Matthew Whelan (politician)

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Matthew P. Whelan
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Harbour Main
In office
1956–1959
Serving with Philip J. Lewis
Preceded byDavid Ignatius Jackman
Succeeded byAlbert E. Furey
Personal details
Born(1916-08-16)August 16, 1916
Colliers, Newfoundland
DiedJune 9, 2000(2000-06-09) (aged 83)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Political partyLiberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
OccupationBusinessman

Matthew Patrick Whelan (August 16, 1916 – June 9, 2000) was a Canadian politician who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 1956 provincial election. He represented the electoral district of Harbour Main as a member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]

Whelan was born in Colliers, Newfoundland in 1916.[1] He resided in his hometown and was a businessman. He also served in the Royal Navy in World War II from 1939 to 1942. Whelan married Bride Cole in 1947 and had five children. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1957). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. p. 577.