About Archibald McNab
Lived 1826 – 1904 (aged 78). Archibald McNab was a Canadian politician and railway executive.
Archibald McNab (January 20, 1826 – July 16, 1904) was a Canadian businessman and political figure. He represented Glengarry in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1875 to 1878.
Biography He was born in Breadalbane, Glengarry County, Upper Canada in 1826, Scottish immigrants. Early in his career, McNab farmed and was involved in the lumber trade. He was a director of the Montreal and City of Ottawa Junction Railway. McNab ran unsuccessfully twice for a seat in the Ontario assembly.
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Who was Archibald McNab?
Canadian politician (1826-1904)
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Archibald McNab was born on 20 January 1826.
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Archibald McNab died on 16 July 1904.
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Archibald McNab was a politician and railway executive.
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Archibald McNab was Canadian.
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