Memorable Manitobans: Thomas Nicholas Douglas (1858-1936)

Farmer.

Born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland on 22 September 1858, son of Robert and Jean Douglas, he came to Manitoba in 1881 where he homesteaded on the northwest quarter section of 32-3-9W. He became one of the largest farmers in southern Manitoba, with 1120 acres. He was married twice, first to Mary Ann Leitch (?-?) and second to Mary Elizabeth McKinnon (1874-1938). He had four sons and seven daughters. He served as a school trustee for over twenty years, and was a member of the IOOF and Presbyterian church. He lived at La Riviere. He died in the RM of Pembina on 8 January 1936.

Sources:

Pioneers and Prominent People of Manitoba, Winnipeg: Canadian Publicity Company, 1925.

Death registration [Thomas Nicholas Douglas], Manitoba Vital Statistics.

Thomas N Douglas, FindAGrave.

We thank Darryl Toews for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 28 February 2024

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