Frank Stanfield
Frank Stanfield | |
|---|---|
| 15th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office November 19, 1930 – September 25, 1931 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Governors General | The Earl of Willingdon The Earl of Bessborough |
| Premier | Gordon Sidney Harrington |
| Preceded by | James Cranswick Tory |
| Succeeded by | Walter Harold Covert |
| MLA for Colchester County | |
| In office June 14, 1911 – July 27, 1920 Serving with Robert H. Kennedy | |
| Preceded by | William D. Hill B.F. Pearson |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Smith Harry L. Taggart |
| In office June 25, 1925 – November 19, 1930 Serving with William B. Armstrong, William A. Flemming | |
| Preceded by | Robert H. Smith Harry L. Taggart |
| Succeeded by | George Y. Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1872 Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Died | September 25, 1931 (aged 59) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Sarah Emma Stanfield (née Thomas)
(m. 1901) |
| Relations | John Stanfield (brother) |
| Children | Robert Frank Thomas |
| Occupation | entrepreneur and businessman |
| Profession | Politician |
Frank Stanfield (April 24, 1872 – September 25, 1931[1]) was an entrepreneur and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Colchester County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1911 to 1920 and from 1925 to 1928 as a Conservative member. Stanfield was the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia from 1930 to 1931.
He was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, the son of Charles E. Stanfield, who established the Stanfield Mills in Truro, and Lydia Dawson. In 1896, with his brother John, he took over the operation of the business, which was incorporated as Stanfield's Limited in 1906.[2] Its "unshrinkable" underwear, developed in 1898, became popular with gold prospectors in the Yukon. The company expanded to be one of the largest producers of woollen goods in Canada.[3] Stanfield married Sarah Thomas in 1901. He was named Lieutenant Governor in 1930 but died in office in Halifax the following year at the age of 59.[4]
His son Robert became premier of Nova Scotia and served as leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party. Another son Frank Thomas also served in the House of Commons of Canada.
References
- ^ A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
- ^ About Us, Stanfield’s Limited Archived 2008-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Kearney, M & Ray, R I Know That Name! (2002) ISBN 1-55002-407-8
- ^ October 5, 1931 Time
| Governors at Annapolis Royal (1710–1749) | |
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| Governors at Halifax (1749–1786) | |
| Lieutenant-governors of Cape Breton Island (1784–1820) | |
| Lieutenant-governors of Nova Scotia before responsible government (1786–1848) | |
| Lieutenant-governors between responsible government and Confederation (1848–1867) | |
| Post-Confederation (1867–present) | |
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