Leander Rand (October 7, 1827 – 1900) was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented King's County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1886 to 1890 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Canning, Nova Scotia, the son of Stephen Strong Rand and Nancy Forsyth. In 1851, Rand married Olivia Ann Borden. He was a major in the local militia and also served on the municipal council for King's County.
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