Charles Benjamin Howard facts for kids
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The Hon.
Charles Benjamin Howard
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| Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke | |
| In office October 1925 – January 1940 |
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| Preceded by | riding created |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Gingues |
| Senator for Wellington, Quebec | |
| In office 8 February 1940 – 25 March 1964 |
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| Appointed by | William Lyon Mackenzie King |
| Preceded by | Albert Joseph Brown |
| Succeeded by | Paul Desruisseaux |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1885 Smith's Mills, Quebec |
| Died | 25 March 1964 (aged 78) Sherbrooke, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouses | 1) Alberta May Campbell m. 1 June 1908 3) Simone Lemieux |
| Occupation | businessman, industrialist, lumber merchant |
Charles Benjamin Howard (September 27, 1885 – March 25, 1964) was an important Canadian politician and businessman. He was born in Smith's Mills, Quebec, in Stanstead County. He worked as a lumber merchant and industrialist. Later, he became a Member of Parliament and a Senator.
Early Life and Business
Charles went to high school in Sherbrooke. He also studied at Stanstead Wesleyan College. After his father passed away in 1923, Charles took over the family business. It was a lumber company called B.C. Howard Company. He became its president. Later in his life, in 1950 and 1951, he also served as the mayor of his hometown, Sherbrooke.
Political Career
Charles Benjamin Howard was a member of the Liberal Party. He started his political career in the House of Commons of Canada.
Member of Parliament
He was first elected to Parliament in 1925. He represented the area of Sherbrooke. He was re-elected three more times. This means he served as a Member of Parliament for many years. His last term ended in 1940.
Senator
After leaving the House of Commons, Charles Howard was appointed to the Senate of Canada. The Senate is another part of Canada's Parliament. He became a Senator for the Wellington area in Quebec. He served as a Senator from 1940 until his death in 1964.
Later Life
Charles Benjamin Howard passed away on March 25, 1964. He died at his home in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He was still serving as a Senator at the time.
