Robert Sterritt Leslie
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Robert Sterritt Leslie was a Presbyterian
minister and political figure in Saskatchewan
, Canada. He represented Weyburn
in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
from 1929 to 1934 as a member of the Progressive Party
.
He was born in St. Marys, Ontario
, the son of John Leslie and Mary Standish, and was educated at St. Mary's College and the University of Manitoba
. In 1905, he married Mattie Cross. Leslie was speaker for the Saskatchewan assembly
from 1930 to 1934.
He served as pastor for Knox Presbyterian Church in Weyburn
.
Presbyterianism
Presbyterianism refers to a number of Christian churches adhering to the Calvinist theological tradition within Protestantism, which are organized according to a characteristic Presbyterian polity. Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures,...
minister and political figure in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
, Canada. He represented Weyburn
Weyburn-Big Muddy
Weyburn-Big Muddy is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. Previous versions of this riding were once represented by former CCF Premier, and federal NDP leader, Tommy Douglas....
in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
The 25th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was in power from 2003 until November 20, 2007. It was controlled by the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party under premier Lorne Calvert.-Members:-By-elections:...
from 1929 to 1934 as a member of the Progressive Party
Progressive Party of Saskatchewan
The Progressive Party of Saskatchewan was a provincial section of the Progressive Party of Canada and was active from the 1920s to the mid-1930s...
.
He was born in St. Marys, Ontario
St. Marys, Ontario
St. Marys is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located on the Thames River southwest of Stratford in Perth County, and surrounded by the Township of Perth South. The town is also known by its nickname, "The Stone Town", due to the abundance of limestone in the surrounding area, giving...
, the son of John Leslie and Mary Standish, and was educated at St. Mary's College and the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
. In 1905, he married Mattie Cross. Leslie was speaker for the Saskatchewan assembly
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan is the presiding officer of the Saskatchewan legislature.-Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan:*Thomas MacNutt 1906-1908*William Charles Sutherland 1908-1912...
from 1930 to 1934.
He served as pastor for Knox Presbyterian Church in Weyburn
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Weyburn is a city in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located on the Souris River southeast of the provincial capital of Regina and is north of the border with the United States. The name is reputedly a corruption of the Scottish "wee burn," referring to a small creek. The city is...
.