Donald Macnish Explained

Donald Macnish
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1899
Term End1:1899
Predecessor1:Findlay George MacDiarmid
Successor1:Findlay George MacDiarmid
Term Start2:1894
Term End2:1898
Predecessor2:Dugald McColl
Successor2:Findlay George MacDiarmid
Constituency2:Elgin West
Party:
Liberal, 1899
Birth Date:10 June 1841
Birth Place:Argyleshire, Scotland
Occupation:Farmer

Donald Macnish (June 10, 1841  - March 25, 1927) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Elgin West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1899 as a Liberal-Patrons of Industry and then a Liberal member.

He was born in Argyleshire, Scotland and came to Canada West with his parents in 1852. He was educated in St. Thomas and lived near Fingal. He served as a school trustee. Macnish was an unsuccessful candidate for the federal seat in 1911.

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