George Muir (politician) (original) (raw)

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Canadian politician

George Robson Muir
Member of Parliamentfor Lisgar
In officeJune 1957 – August 1970
Preceded by William Albert Pommer
Succeeded by Jack Murta
Personal details
Born 1 May 1903Margaret, Manitoba
Died 26 August 1970(1970-08-26) (aged 67)Roland, Manitoba
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse Emily Louise Lewarton[1]
Profession farmer, seed grower

George Robson Muir (1 May 1903 – 26 August 1970) was a Canadian farmer and politician. Muir served as a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Margaret, Manitoba and became a farmer and seed grower by career.

He was first elected at the Lisgar riding in the 1957 general election, then was re-elected there in 1958, 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1968. However, Muir died in office on 26 August 1970 before completing his term in the 28th Canadian Parliament.

Muir died at his Roland, Manitoba home on 26 August 1970 aged 67.[1]

vte1957 Canadian federal election: Lisgar
Party Candidate Votes
Progressive Conservative George Muir
Social Credit Ivan Andrew Langtry
Liberal William Albert Pommer
Co-operative Commonwealth Howard Russell Pawley
Independent Douglas George Gateson
vte1958 Canadian federal election: Lisgar
Party Candidate Votes
Progressive Conservative George Muir
Liberal Kenneth C. Hartwell
Social Credit Wilfred Darling
Co-operative Commonwealth Joseph Albert Hamilton
vte1962 Canadian federal election: Lisgar
Party Candidate Votes
Progressive Conservative George Muir
Liberal Kenneth C. Hartwell
Social Credit Roger H. Poiron
New Democratic Sidney E. Varcoe
vte1963 Canadian federal election: Lisgar
Party Candidate Votes
Progressive Conservative George Muir
Liberal Jack Wilton
Social Credit George Loeppky
New Democratic Magnus Eliason
vte1965 Canadian federal election: Lisgar
Party Candidate Votes
Progressive Conservative George Muir
Liberal Fred Westwood
Social Credit George Loeppky
New Democratic Edith Alsop
Independent George G. Elias
vte1968 Canadian federal election: Lisgar
Party Candidate Votes
Progressive Conservative George Muir
Liberal Donald A. Livingston
Social Credit Roy E. Esler
New Democratic Edith Alsop
Independent George G. Elias
  1. ^ a b "George Muir / MP won seat in '57 election". The Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. 28 August 1970. p. 3.

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