Browns WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 1, p. 11

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* / | Loro_tusgosmurr | ‘Lord>Tueedsmuir was born Jofin Buchan in Scotland, August 25, 1875, the son of Rev. John Buchan. As well as being an historian, novelist and author, he was Governor-Genéral of Canada from 1935 to 1940., He > . 4 was called to the Bar in 1901, From 1927 to 1935, he was a member of \~‘) | the British House of Commans for Scottish Universitiés. In 1935, he was titled "Baron Tweedsmuir‘",. â€" ‘ He was author of a number of biographies and historical works: . Sir Walter Raleigh Sir UWalter Scott Julius Caesar Oliver Cromuell The Massacre of Glencoe The King‘s Grace . . . etc. , 7 | Some of his novels were: j The 39 éteps , ' Salute to Adventurers 22 . _ _ The Three Hostages j etc.: ‘ "Memory Hold the Door"! was his autobiograéhy and one ‘of his latest works., _ John Buchan, the first Lord Tuéedsmuir, died in Montreal on % | February 11, 1940.,. His library was bequeathed to Queen‘s University af ? . ~ . Kingston, Ontario. | LADY_TWEEOSMUIR t Susan, wife of our beloved CGovernor~General, has written many plays, ' | children‘s books and reminiscences. She was an ardent W. I. member in England, and was made an Honorary Life .Member of F.W.I.0. . .'( | She advocated that our organization across Canada compile the his-. 3 J tories of our local communities and viilages. | She-returned to England following the death of her husband, and is â€"â€" still residing there, 1962.

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