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George M. Wilson

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George M. Wilson
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Port de Grave
In office
1972–1975
Preceded byEric Dawe
Succeeded byEric Dawe
Personal details
Born(1913-08-07)August 7, 1913
South River, Newfoundland
Political partyProgressive Conservative
SpouseMuriel Jane Babcock
OccupationBusinessman

George Maxwell Wilson (August 7, 1913 – ? 1990[citation needed]) was a businessman and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Port de Grave in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1972 to 1975.[1][2]

The son of William Wilson and Emily Stevens, he was born in South River and was educated there. He established a hardware, lumbering and construction company in Clarke's Beach. He served on the town council and also was town mayor.[1]

In 1938, he married Muriel Jane Babcock.[2]

Wilson was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1972 but was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1975.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Wilson, George Maxwell". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. p. 582.
  2. ^ a b Normandin, P G (1974). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.