Rosscoe Arnold McCarthy

Rosscoe Arnold "Ross" McCarthy (January 8, 1891[1] – 1970[2]) was a political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Cannington from 1949 to 1964 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born in Hagersville, Ontario, the son of John McCarthy, and was educated there and in Francis, Saskatchewan. In 1921, McCarthy married Annie Ruth McDonnell. He served on the council for the rural municipality of Golden West, also serving as reeve. McCarthy lived in Corning. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1949 by-election[1] held after William John Patterson was named to federal Board of Transport Commissioners.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, G Pierre (1960). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ "Saskatchewan Members of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
  3. ↑ "Patterson, William John (1886–1976)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2012-06-05.


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