John Alexander MacDonell
Canadian politician 1854-1912
About John Alexander MacDonell
Lived 1854 – 1912 (aged 57). John Alexander MacDonell was a Canadian politician, building contractor and civil engineer.
John Alexander MacDonell (November 22, 1854 – October 27, 1912) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Dundas, Canada West, MacDonell was educated in Hamilton and Toronto. A civil engineer and contractor, he was Chief Clerk of the Manitoba Department of Public Works and Chief Engineer of Manitoba. At one time, he also was editor and owner of the Manitou Mercury; MacDonell also took part in the survey and construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. A former member of the Dufferin Municipal Council, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in 1886 as Liberal candidate for the riding of Lorne. He was defeated in 1888.
In 1896, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Selkirk. A Liberal, he did not run in 1900 because of ill health.
He died in Kingston, Ontario in 1912.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Alexander MacDonell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Alexander MacDonell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Alexander MacDonell?
Canadian politician 1854-1912
When was John Alexander MacDonell born?
John Alexander MacDonell was born on 22 November 1854 in Dundas.
When did John Alexander MacDonell die?
John Alexander MacDonell died on 27 October 1912.
What was John Alexander MacDonell's occupation?
John Alexander MacDonell was a politician, building contractor and civil engineer.
What nationality was John Alexander MacDonell?
John Alexander MacDonell was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Alexander MacDonell
· DBpedia: John Alexander MacDonell
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Alexander MacDonell. https://biography.guide/john-alexander-macdonell/
MLA: "John Alexander MacDonell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-alexander-macdonell/.
Chicago: "John Alexander MacDonell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-alexander-macdonell/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:10 UTC