Hector Sutherland (politician)

Hector Sutherland (1852[1] – April 8, 1927[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Kildonan from 1896 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.

Background

Sutherland was born in Kildonan, Manitoba, the son of John Sutherland, and was educated there and at Manitoba College. Sutherland served in the Winnipeg Light Infantry during the North-West Rebellion. In 1889, he married Henrietta Gunn. Sutherland served on the council for Kildonan and was a director of the Kildonan Agricultural Society.[1]

He died at home in Summerland, British Columbia.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Gemmill, John A (1897). The Canadian parliamentary companion. p. 360. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  2. 1 2 "Hector Sutherland dies in B.C.". April 9, 1927. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-11-08.


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