Andrew MacKinlay

Andrew MacKinlay (180029 September 1867) was a Scottish-Canadian businessman and political figure in Nova Scotia who was elected Mayor of Halifax in 1845 and 1851.

Early life Andrew MacKinlay was born in 1800 in Stirlingshire, Scotland.

At an early age, he moved to Canada, then still a dominion of the British Empire. He settled in the Colony of Nova Scotia. The firm sold stationery and books, printed academic and religious texts, published local works, and produced educational maps.

MacKinlay joined the North British Society of Halifax in 1829 and went on to serve in various charitable organizations. MacKinlay served as a councillor for Ward 5 from 1841 to 1845.

Among his business interests was the Halifax Gas, Light, and Water Company, established in 1840. He became a director in 1842 and served as president from 1855 to his death.

Mayor of Halifax In 1845, he became the 6th Mayor of Halifax, succeeding Hugh Bell and serving until 1846. He served as a member of the board for Dalhousie College until 1867.

The former mayor was appointed Custos of Halifax County by the mid-1850s. He helped found the Halifax School for the Deaf in 1856. He played a key role in securing Nova Scotia Legislature and community support, forming a board of management, and ensuring the school's proper founding and outfitting. He served as the first president of its board.

At the 1867 Paris Exposition, his firm's 1862 map of Nova Scotia was recognized with a bronze medal for Best Regional Cartography.

Personal life His son, Col. Andrew K. MacKinlay, continued the family book and stationery firm. He was also a militiaman and colonel of the 63rd Rifles.

Death Andrew MacKinlay died at 67 years old on 29 September 1867 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.