Alexander Douglas Turnbull
Alexander Douglas Turnbull (August 26, 1903 – June 23, 1993) was an engineer[1] and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Rossland-Trail from 1949 to 1952 as a Liberal.
Alexander Turnbull | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
In office 1949–1952 | |
Preceded by | James O'Donnell Quinn |
Succeeded by | Robert Sommers |
Constituency | Rossland-Trail |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Marys, Ontario | August 26, 1903
Died | June 23, 1993 89) Victoria, British Columbia | (aged
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Elsie G. Willard |
Occupation | engineer |
Born in St. Marys, Ontario in 1903,[2] 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 served as reeve of Tadanac from 1944 to 1945.[2] 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.[3] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Health and Welfare,[1] as Minister of Trade and Industry and as Minister of Minister of Municipal Affairs.[4] He died in 1993.[5]
References
- "Alexander Douglas Turnbull fonds". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- Normandin, Pierre G (1951). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1951.
- "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- "Alexander Turnbull (1952)". Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- "1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 28, 1993. Retrieved 2011-11-28.