Douglas Morton
Murray Douglas Morton (28 April 1916 – 25 November 2001) was a Canadian politician, barrister and lawyer. Morton served as a Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, becoming in his career.
Murray Douglas Morton | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Davenport | |
| In office June 1957 – June 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Hellyer |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Gordon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April 1916 Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Died | 25 November 2001 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Profession | lawyer |
He was first elected at the Davenport riding in the 1957 general election defeating Paul Hellyer. Morton was re-elected for a second term at Davenport in the 1958 election, but defeated in the 1962 election by Walter L. Gordon.[1]
Morton was also unsuccessful in the 1963 federal election at the York—Humber against riding incumbent Ralph Cowan.
Morton was elected as a Trustee of the Toronto Board of Education, 1952-57. In 1956, he served as Chairman of The Toronto Board of Education.
References
- Gordon, Walter L. (1983). Walter Gordon: A Political Memoir. Formac. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-88780-110-5. Morton served as aTrustee for the Toronto Board of Education 1952-57. In 1956 he served as Chairman of the Toronto Board of Education.
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