James S. Ayre
James S. Ayre | |
|---|---|
| Minister without portfolio | |
| In office 1932 – March 21, 1933 | |
| Prime Minister | Frederick C. Alderdice |
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Port de Grave | |
| In office June 11, 1932 – March 21, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Smith |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Gear |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Stewart Ayre August 15, 1881 |
| Died | October 16, 1953 (aged 72) St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Party | United Newfoundland |
| Education | Liverpool College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
James Stewart Ayre (August 15, 1881[1] – October 16, 1953) was a businessman and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Port de Grave in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1932 to 1933.[2]
Early life and background
[edit]He was born in St. John's and educated at the Methodist College there and at Liverpool College in England. After completing his education, he entered the family business in 1898,[1] becoming a director in 1914 and chairman of the board in 1937. Ayre was also president of the Newfoundland Clothing Company.[2]
Politics
[edit]He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Newfoundland assembly in 1924 and in 1928 before being elected in 1932. Ayre resigned his seat in 1933.[1] He served in the Newfoundland Executive Council as a minister without portfolio. Ayre died in St. John's in 1953.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Members of the Legislature, 1932-1933" (PDF). Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-06-29.
- 1 2 3 Smallwood, Joseph R (1981). Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Vol. v. 1. p. 1010. ISBN 0-920508-14-6.
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