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A. Russell Colpitts

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A. Russell Colpitts
Colpitts, pictured in a 1947 newspaper
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1939–1952
Preceded byHarry O. Downey
Succeeded byClaude D. Taylor
ConstituencyAlbert
Personal details
Born
Arthur Russell Colpitts

(1907-09-01)September 1, 1907
Colpitts Settlement, Albert County, New Brunswick
DiedFebruary 11, 1976(1976-02-11) (aged 69)
Moncton, New Brunswick
Political partyNew Brunswick Liberal Association
Spouse
Geraldine A. Fulton
(m. 1927)
Children8

Arthur Russell Colpitts (September 7, 1906 – February 11, 1976) was a farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Albert in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Liberal member from 1939 to 1952.

He was born in Colpitts Settlement, New Brunswick, the son of Samuel B. Colpitts and Addie B. In 1927, he married Geraldine A. Fulton. Colpitts was also a fox rancher.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "R. Colpitts". Moncton Transcript. Moncton, New Brunswick. February 12, 1975.
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1940, AL Normandin