George Muir (Canadian politician)

George Robson Muir
Member of Parliament
for Lisgar
In office
June 1957  August 1970
Preceded by William Albert Pommer
Succeeded by Jack Murta
Personal details
Born 1 May 1903
Margaret, Manitoba
Died 26 August 1970(1970-08-26) (aged 67)
Roland, Manitoba
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s) Emily Louise Lewarton[1]
Profession farmer, seed grower

George Robson Muir (1 May 1903 – 26 August 1970) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Margaret, Manitoba and became a farmer and seed grower by career.

He was first elected at the Lisgar riding in the 1957 general election, then was re-elected there in 1958, 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1968. However, Muir died in office on 26 August 1970 before completing his term in the 28th Canadian Parliament.

Muir died at his Roland, Manitoba home on 26 August 1970 aged 67.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 The Canadian Press (28 August 1970). "George Muir / MP won seat in '57 election". The Globe and Mail. p. 3.


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