William E. Mason (Canadian politician)

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William Ethelbert Mason (1866 – August 24, 1951) was a businessman and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He was mayor of Regina from 1925 to 1926.[1]

William E. Mason
Mayor of Regina
In office
1925–1926
Preceded byStuart Burton
Succeeded byJames McAra
Personal details
Born1866
Toronto, Canada West
Died (aged 85)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Occupationbusinessman

He was born in Toronto and came to Regina in 1905 to open a branch of the Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation. In 1891, he had married Helen Agnes Cockburn. In 1920, he retired from that job and opened the W. E. Mason Discount Company. Mason was also head of the Prudential Trust Company. He served as Regina's first magistrate.

His daughter, who served as a nurse in England during World War I, died of the Spanish flu.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "W. E. Mason, former Regina mayor, dies". The Leader-Post. Regina, Saskatchewan. August 24, 1951. p. 5. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Regina Ethnic Pioneers Cemetery Walking Tour Inc (2000). Regina Cemetery Walking Tour: Tour 1: City Founding Fathers (Blue Tour). p. 16. Retrieved 2009-08-21.