John Alexander Buchanan (March 4, 1887 – May 9, 1976) was a politician and civil engineer from Alberta, Canada.[1]
John Alexander Buchanan | |
|---|---|
| Senator from Alberta | |
| In office January 15, 1959 – October 2, 1965 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1887 Comber, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | May 9, 1976 (aged 89) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Buchanan was appointed to the Senate of Canada on January 15, 1959 on the advice of John Diefenbaker. He retired from the Senate on October 2, 1965.
Bear Creek a tributary flowing into the Peace River was formally renamed Buchanan Creek in his honor.
His stepson, Robert George Mason was the father of Brian Mason, leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party from 2004 to 2014.[2]
References edit
- ^ Canada, Public Archives of (1968). "The Canadian Directory of Parliament, 1867-1967".
- ^ "Mason's political style marked by wit and passion during his years with the NDP". Edmonton Journal.
External links edit
- John Alexander Buchanan – Parliament of Canada biography
- John Alexander Buchanan biography
- Alberta place names
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