Sinclair Alexander Whittaker
Canadian politician
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Sinclair Alexander Whittaker (1888 – July 10, 1974[1]) was a merchant and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Moose Jaw County from 1929 to 1934 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Conservative.
Sinclair Alexander Whittaker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Moose Jaw County | |
| In office 1929–1934 | |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Waddell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1888 Port Perry, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | July 10, 1974 (aged 85–86) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan |
| Occupation | Operated general stores |
| Known for | Briercrest Bible Institute founder/chairman Retail Merchants Association of Saskatchewan chairman |
He was born in Port Perry, Ontario and, in 1910, moved to Briercrest, Saskatchewan. He operated a small chain of general stores in the province. Sinclair helped found the Briercrest Bible Institute[2] and served as chairman of the board for the institute. He also was chairman of the Retail Merchants Association of Saskatchewan.[1] He was defeated by Thomas Waddell when he ran for re-election in 1934.[3]
