Arthur McQuade

Arthur McQuade (1817 – January 21, 1884) was an Irish-born farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Victoria South in the House of Commons of Canada from 1874 to 1882 as a Conservative member.[1]

Arthur McQuade
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He was born in Lisnabuntry townland, County Cavan,[1] the son of Henry McQuade and Mary Curran. In 1841, he married Susannah Trotter. McQuade was deputy reeve and then reeve for Emily Township. He also served as lieutenant in the county militia and was county Master for the Orange Lodge.[2] He operated at farm near Omemee. McQuade died in Emily Township at the age of 67.[3]

References
  1. Arthur McQuade – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1878 CH Mackintosh
  3. Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.


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