James Ralph Kirk (14 November 1895 – 6 November 1963) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and became a merchant by career.
J. Ralph Kirk | |
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Member of Parliament for Antigonish—Guysborough | |
In office March 1936 – June 1957 | |
Preceded by | William Duff |
Succeeded by | Angus Ronald Macdonald |
Personal details | |
Born | James Ralph Kirk 14 November 1895 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Died | 6 November 1963 | (aged 67)
Political party | Liberal |
Profession | merchant |
Kirk was first elected to Parliament at the Antigonish—Guysborough riding in a by-election on 16 March 1936 then re-elected for full terms there in 1940, 1945, 1949 and 1953. Kirk was defeated in the 1957 election by Angus Ronald Macdonald of the Progressive Conservative party.
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