Memorable Manitobans: John A. MacArthur (c1860-?)

Physician and surgeon.

Born in Middlesex County, Ontario, son of Archibald and Christina MacArthur. Educated McGill University; Manitoba University. Commenced practice, Iowa 1876. Came to Winnipeg, 1884. President, Winnipeg Medico-Chirurgical Association, 1903-4; member of the Canadian Medical Association; member Manitoba Medical Association; Vice-president, Canadian Medical Association for Manitoba, 1902-1903; member, British Association for Advancement of Science; member, American Public Health Association; Professor Diseases of Children, Manitoba Medical College; Consulting Physician, General Hospital. Married Lucille C. Casey, Montreal, 1872. He was a member of the Canadian Club, Manitoba Club, and Carleton Club. Pres. Play-goer’s Club; AF & AM. Recreations: Music and art, lacrosse, cricket. Liberal, Past President, Winnipeg Liberal Association; Liberal candidate for center Winnipeg, Local Legislature, 1904-1907. Baptist. Address: 11 Canada Life Building, Winnipeg.

Sources:

Who’s Who in Western Canada: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of Western Canada, Volume 1, edited by C. W. Parker, Vancouver: Canadian Press Association, 1911.

The Story of Manitoba by F. H. Schofield, Winnipeg: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1913.

This profile was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Profile revised: 31 May 2012

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