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McQuesten, Thomas Baker
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1882-1948
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Thomas Baker McQuesten was born June 30, 1882 in Cambridge, Ontario. He was a Liberal politician representing Hamilton in the Ontario Provincial Legislature from 1934 until 1943, serving as Minister of Public Works and Highways from 1934 to 1943, Minister of Mines in 1940 and Minister of Municipal Affairs from 1940 to 1943. He served on the Hamilton Board of Park Management from 1934-1948, and was involved in the creation of the Royal Botanical Gardens. He also served as chair of the Niagara Parks Commission. He died on January 13, 1948.
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Created JSB September 2019
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Thomas Baker McQuesten (June 30, 1882 – January 13, 1948) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_McQuesten