James Newman

Politician

1903 – 1963

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Who was James Newman?

James Melvin Newman was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Rainy River in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-Labour member from 1945 to 1951.

He was born in Cartwright, Manitoba, the son of James Newman, and educated there. In 1928, he married Birdella Sweeney. Newman was an automobile dealer and farm implement distributor. He served on the town council for Fort Frances. He was also a member of the Masons and a Shriner.

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Born
Jun 19, 1903
Died
Feb 13, 1963

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on July 23, 2013

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