Background
BORDEN, Frederick William was born on May 14, 1847. Son of Doctor J. and Maria F. Borden.
BORDEN, Frederick William was born on May 14, 1847. Son of Doctor J. and Maria F. Borden.
Studied at University of King’s College, Windsor, Nova Scotia, Bachelor of Arts. Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (United States), Doctor of Medicine. Doctor of Medicine; Doctor of Civil Law.
Doctor of Laws.
Began practice of medicine, 1868. Appointed Assistant Surgeon 68th Battalion “King’s County” (Militia) 1869. Now Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel and Honourable Colonel of Canadian Army Medical Corps.
First elected to House of Commons, 1874. Since then has represented same Riding (King’s N. S.) continuously except during the years 1883-1886 inclusive, having been elected ten times and defeated once. Knight of Grace, Order of St, John of Jerusalem, 1902; 13.A., P.C. (Canada) 1890; Minister of Militia Defence since 1890; Member of Parliament.
Clubs: Rideau, Ottawa; Halifax, Halifax, N.S.
Walking, fishing, music
Spouse 1st, 1873, Julia M. Clarke; 2nd, 1884, Bessie B. Clarke; twodaughter.
Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George, cartulary-register 1902. Honourable; Sir.