George Archibald McTavish, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

George Archibald McTavish

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 14-Dec-1956

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About George Archibald McTavish

  • George Archibald McTavish (December 14, 1856 – after 1886) was an American-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia.
  • He represented Victoria in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1882 to 1886. He was born in New York City in 1856, the son of D.
  • A.
  • McTavish, who was manager of the Bank of British North America at New York.
  • McTavish was educated there and came to British Columbia around the age of 16.
  • In 1877, he married Catherine Amelia "Amy", the daughter of Doctor John Sebastian Helmcken and granddaughter of James Douglas.
  • McTavish served as president of the British Columbia Agricultural Association.
  • He was a seed-producer and florist, and also raised livestock.
  • McTavish owned a large farm in North Saanich but moved to Esquimalt after his marriage.
  • He was a founding member of the Victoria Yacht Club.

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