Frederick Jamieson
Frederick Charles Jamieson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office January 9, 1931 – August 22, 1935 | |
| Constituency | Edmonton |
| Preceded by | Charles Weaver |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Barnes, David Mullen, Gerald O'Connor and George Van Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1875 North Gower, Ontario |
| Died | October 4, 1966 (aged 91)[1] Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Anne Virginia Catherine McLeod |
| Children | Kenneth Richard Jamieson |
| Occupation | politician |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Colonel |
Frederick Charles Jamieson (May 18, 1875 – October 4, 1966) was a provincial politician, lawyer, and veteran from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1931 until 1935 sitting with the Conservative caucus in opposition. Jamieson was a veteran of the Second Boer War and the First World War and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He died at age 91 on October 4, 1966.[2]
Early Life
[edit]Jamieson was born on May 18, 1875, in North Gower, Ontario, the sixth child of James and Mary Jamieson. After attending local schools, he taught in Fallowfield, Ontario, for two years.[3][4]
In 1895, Jamieson moved with his family to Lacombe, Alberta, to homestead before relocating to Strathcona to article under Alexander Cameron Rutherford. In 1902, he married Anne Virginia Catherine McLeod, the sister of politician Kenneth McLeod.[5] In 1905, Anne gave birth to the couple's only son, Kenneth Richard Jamieson.
Military career
[edit]On December 30, 1899, Jamieson enlisted for service in South Africa. He was discharged upon his return to Edmonton in January 1901. Jamieson would later join the independent squadrons of Canadian Mounted Rifles that would later form the 19th Alberta Mounted Rifles.[6] When the First World War broke out, Jamieson was appointed as commanding officer of the 1st Special Service Squadron of the 19th Alberta Dragoons. He served in France and Belgium from 1914 until 1916 with the 19th Alberta Dragoons, when he was recalled for staff duty.[7] In 1916, Jamieson was appointed to the British Canadian Recruiting Mission in the United States, which aimed to encourage Americans to join the war. In 1918, he assumed command of the 260th Battalion and later served in Siberia in 1919.[6] Following his return in 1919, Jamieson continued to practice with Canadian reservists, eventually commanding the Edmonton Garrison as Brigade Commander of the 79th Infantry Brigade. During the Second World War, he established and served with the Veterans Volunteer Reserves in Edmonton.[6]
Professional career
[edit]Jamieson led a successful career as a lawyer in Edmonton, Alberta. He joined the law firm of Alexander Cameron Rutherford, Alberta's first premier, on August 7, 1899, creating the partnership of Rutherford and Jamieson.[8][9] Rutherford and Jamieson continued as partners until Jamieson formed his own firm in 1925.[10] He served as the solicitor for the city of Strathcona from 1905 to 1912 (succeeding Rutherford), when the city of Strathcona was amalgamated with Edmonton.[11] He continued to practice law in Edmonton until 1962.[12]
Political career
[edit]Jamieson ran unsuccessfully for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in 1926 and 1930. Jamieson was elected during a by-election held on January 9, 1931, as a Conservative candidate in the electoral district of Edmonton. He faced three other high-profile opponents including former MLA John Bowen and Elmer Roper. On election night Jamieson won the seat on the third vote to hold it for the Conservatives.[13]
Jamieson ran for a second term in the 1935 Alberta general election but was defeated finishing in fourteenth place on the first vote count.[14]
Honors
[edit]In 1919, Jamieson was appointed to the King's Counsel.[11] In recognition of his decades of legal service, he was presented with a lifetime membership to the Edmonton Bar Association in 1953.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy". www.archivescanada.ca. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Deaths". Edmonton Journal. October 5, 1966. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Edwards, Ian (2020). Our Quarrel with the Foe: Edmonton's Soldiers, 1914-1918. Edmonton, Alberta: Friesen Press. p. 5. ISBN 978-1-5255-6421-5.
- ^ "Fallowfield". The Otttawa Journal. January 5, 1895. p. 6.
- ^ Edwards 2020, p. 6.
- ^ a b c "Colonel Frederick Charles Jamieson". The 19th Alberta Dragoons. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Col. F. C. Jamieson, Veteran of Two Wars, Conservative Nominee". Edmonton Journal. July 22, 1926. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Babcock, Douglas R. (1989). A gentleman of Strathcona: Alexander Cameron Rutherford. Calgary, Alberta: The University of Calgary Press. p. 15. ISBN 0-919813-65-8. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "Local". Edmonton Bulletin. p. 1. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Babcock, Douglas R. (1989). A gentleman of Strathcona: Alexander Cameron Rutherford. Calgary, Alberta: The University of Calgary Press. p. 88. ISBN 0-919813-65-8. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Col. F. C. Jamieson, Veteran of Two Wars, Conservative Nominee". Edmonton Journal. July 22, 1926. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ a b Edwards 2020, p. 7.
- ^ "By-elections 1905-1973". Elections Alberta. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2010.
- ^ "Edmonton Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 4, 2010.