About William McDougall
Lived 1816 – 1886 (aged 70). William McDougall was a Canadian politician.
William McDougall (January 16, 1816 – May 2, 1886) was a shipbuilder, ship owner and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Hants County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1871 to 1874 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was the son of Duncan McDougall. McDougall married Sarah O'Brien. He drowned at sea during a voyage between Philadelphia and Havre.
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Who was William McDougall?
Canadian politician (1816-1886)
When was William McDougall born?
William McDougall was born on 16 January 1816.
When did William McDougall die?
William McDougall died on 2 May 1886.
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William McDougall was a politician.
What nationality was William McDougall?
William McDougall was Canadian.
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· Wikipedia: William McDougall
· DBpedia: William McDougall (Nova Scotia politician)
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