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Succeeded by
  
Duncan MacArthur

Name
  
Alexander Murray


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Born
  
18 April 1839 Kildonan, Manitoba (
1839-04-18
)

Died
  
12 May 1913(1913-05-12) (aged 74) St. Charles, Manitoba

Political party
  
Liberal-Conservative

Alexander Murray (18 April 1839 – 12 May 1913) was a Canadian politician in the province of Manitoba.

Born in Kildonan, Manitoba, to James and Elizabeth (Holmes) Murray, Murray was educated at St. John's College, University of Manitoba. In 1861, he married Letitia, the daughter of the Orkney/Cree missionary George Flett. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as the Liberal-Conservative candidate in the 1874 general election. He was acclaimed in the 1878 general election. He resigned to serve as Police Magistrate in East Marquette. He was re-elected in 1879 for the electoral district of Assiniboia. He was re-elected in 1883 and 1886. He resigned in 1888. From April 17, 1883 to December 1886, he was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. In 1887, he was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs. From 1887 to 1888, he was the Municipal Commissioner.

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