Sir David Lewis Macpherson | |
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Senator for Saugeen, Ontario | |
In office October 23, 1867 – August 16, 1896 | |
Appointed by | Royal Proclamation |
Personal details | |
Born | Castle Leathers in Inverness parish, Scotland | September 12, 1818
Died | August 16, 1896 at sea en route to Canada | (aged 77)
Political party | Conservative |
Cabinet | Minister Without Portfolio (1880–1883) Minister of the Interior (1883–1885) |
Portfolio | Speaker of the Senate (February 1880 & April 1880 – October 1883) |
Military Service | |
Allegiance | Lower Canada |
Service | Canadian Militia |
Years of service | 1838 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Montreal Light Infantry |
Battles / wars | Lower Canada Rebellion |
Sir David Lewis Macpherson, KCMG PC (September 12, 1818 – August 16, 1896) was a Canadian businessman and political figure. He was a member of the Senate of Canada from 1867 to 1896. He was knighted for his service to the country in 1884.