William F. MacKinnon
Canadian politician
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William Francis MacKinnon (December 19, 1919 – March 13, 1990) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Antigonish in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1970. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.[1]
William F. MacKinnon | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Antigonish | |
| In office 1956–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Colin H. Chisholm |
| Succeeded by | Bill Gillis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1919 |
| Died | March 13, 1990 (aged 70) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | radio news editor |
Born in 1919 at Antigonish, Nova Scotia, MacKinnon was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University.[2] He married Agnes Campbell, and was a radio news editor by career.[2] MacKinnon entered provincial politics in the 1956 election, defeating Liberal cabinet minister Colin H. Chisholm by 215 votes in the Antigonish riding.[3][4] He was re-elected in the 1960,[5] 1963,[6] and 1967 elections.[7] MacKinnon did not reoffer in the 1970 election.[1] MacKinnon died on March 13, 1990.[8]
