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 | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1924–1933 | |
| Constituency | Mackenzie |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1909–1916 | |
| Constituency | Comox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1857 Pickigarth, Shetland Islands |
| Died | July 11, 1932 (aged 75) Bella Coola, British Columbia |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Renwick (m. 1879) |
| Occupation | Farmer, 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
- Chambers, Ernest J (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910.
- "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
- 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.
- "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
External links
- "Portrait of Michael Manson, 1911". Cortes Museum. Archived from the original on March 28, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2011.