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The Life of Sir John A. Macdonald

By MirandaInTheTARDIS

  • The Birth of John A. Macdonald

    The Birth of John A. Macdonald
    John A. Macdonald was born on Januwary 11 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland.

  • John starts school at 10

    John starts school at 10
    Aprox. date

  • John finnishes school at 15

    John finnishes school at 15
    Aprox. date

  • John starts apprenticeship

    John starts apprenticeship
    Apprentice to George Mackenzie.
    Exact date unknown

  • Patroled Kingston

    Patroled Kingston
    John patroled around Kingston as part of the millita during the
    Rebellions of 1837.

  • Death of Hugh Macdonald, Father of John A. Macdonald

    Death of Hugh Macdonald, Father of John A. Macdonald
    Exact date unknown

  • John A. Macdonald's First Election Victory

    John A. Macdonald's First Election Victory
    He won with156 votes against 43 for his opponent, Colonel Jackson.
    He also suffered what he called his first defeat. When his supporters were carrying him after his win they accidentally dropped him in a pile of slush.

  • The Marriage of John A. Macdonald and Isabella Clark

    The Marriage of John A. Macdonald and Isabella Clark
    Isabella was John A. Macdonald's first cousin.

  • first legislative seat

    first legislative seat
    Exact date unknown

  • Birth of John A. Macdonald Jr.

    Exact day unknown

  • Hugh John Macdonald is born

    Hugh John Macdonald is born
    day unknown

  • George-Étienne Cartier joins Cabinent

    George-Étienne Cartier joins Cabinent
    day and month unknown

  • Isabella dies

    Isabella dies

  • Ottowa becomes capital

    Ottowa becomes capital

  • John's Mother dies

    John's Mother dies
    She was an important figure in his life.
    Exact date unknown

  • The Knighting of Sir John A. Macdonald

    The Knighting of Sir John A. Macdonald

  • The Confederation of Canada

    The Confederation of Canada

  • Sir John A Macdonald dies

    Sir John A Macdonald dies