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Edgar Keith Spinney

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The Hon.
Edgar Keith Spinney
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Yarmouth and Clare
In office
1917–1921
Succeeded byPaul Hatfield
Personal details
Born(1851-01-26)January 26, 1851
Argyle, Nova Scotia
DiedMay 13, 1926(1926-05-13) (aged 75)
Political partyUnionist

Edgar Keith Spinney, PC (January 26, 1851 – May 13, 1926) was a Canadian politician.

Early life

Born in Argyle, Nova Scotia, he was an insurance agent and merchant.

Political career

He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the Nova Scotia riding of Yarmouth and Clare in the 1917 federal election. He was defeated in the 1921 election and the 1925 election. From 1920 to 1921, he was a Minister without Portfolio in the cabinet of Arthur Meighen.[1]

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