Gilbert McKechnie
Gilbert McKechnie (1842 – December 21, 1930) was a Scottish-born Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Grey South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1891 to 1894 as a Liberal member.
Gilbert McKechnie | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1891–1894 | |
| Preceded by | James Hill Hunter |
| Succeeded by | David McNicol |
| Constituency | Grey South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1842 Campbeltown, Argyleshire |
| Died | December 21, 1930 (aged 87–88) Durham, Grey, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He was born in Campbeltown, Argyleshire in 1845 and came to Canada West in 1855.
He owned a general store and was also president of the G. B. & W. Railway. McKechnie represented Durham Township on the council for Grey County from 1877 to 1884 and in 1887. He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1891 by-election held after the death of James Hill Hunter. McKechnie was unsuccessful in a bid for reelection in 1894.
He died on December 21, 1930.
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