Andrew Laughlin

Andrew Laughlin (October 8, 1844 – March 25, 1916[1]) was a banker and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Dufferin North from 1879 to 1881 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.

He was born in Ontario and came to Manitoba in 1877. Laughlin married Rachel Bell. He served as registrar at Nelson.[1] Laughlin resigned his seat in the Manitoba assembly when he was named registrar.[2] He also was a banker in Cartwright. Laughlin died in Winnipeg at the age of 71.[1]

His son John later served in the Manitoba legislature.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Andrew Laughlin (1844-1916)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-09-29.
  2. ↑ Robertson, John Palmerston (1887). A political manual of the province of Manitoba and the North-west Territories. pp. 90–91. Retrieved 2012-09-28.


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