David Leeming (politician)

David Leeming (1876 – January 2, 1939[1]) was an English-born politician in British Columbia, Canada. He served as mayor of Victoria from 1931 to 1936.[2]

He was born in Manchester and moved to Victoria in 1894. He worked as a real estate agent and customs broker. In 1908, he married Amy Theresa McKenzie. Leeming served on Victoria city council from 1922 to 1923. He was a director of the Victoria and Island Publicity Bureau, also serving as president, and was a member of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Leeming also served as president of the Victoria Real Estate Board.[2]

He died in Victoria at the age of 62.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  2. 1 2 "1004 Terrace Avenue". Heritage Register Rockland. Victoria Heritage Foundation.


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