Charles George Fletcher
Charles George Fletcher | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1937–1943 | |
| Preceded by | Lambert Peter Wigle |
| Succeeded by | William Murdoch |
| In office 1926–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Adolphus T. Armstrong |
| Succeeded by | Austin Burton Smith |
| Constituency | Essex South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1890 Tilbury East Township, Kent, Ontario |
| Died | July 28, 1959 (aged 68) Chatham-Kent, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1914-1918 |
| Unit | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry |
Charles George Fletcher (December 31, 1890[1] – July 28, 1959) was a lawyer[2] and political figure in Ontario. He represented Essex South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1926 to 1929 and from 1937 to 1943 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Tilbury East Township, Kent, Ontario, the son of David Fletcher and Catherine Logie, both Scottish immigrants.[3] He was educated at the University of Toronto[1] and Osgoode Hall and later moved to Leamington.[2] Fletcher served in France[1] with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during World War I.[2] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Ontario assembly in 1929 but was later reelected in 1937.[1] Fletcher served as sheriff for Essex County for a number of years. He died in Chatham-Kent, Ontario at the age of 68.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Fletcher Family". A Song In Thy Praise: Windsor's Scottish Heritage. Windsor Public Library. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c "C. Fletcher dies at 68". Windsor Daily Star. July 28, 1959. p. 5.
- ^ "Birth Details for Charles George Fletcher". Family Search.
- ^ "Death Details for Charles George Fletcher". Family Search.