Alfred McWilliams (October 6, 1840 – 1928) was a farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 2nd Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1891 to 1915 as a Liberal member.

He was born in West Cape, Prince Edward Island, of Scottish descent. McWilliams was a miller, a justice of the peace and served as postmaster for West Cape for 30 years. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in an 1891 by-election held after John Yeo was elected to the House of Commons.

Alfred McWilliams

McWilliams owned a gristmill, a carding mill and a sawmill. He married Clara Jane Winslow in 1905. McWilliams died in West Cape.

Alfred McWilliams

References

The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897 JA Gemmill

1840 births

1928 deaths

People from Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Liberal Party MLAs

Canadian justices of the peace

Alfred McWilliams