John Sandfield Macdonald 1812-1872
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St. Raphael is the birthplace of John Sandfield Macdonald, Prime Minister of the Province of Canada 1862-64, and first Premier of Ontario 1867-71. First elected to represent Glengarry in the legislature of Canada in 1841, he became one of the leaders of the Reform party and served in several ministries prior to Confederation in 1867. Always independent in his political thinking, he at first opposed the federation of the provinces. Later he co-operated with Sir John A. Macdonald, chief architect of Confederation, at whose request he formed a coalition ministry in Ontario.
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The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
The Township of South Glengarry
In St. Raphaels at street number 19963
on the north side of Road 18
just west of the ruins of the church
N 45 12.643 W 74 36.047
Recorded June 2005. Check current access before visiting.
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