Donald Finlayson
Donald M. Finlayson (August 9, 1854[1] – September 30, 1934[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented North Battleford from 1908 to 1917 and from 1917 to 1934 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.
He was born in Elgin County, Ontario, the son of Duncan Finlayson and Annabel Matheson, both natives of Scotland.[1] He moved to Battleford, Saskatchewan in 1879. In 1881, Finlayson married his wife Katie. Their home was ravaged during the North-West Rebellion of 1885 but the family were not at home, having been warned in advance. Finlayson served with local militia during the rebellion.[2] He was president of the North Battleford Agricultural Society.[1]
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