Isaac Bertie Griffiths (1882-1970)

Farmer, MLA (1923-1927), MLA (1927-1932), MLA (1933-1936), MLA (1937-1940).

Born on 29 March 1882 at Wallsall, Staffordshire, England, son of William Houghton Griffiths and Alice Griffiths, he was educated at public schools and South Wales College. He came to Canada in 1903. On 13 June 1906, he married Florence Coles, daughter of the Recruiting Officer at Walsall, Staffs. They have one daughter, Margaret Eileen. He served as a Director of the United Farmers of Manitoba, Marquette, 1918 and 1919. Progressive. He was first elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 1922, re-elected in 1927 and 1932. Church of England. Address: Binscarth, Manitoba.

Source:

The Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1934.

Profile revised: 26 December 2009

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