Frank Thomas Stanfield Explained

Frank Thomas Stanfield
Riding:Colchester—Hants
Parliament:Canadian
Predecessor:Gordon Purdy
Successor:Gordon Purdy
Term Start:11 June 1945
Term End:9 August 1953
Birth Date:25 February 1903
Birth Place:Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Education:McGill University
Party:Progressive Conservative Party
Relatives:Frank Stanfield (father)
John Stanfield (uncle)
Robert Lorne Stanfield (brother)

Frank Thomas Stanfield (25 February 1903  - 2 July 1967) was a Canadian businessman and Progressive Conservative Party politician who was twice elected Member of the Canadian Parliament for the Colchester—Hants riding in Nova Scotia (1945 - 53). He was the son of the Canadian politician Frank Stanfield and brother of Robert Lorne Stanfield.

Early life

Stanfield was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, the son of the politician Frank Stanfield and Sarah Emma Thomas. His brother was Robert Lorne Stanfield. He was educated in Truro and at McGill University. In 1932, he married Elizabeth Matheson. Stanfield served as president of Stanfield's Limited. He was also a director for Sobeys.

Career

Stanfield served two terms for the Progressive Conservative Party in the 20th and 21st Canadian Parliaments. His career background was in industry. He died in Truro, Nova Scotia, in 1967 at the age of 64,[1] just over two months before his brother, Nova Scotia Premier Robert Stanfield, became leader of the Progressive Conservatives.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Johnson, J.K. . The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967 . 1968 . Public Archives of Canada.