Charles George Fletcher

Charles George Fletcher (1890[1] – July 28, 1959) was a lawyer[2] and political figure in Ontario. He represented Essex South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1926 to 1929 and from 1937 to 1943 as a Liberal member.[3]

He was born in Fletcher,[2] the son of David Fletcher and Catherine Logie, both Scottish immigrants.. He was educated at the University of Toronto[1] and Osgoode Hall and later moved to Leamington.[2] Fletcher served in France[1] with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during World War I.[2] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Ontario assembly in 1929 but was later reelected in 1937.[1] Fletcher served as sheriff for Essex County for a number of years. He died in Fletcher at the age of 68.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Fletcher Family". A Song In Thy Praise: Windsor's Scottish Heritage. Windsor Public Library. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "C. Fletcher dies at 68". Windsor Daily Star. July 28, 1959. p. 5.
  3. ↑ "Charles George Fletcher, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 2011-06-26.