John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong

John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong (November 19, 1877 – February 2, 1926) was a Canadian politician, conveyancer and real estate agent. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1911 election as a Member of the historical Conservative Party and re-elected in 1917 as a Unionist. He ran in the elections of 1908 and 1921 as a Conservative and lost both elections. Born in King Township, Ontario, Canada, prior to his federal political experience, he served on King Township council as reeve of the township in 1908.

John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong
Member of Parliament for York North
In office 1911–1921
Preceded by	A. B. Aylesworth
Succeeded by	William Lyon Mackenzie King
Personal details
Born	November 19, 1877 King Township, Ontario, Canada
Died	February 2, 1926(1926-02-02) (aged 48)
Political party	Conservative, Unionist Party
Profession	conveyancer, real estate agent

Electoral record

1911 Canadian federal election: York North
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Conservative	John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong	2,730
	Liberal	Thomas Cowper Robinette	2,671

1917 Canadian federal election: York North
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	Elected
	Government (Unionist)	John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong	3,948	57.91	Y
	Opposition (Laurier Liberals)	William Lyon Mackenzie King	2,870	42.09
Total valid votes			6,818	100.00
Source(s) "York North, Ontario (1867-08-06 - 2004-05-22)". History of Federal Ridings Since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 24 March 2020.

External links

• John Alexander Macdonald Armstrong – Parliament of Canada biography