Wesley Ashton Gordon

For the American basketball player, see Wesley Gordon (basketball).

Wesley Ashton Gordon, PC (February 11, 1884 – February 9, 1943) was a Canadian politician.

The Hon. Wesley Ashton Gordon
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Timiskaming South
In office 1930–1935
Preceded by	Malcolm Lang
Succeeded by	District was abolished
Personal details
Born	(1884-02-11)February 11, 1884 Owen Sound, Ontario
Died	February 9, 1943(1943-02-09) (aged 58)
Political party	Conservative
Cabinet	Minister of Mines (1930–1935) Minister of Immigration and Colonization (1930–1932 & 1932–1935 acting) Minister of Labour (1932–1935)
Committees	Chair, Special Committee on Beauharnois Power Project

Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, he was a barrister before he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Timiskaming South in 1930. He was defeated by Walter Little in 1935. From 1930 to 1932, he was the Minister of Immigration and Colonization. From 1930 to 1935, he was the Minister of Mines. From 1932 to 1935, he was the Minister of Immigration and Colonization (Acting) and Minister of Labour.

He married Jean Benella Harness in 1909. He had three children: Adam Gordon, Donnie Shack, and Wesley Gordon. Adam Gordon grew up to be a doctor. Wesley Gordon is planning to be a funny actor.

References

• Wesley Ashton Gordon – Parliament of Canada biography