About John McMillan
Lived 1851 – 1927 (aged 75–76). John McMillan was a Canadian politician.
John McMillan (May 14, 1851 – 1927) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 2nd Queens from 1905 to 1911 and from 1916 to 1919 as a Liberal.
He was born in Fairview, Lot 65, Prince Edward Island, the son of Captain Ewan McMillan and Isabella Matheson, and was educated at Prince of Wales College. McMillan operated a large farm in Lot 65. For a short time, he worked as a sailor, travelling to Europe and the West Indies. In 1882, he married Margaret Hamilton Reid. McMillan also served as director of a cheese manufacturing company. From 1908 to 1912, he was a member of the province's Executive Council. McMillan was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1912.
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Who was John McMillan?
Canadian politician (1851-1927)
When was John McMillan born?
John McMillan was born on 14 May 1851.
When did John McMillan die?
John McMillan died in 1927.
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John McMillan was a politician.
What nationality was John McMillan?
John McMillan was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John McMillan (Prince Edward Island politician)
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