John Alexander Buchanan
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.
References
- Canada, Public Archives of (1968). "The Canadian Directory of Parliament, 1867-1967".
External links
- John Alexander Buchanan – Parliament of Canada biography
- John Alexander Buchanan biography
- Alberta place names
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