George Y. Thomas
George Yuill Thomas (September 9, 1882 – May 11, 1940) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Colchester in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1933 to 1940 as a Conservative member.[1]
George Y. Thomas | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Colchester County | |
| In office 1933–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Stanfield |
| Succeeded by | George Scott Dickey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1882 Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Died | May 11, 1940 (aged 57) Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Occupation | merchant |
Thomas was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, the son of David John Thomas, an immigrant from [[Wales],(former mayor of Truro) and Rowena Crowe. In 1909, he married Mildred Ethel Norris. He served as mayor of Truro from 1930 to 1936.[2] He sold books, stationery and office supplies.[2] Thomas was president of the Truro Board of Trade and the Truro Golf Club. He died in office at Truro at the age of 57.[2]
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1940, AL Normandin
- "Electoral History for Colchester North" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
- Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 214. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
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