William Buchanan

Background

Buchanan was born at County Tyrone, in what is now Northern Ireland.

Education

He came to Canada in 1872, was educated at common schools, and worked as a farmer.

Career

He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1914 provincial election, defeating Liberal candidate J. Seale by 316 votes in the Dauphin constituency. In 1915, the Roblin ministry was forced to resign amid a serious corruption scandal. Buchanan lost his constituency seat to Liberal William Harrington by 102 votes.

Achievements

• The Conservatives won a majority government, and Buchanan sat as backbench supporter of Rodmond P. Roblin"s administration. A new election was called, which the Liberals won in a landslide.

Membership

He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1914 to 1915, as a member of the Conservative Party.