William Moffat (Alberta politician)
William Moffat (January 20, 1847 – September 5, 1926) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He was first elected to the Alberta legislature in the 1913 general election under the banner of the Alberta Liberal Party. In the 1917 general election he was defeated by Louise McKinney, who thus became the first woman elected to a Legislature in the British Empire.
William Moffat | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1909–1917 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm McKenzie |
| Succeeded by | Louise McKinney |
| Constituency | Claresholm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1847 Carleton Place, Ontario |
| Died | September 5, 1926 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Alberta Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Women's rights activist and politician |
William Moffat was the Town of Claresholm's first resident and Mayor.[1]
References
- "Claresholm Circa 1910". claresholmmuseum.com. Claresholm & District Museum. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
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