John Palmer MacBeth
| John MacBeth | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1975–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Leluk |
| Succeeded by | Morley Kells |
| Constituency | Humber |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Rowntree |
| Succeeded by | Nick Leluk |
| Constituency | York West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Palmer MacBeth November 19, 1921 Toronto, Ontario |
| Died | March 20, 1991 (aged 69) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Etobicoke, Ontario |
| Occupation | Business owner |
John Palmer MacBeth (November 19, 1921[1] – March 20, 1991[2]) was a political figure in Ontario. He represented York West from 1971 to 1975 and Humber from 1975 to 1981 in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Progressive Conservative.[3]
Background
MacBeth was born in Toronto, the son of John Charles McKay MacBeth and Virginia Maria Palmer.[1] MacBeth served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.[2] He was reeve of Etobicoke from 1963 to 1966[4] and was also chairman of the Etobicoke board of education.[2]
MacBeth served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Labour, as Provincial Secretary for Justice, as Solicitor General and as Minister of Correctional Services.[3] After retiring from politics, he was vice-chairman of the Ontario Police Commission.[2]
Death
He died while vacationing in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is buried at Park Lawn Cemetery in Etobicoke.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Parker, C W (1975). Who's who in Canada: an illustrated biographical record of men and women of the time. Vol 64.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. March 21, 1991. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "John Palmer MacBeth, MPP". Past & Present MPPs. Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ↑ "Etobicoke (Township and Borough) - Mayors/Reeves". City of Toronto. Retrieved 2012-10-05.