Andrew Mowatt Whisker
| Andrew Mowat Whisker | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Cowichan-Newcastle | |
|
In office 1949–1952 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 14, 1907 Ladysmith, British Columbia |
| Died |
April 4, 1992 (aged 85) Vernon, British Columbia |
| Political party | British Columbia Liberal Party |
Andrew Mowatt Whisker (March 14, 1907 – April 4, 1992) was a lumberman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cowichan-Newcastle in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1949 to 1952 as a Liberal.
He was born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, the son of Peter Whisker and Isabelle Mowat, both natives of Scotland.[1] In 1931, he married Mary Dixon.[1] Whisker was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the provincial assembly. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1952 and 1953.[2] In 1957, Whisker became a member of the British Columbia Social Credit Party.[3]
He died at a hospital in Vernon, British Columbia in 1992.[4]
References
- 1 2 Normandin, Pierre G (1951). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1951.
- ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ↑ Nesbitt, James K (November 2, 1957). "Anti-Jewish Talk Blow to Socreds". Vancouver Sun. p. 2. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=159e3d17-e3d4-4776-a923-6443871b260c
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