State labor commissioner; born, Huron Co., Can., Jan. 22, 1868; son of John and Flora (McKinnon) McLeod; came to Michigan with parents in infancy; educated in public schools of Attica, Mich., and Sarnia, Ont.,; married at Sarnia, May 19, 1890, Christina Darvux. Began active career as clerk in grocery store; was employed on construction of the St. Clair tunnel, 1888-1891; came to Detroit, 1891, and was street car conductor until 1895; acted as business agent for street car employees, 1895-1900; was appointed deputy labor commissioner by Gov. Bliss, 1901, and state labor commissioner by Gov. Warner, 1905. Republican. Roman Catholic. Was member state legislature, 1899-1900; candidate for nomination for mayor of Detroit and received 10,000 votes at primary election, but was defeated by Dr. J.H. Carstens. President national Association of Factory Inspectors, 1905. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Columbus. Office: Majextic Bldg. Residence: 225 Commonwealth Av
The Book of Detroiters - 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis
