James L. McPherson
Canadian politician
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James L. McPherson (March 29, 1881 – January 3, 1951) was a Canadian politician and physician from Alberta.
James L. McPherson | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1935–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Archie Matheson |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ponich |
| Constituency | Vegreville |
| In office 1940–1948 | |
| Constituency | Bruce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1881 Leaswater, Ontario |
| Died | January 3, 1951 (aged 69) |
| Party | Social Credit |
| Occupation | doctor |
Early life
James L. McPherson was born on March 29, 1881, at Leaswater, Ontario to William McPherson and Katherine Orr, both of Scottish descent.[1] He was educated at Owen Sound, Hamilton and Toronto. McPherson married the daughter of J. H. Thorsley on August 9, 1911.[1]
Political life
McPherson was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 to 1948,[2] representing the Alberta Social Credit Party. He served on the Social Credit Board following the 1937 Social Credit backbenchers' revolt. He died in Ryley, Alberta in 1951.[3]
