John Alexander Macdonald.

John Alexander Macdonald.

Introduction

      John Alexander Macdonald truly deserves the title Father of Confederation. He was clever and humorous thus, the crowds loved him. John A. had a big family and a good education. Macdonald’s personal life was tragic even though, he stood strong as a member of the House of Commons. Unfortunately, he was also the only one who upchucked in it. Macdonald was Canada’s first Prime Minister from 1867-1873 and 1878-1891. Macdonald kept on following his dream even through the Pacific Scandal and the execution of Louis Riel. John A had organized the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) connecting the East and West coast of Canada! Macdonald was even knighted by The Queen herself.
Sir John was a prodigy, the man who joined all the colonies and made what we call: Canada, possible.

                       
 


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  Personal Life
         
        John A. Macdonald was born on January 11, 1815 (Brown, pg., 9) though it is said. The birth date was taken from his father’s memorandum book, but the entry recorded in the General Register office in Edinburgh was January 10. Hugh also wrote that John A. was born at 4:15 o’ clock, without writing in the morning or night. (Gywn, pg., 8) Macdonald was the only eldest son of his family, Hugh’s and Helens first child William died as an infant making Sir John the only son. When Sir John was only seven years old, he witnessed the killing of his younger brother. (Bain, Pg 54) Macdonald’s parents were ordinary but most of the time short of money. John’s father, Hugh Macdonald, was a very friendly and easygoing man, most of the time tipsy from drinking and always had money problems (Peacock, Pg 60); he always had many ideas on how to make money.

Hugh Macdonald was the son of a shopkeeper and was very ambitious; he felt that he was more experienced than just running a store. Despite each new business he opened up it just ended up...