Alexander MacGillivray Young, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander MacGillivray Young

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 30-Jul-1878

Date of Death: 09-Jul-1939

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Alexander MacGillivray Young (July 30, 1878 – July 9, 1939) was a Canadian physician and politician.
He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the Liberal Party for the riding of Saskatoon in 1925 and re-elected in 1926 and defeated in 1930.
He was re-elected in 1935 to the riding of Saskatoon City. Born in Millsville, Nova Scotia, Young was elected councillor for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1913 and elected mayor of Saskatoon in 1916 and 1920.
During the 16th Parliament of Canada, 1st Session, he was the Chairperson of the Select Standing Committee on Railways, Canals and Telegraph Lines.
He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.