Eric William Blake Cross
Eric William Blake Cross (January 27, 1904 – February 25, 1965) was an Ontario judge and political figure. He represented Haldimand—Norfolk in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1937 to 1943 as a Liberal member.
Eric Cross | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1937–1943 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Colter |
| Succeeded by | William Walsh |
| Constituency | Haldimand—Norfolk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1904 Madoc, Ontario |
| Died | February 25, 1965 (aged 61) Woodstock, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Lawyer, judge |
Background
Cross was born in 1904 in Madoc, Ontario. His parents were William Cross and Mary Judith Falls.[1] He also became Chairman of the Ontario Municipal Board. Cross served as a Provincial Magistrate and County Court judge. He died in Woodstock, Ontario at the age of 61.[2]
Politics
Cross served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Public Welfare from 1937 to 1940; he was Attorney General and Minister of Municipal Affairs in 1943.
Cabinet posts
References
- "Person Details for Eric William Blake Cross". Family Search.
- "Judge Eric Cross: Ex-Attorney-General Joined Bench in 1944". The Globe and Mail. February 26, 1965. p. 55.
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
- Biography, Eric William Blake Cross fonds, Archives of Ontario
| Attorneys-General of Upper Canada | |
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| Attorneys-General of the Province of Canada (Canada West) | |
| Attorneys-General of Ontario | |
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