William Scott Maclaren

William Scott Maclaren (January 29, 1845 – September 13, 1909) was a political figure in Quebec. He represented Huntingdon in the Canadian House of Commons from 1900 to 1904 as a Liberal.[1]

He was born in Lachute, Canada East, the son of John Maclaren and Janet McIntosh, and was educated at the Huntingdon Academy. In 1875, he married Mary Henderson. Maclaren was secretary-treasurer for Huntingdon and Godmanchester Township. He served in the 50th battalion from 1863 to 1889, retiring at the rank of major.[2] He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1904.

References

  1. ↑ William Scott Maclaren – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ↑ Magurn, AJ Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1901


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