John McAlister

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John McAlister (July 27, 1842November 4, 1918) was a lawyer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche in the Canadian House of Commons from 1891 to 1900 as a Liberal-Conservative member.

He was born in Durham Centre, New Brunswick, of Scottish descent, and was educated there and at Miramichi. He was called to the bar in 1879. He was the first mayor of Campbellton, serving from 1888 to 1889. In 1894, McAlister was named Queen's Counsel.

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Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
George Moffat
Member of Parliament for Restigouche
1891–1900
Succeeded by
James Reid