Biography | Alexander Bethune

Alexander Bethune

January 1, 1852 – June 10, 1947
Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Alexander Bethune served as Vancouver mayor for 1907-1908.
A shoe merchant, Bethune had served five years as alderman before being elected mayor.
Founding member of Acacia Lodge No. 22.
Affiliated: 1893/07/08
Acacia Lodge UD

Source: Grand Lodge of BC and Yukon records. “Mayors of Vancouver”, Donna-Jean MacKinnon, The Greater Vancouver Book.