| Office | Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | James O'Donnell Quinn |
| Successor | Robert Sommers |
| Term start | 1949 |
| Term end | 1952 |
| Constituency | Rossland-Trail |
| Birth date | August 26, 1903 |
| Birth place | St. Marys, Ontario |
| Death date | June 23, 1993 (aged 89) |
| Death place | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Spouse | Elsie G. Willard |
| Party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Alexander Douglas Turnbull (August 26, 1903 – June 23, 1993) was an engineer[1] and political figure in British Columbia. After running unsuccessfully in a 1948 provincial byelection, he represented Rossland-Trail from 1949 until his defeat in the 1952 provincial election as a Liberal.
Born in St. Marys, Ontario in 1903,[2] he was the son of J.W. Turnbull and Elizabeth Moore. Turnbull was educated at the University of Toronto as a metallurgical engineer. In 1928, he married Elsie G. Willard. Turnbull served as reeve of Tadanac from 1944 to 1945.[2] He was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly. Turnbull was defeated by Robert Edward Sommers when he ran for reelection in 1952.[3] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Health and Welfare,[1] as Minister of Trade and Industry and as Minister of Municipal Affairs.[4] He died in 1993.[5]
References
- ^ Alexander Douglas Turnbull fonds. British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ Normandin, Pierre G (1951). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1951
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986". Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Alexander Turnbull (1952)". Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ "1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 28, 1993. Retrieved 2011-11-28.