Researching Alexander Macnevin
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1 people with the Macnevin surname? In that year Macnevin was ranked number 3578 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Alexander means "Helper and defender of mankind" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Alexander Macnevin on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Alexander Macnevin and the Macnevin Family Tree
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Some Famous People called Alexander Macnevin
Alexander MacNevin
Alexander J. MacNevin (September 20, 1885 – August 25, 1937) was a merchant, farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1916 to 1919 and from 1924 to 1927 as a Conservative.
He was born in Argyle Shore, Prince Edward Island, the son of John McNevin and Ann Campbell, and was educated at Charlottetown Business College. McNevin was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1919. He lived in Bonshaw for many years. Around 1927, McNevin moved to Toronto after becoming a partner in the Canada Varnish Company. He died there at the age of 51.
Source: Alexander MacNevin, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Macnevin
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