James Stewart Ayre (August 15, 1881 [1] – 1953) was a businessman and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Port de Grave in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1932 to 1933. [2]
He was born in St. John's and educated at the Methodist College there and at Liverpool College in England. After completing his education, he entered the family business in 1898, [1] becoming a director in 1914 and chairman of the board in 1937. Ayre was also president of the Newfoundland Clothing Company. [2]
He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Newfoundland assembly in 1924 and in 1928 before being elected in 1932. Ayre resigned his seat in 1933. [1] He served in the Newfoundland Executive Council as a minister without portfolio. Ayre died in St. John's in 1953. [2]
James Stewart Ayre (August 15, 1881 [1] – 1953) was a businessman and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Port de Grave in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1932 to 1933. [2]
He was born in St. John's and educated at the Methodist College there and at Liverpool College in England. After completing his education, he entered the family business in 1898, [1] becoming a director in 1914 and chairman of the board in 1937. Ayre was also president of the Newfoundland Clothing Company. [2]
He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Newfoundland assembly in 1924 and in 1928 before being elected in 1932. Ayre resigned his seat in 1933. [1] He served in the Newfoundland Executive Council as a minister without portfolio. Ayre died in St. John's in 1953. [2]