J. David Stewart
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John David "Dave" Stewart (August 21, 1910 – December 5, 1988) was a businessperson and political figure in Prince Edward Island
. He represented 5th Queens
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1960 to 1966 and 6th Queens
from 1966 to 1970 as a Conservative.
He was born in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island
, the son of James David Stewart
and Barbara Alice Westaway, and was educated in Charlottetown
. He married Constance Creelman, the daughter of Creelman MacArthur
, in 1935. Stewart served overseas during World War II
as a captain and then major in the Canadian Army and was given command of the The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada
as Lieutenant-Colonel in 1943. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
and Efficiency Decoration
for his service during the war.
Stewart was a member of the city council for Charlottetown
and was mayor from 1951 to 1958. He served in the province's Executive Council as provincial secretary and Minister of Tourist Development and Municipal Affairs. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1970. Stewart died in Charlottetown at the age of 78.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. He represented 5th Queens
5th Queens
5th Queens was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993. The district was also known as Charlottetown Common until 1939....
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1960 to 1966 and 6th Queens
6th Queens
6th Queens was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1966 to 1993....
from 1966 to 1970 as a Conservative.
He was born in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island
Georgetown, Prince Edward Island
Georgetown is a Canadian town and the county seat of Kings County, Prince Edward Island. As of 2011, the population was 693.-Geography:Georgetown, Capital of Kings County, sits on an 8 kilometre long peninsula formed by the Cardigan and Brudenell Rivers, Along with Georgetown Harbour...
, the son of James David Stewart
James David Stewart
James David Stewart was a Prince Edward Island educator, lawyer and politician, the province's 15th Premier....
and Barbara Alice Westaway, and was educated in Charlottetown
Charlottetown
Charlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885...
. He married Constance Creelman, the daughter of Creelman MacArthur
Creelman MacArthur
Creelman MacArthur was a senator in the Parliament of Canada representing Prince Edward Island. He was a businessman in Summerside....
, in 1935. Stewart served overseas during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
as a captain and then major in the Canadian Army and was given command of the The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada , or A & SH of C, is a Primary Reserve Highland infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces, based at John W...
as Lieutenant-Colonel in 1943. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the third level military decoration awarded to officers, and other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is...
and Efficiency Decoration
Efficiency Decoration
The Efficiency Decoration is a defunct medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....
for his service during the war.
Stewart was a member of the city council for Charlottetown
Charlottetown
Charlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885...
and was mayor from 1951 to 1958. He served in the province's Executive Council as provincial secretary and Minister of Tourist Development and Municipal Affairs. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1970. Stewart died in Charlottetown at the age of 78.