Edward Thomas Wordon Myers
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Edward Thomas Wordon Myers (September 15, 1879 – March 14, 1962) was a physician and political figure in Saskatchewan
, Canada. He represented Kindersley
in the Canadian House of Commons
from 1917 to 1921 as a Unionist Party
member.
He was born in Portland, Ontario
, the son of Thomas Myers and Lavana Farnham. Myers graduated from teacher's college and taught school for several years. He went on to study medicine at Queen's University
, graduating in 1908. After graduating, Myers practised medicine with his cousins who operated a clinic in Moncton, New Brunswick
. In 1910, he travelled west, planning to set up practice in Saskatoon. He was persuaded instead to come to Rosetown
. In 1913, he opened a private hospital there which closed the following year after the Rosetown Hospital was opened. Myers also owned a farm where he raised horses, some as racehorse
s. He was defeated by Archibald M. Carmichael
when he ran for reelection to the House of Commons in 1921.
Myers retired from his practice in 1948, although he continued to see the occasional patient. He is said to have delivered over 4,000 babies during his career. In 1950, he was given a life membership by the Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons for his many years of service. He died in Rosetown at the age of 82.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
, Canada. He represented Kindersley
Kindersley (electoral district)
Kinderseley was a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1968. It was created in 1914 from Battleford, Moose Jaw and Saskatoon ridings...
in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
from 1917 to 1921 as a Unionist Party
Unionist Party (Canada)
The Unionist Party was formed in 1917 by Members of Parliament in Canada who supported the "Union government" formed by Sir Robert Borden during the First World War....
member.
He was born in Portland, Ontario
Portland, Ontario
Portland is a community located in Eastern Ontario within the township of Rideau Lakes in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada, north of Kingston and situated on the Big Rideau Lake....
, the son of Thomas Myers and Lavana Farnham. Myers graduated from teacher's college and taught school for several years. He went on to study medicine at Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
, graduating in 1908. After graduating, Myers practised medicine with his cousins who operated a clinic in Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton is a Canadian city, located in Westmorland County, New Brunswick. The city is situated in southeastern New Brunswick, within the Petitcodiac River Valley, and lies at the geographic centre of the Maritime Provinces...
. In 1910, he travelled west, planning to set up practice in Saskatoon. He was persuaded instead to come to Rosetown
Rosetown, Saskatchewan
-History:On September 14, 1905, James and Anne Rose migrated from Lancashire, England to an area of Saskatchewan, Canada. They were the first settlers in the area now known as Rosetown. Later, in 1907, a group of people from the area, wanting a post office, made an application for one...
. In 1913, he opened a private hospital there which closed the following year after the Rosetown Hospital was opened. Myers also owned a farm where he raised horses, some as racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
s. He was defeated by Archibald M. Carmichael
Archibald M. Carmichael
Archibald M. Carmichael was a Progressive party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Smithdale, Ontario and became a farmer, minister and teacher....
when he ran for reelection to the House of Commons in 1921.
Myers retired from his practice in 1948, although he continued to see the occasional patient. He is said to have delivered over 4,000 babies during his career. In 1950, he was given a life membership by the Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons for his many years of service. He died in Rosetown at the age of 82.