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Donald MacInnes

1824 – 1900

Canadian politician

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Lived 1824 – 1900 (aged 76). Donald MacInnes was a Canadian politician and merchant.

Donald MacInnes, born Donald McInnes, (26 May 1824 – 1 December 1900) was a Canadian businessman and politician.

Background Born in Oban, Scotland, the son of Duncan McInnes and Johanna Stuart, McInnes's family emigrated to Upper Canada in 1840 and settled in Ontario. He was married on April 30, 1863, to Mary Amelia Robinson, daughter of Sir John Robinson, 1st Baronet, of Toronto; they had five sons and a daughter (including Duncan Sayre MacInnes).

MacInnes was for several years one of the leading merchants in Canada. He was president of the Bank of Hamilton and a director of the Canada Life Assurance Co. He was chairman of the royal commission appointed June 16, 1880, to inquire into the organization of the civil service of Canada. He was appointed to the Senate on the advice of John Alexander Macdonald representing the senatorial division of Burlington, Ontario, on December 24, 1881. A Liberal-Conservative, he served for almost 19 years until his death in 1900.

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Member of the Senate of Canada
Also known as
Donald Macinnes, Hon. Donald Macinnes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald MacInnes?

Canadian politician (1824-1900)

When was Donald MacInnes born?

Donald MacInnes was born on 26 May 1824 in Oban.

When did Donald MacInnes die?

Donald MacInnes died on 1 December 1900 in Clifton Springs.

What was Donald MacInnes's occupation?

Donald MacInnes was a politician and merchant.

What nationality was Donald MacInnes?

Donald MacInnes was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald MacInnes

· Wikidata: Q5294746

· DBpedia: Donald MacInnes

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