Micksburg WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 1: 1941-1991, [1941] - [2002], page 4

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$L114'Qlflll-l:lDIH'iLIliiiallb‘iféllmd . Js9grsLC"i'csyyyl.sirpcyL,t.y born John Buchin in Scotland, Aug 25th, 1875, the son of Rev. John Buchan. Historian, novelist land Governor- General of Canada from 1935 to 1940. Called to the Bar in 1901. From 1927 to 1935 he was a member of British House of Commons for Scottish Universities. In 1935 he was ti bled "Baron Tweedsmuir“. Author of a number of Biographies and historical works: Sir Walter Raleigh; Sir Walter Scott; Julius Caesar; Oliver Cromwell; The Massacre of Glencoe; The King's Grace, eirc. Some of his novels were.. The 39 snaps; Salute to Adventurers; The Three Hostages, etc. "Mammy Halo Bhe Door" was his autobiography and one of his lhtest works. John Buehsn, the first Lord Tyeedsmuir, died in Montreal on Feb. 11 1940. His library was bequeathed to queen's University at Kingston, Ontario. JaiyfgC'2ii9sysiiggkpr. Susan, wife of' our beloved (loverncm-Gcasevcdi., has written many plays, children's books and reminiscences. She I was an ardent 11.1. member in England, and was made an Honorary Life Member of F.rii.i.0. She advocated that our organization across Canada; comgile the histories of our local communities and villages. She returned to England following me death Of her hush-mi, and is still residing there. (196re)

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