George Henry Stokes (22 June 1876 – 19 April 1959) was a

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politician, breeder of

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and a farmer by career. Stokes served as a National Government and Progressive Conservative party member of the

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. He was born in Rawdon Township, Ontario. He became the clerk for Hungerford Township from 1901 to 1915, then became the township's reeve from 1927 to 1931. He served as sheriff for

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from 1931 until 1935. He was first elected to Parliament at the

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riding in the 1940 general election under the National Government party banner, then re-elected in

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as a Progressive Conservative. Stokes did not seek re-election in 1949 general election.

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* 1876 births 1959 deaths Canadian farmers Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Progressive Conservative Party of Canada MPs {{ProgressiveConservative-Ontario-MP-stub