James Corry (Canadian politician) explained

James Corry
Birthname:James Neilson Corry
Birth Date:1895 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Britton, Ontario, Canada
Spouse:Claribel Webster
m. 10 September 1924[1]
Riding:Perth
Term Start:June 1949
Term End:August 1953
Profession:farmer
Party:Liberal

James Neilson Corry (15 February 1895  - 11 July 1968) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Britton, Ontario and became a farmer by career.

Corry served in the military during World War I with the 10th Canadian Infantry. He was wounded on two occasions during the war.

He was first elected to Parliament at the Perth riding in the 1949 general election. After one term in office he was defeated by Jay Monteith of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1953 federal election.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Normandin, Pierre G. . The Canadian Parliamentary Guide . 1952 .