Alexander Douglas Turnbull (August 26, 1903 – June 23, 1993) was an engineer[1] and political figure in British Columbia. After running unsuccessfully in a 1948 provincial byelection, he represented Rossland-Trail from 1949 until his defeat in the 1952 provincial election as a Liberal.
Alexander Turnbull | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1949–1952 | |
| Preceded by | James O'Donnell Quinn |
| Succeeded by | Robert Sommers |
| Constituency | Rossland-Trail |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1903 St. Marys, Ontario |
| Died | June 23, 1993 (aged 89) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Elsie G. Willard |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Born in St. Marys, Ontario in 1903,[2] he was the son of J.W. Turnbull and Elizabeth Moore. Turnbull was educated at the University of Toronto as a metallurgical engineer. In 1928, he married Elsie G. Willard. Turnbull served as reeve of Tadanac from 1944 to 1945.[2] He was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly. Turnbull was defeated by Robert Edward Sommers when he ran for reelection in 1952.[3] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Health and Welfare,[1] as Minister of Trade and Industry and as Minister of Municipal Affairs.[4] He died in 1993.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Alexander Douglas Turnbull fonds". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ a b Normandin, Pierre G (1951). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1951.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Alexander Turnbull (1952)". Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ "1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 28, 1993. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
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