Lewis Little
Newfoundland politician
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Lewis Little (1871 – February 25, 1967) was a schooner captain and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Bonavista in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1924 to 1928.[1]
Robert G. Winsor
John Abbott
1871
Lewis Little | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Bonavista | |
| In office 2 June 1924 – 29 October 1928 | |
| Preceded by | William Coaker Robert G. Winsor John Abbott |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lewis Little 1871 |
| Died | February 25, 1967 (aged 95–96) Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Party | Liberal-Progressive |
| Spouse | Mary Butler |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
He was born and was educated in Bonavista. Little married Mary Butler. He worked in the Labrador fishery. He was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1924 as a Liberal-Conservative. With two other members of Walter S. Monroe's caucus, Little joined the opposition in 1926 to protest the government's policies. He did not run for reelection in 1928.[1] Little served on the 1936 Seafisheries Commission which published its report in 1937.[2]
Little was honoured by the King of Norway, the Royal Humane Society and the Carnegie Commission for rescuing Norwegian mariners from the wreck of the Snorre in 1907.[1] The Snorre had been anchored in Bonavista harbour but was set adrift after its anchor chains snapped in a storm and crashed into the rocks at Canaille Point. Little swam into the raging sea to save a sailor who had lost his grip on a rescue line.[3] He had also come to the rescue of other ships in distress.[1]
Little died in Bonavista in 1967.[1]
