About Angus McGillis
Lived 1874 – 1944 (aged 70). Angus McGillis was a Canadian politician, farmer and cattle rancher.
Angus McGillis (September 8, 1874 – September 11, 1944) was a Canadian farmer and political figure in Ontario. He represented Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1926 to 1929 and in the House of Commons of Canada from 1930 to 1935 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Williamstown, Ontario, the son of Hugh McGillis, and was educated there. He was also a livestock dealer. McGillis was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the federal parliament in 1925. He was defeated in 1929 by James Alexander Sangster for a seat in the provincial assembly but was elected to the House of Commons the following year. He was defeated by John David MacRae in the 1935 federal election.
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Who was Angus McGillis?
Canadian politician (1874-1944)
When was Angus McGillis born?
Angus McGillis was born on 8 September 1874 in South Glengarry.
When did Angus McGillis die?
Angus McGillis died on 11 September 1944.
What was Angus McGillis's occupation?
Angus McGillis was a politician, farmer and cattle rancher.
What nationality was Angus McGillis?
Angus McGillis was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Angus McGillis. https://biography.guide/angus-mcgillis/
MLA: "Angus McGillis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/angus-mcgillis/.
Chicago: "Angus McGillis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/angus-mcgillis/.
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