Alexander Duncan Mc Rae
Alexander Duncan McRae, C.B., (November 17, 1874, in Glencoe, Ontario – June 26, 1946, Ottawa, Ontario) was a successful businessman, a Major General in the Canadian Army in First World War, a Member of Parliament, a Canadian Senator and a farmer.
| General A.D. McRae | |
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| Senator Major General A.D. McRae,
Photographer: Arthur Roy, Library and Archives Canada |
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| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1926–1930 |
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| Preceded by | Dugald Donaghy |
| Succeeded by | Albert Edward Munn |
| Constituency | Vancouver North |
| Senator | |
| In office 1931–1946 |
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| Constituency | Vancouver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1874 Glencoe, Ontario |
| Died | June 26, 1946 Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative Party of Canada |
| Spouse(s) | Blaunche Lattimer McRae (Howe), Louise Rhodes |
| Children | Blanche (1903-1945), Lucile (1905-1955), Margaret "Peggy" (1906-1972) |
| Residence | Vancouver and later Qualicum Beach, British Columbia |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Read more about Alexander Duncan Mc Rae: Origins, Early Career, Land Speculation in Saskatchewan, Business Career in British Columbia, Military Service, Hycroft, Post-war Business Career, Eaglecrest Lodge, Sources
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