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.

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. 1 2 Chambers, Ernest J (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910.
  2. 1 2 "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  3. 1 2 Akrigg, G P V; Akrigg, Helen B (1997). British Columbia place names. UBC Press. p. 164. ISBN 0-7748-0637-0. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
  4. ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.


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