John Inglis McLaren (September 2, 1865 – December 8, 1948) was mayor of Hamilton, Ontario from 1909 to 1910.
John Inglis McLaren | |
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| Mayor of Hamilton, Ontario | |
| In office 1909–1910 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1865 Goderich, Canada West |
| Died | December 8, 1948 (aged 83) Hamilton, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Bessie S. McClure (m. 1892) |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Biography
editJohn Inglis McLaren was born in Goderich, Canada West on September 2, 1865. He moved to Hamilton in 1879, and managed the Hamilton Coffee & Spice Company for 18 years. He married Bessie S. McClure in June 1892, and they had six children.[1]
He was an alderman of Hamilton from 1907 to 1908, and was elected mayor in 1909 and 1910. He unsuccessfully ran for the House of Commons in 1911 and 1917.[1]
McLaren was a principal organizer of the 91st Canadian Highlanders (now designated The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)), and became a lieutenant colonel on April 2, 1912.[1] He led the unit in combat during World War I.[2]
He died in Hamilton on December 8, 1948.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Who's who in Canada: An Illustrated Biographical Record of Men and Women of the Time, Volumes 6-7. International Press Limited. 1914. p. 692. Retrieved July 11, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Pioneer of Hamilton J. I. McLaren Dies". Ottawa Journal. Hamilton. CP. December 9, 1948. p. 6. Retrieved July 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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