John Alexander MacDonell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Dundas, Ontario, Canada
About John Alexander MacDonell
- John Alexander MacDonell (November 22, 1854 – October 27, 1912) was a Canadian politician. Born in Dundas, Canada West, MacDonell was educated in Hamilton and Toronto.
- A civil engineer and contractor, he was Chief Clerk of the Manitoba Department of Public Works and Chief Engineer of Manitoba.
- At one time, he also was editor and owner of the Manitou Mercury; MacDonell also took part in the survey and construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
- A former member of the Dufferin Municipal Council, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in 1886 as Liberal candidate for the riding of Lorne.
- He was defeated in 1888. In 1896, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Selkirk.
- A Liberal, he did not run in 1900 because of ill health. He died in Kingston, Ontario in 1912.
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