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He was born in [[North Rustico, Prince Edward Island]] to a father who was a participant in the [[American Civil War]] (1861–1865). '''W. Chester S. McLure''' graduated with a teacher's certificate from Prince of Wales College and became a broker, salesman, men's clothing retailer, public school teacher and trader by career. For six years, he was a school principal at Gaytown and Alexandra.<ref name=CPG>{{cite book | title=The Canadian Parliamentary Guide | year=1952 | first=Pierre G. | last=Normandin }} "Lt Col W Chester S McLure"</ref>
His interest in [[Fur farming|fox farming]] since 1911 led to research and a book with Dr. J. C. Allan titled ''Theory and Practice of Fox Farming''.<ref name=PPMP>{{cite book | url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=-2ttzr3eGa8C&pg=PA135 | title=Prominent People of the Maritime Provinces | publisher=Read Books | isbn=
McLure was elected to the [[Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island]] in 1923 as a [[Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party|Progressive Conservative]] candidate for the [[5th Queens]] riding and re-elected there for a second term in 1927.<ref name=CPG />
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