James Newman (Canadian politician)

James Newman
Ontario MPP
In office
1945–1951
Preceded by George Edward Lockhart
Succeeded by Bill Noden
Constituency Rainy River
Personal details
Born (1903-06-19)June 19, 1903
Cartwright, Manitoba
Died February 13, 1963(1963-02-13) (aged 59)
Political party Liberal-Labour
Spouse(s) Birdella Sweeney
Occupation Merchant

James Melvin Newman (June 19, 1903 February 13, 1963) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Rainy River in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-Labour member from 1945 to 1951.

He was born in Cartwright, Manitoba, the son of James Newman, and educated there. In 1928, he married Birdella Sweeney. Newman was an automobile dealer and farm implement distributor. He served on the town council for Fort Frances. He was also a member of the Masons and a Shriner.

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