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Henry Sloane Cooper

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Henry Sloane Cooper
Ontario MPP
In office
1919–1923
Preceded byWilliam McPherson
Succeeded byArthur Nesbitt
ConstituencyToronto Northwest -Seat B
Personal details
Born(1888-09-12)12 September 1888
Davisville, Ontario
Died1970 (aged 81–82)
Political partyLiberal
OccupationEmbroidery manufacturer
AwardsMilitary Cross and bar
Military service
AllegianceCanada
Years of service1914-1918
RankCaptain
Unit3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF
Battles/warsWestern Front

Henry Sloane Cooper (September 12, 1888 – 1970) was an Ontario embroidery manufacturer and political figure. He represented Toronto Northwest in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from October 20, 1919, to May 10, 1923, as a Liberal member.[1]

Biography

He was born in the village of Davisville, Ontario, the son of Hugh Cooper and Eliza Sloane, and educated in Toronto and at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph.

Cooper served as an officer, rising to captain, in the 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF during World War I. He enlisted at CFB Valcartier on 23 September 1914, and received a Military Cross and Bar during his service.[2]

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