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Vernon Charles Knowles

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Vernon Charles Knowles
Born(1897-12-20)December 20, 1897
St. Thomas, Ontario
Died1985 (aged 87–88)
Years active1945–1948
Political partyConservative
SpouseIna Jean McVittie
Parents
  • Robert C. Knowles (father)
  • Caroline Mary Buck (mother)

Vernon Charles Knowles (December 20, 1897 – 1985) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Hamilton Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1945 to 1948 as a Conservative.[1][2]

The son of Robert C. Knowles and Caroline Mary Buck, he was born in St. Thomas and was educated in Toronto and New York City. His mother was a direct descendant of Laura Secord. In 1930, Knowles married Ina Jean McVittie. He worked as a sales manager and served on Hamilton city council from 1943 to 1945.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Normandin, G P (1947). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ^ "Vernon Charles Knowles, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario.