Edward P. Foley
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Edward P. Foley (March 10, 1891 – October 17, 1980) was a pharmacist and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 5th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1935 to 1943, and from 1951 to 1959 as a Liberal.
He was born in Kildare, Prince Edward Island, the son of Patrick Foley. Foley was educated at Prince of Wales College and became a pharmacist in Summerside. He served as a member of the local Board of Trade. Foley was married twice: to Helen Noonan in 1925, then later to Margaret Tierney. He served as speaker in 1939, and in 1943 defeated when he ran for reelection. He was a minister without portfolio in the province's Executive Council from 1954 to 1958. Foley died in Summerside at the age of 89.
References
- {{cite book|title=Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs|last=Weeks|first=Blair|isbn=1-894838-01-7|year=2002|publisher=Acorn Press|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/mindinghousebiog0000week}}
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Category:Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Category:Prince Edward Island Liberal Party MLAs
Category:Politicians from Prince County, Prince Edward Island
Category:20th-century members of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
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