Leeming Carr
Leeming Carr (December 21, 1864 – June 6, 1934) was a physician[1] and political figure in Ontario. He represented Hamilton East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1923 to 1928 as a Conservative member.[2]
Leeming Carr | |
|---|---|
| MPP for Hamilton East | |
| In office June 25, 1923 – May 15, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | George Grant Halcrow |
| Succeeded by | William Robert Morrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1864 Glanford, Ontario |
| Died | June 6, 1934 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Occupation | Physician |
He was born in Glanford township and was educated in Hamilton and at the University of Toronto, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.[1] Carr served as a member of the Wentworth County Council from 1898 to 1900 and later was a member of the Hamilton Board of Education.[3] He was a minister without portfolio in the provincial cabinet from 1923 to 1928.[2] Carr resigned his seat in the assembly in 1928 after he was named sheriff for Wentworth County.[4]
His son L. Anderson Carr Jr was also a doctor and played with the Hamilton Alerts and won the 1912 Grey Cup.[5]
References
- Canadian Medical Association Journal. July 1934. p. 106. PMC 403472.
- "Leeming Carr, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
- "Ex-Cabinet Minister Dead". The Border Cities Star. June 6, 1934. p. 1.
- "3 Conservative Candidates Win In By-elections". Ottawa Citizen. June 27, 1923. p. 19.
- https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/cfl/article/1292158--grey-cup-old-brown-beanie-payoff-for-winning-1912-championship