Andrew Haslam (June 23, 1846 – April 10, 1923) was an

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sawmill-owner and

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politician. Born at Woodhill, Donegal, Ireland. He served as the MLA for

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from 1889 to 1890. From 1892 to 1893, he was mayor of

. He was chosen in an 1893 by-election to represent

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in the House of Commons of Canada after the serving MP,

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died. Haslam was defeated in the 1896 general election. He also served three terms on New Westminster City Council. A road north of

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was named for him.

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* Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs 1846 births 1923 deaths Politicians from County Donegal Irish emigrants to Canada Members of the House of Commons of Canada from British Columbia Mayors of Nanaimo New Westminster city councillors British Columbia Conservative Party MLAs {{BritishColumbia-mayor-stub