Duncan McArthur

Duncan McArthur (March 17, 1885 ) was an archivist, educator, civil servant and political figure in Ontario. He represented Simcoe Centre from 1940 to 1943 in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal.

Background Born in Dutton, Ontario, McArthur was educated in Dutton, at Queen's University and at Osgoode Hall. In 1915, he was called to the Ontario bar and practised law in Toronto for two years. From 1919 to 1922, he was assistant general manager for a trust company. In 1920, McArthur married Floy Lawson. Media reports noted that he served in virtual partnership with Simpson in carrying our reforms in the education system. The bet played out as the Premier expected. McArthur was returned by acclamation as Simpson's successor in the legislature. as was Duncan McArthur Public School, also in Kingston (now closed).