William Alexander Macdonald (1860-1946)

Lawyer, MLA (1892-1895).

Born St. Catharines, Ontario, 7 June 1860, son of Frederick William and Eliza Clara Macdonald. Educated College Institute, St. Catharines. Commenced practice of profession, Brandon, Manitoba, 1882; he served as a Bencher for the Law Society of Manitoba (1895 to 1898); subsequently removing to Nelson, B.C., 1898-1909, when he came to Vancouver, joining present firm. Director, Pioneer Fire Insurance Company; Western Union Fire Insurance Company. Represented Brandon in Manitoba Legislature, 1893, when leader of opposition. Married Mary Elizabeth Gamble, 1884; has one son and three daughters. Club and Society: Vancouver; AF & AM. Address: 1816 Elaro Street, Vancouver, B.C.

In 1911, Macdonald was a Barrister with the firm of Cowan, Macdonald and Parkes, 537 Hastings Street, Vancouver.

Source:

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

Profile revised: 29 January 2010

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