Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

1885

Physical Description

Copy 1 19 x 23.5 cm Copy 2 12.6 x 17.6 cm 2 Black and white copies

Physical Condition

Very Good

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. Magrath's first marriage was to 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 Charles 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.

Acquisition Source

Hadwen Mrs Seymour

Scope and Content

Studio portrait of Charles Alexander Magrath, circa 1885.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

19831020001

Collection

Archive

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