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Howard B. Macdonald, one of
Calgary's enterprising business men and public-spirited citizens, has
made insurance the ladder by which he has climbed to success and his
influence is one of broadening activity and strength in the field in
which he is operating. He was born in Nova Scotia, in July, 1885, and
his parents, Samuel and Elizabeth (Crockett) Macdonald, were also
natives of that province. The father passed away in October, 1921, but
the mother's demise occurred in December, 1920.
In the acquirement of an
education Howard B. Macdonald attended the public schools of Nova
Scotia, also completing a course in a business college, and his initial
experience along commercial lines was obtained as clerk in a general
store. He remained in his native province until 1910, when he came to
Alberta, locating in Calgary, where he has since resided. He entered the
real estate and insurance office of Geddes & Sheffield and three years
later took over their insurance business, organizing the United
Assurance Company, of which he is president and managing director. The
company writes hail and fire insurance in the provinces of Alberta and
Saskatchewan and the subject of this review also conducts a general
insurance business, operating under the name of H. B. Macdonald,
Limited. He combines a detailed knowledge of the business with energy
and initiative and through untiring effort and capable management has
succeeded in building up a profitable undertaking, writing a large
amount of insurance annually. He has also made investments in farm
lands, which he leases, likewise deriving a good income from this
source.
In October, 1919, Mr.
Macdonald was united in marriage to Miss Ella Webster and they reside in
an attractive home at No. 4236 Sixth street, West Mr. Macdonald is a
member of the Knox Presbyterian church and has served as its treasurer
since 1916. He is independent in his political views, supporting the
candidate whom he considers best qualified for office, regardless of
party affiliations. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows and St. Andrew's Golf Club and his deep interest in the welfare
and progress of his city is indicated by his connection with the Calgary
Board of Trade. Opportunity has ever been to him the call to action and
what he has undertaken he has accomplished, for he possesses the spirit
of self-reliance, combined with sound judgment and executive ability.
His business methods have always balanced up with the principles of
truth and honesty and his fellow citizens entertain for him high regard. |
