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Memorable Manitobans: William H. Thomson (1871-?)Bank manager. Born Collingwood, Ontario, 1871, son of E. Thomson, formerly assistant warehouse commissioner, and Margaret Thomson. Educated Winnipeg. Commenced career as junior clerk, Ontario Bank, Winnipeg, 1886; came to Portage la Prairie, 1902; was manager of the Imperial Bank of Canada; member of Parks Board, 1910; vice-president (and ex-president) Board of Trade; ex-secretary, General Hospital. Married Annie I. Balfour, Hamilton. Ontario, 1899; has one son and four daughters. Recreations: curling, duck shooting. Address: Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Sources:Who’s Who in Western Canada: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of Western Canada, Volume 1, edited by C. W. Parker, Vancouver: Canadian Press Association, 1911. Page revised: 27 December 2008
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