James Shannon Dempsey

James Shannon Dempsey (February 9, 1887 – October 24, 1955) was a Canadian politician who was a Member of Provincial Parliament in Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1945 to 1955. He represented the riding of Renfrew South for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party.

James Dempsey
Ontario MPP
In office
1945–1955
Preceded byThomas Patrick Murray
Succeeded byJames Maloney
ConstituencyRenfrew South
Personal details
Born(1887-02-09)February 9, 1887
Calabogie, Ontario
DiedOctober 24, 1955(1955-10-24) (aged 68)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
OccupationContractor, lumberman

He was born in Calabogie, Ontario and was a contractor and lumberman.[1] He died in office of a heart attack in 1955.[2]

References
  2. James S. Dempsev: Central Figure in Row Over Political Funds The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Oct 25, 1955; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 9


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