Raymond Elmer Anderson | |
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Member of Parliament for Norfolk |
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In office 1949 – 1953 |
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Preceded by | Theobald Butler Barrett |
In office 1953 – 1957 |
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Succeeded by | John Evans Knowles |
Personal details | |
Born | July 7, 1891 Waterford, Ontario, Canada |
Died | Hagersville, Ontario |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Mrs. Hattie Anderson (Hellyer) |
Residence | Villa Nova, Norfolk County, Ontario |
Profession | farmer |
Religion | Baptist |
Raymond Elmer Anderson (born July 7, 1891) was a Canadian politician elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1949 and 1953 as a member of the Liberal Party representing the riding of Norfolk. Anderson served as a Member of Parliament for 12 years. Anderson also ran as an independent for Norfolk in the elections of 1957 and 1958. Prior to his federal political career, he was elected as a councillor to Norfolk County, Ontario in 1930 and became reeve for Townsend Township, Ontario in 1932.