Career
He represented Victoria South in the Canadian House of Commons from 1874 to 1882 as a Conservative member. He was born in Cavan, the son of Henry McQuade and Mary Curran. McQuade was deputy reeve and then reeve for Emily Township.
He also served as lieutenant in the county militia and was county Master for the Orange Lodge.
He operated at farm near Omemee. McQuade died in Emily Township at the age of 67.