Alexander Douglas Turnbull

Alexander Douglas Turnbull (August 26, 1903[1] – June 23, 1993[2]) was an engineer[3] and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Rossland-Trail from 1949 to 1952 as a Liberal.

Born in St. Marys, Ontario, he was the son of J.W. Turnbull and Elizabeth Moore. Turnbull was educated at the University of Toronto as a metallurgical engineer. In 1928, he married Elsie G. Willard. Turnbull seved as reeve of Tadanac from 1944 to 1945.[1] He was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly. Turnbull was defeated by Robert Edward Sommers when he ran for reelection in 1952.[4] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Health and Welfare[3], as Minister of Trade and Industry and as Minister of Minister of Municipal Affairs.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Normandin, Pierre G (1951). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1951. 
  2. ^ "1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 28, 1993. http://www.leg.bc.ca/35th2nd/votes/v0628.htm. 
  3. ^ a b "Alexander Douglas Turnbull fonds". British Columbia Archival Information Network. http://memorybc.ca/alexander-douglas-turnbull-fonds;rad. Retrieved 2011-07-27. 
  4. ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986". Elections BC. http://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/1871-1986_ElectoralHistoryofBC.pdf. Retrieved 2011-07-27. 
  5. ^ "Alexander Turnbull (1952)". Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Government of British Columbia. http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/history/bios_stories/turnbull_alex.htm. Retrieved 2011-12-01.