Hugh Murray Shaw

Politician

1876 – 1934

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Who was Hugh Murray Shaw?

Hugh Murray Shaw was a farmer, rancher and Canadian federal politician, who represented the Alberta riding of Macleod for one term.

Shaw was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1917 Canadian federal election. He defeated 2 other candidates by a wide margin to win the federal electoral district of Macleod for the Unionist Party.

Shaw attempted to run for re-election under the Conservative banner in the 1921 Canadian federal election. He would end up being defeated by Progressive Party of Canada candidate George Gibson Coote.

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Born
Nov 13, 1876
Nationality
  • Canada
Died
Apr 3, 1934

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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