Charles alexander Magrath, 1860-1949

History Biographical: Charles Alexander Magrath: Born In North Augusta, Ontario Died In Victoria, British Columbia In 1878 He Joined A Land Survey Crew. He Spent 7 Years In This Field And Eventually Held A Surveyor's Certificate For Every Canadian Province. In 1885, Magrath Accepted The Position Of Land Agent For The North Western Coal And Navigation Company In Lethbridge. Magrath Was Active in Local, Provincial And Federal Politics And Was Elected First Mayor Of The City Of Lethbridge. He Also Served As First President Of The Lethbridge Board Of Trade.; McGrath’s First Marriage Was to Magrath Married Margaret Holmes Mair In 1887. She Passed Away In 1892. Two Children Were Born Of This Union: Charles Boulton, And Marguerite Annie Who Died In 1892 at age 3 Months. In 1899 He Married Mabel Lilias Galt, Daughter Of Sir Alexander Galt. Two Children Were Born Of This Union: Amy And Laura.; For Additional Biographical Information About The Magrath Family Refer To The Newspaper Clipping File People - Magrath Family. The Donor Is the Niece of C A Magrath.

Scope and Content: Negative for each.; .1 studio portrait of Charles alexander Magrath, circa 1885.; .2 bust portrait of Magrath dressed in overcoat and hat, circa 1900.; .3 bust portrait, circa 1940.