Thomas Henry Smith

Thomas Henry Smith (July 3, 1848 – June 14, 1919[1]) was an English-born farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Springfield from 1886 to 1903 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative, then as an independent member and later as a Liberal.[2]

He came to Canada in 1865 with archbishop Robert Machray and later settled on a farm in the Springfield district of Manitoba. Smith married Margaret Matheson.[1] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Manitoba assembly in 1903.[3]

He died on his farm in Springfield at the age of 70.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Thomas Henry Smith (1848-1919)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  2. ↑ "Historical Summaries". Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  3. ↑ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Retrieved 2012-10-16.