Background
Stewart, John Leslie was born on September 24, 1911 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of John Leslie and Mary Frances (Nicholson) Stewart.
Stewart, John Leslie was born on September 24, 1911 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of John Leslie and Mary Frances (Nicholson) Stewart.
Bachelor of Arts, University Toronto, 1932. Bachelor of Civil Law, U. Oxofrd, 1934, diploma politics and economics, 1935.
Called to bar, London, England., 1935, Ontario, 1936, appointed Queen’s Counsel, 1950. With Fraser & Beatty, and successor firms, Toronto, 1936-1971, partner, 1936-1971. Director various Canadian corporations Executive committee corporation Trinity College, Toronto.
Secretary Canada Rhodes Scholarship Trust. Legal adviser Royal Commision on Taxation.
Served as lieutenant colonel Canadian Army, World World War World War II. Member Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: University, Badminton and Racquet, Granite, Toronto, Lambton Golf, Toronto Golf.
Married Winifred Muriel Gibson, December 6, 1941. Children: Margaret Ann, John Leslie, Gordon Fraser, Robert David Roy, Janet Elizabeth Mary.