James Walter Dingwell

DINGWELL, JAMES WALTER, farmer and carpenter; b. 14 June 1911 in Midgell, son of James E. Dingwell and Eliza Ellen "Nellie" Rogerson; m. 12 July 1939 Phyllis Muriel Webster, and they had seven children, June, Helene, Rodney, Blois, Kevin, Brian, and James (died at eight days); United; d. 19 August 1986 in Midgell. Dingwell, a Conservative, was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in the general election of 1959 for 2nd Kings. He was re-elected in the general elections of 1962, 1966, 1970, and 1974. He was defeated in the general election of 1955. Dingwell served as farming critic and party Whip during his time in the House. He was a member of many legislative committees, including Agriculture, Education, Public Buildings, and Contingent Accounts. Dingwell attended several parliamentary conferences on behalf of the province. Dingwell was educated at the Marie School. Following his education he returned to Midgell where he lived the rest of his life. He operated the family farm. Dingwell was a director of the Morell Creamery Co-operative and secretary of the Morell Artificial Insemination Association and chairman of trustees of the Morell United Church. He also worked with his brother Cuyler in a carpentry business for most of his life. James Dingwell died 19 August 1986 at his home. Phyllis Dingwell was the daughter of Everett and Jennie (Aitken) Webster of Marie.