William George Clark (politician)

William George Clark (October 1, 1865 January 18, 1948) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented York—Sunbury in the House of Commons of Canada from 1935 to 1940 as a Liberal member. Clark was the 19th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick from 1940 to 1945.

William George Clark
19th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
In office
March 5, 1940  November 1, 1945
MonarchGeorge VI
Governor GeneralThe Earl of Athlone
PremierAllison Dysart
John B. McNair
Preceded byMurray MacLaren
Succeeded byDavid Laurence MacLaren
Personal details
Born(1865-10-01)October 1, 1865
Queensbury, New Brunswick, Canada
DiedJanuary 18, 1948(1948-01-18) (aged 82)
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLiberal
Alma materUniversity of New Brunswick
OccupationMerchant
ProfessionPolitician

He was born in Queensbury, New Brunswick. Clark served as a town councillor for Fredericton Town Council from 1917 to 1925 and was mayor from 1925 to 1935.

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