Garfield Anderson

Garfield Anderson (May 7, 1887 June 1, 1965) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Fort William in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1948 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member.

Garfield Anderson
Ontario MPP
In office
1943–1948
Preceded byFranklin Harford Spence
Succeeded byCharles Winnans Cox
ConstituencyFort William
Personal details
Born(1887-05-07)May 7, 1887
Allenford, Ontario
DiedJune 1, 1965(1965-06-01) (aged 78)
Political partyCCF
Spouse(s)
Laura Margaret Foster
(m. 1912)
OccupationBarber

He was born in Allenford, Ontario, the son of Duncan Anderson and Elizabeth Perkins. In 1912, he married Laura Margaret Foster. He worked as a barber, and also served as the director of a credit union and a consumer cooperative society. Anderson went overseas with the 141st Battalion during World War I. He served on the council for Fort William and was mayor from 1943 to 1948.

References

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947, PG Normandin
  • F. Brent Scollie, Thunder Bay Mayors & Councillors 1873-1945 (Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, 2000), 158.


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