Nelson Gaetz
Nelson E. Gaetz | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Halifax East | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Duncan MacMillan |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1907 Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia |
| Died | April 26, 1988 (aged 81) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | farmer |
Nelson Edward Gaetz (March 1, 1907 – April 26, 1988) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Halifax East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1963 to 1967. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.[1]
Biography
[edit | edit source]Born in 1907 at Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, Gaetz was a farmer.[2] He married Sadie Theresa Gaetz in 1931.[2] Gaetz first attempted to enter provincial politics in the 1960 election, but was defeated by Liberal incumbent Duncan MacMillan in the Halifax East riding.[3] In May 1962, Gaetz was elected a municipal councillor for Halifax County.[2] He ran again in the 1963 provincial election, and defeated MacMillan by 305 votes.[4] In the 1967 election, Gaetz was defeated by MacMillan in the new Halifax Eastern Shore riding.[5] Gaetz died on April 26, 1988.[6]
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