About John McAlister
Lived 1842 – 1918 (aged 76). John McAlister was a Canadian politician, lawyer and teacher.
John McAlister, KC (July 27, 1842 – November 4, 1918) was a lawyer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche in the House of Commons of Canada from 1891 to 1900 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was born in Durham Centre, New Brunswick, He died in Campbellton at the age of 76.
John McAlister was also the First President of the Caledonian Society of Restigouche in 1898.
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Who was John McAlister?
Canadian politician (1842-1918)
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John McAlister was born on 27 July 1842 in New Brunswick.
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John McAlister died on 4 November 1918 in Campbellton.
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John McAlister was a politician, lawyer and teacher.
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John McAlister was Canadian.
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