George MacLachlan
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George MacLachlan was a politician from Alberta, Canada.
George and his family would move to the area of Clyde, Alberta in 1904. The edge of his homestead would later be surveyed by the government and become part of Alberta Highway 2, when construction began in 1906.
George was elected twice to the serve on the local council in 1907 and 1909. He served on the council with future premier Herbert Greenfield. George was especially interested in maintaing and improving the local roads.
George was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the United Farmers of Alberta in the 1921 Alberta general election. George would enjoy a releativly long career serving 18 years and 4 terms in the Legislative Assembly. George was also the last of the United Farmers to serve as a member.
In the 1935 Alberta general election George was defeated by almost 2000 votes finishing 3rd to Harry Knowlton Brown of the Social Credit party.
In the 1940 Alberta general election George was returned to his 4th term in the Legislative Assembly, this time as an Independent. He defeated Brown by 100 votes on ballot transfer.
In the 1944 Alberta general election George was defeated again by Robin Jorgenson from Social Credit.
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| Preceded by Gordon MacDonald |
MLA Pembina 1921–1935 |
Succeeded by Harry Knowlton Brown |
| Preceded by Harry Knowlton Brown |
MLA Pembina 1940–1944 |
Succeeded by Robin Jorgenson |
