Harold J. Earle (March 4, 1884 – March 10, 1954) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Fogo in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1932 to 1934 as a United Newfoundland Party member.[1]

The son of Henry J. Earle, he was born in Fogo and was educated at Bishop Feild College and in England.[1] In 1917, he took over the management of the family company Earle Sons and Co. The company was involved in the export of seafood and retail sales of groceries and fishing equipment; it operated in Fogo, Twillingate, Herring Neck and Change Islands.[2] Earle was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1932.[1]

He died in Fogo at the age of 70.[1] The Earle business continued to operate until 1974 when it closed due to declining fish stocks.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Members of the Legislature, 1932-1933" (PDF). Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.
  2. 1 2 "Earle Sons and Company fonds". Maritime History Archive. Memorial University.


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