Alfred Schmitz Shadd (c.1870[1]–c.1915) was an office holder, politician, farmer, journalist, doctor and educator.
As a famer, he was the pioneer of growing crabapple trees and mixed farming practices in his vicinity.
He made his way back to the University of Toronto medical school to complete his degree after a year spent teaching.
[2] Shadd's grandfather Abraham Doras Schadd, was actively involved in the abolitionist movements after he arrived in Canada mid 19th century.
[3] Shadd was a conservative who contested and lost for the position of a territorial candidate in Kinistino, Saskatchewan in 1902.