John Macdonald (Canadian politician)
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- For the Prime Minister of Canada, see John A. Macdonald
John Macdonald ( December 27, 1824 - February 4, 1890) was a Canadian merchant, churchman, philanthropist, and politician in the late 1800s in Toronto. He was a major patron of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the Toronto General Hospital. In 1860, he built a mansion called Oaklands, which is now part of a private co-educational school.
[edit] Early life
Macdonald was born in Perth, Scotland and came to Canada in 1837 when his father's regiment was transferred there.
[edit] Political career
Macdonald represented West Toronto in the 8th Parliament of the Province of Canada from 1863, when he defeated John Beverley Robinson, until he himself was defeated in 1867. After Confederation, he served as an Independent Liberal Member of the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Toronto Centre from 1875 to 1878. He was appointed to the Canadian Senate on the recommendation of Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald on November 9, 1887. His term ended when he died, in Toronto, on February 4, 1890.
