Lawrence Watson
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Lawrence E. Watson (31 October 1917 ā 22 December 1990) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Avonlea, Saskatchewan and became a farmer and farmer by career.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Assiniboia, Personal details ...
Lawrence E. Watson | |
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Member of Parliament for Assiniboia | |
In office April 1963 ā April 1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 October 1917 Avonlea, Saskatchewan |
Died | 22 December 1990(1990-12-22) (aged 73) |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Profession | farmer, farmer |
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He was first elected at the Assiniboia riding in the 1963 general election after an unsuccessful attempt to win the riding in 1962. Watson was re-elected there in 1965 but defeated in 1968. He also contested an 8 November 1971 by-election at Assiniboia but again was unable to win back the seat in Parliament.