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Raymond Elmer Anderson

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Raymond Elmer Anderson
Member of Parliament
for Norfolk
In office
1949–1953
Preceded byTheobald Butler Barrett
In office
1953–1957
Succeeded byJohn Evans Knowles
Personal details
BornJuly 7, 1891
Waterford, Ontario, Canada
DiedAugust 6, 1970(1970-08-06) (aged 79)
Hagersville, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Mrs. Hattie Anderson (daughter of Elijah Hellyer and Jeannette Pettit)
Residence(s)Villa Nova, Norfolk County, Ontario
ProfessionFarmer and Entrepreneur

Raymond Elmer Anderson (July 7, 1891 – August 6, 1970) was a Canadian politician elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1949 and 1953 as a member of the Liberal Party representing the riding of Norfolk. Anderson served as a member of parliament for 12 years. Anderson also ran as an independent for Norfolk in the elections of 1957 and 1958. Prior to his federal political career, he was elected as a councillor to Norfolk County, Ontario in 1930 and became reeve for Townsend Township, Ontario in 1932.

Anderson also served as the Chairman of the Ontario Berry and Vegetable Growers Marketing Board and was a founding member and manager of the Norfolk Berry Growers Association.

Anderson was the son of John Anderson II and Rhoda Churchill, also of Norfolk County and were United Empire Loyalists.

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