John Edwin Chisholm (July 6, 1882 – 1964) was a lawyer and political figure in

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. He represented

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from 1916 to 1917 as a

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. He was born in

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, the son of John Chisholm and Christina Isabella Graham, both of

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descent. He was educated in Dartmouth, at the Halifax County Academy and at

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, receiving a

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in 1906. Later that year, he travelled west to

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, where he set up practice. Chisholm also owned and operated a large farm. In 1915, he married Edith Simington. Chisholm was elected to the provincial assembly in a 1916 by-election held after

John Albert Sheppard John Albert Sheppard (September 1, 1875 – 1947) was an educator, farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Moose Jaw County in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1905 to 1916 as a Liberal. He was born ...

resigned his seat. He was defeated by

Charles Avery Dunning Charles Avery Dunning (July 31, 1885 – October 1, 1958) was the third premier of Saskatchewan. Born in England, he emigrated to Canada at the age of 16. By the age of 36, he was premier. He had a successful career as a farmer, business ...

when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1917.

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1882 births 1964 deaths Dalhousie University alumni Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan MLAs {{Saskatchewan-politician-stub