Rosscoe Arnold McCarthy (January 8, 1891 – 1970) was a political figure in

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. He represented Cannington from 1949 to 1964 in the

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as a

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. He was born in

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, the son of John McCarthy, and was educated there and in Francis, Saskatchewan. In 1921, McCarthy married Annie Ruth McDonnell. He served on the council for the rural municipality of Golden West, also serving as reeve. McCarthy lived in Corning. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1949 by-election held after

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was named to federal Board of Transport Commissioners.

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Saskatchewan Liberal Party MLAs 1891 births 1970 deaths {{Saskatchewan-politician-stub