Margaret McKellar
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Margaret McKellar (23 October 1861 – 24 August 1941) was a Canadian medical missionary. She was the first medical missionary at Neemuch, India, where she founded a hospital. She was also the founder of Knox Church Missionary Society in Calgary.[1] She was decorated by King George V for her work in India.[2]
Margaret McKellar was born on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, 23 October 1861. She was the daughter Captain Peter McKellar of Port Elgin, Ontario. She came to Canada in early childhood.[3]
McKellar was educated in public schools, and Ingersoll High School. She received her M.D. from Queen's University in 1890. She furthered her education at Woman's Medical College (now Women's College Hospital), and with post-graduate studies in Edinburgh and London.[3]