George Archibald McTavish
| George Archibald McTavish | |
|---|---|
 George Archibald McTavish (second left) with his family in 1877 at Victoria | |
| MLA for Victoria | |
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In office 1882–1886 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 14, 1856 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Amelia Helmcken |
George Archibald McTavish (December 14, 1856 – after 1886) was an American-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1882 to 1886.
He was born in New York City in 1856,[1] the son of D. A. McTavish, who was manager of the Bank of British North America at New York. McTavish was educated there and came to British Columbia around the age of 16.[1] In 1877, he married Catherine Amelia "Amy", the daughter of Doctor John Sebastian Helmcken and granddaughter of James Douglas.[2] McTavish served as president of the British Columbia Agricultural Association. He was a seed-producer and florist, and also raised livestock.[1] McTavish owned a large farm in North Saanich but moved to Esquimalt after his marriage. He was a founding member of the Victoria Yacht Club.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 Gemmill, John Alexander (1883). The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1883. pp. 319–20. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
- ↑ "Catherine Amelia (Amy) Helmcken 1855 - 1922". Royal British Columbia Museum. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
- ↑ "Catherine Amelia "Amy" Helmcken (Mrs. McTavish) 1855-1922". Heritage Branch, Province of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-08-01.