Gerry McGeer
Gerald Grattan McGeer (6 January 1888 – 11 August 1947) was a lawyer, populist politician, and monetary reform advocate in the Canadian province of British Columbia. He served as the 22nd Mayor of Vancouver, a Member of the Legislative Assembly in BC, Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party of Canada, and in the Canadian Senate.
The Honourable Gerald McGeer | |
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circa 1935 | |
| Canadian MP for Vancouver—Burrard | |
| In office February 6, 1936 – April 16, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Wilfred Hanbury |
| Succeeded by | Charles Merritt |
| 22nd Mayor of Vancouver | |
| In office 1947–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan W.Cornett |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. Jones |
| In office 1935–1936 | |
| Preceded by | L. D. Taylor |
| Succeeded by | George C. Miller |
| BC MLA for Vancouver-Burrard | |
| In office February 20, 1934 – October 1, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John Howard Forester |
| BC MLA for Richmond | |
| In office March 1, 1917 – October 23, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Lovett Carter-Cotton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerald Grattan McGeer 6 January 1888 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Died | 11 August 1947 (aged 59) Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party of BC |
| Spouse | Charlotte Spencer |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
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