William Rae Tomlinson

Politician

1902 – 1979

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Who was William Rae Tomlinson?

William Rae Tomlinson was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Seneca Township, Ontario and became a barrister by career.

He attended high school at Caledonia, then proceeded to law studies at Osgoode Hall Law School. He was appointed King's Counsel in 1937.

He was first elected to Parliament at the Bruce riding in the 1935 general election and re-elected there in 1940. After completing his term in the 19th Canadian Parliament, Tomlinson did not seek re-election in 1945.

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Born
Jan 24, 1902
Haldimand County
Died
Dec 31, 1979
Owen Sound

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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