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'''Martin Woolf Sr.''' (born: [[October 18]], [[1858]] [[Nephi, Utah]] - died: [[August 25]], [[1828]] [[Cardston, Alberta]]) was a politician, civil servant and police magistrate from [[Alberta]], [[Canada]].
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| successor = [[George Stringam]]
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'''Martin Woolf Sr.''' (October 18, 1858 – August 25, 1928) was a politician, civil servant and police magistrate from [[Alberta]], Canada. He served as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Alberta]] from 1912 to 1921 sitting with the Liberal caucus in government.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Martin Woolf was born on [[October 18]], [[1858]] at [[Nephi, Utah|Nehi]], [[Utah]] in [[Juab County]]. Woolf was parents were Absalom Woolf and Harriet Ann Wood. He was baptized on [[July 28]], [[1867]].
Martin Woolf was born on October 18, 1858, at [[Nephi, Utah|Nephi]], [[Utah]], in [[Juab County, Utah|Juab County]]. Woolf was parents were Absalom Woolf and Harriet Ann Wood. He was baptized on July 28, 1867, as a member of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].


Woolf married Roseltha Hyde, on [[July 23]], [[1880]] at [[Salt Lake City, Utah]] the couple had 9 children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conovergenealogy.com/conover-p/p3091.htm | title = Descendants of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven | author = David Kipp Conover | accessdate = 2007-08-05}} </ref>
Woolf married Roseltha Hyde, on July 23, 1880, at [[Salt Lake City, Utah]]; the couple had 9 children.<ref name="genealogy">{{cite web|url=http://www.conovergenealogy.com/conover-p/p3091.htm#i320091 | title = Descendants of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven | author = David Kipp Conover | accessdate = April 30, 2010}}</ref>

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Woolf moved to Cardston around the turn of the century and served a number of positions in the Cardston County municipal government including Collector of Customs and Police Magistrate. Woolf was a big supporter and advocate of [[prohibition]] and helped keep the dry laws on the books in Cardston County. He ran for the provincial legislature in a by-election in 1912.<ref name="death">{{cite news|page=1|work= No. 5375| title = M. Woolf Funeral at Mormon Tabernacle, Cardston Tuesday | publisher = Calgary Herald | date = August 26, 1928 }}</ref>


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Woolf moved to Cardston around the turn of the century and served a number of positions in the Cardston County municipal government including Collector of Customs and Police Magistrate. Woolf was a big supporter and advocate of [[prohibition]] and helped keep the dry laws on the books in Cardston County. He ran for the provincial legislature in a by-election in 1912.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/newspapr/np_page2.asp?code=nhbp1084.jpg | title = M. Woolf Funeral at Mormon Tabernacle, Cardston Tuesday | publisher = Calgary Herald | date = August 26, 1928 | accessdate = 2007-08-05}} </ref>
==Political career==
==Political career==
Woolf first ran for a seat to the [[Alberta Legislature]] in a by-election held on May 27, 1912, as a Liberal candidate in the electoral district of Cardston. The election was hotly contested with Woolf winning by a slim 139 vote plurality to hold the seat for his party.<ref name="elected">{{cite web|title=By-elections 1905-1973 |publisher=Elections Alberta |url=http://www.elections.ab.ca/Public%20Website/742.htm#1905-1973 |accessdate=April 19, 2010 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090607094042/http://www.elections.ab.ca/Public%20Website/742.htm |archivedate=June 7, 2009 }}</ref>


Woolf would be re-elected to a second term in the [[1913 Alberta general election]]. He held the district by a mere 39 votes.<ref name="1913 official">{{cite web|url=http://www.abheritage.ca/abpolitics/administration/maps_choice.php?Year=1913&Constit=Cardston| title=Cardston Official Results 1913 Alberta general election | publisher=Alberta Heritage Community Foundation | accessdate=April 29, 2010}}</ref>
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==Late life and death==


Woolf ran for his third term in office in the [[1917 Alberta general election]]. He held the district with a comfortable margin of 220 votes. This was the biggest plurality of his career.<ref name="1917 official">{{cite web|url=http://www.abheritage.ca/abpolitics/administration/maps_choice.php?Year=1917&Constit=Cardston| title=Cardston Official Results 1917 Alberta general election | publisher=Alberta Heritage Community Foundation | accessdate=April 29, 2010}}</ref>
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Martin Woolf died on [[August 25]], [[1928]] at Cardston, Alberta, Canada, at age 69. He suffered from a debilitating illness that caused him to go blind.

Martin attempted to win a fourth term in the Legislative Assembly in the [[1921 Alberta general election]]. He was defeated by [[United Farmers of Alberta|United Farmers]] candidate [[George Stringam]] in a two way race by a very large margin.<ref name="1921 official">{{cite web|url=http://www.abheritage.ca/abpolitics/administration/maps_choice.php?Year=1921&Constit=Cardston| title=Cardston Official Results 1921 Alberta general election | publisher=Alberta Heritage Community Foundation | accessdate=April 29, 2010}}</ref>

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==Late life and death==
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Woolf died on August 25, 1928, at Cardston, Alberta, Canada, in Cardston Hospital at the age 69. He suffered from a debilitating illness that caused him to go almost completely blind.<ref name="death"/>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 22 October 2024

Not to be confused with Martin Wolf or Martin Wolff.

Martin Woolf Sr.
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
May 27, 1912 – July 18, 1921
Preceded byJohn Woolf
Succeeded byGeorge Stringam
ConstituencyCardston
Personal details
BornOctober 18, 1858
Nephi, Utah, Utah
DiedAugust 25, 1928(1928-08-25) (aged 69)
Cardston, Alberta
Political partyLiberal
SpouseRoseltha Hyde
OccupationPolice magistrate, civil servant and politician

Martin Woolf Sr. (October 18, 1858 – August 25, 1928) was a politician, civil servant and police magistrate from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1912 to 1921 sitting with the Liberal caucus in government.

Early life

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Martin Woolf was born on October 18, 1858, at Nephi, Utah, in Juab County. Woolf was parents were Absalom Woolf and Harriet Ann Wood. He was baptized on July 28, 1867, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Woolf married Roseltha Hyde, on July 23, 1880, at Salt Lake City, Utah; the couple had 9 children.[1]

Woolf moved to Cardston around the turn of the century and served a number of positions in the Cardston County municipal government including Collector of Customs and Police Magistrate. Woolf was a big supporter and advocate of prohibition and helped keep the dry laws on the books in Cardston County. He ran for the provincial legislature in a by-election in 1912.[2]

Political career

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Woolf first ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in a by-election held on May 27, 1912, as a Liberal candidate in the electoral district of Cardston. The election was hotly contested with Woolf winning by a slim 139 vote plurality to hold the seat for his party.[3]

Woolf would be re-elected to a second term in the 1913 Alberta general election. He held the district by a mere 39 votes.[4]

Woolf ran for his third term in office in the 1917 Alberta general election. He held the district with a comfortable margin of 220 votes. This was the biggest plurality of his career.[5]

Martin attempted to win a fourth term in the Legislative Assembly in the 1921 Alberta general election. He was defeated by United Farmers candidate George Stringam in a two way race by a very large margin.[6]

Late life and death

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Woolf died on August 25, 1928, at Cardston, Alberta, Canada, in Cardston Hospital at the age 69. He suffered from a debilitating illness that caused him to go almost completely blind.[2]

References

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  1. ^ David Kipp Conover. "Descendants of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven". Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "M. Woolf Funeral at Mormon Tabernacle, Cardston Tuesday". No. 5375. Calgary Herald. August 26, 1928. p. 1.
  3. ^ "By-elections 1905-1973". Elections Alberta. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
  4. ^ "Cardston Official Results 1913 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
  5. ^ "Cardston Official Results 1917 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
  6. ^ "Cardston Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
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