John George MacKay
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John George MacKay (November 6, 1893 – October 21, 1974[1]) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 4th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1949 to 1966 as a Liberal. MacKay was the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, serving from October 6, 1969, to October 24, 1974.
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John George MacKay | |
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20th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island | |
In office October 6, 1969 – October 21, 1974 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Roland Michener Jules Léger |
Premier | Alex Campbell |
Preceded by | Willibald Joseph MacDonald |
Succeeded by | Gordon Lockhart Bennett |
MLA (Councillor) for 4th Prince | |
In office July 4, 1949 – April 26, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Horace Wright |
Succeeded by | Cleveland Baker |
MLA (Assemblyman) for 4th Prince | |
In office April 26, 1951 – May 30, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Cleveland Baker |
Succeeded by | Max Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1893-11-06)November 6, 1893 Albany, Prince Edward Island |
Died | October 21, 1974(1974-10-21) (aged 80) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Muriel Beatrice Boulter
(m. 1918) |
Children | John Howatt, Audrey Beryl, Lois Rita, Sutherland Bruce (died at 22) and Phillis (died at seven months) |
Residence | Albany, Prince Edward Island |
Occupation | Farmer |
Profession | Politician |
Cabinet | Minister without Portfolio (1952-1955) Minister of Highways (1955-1959) acting Minister of Public Works and Highways (1967-1969) |
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