About Henry McQuillan
Lived 1906 – 1979 (aged 72). Henry McQuillan was a Canadian politician, lumberjack and building contractor.
Henry Carwithen McQuillan (30 September 1906 – 28 April 1979) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. Born in Courtenay, British Columbia, he was a contractor and logger by career.
He made an unsuccessful attempt to defeat CCF incumbent Thomas Speakman Barnett at the Comox—Alberni riding in the 1957 federal election. McQuillan succeeded in the 1958 election, serving in the 24th Parliament before Barnett retook the riding in the 1962 election.
McQuillan also served as a school trustee at one time.
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Who was Henry McQuillan?
Canadian politician (1906–1979)
When was Henry McQuillan born?
Henry McQuillan was born on 30 September 1906 in Courtenay.
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Henry McQuillan died on 28 April 1979.
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Henry McQuillan was a politician, lumberjack and building contractor.
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Henry McQuillan was Canadian.
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