Albert Edward McPhillips
Albert Edward McPhillips | |
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Attorney-General for British Columbia | |
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Born | Ohio city, St. Boniface College and Manitoba College . | 21 March 1861
Profession | Barrister and solicitor |
Albert Edward McPhillips (21 March 1861 – 24 January 1938) was a Canadian politician and a barrister.
Early years
He was the son of George McPhillips (born County Monaghan, 1805–1878) and Margaret Lavin (born County Armagh), both of whom were Irish and he was the youngest of six boys.[1][2] His father and three brothers were land surveyors. His brother, George McPhillips Jr. (1848–1913) is commemorated by McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
Military service
McPhillips held a second class certificate from Toronto School of Infantry. He was a lieutenant in the 90th Battalion, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, during the North-West Rebellion in 1885. He fought at the Battle of Fish Creek and Battle of Batoche and received a medal bar and clasp. He retired in 1890 with the rank of captain.[3]
Law and political career
McPhillips was called to the Bar in Manitoba, in
Personal life
In 1896, he married Sophia Emily Davie, daughter of the late Hon.
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References
- ^ National Library of Ireland
- ^ "familysearch.org". Archived from the original on 16 March 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ a b Parker, C. W., ed. (1911). Memorable Manitobans: Albert Edward McPhillips (1862-1938). Vol. 1. Vancouver: Canadian Press Association. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
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- ^ "Grants and Confirmations of Arms Vol. J". National Library of Ireland. p. 450. Retrieved 1 January 2023.