Ernest W. Stairs

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Ernest W. Stairs (April 10, 1873 - October 31, 1941) was a Canadian farmer and politician. He was born in Southampton, New Brunswick, a descendant of United Empire Loyalists who settled the area in 1784. A successful farmer, Stairs was involved in a variety of public and social activities. He was a director of the Farmers Co-Operative Association and served on the Municipal Council Board for York County from 1911-1921.

Encouraged to run in the New Brunswick general election of 1935 by Liberal Party leader Allison Dysart, Stairs was a successful candidate for York County. He served in the Legislative Assembly at Fredericton until 1939.

Ernest Whitfield Stairs died at his home in 1941.