The New Student's Reference Work/Kirkpatrick, Sir George Airey

Kirkpatrick, Sir George Airey, was born in Kingston, of Irish parentage, in 1841.  He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin.  At one time he was president of the Canada Locomotive Works and the Dominion Rifle Association. He was first elected to the House of Commons in 1872, was re-elected several times, and was elected speaker in 1883.  Later he was appointed lieutenant-governor of Ontario, and his term was extended because of his acceptable services.  He died in 1889.