Walter Powers (politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Walter Powers (politician)
- Walter Vincent Powers (July 24, 1895 – November 8, 1954) was an accountant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada.
- He represented Victoria County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1953 to 1954 as a Progressive Conservative member. He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the son of Thomas Powers and Bridget Burke.
- In 1918, he married Irene McLaughlin.
- Powers was clerk-treasurer for the town of Grand Falls from 1916 to 1936.
- He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1939, 1944 and 1948.
- Powers was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1954 following the death of E.T.
- Kennedy but died in office before completing his term.
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