George Henry Stokes (22 June 1876 – 19 April 1959) was a Canadian politician, breeder of Ayrshire cattle and a farmer by career.[1] Stokes served as a National Government and Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Rawdon Township, Ontario.

George Henry Stokes
Stokes (right) shaking hands with John Bracken in 1945
Member of Parliament
for Hastings South
In office
March 1940 – April 1949
Preceded byCharles Alexander Cameron
Succeeded byFrank Follwell
Personal details
Born
George Henry Stokes

(1876-06-22)22 June 1876
Rawdon Township, Ontario, Canada
Died19 April 1959(1959-04-19) (aged 82)
Political partyNational Government
Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Florence Craig
m. 22 February 1905[1]
Professionbreeder, farmer

He became the clerk for Hungerford Township from 1901 to 1915, then became the township's reeve from 1927 to 1931. He served as sheriff for Hastings County from 1931 until 1935.[1]

He was first elected to Parliament at the Hastings South riding in the 1940 general election under the National Government party banner, then re-elected in 1945 general election as a Progressive Conservative. Stokes did not seek re-election in 1949 general election.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Normandin, G. Pierre (1947). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
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