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George Mansfield Leeson | |
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Grey South | |
| In office October 20, 1919 –May 10, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | David Jamieson |
| Succeeded by | David Jamieson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | United Farmers |
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