Alexander Galt Mcknight

Background

Mcknight, Alexander Galt was born on May 4, 1878 in Corwar, Ayrshire, Scotland. Son of Charles and Marion (McCreath) Mcknight.

Education

Came to the United States, 1893. Educated University of Minnesota, 1898, University of Chicago, 1899, University of Michigan Law School, 1904.

Career

August 30, 1902; children—Malcolm Hugh, Isabella Marion (Mistress Glen Weld), Paul Alexander, Donald Sinton (deceased), Kenneth Alan. Admitted to Minnesota Barometer 1904; referee in bankruptcy, 5th Division, District Minnesota, 1928-1933.

Director litigation National Rifle Association, March 22, 1934-December 1934.

Assistant general counsel, 1934-1935. Appointed acting chairman Industrial Appeals Board National Rifle Association, May 1935.

Attorney and director Saint Louis County (Minnesota), Federal Savings & Loan Association. Alderman City of Duluth, 1908-1910.

Member Charter Commission, Duluth, 1922-1928.

Director Board of Trusts, Duluth, 1937-1943. Director Community Fund.

Achievements

• Alexander Galt Mcknight has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as secretary Young Men's Christian Association, France, 1918-1919. Delaware Democratic National Convention, 1936. Elected honorary president Burns.

Member Minnesota State and 11th District bar associations, Order of Scottish Clans (past national president).

Mason (32°).

Connections

Married Grace May Wilson. Children: Malcolm Hugh, Isabella Marion (Mistress Glen Weld), Paul Alexander, Donald Sinton (deceased), Kenneth Alan.

Father:

Charles Mcknight

Mother:

Marion (McCreath) Mcknight

Spouse:

Grace May Wilson.

child:

Kenneth Alan Mcknight

child:

Paul Alexander Mcknight

child:

Malcolm Hugh Mcknight

child:

Isabella Marion Mcknight (Mistress Glen Weld)

child:

Donald Sinton Mcknight (deceased)