About Lachlin McCallum
Lived 1823 – 1903 (aged 79). Lachlin McCallum was a Canadian politician, building contractor and ship-owner.
Lachlin (Lachlan) McCallum (March 15, 1823 – January 13, 1903) was a Canadian politician.
Background McCallum, born in Tiree, Argyllshire, Scotland, was a contractor and shipowner before entering politics as a Liberal-Conservative. He represented the riding of Monck in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1872, when he was defeated by James David Edgar.
He served as reeve for the United Townships of Sherbrooke and Moulton in Ontario.
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Who was Lachlin McCallum?
Canadian politician
When was Lachlin McCallum born?
Lachlin McCallum was born on 15 March 1823 in Tiree.
When did Lachlin McCallum die?
Lachlin McCallum died on 13 January 1903 in Stromness.
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Lachlin McCallum was a politician, building contractor and ship-owner.
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Lachlin McCallum was Canadian.
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