MCKINNON Donald (1873 - 1955)

He was born on July 28, 1872 in Brooklyn, PEl, son of Laughlin and Mary(McDonald) both natives of Isle of Skye, Scotland. Donald attended public schools and then a year in Uigg School, one of the leading schools of that section. He next attended Prince of Wales College for three terms. He taught school in Brooklyn for three years, then moved to Montague and taught for three years, spending the following winter at home.

He then began to read law in the office of M. and DC. McLeod continuing his studies in the firm of McLeod & Bentley before he was omitted to the bar in 1902 as an attorney and in 1903 as a barrister. He first entered into private practice but after two months, became junior partner in the firm of McLean & McKinnon with A. A. MacLean being senior member of the firm. The firm was one of strength and good repute. He was later appointed a Judge and the designation K.C.(Q.C.)

First appointed in 1908, he was one of only two Elders (along with Murdoch Ross) who remained after the union vote in 1925. Donald was the longest serving Clerk of Session, serving from 191 1 - 1919 and from

1925 through to 1950 a total of 33 years. Donald was a member of the choir for fifty years, Sunday School

Superintendent for six years, and a member of Session for forty three years. on May 9, 1922, he was elected to represent Presbytery on the

Board of the Protestant Orphanage.

He is the father of Suzanne MacKinnon, a long time active member onion Church. An upright piano located in the Sunday School Hall is donated by Suzanne in his memory. When asked why he spelled his last name differently, Suzanne said he used to say "1 am Scottish and it takes less ink."

MACLEOD GEORGE WILFRED ( - Jul 09, 1956)

Son of Murdock MacLeod (Eld), he was the first chair of Trustees after the Union of 1925. George was church treasurer from 1946 to. 1956, succeeding his sister Florence and succeeded by his daughter Doris. He

was elected elder 1926 following the union decision.

MACLEOD MURDOCK ( - 1930)

Born in Charlottetown, he taught school in Springvale for a number 0f years before joining the railway. He came to Zion in 1900 and served as chairman ofthe building committee in the old church, contmumg as a member until his death.

He was first chairman of Trustees after church union.

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