Donald Macnish

Donald Macnish
Ontario MPP
In office
1899–1899
Preceded by Findlay George MacDiarmid
Succeeded by Findlay George MacDiarmid
In office
1894–1898
Preceded by Dugald McColl
Succeeded by Findlay George MacDiarmid
Constituency Elgin West
Personal details
Born (1841-06-10)June 10, 1841
Argyleshire, Scotland
Died March 25, 1927(1927-03-25) (aged 85)
Political party Liberal-Patron, 1894-1898
Liberal, 1899
Occupation Farmer

Donald Macnish (June 10, 1841 March 25, 1927) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Elgin West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1899 as a Liberal-Patrons of Industry and then a Liberal member.

He was born in Argyleshire, Scotland and came to Canada West with his parents in 1852. He was educated in St. Thomas and lived near Fingal. He served as a school trustee. Macnish was an unsuccessful candidate for the federal seat in 1911.


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