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George Murdoch ( April 29, 1850 - February 2, 1910) was the first mayor of Calgary, Alberta. He was born in Paisley, Scotland, and died in Calgary, Alberta.
Murdoch's family immigrated to Canada in 1854 and settled in Saint John, New Brunswick. He spent much of his earlier years in New Brunswick. Here he married his wife Margaret, and together they had their first two children in the province. In total, they had at least three sons and two daughters.
In 1883, Murdoch moved to Calgary months before the Canadian Pacific Railway had reached the community. He opened a harness shop and soon became active in public life. Murdoch was one of the individuals to help secure the incorporation of Calgary from the government of the North-West Territories in November of 18841884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). Events January 4 The Fabian Society is founded in London. February 1 Edition one of the Oxford English Dictionary is published. March 13 The siege of Khartoum, Sudan begins (ends on Janu. On December 4December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. There are 27 days remaining. Events 771 Austrasian King Carloman dies, leaving his brother Charlemagne king of the now complete Frank kingdom. 1110 First Crusade: The Crusaders c, 1884, he bacame the first mayor of the Town of Calgary. He held this post until October 21October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. Events 686 Conon becomes Pope. 1600 Tokugawa Ieyasu defeats the leaders of rival Japanese clans in the Battle of Sekigahara, which marks the b, 18861886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) Events January 18 Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. January 29 Karl Benz patents the first successful gasoline-driven automobile. March. Murdoch was disqualified from the 1886 election for tampering with votes.
Murdoch also served as town Councillor from 1889-1890 and city Alderman from 1895-1896.
| Preceded by: --- | Mayor of CalgaryList of mayors of Calgary, Alberta George Murdoch December 4, 1884 October 21, 1886 George Clift King November 4, 1886 January 16, 1888 Arthur Edwin Shelton January 16, 1888 January 21, 1889 Daniel Webster Marsh January 21, 1889 January 20, 1890 James Del 1884-12-4 to 1886-10-21 | Succeeded by: George Clift KingGeorge Clift King was the second mayor of the town of Calgary, Alberta. King was born in Chelmsford, England on April 23, 1848. At the age of 26, he left England for Canada; arriving in Toronto, Ontario in 1874. He joined the North West Mounted Police and |