Thomas Donnelly (politician)

Thomas F. Donnelly (1 January 1874 – 9 October 1948) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in New Carlisle, Quebec and became a physician, principal and teacher.

Thomas Donnelly
Member of Parliament for Willow Bunch
In office October 1925 – October 1935
Preceded by	riding created
Succeeded by	riding dissolved
Member of Parliament for Wood Mountain
In office October 1935 – April 1945
Preceded by	riding created
Succeeded by	Hazen Argue
Personal details
Born	Thomas F. Donnelly (1874-01-01)1 January 1874 New Carlisle, Quebec, Canada
Died	9 October 1948(1948-10-09) (aged 74)
Political party	Liberal
Spouse(s)	Charlotte Jane Kennedy m. 18 August 1905[1]
Profession	physician, principal, teacher

Donnelly attended Bishop's University and McGill University, attaining a Masters of Arts degree. For three years, he was principal for the high school in Lennoxville, and taught for another three years at Westmount Academy.[1]

He was first elected to Parliament at the Willow Bunch riding in the 1925 general election then re-elected there in 1926 and 1930. When riding boundaries were revised in 1933, Donnelly sought election at Wood Mountain which he won in the 1935 election. He was re-elected for one further term in 1940 after which he did not seek another term in Parliament.

References

1. Normandin, A. L. (1941). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide.

External links

• Thomas Donnelly – Parliament of Canada biography