James Arthur Mathewson
James Arthur Mathewson | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | |
| In office 1939–1948 | |
| Preceded by | District created in 1939 |
| Succeeded by | Paul Earl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1890 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | August 23, 1963 (aged 73) Montreal, Quebec |
| Resting place | Mount Royal Cemetery |
| Political party | Liberal |
James Arthur Mathewson (June 26, 1890 – August 23, 1963) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Mathewson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1912 and a Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 1917[1] from McGill University. He was called to the Quebec Bar in 1917. He was a captain in the 42nd Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada during World War I. After the war, he was a lawyer in Montreal. He was created a King's Counsel in 1926.[2]
He was a member of the Montreal City Council for Saint-André from 1926 to 1930. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1930 losing to Camillien Houde. He was the Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce from 1939 to 1948. He was treasurer of Quebec from 1939 to 1944.[2]
He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from McGill University in 1943.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Empire Club of Canada Addresses, 1 Feb 1940, 270-282". The Empire Club.
- ^ a b c "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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