Thomas Wilson Paterson
Canadian politician (1850–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Wilson Paterson (6 December 1850 – 28 August 1921) was a Canadian railway contractor, politician, and the ninth Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.[1]
Quick Facts The Honourable, 9th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia ...
Thomas Wilson Paterson | |
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9th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia | |
In office December 3, 1909 – December 5, 1914 | |
Monarchs | Edward VII George V |
Governors General | The Earl Grey the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn |
Premier | Richard McBride |
Preceded by | James Dunsmuir |
Succeeded by | Francis Stillman Barnard |
MLA for North Victoria | |
In office December 23, 1902 – October 3, 1903 | |
Preceded by | John Paton Booth |
Succeeded by | district abolished |
MLA for The Islands | |
In office October 3, 1903 – February 2, 1907 | |
Preceded by | new member |
Succeeded by | Albert Edward McPhillips |
Personal details | |
Born | (1850-12-06)6 December 1850 Darvel, Ayr, Scotland |
Died | 28 August 1921(1921-08-28) (aged 70) Victoria, British Columbia |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Emma Elizabeth Riley
(m. 1886) |
Occupation | Railway contractor |
Profession | Politician |
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