John George MacKay

John George MacKay (November 6, 1893 October 21, 1974) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 4th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1949 to 1966 as a Liberal. MacKay was the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, serving from October 6, 1969, to October 24, 1974.

The Honourable
John George MacKay
20th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
In office
October 6, 1969  October 21, 1974
MonarchElizabeth II
Governors GeneralRoland Michener
Jules Léger
PremierAlex Campbell
Preceded byWillibald Joseph MacDonald
Succeeded byGordon Lockhart Bennett
MLA (Councillor) for 4th Prince
In office
July 4, 1949  April 26, 1951
Preceded byHorace Wright
Succeeded byCleveland Baker
MLA (Assemblyman) for 4th Prince
In office
April 26, 1951  May 30, 1966
Preceded byCleveland Baker
Succeeded byMax Thompson
Personal details
Born(1893-11-06)November 6, 1893
Albany, Prince Edward Island
DiedOctober 21, 1974(1974-10-21) (aged 80)
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Muriel Beatrice Boulter
(m. 1918)
ChildrenJohn Howatt, Audrey Beryl, Lois Rita, Sutherland Bruce (died at 22) and Phillis (died at seven months)
ResidenceAlbany, Prince Edward Island
OccupationFarmer
ProfessionPolitician
CabinetMinister without Portfolio (1952-1955)
Minister of Highways (1955-1959)
acting Minister of Public Works and Highways (1967-1969)
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