Peter Manley (politician)

Peter Thomas Manley (December 8, 1904 – February 12, 1998) was an Ontario dairy farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1951 to 1963.

Peter Manley
Ontario MPP
In office
1951–1963
Preceded byJohn Lawrence McDonald
Succeeded byFernand Guindon
ConstituencyStormont
Personal details
Born(1904-12-08)December 8, 1904
Berwick, Ontario
DiedFebruary 12, 1998(1998-02-12) (aged 93)
Political partyLiberal
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Berwick, Stormont County, Ontario in 1904.[1]

The Ottawa Journal carried this story in 1958 reporting on how Peter Manley was the only Liberal to defeat a Conservative in a recent provincial election, with comments about how he balanced political life with the farm duties and the family.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Normandin, Pierre G.; Normandin, A. Léopold (24 January 1965). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". P.G. Normandin – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Purdie, James (June 21, 1958). "Proud of 'Family Farm'". Ottawa Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
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