James Arthurs
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James Arthurs (4 October 1866 – 7 October 1937) was a Canadian senator for the Conservative party, representing the province of Ontario.
He was also a member of the Canadian House of Commons for Parry Sound electoral district from 1908 until 1935.[1]
He was appointed to the Canadian Senate on 20 July 1935 by R.B. Bennett and remained in that office until death.
The Commanda General Store in Parry Sound was built and occupied by Arthurs about 1885. It was strategically located on the Rosseau-Nipissing Colonization Road.[2]
Arthurs also established the 162 Infantry Battalion of the Canadian Army.[3]
[edit] External links
- Senate of Canada: James Arthurs, accessed 9 December 2006
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| Preceded by Robert James Watson |
Member of Parliament for Parry Sound 1908–1935 |
Succeeded by Arthur Graeme Slaght |
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