Murray MacLaren

Murray MacLaren, PC CMG (April 30, 1861 – December 24, 1942) was a Canadian politician and the 18th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick.

The Hon. Murray MacLaren MRCS FACS
Member of the Canadian Parliament for St. John—Albert
In office December 6, 1921 – January 31, 1935 Serving with John B. M. Baxter
Preceded by	Stanley Edward Elkin
Succeeded by	William Ryan
18th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
In office January 31, 1935 – March 5, 1940
Monarch	George V Edward VIII George VI
Governor General	The Earl of Bessborough The Lord Tweedsmuir
Premier	Leonard P. D. Tilley Allison Dysart
Preceded by	Hugh Havelock McLean
Succeeded by	William George Clark ⋅
Personal details
Born	April 30, 1861 Richibucto, New Brunswick
Died	December 24, 1942 (aged 81) Saint John, New Brunswick
Nationality	Canadian
Political party	Conservative
Children	1
Occupation	physician
Profession	Politician
Military career
Allegiance	Canada
Service/branch	Canadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service	1914-1916
Rank	Colonel

Born in Richibucto, New Brunswick, he was a physician before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the New Brunswick riding of St. John—Albert in the 1921 federal election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1925, 1926, and 1930. From 1930 to 1934, he was the Minister of Pensions and National Health. From 1935 to 1940, he was the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick. He died in 1942 in Saint John, New Brunswick.

External links

• Murray MacLaren – Parliament of Canada biography
• MacLaren Residence historicplaces.ca
• "Dame Murray MacLaren, Wife of Lt.-Governor of New Brunswick, Dies". The Winnipeg Tribune. 13 Jul 1936. p. 8. Retrieved 25 December 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
• "New Brunswickers Honored by King for Gallant Service in War: Col. Murray MacLaren, C.M.G.; Major Frank Magee Wins D.S.O." The Daily Telegraph and The Sun, Saint John. 1916-01-17. p. 4.