Henry Ernest Tanner

Henry Ernest Tanner (1868[1] – June 24, 1940[2]) was an English-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Saanich in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1903 to 1907 as a Liberal.

Tanner came to South Saanich by way of California, arriving around 1891. He served as first president of the local Fruit Growers Association and was also an active member of the local temperance society. He died in Victoria[1] at the age of 72.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Tanner, Henry Ernest". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  2. 1 2 "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-09-03.


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