Alexander Douglas Turnbull

Alexander Douglas Turnbull (August 26, 1903 – June 23, 1993) was an engineer[1] and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Rossland-Trail from 1949 to 1952 as a Liberal.

Alexander Turnbull
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office
1949–1952
Preceded byJames O'Donnell Quinn
Succeeded byRobert Sommers
ConstituencyRossland-Trail
Personal details
Born(1903-08-26)August 26, 1903
St. Marys, Ontario
DiedJune 23, 1993(1993-06-23) (aged 89)
Victoria, British Columbia
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Elsie G. Willard
Occupationengineer

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 Minister of Municipal Affairs.[4] He died in 1993.[5]

References
  1. "Alexander Douglas Turnbull fonds". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  2. Normandin, Pierre G (1951). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1951.
  3. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  4. "Alexander Turnbull (1952)". Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  5. "1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 28, 1993. Retrieved 2011-11-28.


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