James Waldron Lavers (February 1, 1911 – July 4, 1979) was a Canadian politician and judicial clerk. He represented 5th Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1974 to 1978 as a Liberal.[1]
Waldron Lavers | |
|---|---|
| MLA (Councillor) for 5th Kings | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Preceded by | George J. Ferguson |
| Succeeded by | Lowell Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1911 Georgetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Died | July 4, 1979 (aged 68) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Political party | Liberal |
Waldron was born in 1911 in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island.[1] He married Lillian Blanche Walker in 1936.[1] From 1947 to 1974, Lavers worked as a judicial clerk.[1] He also served on Georgetown Town Council, and was deputy mayor.[1]
Lavers entered provincial politics in the 1974 election, defeating Progressive Conservative Lowell Johnston by 108 votes to become councillor for the electoral district of 5th Kings.[2] Lavers was defeated by Johnston when he ran for re-election in 1978.[3]
Lavers died in Charlottetown on July 4, 1979.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs, 1873–1993. The Acorn Press. p. 99. ISBN 1-894838-01-7. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- ^ "Official provincial general election results 1974" (PDF). Elections PEI. April 29, 1974. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- ^ "Official provincial general election results 1978" (PDF). Elections PEI. April 24, 1978. Retrieved 2016-12-29.