Preston MacLure

Preston Dalziel MacLure (July 30, 1913 – August 31, 1972) was a Canadian politician and electrician. He represented 3rd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1966 to 1970 as a Progressive Conservative.[1]

Preston MacLure
MLA (Councillor) for 3rd Kings
In office
1966–1970
Preceded byDouglas McGowan
Succeeded byBud Ings
Personal details
Born(1913-07-30)July 30, 1913
Murray Harbour North, Prince Edward Island
DiedAugust 31, 1972(1972-08-31) (aged 59)
Dundas, Prince Edward Island
Political partyProgressive Conservative

MacLure was born in 1913 in Murray Harbour North, Prince Edward Island, but resided most of his life in Montague, Prince Edward Island.[1] He married Margaret Graham in 1936.[1] An electrician by career, MacLure was also a cattle breeder.[1]

MacLure entered provincial politics in the 1966 election, when he was elected councillor for the electoral district of 3rd Kings.[2] He was defeated by Liberal Bud Ings when he ran for re-election in 1970.[3]

MacLure died in Dundas, Prince Edward Island on August 31, 1972.[1]

References

  1. Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs, 1873–1993. The Acorn Press. p. 125. ISBN 1-894838-01-7. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  2. "Official provincial general election results 1966" (PDF). Elections PEI. July 11, 1966. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  3. "Official provincial general election results 1970" (PDF). Elections PEI. May 11, 1970. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
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