George Ewan McCraney (July 23, 1868 – March 18, 1921) was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
George Ewan McCraney | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Saskatchewan | |
| In office 1906–1908 | |
| Preceded by | The electoral district was created in 1905. |
| Succeeded by | The electoral district was abolished in 1907. |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Saskatoon | |
| In office 1908–1917 | |
| Preceded by | The electoral district was created in 1907. |
| Succeeded by | James Robert Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1868 Bothwell, Ontario |
| Died | March 18, 1921 (aged 52) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Relations | Daniel McCraney, father |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Born in Bothwell, Ontario, his father was Daniel McCraney, a lawyer and political figure who represented Kent East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. McCraney was educated at the University of Toronto where he graduated a B.A. in 1892 and an LL.B. in 1895. He was first returned to the House of Commons of Canada at a by-election held in February 1906 for the riding of Saskatchewan, after the resignation of the sitting MP, John Henderson Lamont. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1911 for the riding of Saskatoon. He did not stand for re-election in 1917.
References
edit- George Ewan McCraney – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian Parliament; biographical sketches and photo-engravures of the senators and members of the House of Commons of Canada. Being the tenth Parliament, elected November 3, 1904
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