Tom MacKeough
Thomas James McKeough | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Cape Breton North | |
| In office 1960–1978 | |
| Preceded by | John Michael Macdonald |
| Succeeded by | Len J. Arsenault |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1922[1] Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| Died | January 2, 1990 (aged 67) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Marie-Paule Mantha |
Thomas James MacKeough (October 12, 1922 – January 2, 1990)[2] was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Cape Breton North in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1960 to 1978.[3] He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives. McKeough served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Labour, Minister of Trade and Industry, and Minister of Finance.[2] He played a major role in reshaping EMS in Nova Scotia.[4] Following his retirement from politics, McKeough chaired a Provincial Task Force on Occupation Health and Safety in the workplace.[2][5]
Early life and education
Tom MacKeough was born on October 12, 1922 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.[6][7] He was the son of James and Mary McKeough, who were Irish immigrants.[7] He attended St. Joseph’s School and Sydney Academy, where he excelled in academics and sports.[7] He graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1943 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and then from Dalhousie University in 1946 with a Doctor of Medicine degree.[6][7] He practiced medicine in Sydney Mines and North Sydney for several years before entering politics.[6][7] He married Marie-Paule Mantha, a nurse from Quebec, in 1950 and they had six children.[7]
References
- ^ "RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: The Murphy Family from Bayfield, Nova Scotia". Wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Appreciations - Dr. Thomas J. McKeough" (PDF). Nova Scotia Medical Journal. April 1990. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ "Nova Scotia Provincial Elections 1867-2011" (PDF). Electionsnovascotia.ca. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ "Ambulance Operating Service in Nova Scotia" (PDF). Paramedicsociety.com. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ "Committee forms to study job health and safety in Nova Scotia". Ocala Star-Banner. October 12, 1983. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ a b c Tom MacKeough - Wikipedia
- ^ a b c d e f Tom MacKeough Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth and Family
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