Honeydale WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 1, [1954] - [1975], p. 5

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.-, ,::._â€"‘ â€"â€" _’ ‘,'1__ Ff :~ omm f = * 5 e ' o. 1 1 _ y se | PA | _ * f | 3 \Â¥"~ 1 Ey x | > ; | | . J Lord Lady Tweedsmuir Tweedsmuir . Lord Tweedsmuir born John Buchan in Sceotland, August 25th,1875, the son of Rev. John Buchan.Historian, novelist and Governorâ€" General of _ Canada from 1935 to 199D. Called to the Bar in 1901. From 1927 to 1985 he was a member of British House of Commons for Scottish Universities In 1935 he was titled (Baron Tweedsmuir". He died in Montreal on > February ll1th. 1940. His library was bequeathed ro Queen‘s Universxa‘l*y at Kingston. Lady Tweedsmuir: Susan, wife of our beloved Governorâ€" General, has â€"* written many plays, children‘s books and reminiscences. She was an ardent W.LI. member in England,and made an Honorary Ltfe Member of F.W.I.0O. She advocated that our organization across Canada compile the histories of our local communities and villages. ‘ sghe returned to England following the death of her husband,and is still residing there.{(1982) M. C.

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