About Hugh Murray Shaw
Lived 1876 – 1934 (aged 57). Hugh Murray Shaw was a Canadian politician, farmer and cattle rancher.
Hugh Murray Shaw (November 13, 1876 in Kintore, Ontario – April 3, 1934) was a farmer, rancher and Canadian federal politician who represented the Alberta riding of Macleod for one term.
Shaw was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1917 Canadian federal election. He defeated two other candidates by a wide margin to win the federal electoral district of Macleod for the Unionist Party.
Shaw attempted to run for re-election under the Conservative banner in the 1921 Canadian federal election. He would end up being defeated by Progressive Party of Canada candidate George Gibson Coote.
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Who was Hugh Murray Shaw?
Canadian politician
When was Hugh Murray Shaw born?
Hugh Murray Shaw was born on 13 November 1876.
When did Hugh Murray Shaw die?
Hugh Murray Shaw died on 3 April 1934.
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Hugh Murray Shaw was a politician, farmer and cattle rancher.
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Hugh Murray Shaw was Canadian.
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