Michael Manson

Michael Manson (April 29, 1857[1] July 11, 1932[2]) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Comox from 1909 to 1916 and Mackenzie from 1924 to 1933 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative.

Michael Manson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office
1924–1933
ConstituencyMackenzie
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office
1909–1916
ConstituencyComox
Personal details
Born(1857-04-29)April 29, 1857
Pickigarth, Shetland Islands
DiedJuly 11, 1932(1932-07-11) (aged 75)
Bella Coola, British Columbia
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)
Jane Renwick
(m. 1879)
OccupationFarmer, politician

He was born in Pickigarth, Shetland Islands, the son of John Manson and Margaret Bain. He came to British Columbia in 1874. In 1879, Manson married Jane Renwick. He was a director of the Call Creek Oyster Company. Manson also served as a justice of the peace.[1] From 1887 to 1895, he operated a trading post on Cortes Island with his brother John.[3] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1916.[4] Manson died in Bella Coola at the age of 75.[2]

The community of Mansons Landing on Cortes Island was named after him.[3] Several of his descendants still live on the island.

References

  1. Chambers, Ernest J (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910.
  2. "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  3. Akrigg, G P V; Akrigg, Helen B (1997). British Columbia place names. UBC Press. p. 164. ISBN 0-7748-0637-0. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
  4. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved July 27, 2011.


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