Alexander Murray (18 April 1839 – 12 May 1913) was a

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politician in the province of

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. Born in Kildonan,

, to James and Elizabeth (Holmes) Murray, Murray was educated at St. John's College, University of Manitoba. In 1861, he married Letitia, the daughter of the Orkney/Cree missionary

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. He was first elected to the

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as the

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candidate in the 1874 general election. He was acclaimed in the 1878 general election. He resigned to serve as Police Magistrate in East Marquette. He was re-elected in 1879 for the electoral district of Assiniboia. He was re-elected in

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and 1886. He resigned in 1888. From April 17, 1883, to December 1886, he was the

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. In 1887, he was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs. From 1887 to 1888, he was the Municipal Commissioner.

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