James Herbert Laycraft

Background

Laycraft, James Herbert was born on January 5, 1924 in Veteran, Alberta, Canada. Son of George Edward and Hattie (Cogswell) Laycraft.

Education

Bachelor, University Alberta, Edmonton, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, University Alberta, 1951. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Calgary, Alberta, 1986.

Career

Barrister, Nolan Chambers & Company, Calgary, 1952-1975; justice trial division, Supreme Court of the Alberta, Calgary, 1975-1979; justice, Court of Appeal of Alberta, Calgary, 1979-1985; chief justice of Alberta, Court of Appeal of Alberta, Calgary, 1985-1991; retired, Court of Appeal of Alberta, Calgary, 1991.

Achievements

James Herbert Laycraft has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to lieutenant Royal Canada Artillery, 1941-1946, PTO.

Interests

Amateur radio, fishing.

Connections

Married Helen Elizabeth Bradley, May 1, 1948. Children: James B., Anne L.

Father:: George Edward Laycraft
Mother:: Hattie (Cogswell) Laycraft
Spouse:: Helen Elizabeth Bradley
child:: Anne L. Laycraft
child:: James B. Laycraft

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James Herbert Laycraft

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