John A. Dewar
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John Alexander Dewar (February 7, 1863 – August 14, 1945) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 3rd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1912 to 1917 as a Conservative. Following several votes against his party in the 38th General Assembly, Dewar lost the Conservative nomination in his district. He ran and won re-election as an Independent the 1919 election, but was unable to win in 1923.[1] He was the son of Robert Dewar and Jessie Dewar. In 1908, he married Laura McPhee. Dewar was a director and vice-president of the provincial Dairyman's Association. His brother George F. Dewar also served in the provincial assembly, as did his son Lloyd George Dewar.
References
- ↑ "John Alexander Dewar". Prince Edward Island Legislative Documents Online. Archived from the original on 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
- Chambers, EJ Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1917
