John Sandfield Macdonald

John Sandfield Macdonald, QC (December 12, 1812 – June 1, 1872) was the joint premier of the Province of Canada from 1862 to 1864. He was also the first premier of Ontario from 1867 to 1871, one of the four founding provinces created at Confederation in 1867. He served as both premier and attorney general of Ontario from July 16, 1867, to December 20, 1871.

The Honourable
John Sandfield Macdonald
QC
Macdonald, c. 1870
1st Premier of Ontario
In office
July 16, 1867 – December 20, 1871
MonarchVictoria
Lieutenant GovernorHenry William Stisted
William Pearce Howland
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byEdward Blake
Joint Premier of the Province of Canada
In office
May 24, 1862 – March 29, 1864
Governor GeneralViscount Monck
Preceded byJohn A. Macdonald
Succeeded byJohn A. Macdonald
Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Glengarry
In office
1841–1844
Preceded byPosition established
Personal details
Born(1812-12-12)December 12, 1812
St. Raphael West, Glengarry County, Upper Canada
DiedJune 1, 1872(1872-06-01) (aged 59)
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeSt. Andrews Cemetery, South Stormont, Ontario
Political partyLiberal-Conservative
SpouseMarie Christine Waggaman
RelativesDonald Alexander Macdonald and Alexander Francis Macdonald
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUpper Canada
Branch/serviceCanadian militia
Years of service1830s–1852
RankLieutenant
Lieutenant-Colonel
UnitQueen's Light Infantry Militia (Toronto)
Glengarry Militia
Regiment of the Eastern District
Commands4th Battalion, Glengarry Militia

He was referred to by his middle name, Sandfield, and often signed his correspondence and documents as J. Sandfield Macdonald.

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