Clay Bank WI Tweedsmuir Community History - Volume 1, [ca. 1960]-[ca. 1972], p. 6

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LORD AND LADY TWEEDSMUIB Lord Tweedsmuir was born John Buchan in Scotland, on Aug.25th, 1875. He was the son of Rev. John Buchan. He was a historian and noâ€" velist and was Governor-Gene- ral of Canada from 1935 to 1940. He was called to the bar in 1901. From 192? to 1935 he was a member of the British House of Commons for Scottish Univerâ€" sities. He received the title of Baron Tweedsmuir in 1935. He was author of a number of biographies and historical works. Some of these are: Sir Walter Raleigh Julius Caesar Sir Walter Scott Oliver Cromwell The Massacre of Glencoe The King's Grace Some of his novels Were; The 39 steps Salute to Advanturers The Three Hostages "Memory Hold the Door" was his autobiography and one of his latest works. John Buchan, the first Lord Tweedsmuir, died in Montreal on Feb.llth, 1940. His library was bequeathed to Queen‘s University at Kingston, Ontario. Lady Tweedsmuir, wife of our beloved Governorâ€" General was named Susan. She has written many plays, child- ren's books and reminiscences. She was an ardent Women‘s Institute member in England, and was made an Honorary Life Member of F. w. I. 0. She advocated that our organization across Canada compile the histories of our local communities and villages. She returned to England following the death of Lord Tweedsmuir, her husband, and is still residing there (1962)

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