About Hugh MacDonald
Lived 1841 – 1902 (aged 60–61). Hugh MacDonald was a Canadian politician and postmaster.
Hugh MacDonald (1841–1902) was a postmaster, telegraph officer, and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Inverness County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1868 to 1871 as an Anti-Confederate and Liberal member.
MacDonald was born in 1841 to Ronald MacDonald and Mary MacDonald. He later served as sheriff of Inverness County from April 2, 1881, until his resignation in 1902. MacDonald resided in Mabou, Nova Scotia, where he died in 1902.
He was elected in a by-election on October 22, 1868, but was unsuccessful in the 1871 Nova Scotia general election.
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Who was Hugh MacDonald?
Canadian politician from Nova Scotia (1841–1902)
When was Hugh MacDonald born?
Hugh MacDonald was born in 1841.
When did Hugh MacDonald die?
Hugh MacDonald died in 1902.
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Hugh MacDonald was a politician and postmaster.
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Hugh MacDonald was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Hugh McDonald (MLA)
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