Angus McKay (Manitoba politician)
Angus Augustin McKay (born Auguste McKay; 1 November 1836 – 1 September 1910) was a Canadian politician who represented the Conservative Party in the riding of Marquette, Manitoba. He was elected on 2 March 1871 in a by-election. His term ended on 8 July 1872. He was the first aboriginal Canadian elected to the House of Commons of Canada.
Angus McKay | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Marquette | |
| In office 2 March 1871 – 8 July 1872 | |
| Preceded by | new district |
| Succeeded by | Robert Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1836 Red River Colony |
| Died | 1 September 1910 (aged 73) Berens River, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia Rolette married c. 1870 |
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