Robinson. Lawson served as warden for Sunbury County from 1927 to 1931. He was a member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I.

His brother Walter C. Lawson also served in the provincial assembly.

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Born
Jun 1, 1898
Also known as
  • Gordon Lawson
Education
  • University of Toronto

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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