Donald Finlayson

Donald Matheson Finlayson (August 9, 1854^[1] – September 30, 1934^[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented North Battleford from 1908 to 1917 and Jack Fish Lake from 1917 to 1934 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born in Elgin County, Canada West, the son of Duncan Finlayson and Annabel Matheson, both natives of Scotland.^[1] He moved to Battleford, Saskatchewan in 1879. In 1881, Finlayson married his wife, Katie. Their home was ravaged during the North-West Rebellion of 1885 but the family were not at home, having been warned in advance. Finlayson served with local militia during the rebellion.^[2] He was president of the North Battleford Agricultural Society.^[1]

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1 2 3 Chambers, Ernest J (1912). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
1 2 Quiring, Brett (2004). Saskatchewan politicians: lives past and present. Canadian Plains Research Center Press. pp. 83–4. ISBN 0889771650. Retrieved March 18, 2012.

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[chambers-1] 1 2 3 Chambers, Ernest J (1912). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.

[quiring-2] 1 2 Quiring, Brett (2004). Saskatchewan politicians: lives past and present. Canadian Plains Research Center Press. pp. 83–4. ISBN 0889771650. Retrieved March 18, 2012.

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