William Paris MacLachlan

William Paris MacLachlan (April 3, 1878[1] – 1927[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Morse from 1925 to 1927 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born in Pakenham, Ontario, the son of Thomas MacLachlan and Agnes Paris, and was educated there. MacLachlan was married twice: first to Rachel Evans in 1910 and then to Nellie Jane MacLachlan in 1919 after the death of his first wife. He served on the council for the rural municipality of Eyebrow No. 193 and was reeve from 1921 to 1924. He ran unsuccessfully for the Swift Current—Maple Creek seat in the Canadian House of Commons in 1921. MacLachlan lived in Eskbank, Saskatchewan.[1] He died in office in 1927.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, A L (1926). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. 1 2 "Members of the Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-31.


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