Career
He represented Lunenburg in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1928 to 1953 as a Liberal member. He was born in West Dublin, Nova Scotia, the son of Michael J. Romkey and Margaret South. Ritchie. Romkey served on the municipal council and was warden from 1922 to 1928.
He was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1940, serving until his defeat when he ran for reelection in 1953.
He died in 1977.