Garfield Anderson
Garfield Anderson (May 7, 1887 – June 1, 1965) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Fort William in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1948 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member.
Garfield Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1943–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin Harford Spence |
| Succeeded by | Charles Winnans Cox |
| Constituency | Fort William |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1887 Allenford, Ontario |
| Died | June 1, 1965 (aged 78) |
| Political party | CCF |
| Spouse |
Laura Margaret Foster
(m. 1912) |
| Occupation | Barber |
He was born in Allenford, Ontario, the son of Duncan Anderson and Elizabeth Perkins. In 1912, he married Laura Margaret Foster. He worked as a barber, and also served as the director of a credit union and a consumer cooperative society. Anderson went overseas with the 141st Battalion during World War I. He served on the council for Fort William and was mayor from 1943 to 1948.
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