Angus McGillis

Angus McGillis
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Glengarry
In office
1930–1935
Preceded by Archibald John Macdonald
Succeeded by John David MacRae
Ontario MPP
In office
1926–1929
Preceded by James Alexander Sangster
Succeeded by James Alexander Sangster
Constituency Glengarry
Personal details
Born (1874-09-08)September 8, 1874
Williamstown, Ontario, Canada
Died September 11, 1944(1944-09-11) (aged 70)
Political party Conservative
Occupation Farmer

Angus McGillis (September 8, 1874 September 11, 1944) was a Canadian farmer and political figure in Ontario. He represented Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1926 to 1929 and in the House of Commons of Canada from 1930 to 1935 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Williamstown, Ontario, the son of Hugh McGillis, and was educated there. He was also a livestock dealer. McGillis was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the federal parliament in 1925. He was defeated in 1929 by James Alexander Sangster for a seat in the provincial assembly but was elected to the House of Commons the following year. He was defeated by John David MacRae in the 1935 federal election.


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