Alexander Macdonell (politician)
Alexander Macdonell of Collachie (1762 – March 18, 1842) was a soldier and political figure in Upper Canada.
Alexander Macdonell of Collachie | |
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Chairman of the Home District Council | |
In office 1831–1834 | |
Preceded by | William Allan |
Succeeded by | none |
Personal details | |
Born | 1762 Glengarry Estate, United Provinces of Canada |
Occupation | Soldier, Politician |
He was born in
Canada and joined Butler's Rangers
until the regiment was disbanded in 1784.
Macdonell moved to York (
Home District from 1792 to 1805. He was elected to the 3rd Parliament of Upper Canada representing Glengarry & Prescott
, serving until 1816. He was speaker of the House from 1804 to 1808.
At the start of the War of 1812, he became a colonel in the militia. In 1813, he was taken prison at Niagara by the Americans. In 1815, on his release, he was made superintendent of the Settling Department.
From 1831 to 1834 he was Chairman of the Home District Council and the last to serve the post before Toronto City Council was formed in 1834. In addition he was the Sheriff for the Home District.
Death
He died at Toronto on 18 March 1842.