Memorable Manitobans: Thomas Johnson (?-1869)
Murder victim.
In December 1869 he was found outside his door in Winnipeg, apparently frozen to death, but it turned out he had been shot in a drinking quarrel the previous night. This was one of the few recorded murders in the history of the Red River Settlement. His murderer, although known to authorities, was never apprehended because the culprit hastily left the settlement.
Sources:
Dictionary of Manitoba Biography by John M. “Jack” Bumsted, Winnipeg: University of Manitoba Press, 1999.
Page revised: 20 March 2008
Memorable Manitobans
This is a collection of noteworthy Manitobans from the past, compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society.
Search the collection by word or phrase, name, place, occupation or other text:
Custom SearchBrowse surnames beginning with:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z | 2017
Send corrections and additions to the Memorable Manitobans Administrator at biographies@mhs.mb.ca
Criteria for Memorable Manitobans | Suggest a Memorable Manitoban | Our Inspiration | Acknowledgements
Support the MHS
|
For queries on the above page, please contact the MHS Webmaster. Home | Terms & Conditions | FAQ | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Donations Policy © 1998-2021 Manitoba Historical Society. All rights reserved. |