| Birth date | October 19, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Poplar Grove, Prince Edward Island |
| Death date | July 23, 1980 (aged 68) |
| Death place | Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer, carpenter |
| Term | 1970-1976 |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Edna Noye (m. 1933), Vera Jannette Smallman (m. 1969) |
| Relatives | George Percy MacArthur (father) Caroline Alice Adams (mother) |
| Office | Representative of 2nd Prince |
| 1blankname | Religion |
Joshua Gordon MacArthur (October 19, 1911 – July 23, 1980) was a carpenter, farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 2nd Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1970 to 1976 as a Liberal.[1]
He was born in Poplar Grove, Prince Edward Island, the son of George Percy MacArthur and Caroline Alice Adams. He was married twice: to Edna Noye in 1933 and to Vera Jannette Smallman, the daughter of Forrest Phillips, in 1969.[2]
First elected in the 1970 election, he won by a margin of just eight votes over Progressive Conservative leader George Key. His victory was subsequently confirmed on a judicial recount.[3]
MacArthur resigned due to poor health in 1976. He died at the Stewart Memorial Health Centre in Tyne Valley at the age of 68.[2]
References
- ^ Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs. Acorn Press. ISBN 1-894838-01-7.
- ^ "Joshua Gordon MacArthur | Prince Edward Island Legislative Documents Online". www.peildo.ca. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ^ "PEI recount confirms loss by Tory leader". The Globe and Mail, May 28, 1970.