John McAlister

John McAlister
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Restigouche
In office
1891–1900
Preceded by George Moffat Jr.
Succeeded by James Reid
Personal details
Born (1842-07-27)July 27, 1842
Durham Centre
Died November 4, 1918(1918-11-04) (aged 76)
Campbellton, New Brunswick
Political party Liberal-Conservative

John McAlister (July 27, 1842 November 4, 1918) was a lawyer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche in the Canadian House of Commons from 1891 to 1900 as a Liberal-Conservative member.[1]

He was born in Durham Centre, New Brunswick,[1] of Scottish descent, and was educated there and at Miramichi. He was called to the bar in 1879. He was the first mayor of Campbellton, serving from 1888 to 1889. In 1894, McAlister was named Queen's Counsel.[2] He died in Campbellton at the age of 76. [3] John McAlister was also the First President of the Caledonian Society of Restigouche. 1898

References

  1. 1 2 Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
  2. The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897 JA Gemmill
  3. Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.


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