Background
Alexander, Douglas was born on July 4, 1864 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Son of Andrew and Harriet Newell (Hayward) Alexander.
Alexander, Douglas was born on July 4, 1864 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Son of Andrew and Harriet Newell (Hayward) Alexander.
Came to Canada at an early age. Educated Collegiate Institute, Hamilton, Ontario. Studied law, Law Society of Upper Canada.
Osgoode Hall, Toronto.
Doctor of Laws, McMaster U.
President Singer Manufacturing corporation since September 1905. Title of baronet conferred by King of England in recognition of services of the Singer Manufacturing Company during World War, also because of personal services.
Married Helen Hamilton Gillespie, September 28, 1892.