Albert Edward McPhillips facts for kids
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Albert Edward McPhillips
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| Attorney-General for British Columbia | |
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| Born | 21 March 1861 Ohio city, York County, Ontario |
| Died | Error: Invalid dates for calculating age Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Spouse | Sophia Emily Davie |
| Relations | Francis McPhillips (1846-1913) George McPhillips Jr. (1848-1913) Henry Thomas McPhillips (1850-1913) Robert Charles McPhillips (1855-1939) Lewis Griffith McPhillips (1858-1945) All Brothers |
| Children | Gwyneth Marie Kathleen Hall (born 18 Sep 1897) Alexander St.George McPhillips (born 22 Apr 1901) Albert McPhillips (1904-71) |
| Residences | Cloonmore House, Rockland Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia |
| Alma mater | studied Law at St. Boniface College and Manitoba College. |
| Profession | Barrister and solicitor |
Albert Edward McPhillips (born March 21, 1861 – died January 24, 1938) was an important Canadian politician and a lawyer. He served as a judge on the British Columbia Court of Appeal for many years.
Growing Up
Albert Edward McPhillips was born on March 21, 1861. His parents, George McPhillips and Margaret Lavin, were both from Ireland. Albert was the youngest of six brothers.
His father and three of his brothers worked as land surveyors. This means they measured and mapped land. One of his brothers, George McPhillips Jr., has a street named after him in Winnipeg, called McPhillips Street.
Military Service
Albert McPhillips was also involved in the military. He earned a special certificate from the Toronto School of Infantry. In 1885, he was a lieutenant in the 90th Battalion, which was part of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles.
He fought during the North-West Rebellion, a conflict in Canada. He took part in two battles: the Battle of Fish Creek and the Battle of Batoche. For his service, he received a special medal. He left the military in 1890 with the rank of captain.
A Career in Law and Politics
McPhillips became a lawyer in Manitoba in 1882. Later, in 1891, he also became a lawyer in British Columbia. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
He represented Victoria City from 1898 to 1903. Then, he represented The Islands from 1907 to 1912. He also served as the Attorney General of British Columbia, which is the chief legal advisor to the government.
In 1913, Albert McPhillips became a judge on the British Columbia Court of Appeal. He served as a judge until he passed away in 1938.
Family Life
In 1896, Albert McPhillips married Sophia Emily Davie. They had three children together. His youngest son, Albert McPhillips, also became a lawyer and a politician, just like his father.
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This image shows the coat of arms granted to Albert Edward McPhillips.
