John Alfred Munn (1882-1941)

Veterinarian, farmer, MLA (1927-1932), MLA (1933-1936), MLA (1937-1940).

Born on 13 April 1882, at Minnedosa, Manitoba, son of John Munn and Catherine Patterson, he was educated at Souris High School then received a veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College (VS, 1907) and McKillop Veterinary College (Chicago, MDV, 1908).

On 20 December 1911, he married Hazel Smith, daughter of D. N. Smith, of Toronto, Ontario. They had one daughter, Kathleen Hazel. He was a member of IOOF. United Church of Canada. Address: Box 17, Carman, Manitoba.

A successful farmer, interested in the cultivation of fruit and horticulture, served on the Carman town council from 1916, and as Carman mayor from 1919 to 1921. In 1927, he was elected to the Manitoba Legislature for Dufferin, and re-elected in 1932, 1937 and 1941 by acclamation.

He died on 25 January 1942, at his Carman home after a lengthy illness.

Sources:

The Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1929.

Western Municipal News, February 1942, page 26.

“Dr. J. A. Munn, M.L.A., Dies At Carman” Winnipeg Free Press, 26 January 1942.

Profile revised: 31 January 2009

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