Charles George Fletcher

Charles George Fletcher

Charles George Fletcher (1890[1] – July 28, 1959) was a lawyer[2] and political figure in Ontario. He represented Essex South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1926 to 1929 and from 1937 to 1943 as a Liberal member.[3]

He was born in Fletcher[2], the son of David Fletcher and Catherine Logie, both Scottish immigrants.. He was educated at the University of Toronto[1] and Osgoode Hall and later moved to Leamington.[2] Fletcher served in France[1] with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during World War I.[2] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Ontario assembly in 1929 but was later reelected in 1937.[1] Fletcher served as sheriff for Essex County for a number of years. He died in Fletcher at the age of 68.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Fletcher Family". A Song In Thy Praise: Windsor's Scottish Heritage. Windsor Public Library. http://www.windsorscottish.com/pl-lp-fletchers.php. Retrieved 2011-06-26. 
  2. ^ a b c d e "C. Fletcher dies at 68". Windsor Daily Star: p. 5. July 28, 1959. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3SM_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=6E8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2447,2435139. 
  3. ^ "Charles George Fletcher, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/members_all_detail.do?locale=en&ID=1158. Retrieved 2011-06-26. 
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