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Alfred McWilliams

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Alfred McWilliams (October 6, 1844 – 1928[1]) was a farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 2nd Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1891 to 1915 as a Liberal member.

He was born in West Cape, Prince Edward Island, of Scottish descent. McWilliams was a miller, a justice of the peace and served as postmaster for West Cape for 30 years. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in an 1891 by-election held after John Yeo was elected to the House of Commons.

McWilliams owned a gristmill, a carding mill and a sawmill. He married Clara Jane Winslow in 1905. McWilliams died in West Cape.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs. Acorn Press. ISBN 1-894838-01-7.