William Stafford Anderson

For other people of a similar name, see William Anderson.

William Stafford Anderson (February 16, 1884 – March 28, 1980)^[1] was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1930 to 1956 as a Liberal member.

William Stafford Anderson
Anderson, pictured in a 1946 newspaper
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office 1930–1956
Constituency	Northumberland
Personal details
Born	(1884-02-16)February 16, 1884 Burnt Church, New Brunswick
Died	March 28, 1980(1980-03-28) (aged 96) Newcastle, New Brunswick
Political party	New Brunswick Liberal Association
Spouse	H. Helen Morrison ​ (m. 1910)​
Occupation	lumberman

He was born in Burnt Church, New Brunswick, the son of William Anderson and Janet Sewell. In 1910 he married H. Helen Morrison. He lived in Newcastle and maintained a summer home at Burnt Church.

Anderson was variously Minister of Lands and Mines and Chairman of the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission, both cabinet positions.

Stafford Anderson's daughter, Margaret Jean Anderson represented New Brunswick in the Senate of Canada. His son, Royce Anderson, was a Newcastle businessman and longtime powerhouse in the Liberal Party of the Miramichi.

References

1. "Anderson, William Stafford (1884–1980)". Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Retrieved October 30, 2019.

• Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1944, PG Normandin