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William Andrew Machaffie
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Born at Blyth, Ontario on 22 February 1865, son of William and Anne Machaffie, he was educated at the Brantford College Institute then commenced a career as a clerk in the Merchants Bank of Canada at Winnipeg in 1882. In 1911, he was manager of the Home Bank of Canada at Winnipeg.
During the 1885 North West Rebellion, he served with the Queens Own Rifles and was later Captain of the 90th Battalion, retiring as Captain.
In 1888, he married Charlotte Sydney-Smith (?-1942, daughter of Colonel John Sydney-Smith) of Stratford, Ontario. They had two sons and a daughter. In 1911, the family lived at 140 Roslyn Road, Winnipeg. He was a member of the Manitoba Club, St. Charles Country Club, Conservative party, and Anglican church. His recreations included riding and golf.
He died at Vancouver, British Columbia on 11 July 1943.
A History of Manitoba: Its Resources and People by Prof. George Bryce, Toronto: The Canadian History Company, 1906.
Who's Who in Western Canada: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of Western Canada, Volume 1, 1911. C. W. Parker, editor. Canadian Press Association, Vancouver.
Death registration [William Andrew Machaffie], British Columbia Vital Statistics.
Obituary [Charlotte Sydney-Smith Machaffie], Vancouver Daily Province, 26 October 1942, page 17.
“W. A. Machaffie dead here at 78,” Vancouver Sun, 12 July 1943, page 17.
We thank Darryl Toews for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 15 May 2024
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