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Gordon E Romkey

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Role
  
Merchant

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Died
  
September 3, 1977


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Name
  
Gordon Romkey

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Gordon Emerson Romkey (May 13, 1885 – September 3, 1977) was a general merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1928 to 1953 as a Liberal member.

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Early life

He was born in West Dublin, Nova Scotia, the son of Michael J. Romkey and Margaret S. Ritchie.

Career

Romkey served on the municipal council and was warden from 1922 to 1928. He was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1940, serving until his defeat when he ran for reelection in 1953.

Death

He died in 1977.

Personal life

In 1907, he married Elsie A. Slater.

References

Gordon E. Romkey Wikipedia


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