William Ferguson (1862-?)

Farmer, MLA (1900-1903), MLA (1908-1910), MLA (1911-1914).

Born in Ontario on 8 March 1862, he came penniless to Manitoba in 1882 with James Bolton. First elected to Manitoba Legislature, general election, for Hamiota, 7 December 1899; general election of 1903, defeated by David Jackson. Elected general election, 1907; has been chairman of Public Accounts during his representation in the House. Conservative. Address: Hamiota, Manitoba.

Sources:

Who’s Who in Western Canada: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of Western Canada, Volume 1, 1911. C. W. Parker, editor. Canadian Press Association, Vancouver.

“Colorful Indian Pow-Wows Held on Virden’s Streets”, Winnipeg Tribune, 7 May 1949. [Manitoba Legislative Library scrapbook]

Profile revised: 29 November 2008

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