John MacKay Yorston, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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British Columbia politician
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About John MacKay Yorston
- John MacKay Yorston (October 11, 1867 – May 27, 1937) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia.
- He represented Cariboo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1907 to 1909 and from 1916 to 1924 as a Liberal. He was born in Orkney, the son of Robert Yorston and Mary Toulis, and was educated there.
- Yorston married Isabella J.
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- Fea in 1898; she died later that same year.
- In 1909, he married Janet Mary Robertson.
- He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1909 and in 1924.
- Yorston died in Cariboo at the age of 69.
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