Alexander McCowan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander McCowan

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 27-May-1853

Place of Birth: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1939

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Alexander McCowan (May 27, 1853 – 1939) was an Ontario farmer and political figure.
He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1913 as a Conservative member. He was born in Scarborough Township, the son of James W.
McCowan, an immigrant from Scotland.
He resigned his seat in the provincial assembly in 1913 and was appointed sheriff for York County, serving until 1934.
In 1891, he married Georgina Ashbridge.
He married Mary Marshall in 1894 after the death of his first wife.
McCowan was a dairy farmer and was secretary-treasurer of the Toronto Milk Producers' Association, one of the first milk marketing organizations in Canada.
He was also secretary-treasurer for the Scarboro Agricultural Society.