William Ashbury Buchanan
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William Ashbury Buchanan, (born: July 2, 1876 South Monaghan, Ontario died: July 12, 1954) served as a Member of Parliament in the Lethbridge riding from 1917 to 1921.
Buchanan was named to the Canadian Senate at the age of 49 in 1925 and served until his death in 1954 for the Liberal Party of Canada. He was also the owner of the Lethbridge Herald for many years.
A malignant growth was discovered in Buchanan's body sometime in August 1953 and he died on July 12, 1954, nine days after celebrating his 78th birthday.
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| Preceded by New District |
MLA Lethbridge City 1909-1911 |
Succeeded by John Smith Stewart |
| Preceded by New District |
Member of Parliament for Lethbridge 1917–1921 |
Succeeded by Lincoln Henry Jelliff |
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