John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong

John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong (November 19, 1877 – February 2, 1926) was a Canadian politician, conveyancer and real estate agent. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1911 election as a Member of the historical Conservative Party and re-elected in 1917 as a Unionist. He ran in the elections of 1908 and 1921 as a Conservative and lost both elections. Born in King Township, Ontario, Canada, prior to his federal political experience, he served on King Township council as reeve of the township in 1908.

John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong
Member of Parliament
for York North
In office
1911–1921
Preceded byA. B. Aylesworth
Succeeded byWilliam Lyon Mackenzie King
Personal details
BornNovember 19, 1877
King Township, Ontario, Canada
DiedFebruary 2, 1926(1926-02-02) (aged 48)
Political partyConservative, Unionist Party
Professionconveyancer, real estate agent

Electoral record

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1908 Canadian federal election: York North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Allen Bristol Aylesworth 2,856
Conservative John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong 2,550
1911 Canadian federal election: York North
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong 2,730
Liberal Thomas Cowper Robinette 2,671
1917 Canadian federal election: York North
Party Candidate Votes % Elected
Government (Unionist) John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong 3,948 57.91  Y
Opposition (Laurier Liberals) William Lyon Mackenzie King 2,870 42.09
Total valid votes 6,818 100.00
Source(s)
"York North, Ontario (1867-08-06 - 2004-05-22)". History of Federal Ridings Since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
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