Hugh John Macdonald- a life

By NKhaloo
  • Hugh was born

    Hugh was born
    Hugh John Macdonald was born in Kingston, Ontario. He was born on the 13th of March in 1850. His parents were John A Macdonald and Isabella Clark.
  • The railway act

    The railway act
    This wasn't such a big year for me since I am only 1. But, in this year, the railway act was placed from west to east
  • Moved to Toronto

    Moved to Toronto
    I grew up in Kingstom, but then, when I was 6, I moved to Toronto.
  • Hugh's mother dies

    Hugh's mother dies
    Right now, I am 7 and this is a very sad year for me. Today, my mother, Isabella Mary died. She was very sick after she gave birth to me. She died on December 28th, 1857
  • Hugh Moved back to Kingston

    Hugh Moved back to Kingston
    After the dealth of my mother, I moved back to kingston leaving my father in Toronto. For my formative years I stayed with my fathers sister, Margaret and her husband.
  • John became the attorney general.

    In 1858, Hugh's father, John A Macdonald became the Attorney General of the provence.
  • Charlottetown Conference

    Charlottetown Conference
    Today my dad went to Charlottetoen for a conference. I don't know when he is going to return.
  • My dad returns from Charlottetown

    My dad returns from Charlottetown
    Today my dad came back from the Charlottetown Conference.
  • In the summer of 1866

    When I was young, I showed interest in the militia. I spend the summer of 1866 in the 14th Battalion volunteer Militia Rifles.
  • London Conference

    London Conference
    Today my dad went to another conference known as the London Conference.
  • My father still hasn't return

    My father still hasn't return from the London Conference.
  • Returns from London

    Today my dad finally returned from the London Conference.
  • My dad became a Prime Minister

    My dad became a Prime Minister
    Right now I'm 17 and today my father was announced Prime Minister of the new nation. I'm so proud of him!
  • Hugh goes to collage

    Hugh goes to collage
    Hugh went to the Queen's Collage school in Kingston for an education
  • Univercity of Toronto

    Univercity of Toronto
    In the year 1872, I guaduated from the Univercity of Toronto
  • Hugh Marries

    Hugh Marries
    The year is 1876 and I have married a woman named Jean Murray King. She was born in Toronto. But, unfortuanatly, my father hasn't agreed with this marrage just because she is older, and a roman catholic. But, eventually, he did give his blessing for Jean and I to get married.
  • Hugh gets a daughter

    Hugh gets a daughter
    My wife Jean, gave birth to a beautiful daughter. We have named her Isabella Mary. Or " Daisy" as we like to call her.
  • Jean dies

    Jean dies
    I have terrible news. Since of the birth of Isabella Mary or Daisy, Jean has gotten very sick and has had fragile health. But today, lugubriously, she died.
  • Moved again

    Moved again
    In the year 1882, I moved to Winnipeg. And, in Winnipeg, I started a law practice with my friend. It was called " Macdonald, Tupper, Tupper and Dexter.
  • Hugh Remarries

    Hugh Remarries
    A few years after Jean's death, Hugh remarries to a woman named Agnes Gertude Vankoughnet, whom is also from Toronto. Her father also happends to be very good friend to Hugh's father
  • Hugh and Agnes have another child

    Hugh and Agnes have another child
    The year is 1885, and I have exciting news! Today, my wife Agnes gave birth to a baby boy. We have decided to name him John Alexander, or as we call him, "Jack".
  • Hugh becomes a captain

    Hugh becomes a captain
    Today, I was appointed the captain in the 90th Battalion of the winnipeg Rifles. How exciting!!
  • The Queens Council

    The Queens Council
    5 years after I was appointed a captain, I was appointed into the Queens counsil annual Royal Honours list.
  • My father died

    My father died
    Today I heard a lugubrious news that my dear father has passed away. He died on June 6th, 1891 in Ottawa.
  • Dalnavert

    Dalnavert
    I build the " Dalnavert" on 61 Carlton Street in Winnipeg today.
  • Hugh's Son passes

    Hugh's Son passes
    Today, was a very dissapointing day. My son, John Alexander who was a law student, passed away due to suger diabetes. He was 19.
  • Police , Winnipeg

    Police , Winnipeg
    Today, I was appointed the Police Magistrate for winnipeg.
  • I get grandchildren

    I get grandchildren
    In 1915, my daghter, Isabella Mary, married a guy named George K. He was a civil engineer. Then, they both had two children named Hugh and Lionel.
  • Hugh retires

    It is the year 1927 and I retired due to a illness. I also had to amputate my right leg. Sad.
  • I Die

    I Die
    A few days after my 79th Birthday, I die. They lay me to rest at the St Johns Cemetary.
  • Daisy Dies

    Daisy Dies
    Today was a very depressing day, today, my daughter, Isabella Mary, died.