Solway WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 1, [1958] - [1990], p. 6

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VOHJ LORD AND LADY TWEEDSMUIR Lord Eweedsmuir: Born John Buchan in Scotland, Aug. 25th, 1875, the sun of Rev. John Buchan. Historian, novelist and Governor-General of Canada from 1935 to 1940. Called to the Bar in 1901. From 1927 to 1935 he was a member of British House of Commons for Scottish Universities. In 1935 he was titled "Baron Tweedsmuir". Author of a number of biographies and historical works: Sir Walter Raleigh; Sir Walter Scott; Julius Caesar; Oliver Cromwell; The Massacre of Glencoe; The King's Grace, etc. Some of his novels were: The 39 Steps; Salute to Adventurers; The Three Hostages, etc. "Memory Hold the Door" was his autobiography and one of his latest works. John Buchan, the first Lord Tweedsmuir, died in bmntreal on Feb. 11th, 1940. His library was bequeathed to Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario. Lad! Tweedsmuir: Susan, wife of our beloved Governorâ€"General has written many plays, children‘s books and reminiscences. She was an ardent w.1. member in England, and was made an Honorary Life Member of F.W.I.U. She advocated that our organization across Canada compile the histories of our local communities and villages. She returned tu England folluwing the death of her husband, and is still residing there. (1062)

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