William Donahue

Politician

1834 – 1892

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Who was William Donahue?

William Donahue was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Missisquoi in the Canadian House of Commons from 1874 to 1878 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Frampton, Lower Canada, the son of Michael Donahue and Mary Murphy, Irish immigrants. Donahue was a merchant in West Farnham and Montreal. In 1882, he married Mary Ann Miller. Donahue served as a member of the municipal council for Missisquoi County. He was mayor of the village of Farnham from 1872 to 1874. He died in Farnham at the age of 57.

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Born
Aug 12, 1834
Died
Jul 15, 1892

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on July 23, 2013

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