Biography
MACMILLAN, JOHN ROBERT SHAW, miller and fox rancher; b. 14 January 1882 in Alberry Plains, son of George MacMillan and Jemima Shaw; m. ca. 1923 Jessie MacLeod, and they had eight children, Frances, Jean, George, Marina, John, Frederick, Edna, and Florine; United; d. 1 November 1951 in Alberry Plains. MacMillan, a Conservative, was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in the general election of 1923 for 4th Queens. He was defeated in the general elections of 1927 and 1931. Shaw MacMillan was educated in the local school. He was a miller and had a fox ranch close to his residence in Alberry Plains. Shaw MacMillan died 1 November 1951 at his home. Jessie McMillan was born 13 February 1901 and died 16 April 1973.
References
CPG 1924; Patriot 1 November 1951; PARO: Cherry Valley Christ Church Cemetery Records.