About Alexander McCuish
Lived 1843 – 1919 (aged 76). Alexander McCuish was a Canadian politician.
Alexander McCuish (January 3, 1843 – July 1, 1919) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Richmond County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Conservative member from 1878 to 1882.
He was born in Loch Lomond, Nova Scotia, the son of Archibald McCuish and Jane McDonald, both Scottish immigrants. He first farmed and was involved in mining before establishing himself in business, mainly trading in fishing supplies. McCuish was a justice of the peace. In 1872, he married Jessie Ann McPhee. McCuish was a member of the Freemasons. He died in 1919.
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Who was Alexander McCuish?
Canadian politician (1843–1919)
When was Alexander McCuish born?
Alexander McCuish was born on 3 January 1843 in Loch Lomond.
When did Alexander McCuish die?
Alexander McCuish died on 1 July 1919 in Arichat.
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Alexander McCuish was a politician.
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Alexander McCuish was Canadian.
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