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Preston MacLure | |
|---|---|
| MLA (Councillor) for 3rd Kings | |
| In office 1966–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas McGowan |
| Succeeded by | Bud Ings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1913 Murray Harbour North, Prince Edward Island |
| Died | August 31, 1972 (aged 59) Dundas, Prince Edward Island |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Preston Dalziel MacLure (July 30, 1913 – August 31, 1972) was a Canadian politician and electrician. He represented 3rd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1966 to 1970 as a Progressive Conservative.[1]
MacLure was born in 1913 in Murray Harbour North, Prince Edward Island, but resided most of his life in Montague, Prince Edward Island.[1] He married Margaret Graham in 1936.[1] An electrician by career, MacLure was also a cattle breeder.[1]
MacLure entered provincial politics in the 1966 election, when he was elected councillor for the electoral district of 3rd Kings.[2] He was defeated by Liberal Bud Ings when he ran for re-election in 1970.[3]
MacLure died in Dundas, Prince Edward Island on August 31, 1972.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs, 1873–1993. The Acorn Press. p. 125. ISBN 1-894838-01-7. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
- ^ "Official provincial general election results 1966" (PDF). Elections PEI. July 11, 1966. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
- ^ "Official provincial general election results 1970" (PDF). Elections PEI. May 11, 1970. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-30.