Penage Road WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 5, [1975] -[1988], p. 1

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LORD and LADY TWEEDSMUIR Lord Tweedsmuir Born John Buchan in Scotland, August 25, 1875, he was the son of Rev. John Buchan. An historian, novelist and Governorâ€"General of Canada from 1935 to 1940, he was called ‘ to the bar in 1901. From 1927 to 1935 he was a member Of the British House of Commons ‘ for Scottish Universities. In 1935 he was titled "Baron Tweedsmuir". He was the author of a number of biographies and historical works as well as some novels. ‘"Memory ’ Hold the Door" was his autobiography and one of his latest works. John Buchan, the first Lord Tweedsmuir, died in Montreal on February 11, 1940. His library was beâ€" queathed to Queen‘s University of Kingston, Ontario. f ; Lady Tweedsmuir ‘ Susan, wife of our beloved Governorâ€"General, wrote 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 histories of our local communities and villages. She returned to England following ‘ A the death of her husband, where she resided the rest of her life. (1962) se > .

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