E. McA. Currie explained

Office:Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina
Term Start:1941
Term End:1943
Predecessor:Ben Elbert Douglas, Sr.
Successor:Herbert Hill Baxter
Birth Date:12 May 1892
Birth Place:Fayetteville, North Carolina
Death Place:Charlotte, North Carolina
Party:Democratic

Ernest McArthur Currie (May 12, 1892  - February 12, 1965) was an American politician. He served as mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1941 to 1943. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Duncan Black and Katherine Lee (née McArthur) Currie.[1] Currie attended the University of Paris, Davidson College (1916)[2] and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned a law degree. He also served in World War I.[3] He was defeated by Herbert Hill Baxter in 1943 for the mayor's seat.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alumni history of the University of North Carolina. 1924. 24 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Charlotte City Council Selects Dan Clodfelter '72 as Mayor. 24 December 2014.
  3. Web site: E. McA. Currie. 24 December 2014.
  4. Web site: H. H. Baxter Papers - J. Murrey Atkins Library - UNC Charlotte. 24 December 2014.