Donald Greenfield MacDonell

Donald Greenfield MacDonell (July 2, 1849 November 12, 1916) was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Lanark North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1880 to 1882 as a Liberal member.

Donald Greenfield MacDonell
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Lanark North
In office
1880–1882
Preceded byDaniel Galbraith
Succeeded byJoseph Jamieson
Personal details
Born(1849-07-02)July 2, 1849
Morrisburg, Canada West
DiedNovember 12, 1916(1916-11-12) (aged 67)
Political partyLiberal

He was born in Morrisburg, Canada West, the son of A.G. MacDonell and the grandson of Donald Macdonell of Greenfield. He was educated at Upper Canada College in Toronto. MacDonell was married twice: to Margaret Rosamond in 1875 and to Edith Rose in 1880. He served as reeve of Almonte in 1878. MacDonell was first elected to the House of Commons in an 1880 by-election held after the death of Daniel Galbraith. He was unsuccessful in bids for reelection in 1882 and 1887.

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