John Louis Salkeld (January 21, 1858 – 1941) was a farmer and political figure in

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. He represented Moosomin in the

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from 1917 to 1925 as a

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and from 1925 to 1929 as an independent member. He was born in Stratford,

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, the son of Joseph Salkeld and Eliza Seegmiller, and was educated there. In 1884, Salkeld married Ida Lang. He served as reeve of

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for four years.

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Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan MLAs 1858 births 1941 deaths Farmers from Saskatchewan {{Saskatchewan-politician-stub