Allegiance Canada Died March 11, 1956 Succeeded by District abolished Battles/wars World War I Battles and wars World War I | Name Samuel Calvert Service/branch Canadian Army Role Politician | |
 | ||
Born September 16, 1867Caledon, Ontario ( 1867-09-16 ) Political party Alberta Social Credit Party | ||
Occupation soldier and politician | ||
Amazing two year old samuel calvert playing the drum joy of the lord
Samuel Wesley Calvert (September 16, 1867 – March 11, 1956) was a soldier and politician. He served as mayor of Chipman, Alberta and as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 to 1940 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.
Contents
- Amazing two year old samuel calvert playing the drum joy of the lord
- Early life
- Political career
- References
Early life
Calvert went overseas to fight in World War I. He saw combat action as a member of the 19th Alberta Dragoons.
Political career
Calvert began his political career by serving as Mayor of Chipman, Alberta.
Calvert ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1935 Alberta general election as a Social Credit candidate in the electoral district of Victoria. He defeated three other candidates with a large majority to pick up the seat for his party.
Calvert did not run for a second term and retired at dissolution of the assembly in 1940.