Alexander Murray (Manitoba politician) facts for kids
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Alexander Murray
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for St. Charles | |
| In office 1874–1878 |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Assiniboia | |
| In office 1879–1888 |
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| Succeeded by | Duncan MacArthur |
| 6th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba | |
| In office April 17, 1883 – December 1886 |
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| Preceded by | Gilbert McMicken |
| Succeeded by | David Glass |
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| Born | 18 April 1839 Kildonan, Rupert's Land |
| Died | 12 May 1913 (aged 74) St. Charles, Manitoba |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
Alexander Murray (born April 18, 1839 – died May 12, 1913) was an important Canadian politician. He played a big role in the early government of Manitoba, helping to shape the province.
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Early Life and Family
Alexander Murray was born in a place called Kildonan, which is now part of Manitoba. His parents were James and Elizabeth Murray.
He went to school at St. John's College, University of Manitoba. In 1861, he married Letitia. Her father was George Flett, a missionary from Orkney and Cree heritage.
A Career in Politics
Alexander Murray was a member of the Liberal-Conservative party. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in 1874. The Legislative Assembly is like a provincial parliament, where elected members make laws for Manitoba.
First Elections
- In the 1874 Manitoba general election, Alexander Murray was elected to represent the area of St. Charles.
- He was so popular that in the 1878 Manitoba general election, he was acclaimed. This means no one ran against him, so he won automatically!
New Roles and Re-elections
After his second term, he resigned from the Legislative Assembly. He took on a new job as a Police Magistrate in East Marquette. A Police Magistrate is like a judge who handles smaller legal cases.
But he soon returned to politics:
- In 1879, he was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly, this time for the area of Assiniboia.
- He was re-elected again in 1883 Manitoba general election and 1886 Manitoba general election.
- He finally resigned from the Assembly in 1888.
Speaker of the Assembly
From April 17, 1883, to December 1886, Alexander Murray held a very important position. He was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. The Speaker is like a referee or chairperson for the Assembly meetings. They make sure everyone follows the rules and that debates run smoothly.
Minister and Commissioner
In 1887, Alexander Murray was appointed as the Minister of Municipal Affairs. This job meant he was in charge of things related to local governments, like towns and cities in Manitoba.
From 1887 to 1888, he also served as the Municipal Commissioner. This role was similar, overseeing how local communities were run.
Alexander Murray dedicated many years to serving the people of Manitoba. He helped shape the province's government in its early days.
