John Stanfield
John Stanfield | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Colchester, Nova Scotia | |
| In office February 17, 1921 – January 22, 1934 | |
| Appointed by | Arthur Meighen |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Colchester | |
| In office November 28, 1907 – December 16, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Andrew Laurence |
| Succeeded by | Fleming Blanchard McCurdy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1868 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Died | January 22, 1934 (aged 65) Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Spouse | Sadie Yorston |
| Relations | Frank Stanfield (brother) Robert Lorne Stanfield (nephew) Frank Thomas Stanfield (nephew) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1917–19 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Colchester and Hants Rifle Corps Reserve |
| Commands | Nova Scotia Highland Brigade |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
John Stanfield (May 18, 1868 – January 22, 1934) was an industrialist and Conservative politician in Nova Scotia, Canada, who represented Colchester in both the Canadian House of Commons (1907–17) where he served as Chief Government Whip (1911–17) and the Canadian Senate (1921–34). He was the brother of the politician Frank Stanfield.