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William Henry Corbett

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William Henry Corbett
BornJuly 6, 1847
DiedNovember 25, 1941(1941-11-25) (aged 94)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation(s)farmer, politician

William Henry Corbett (July 6, 1847[1] – November 25, 1941[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Springfield from 1903 to 1907 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.

Early life and career

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He was born in Cavan, Ontario and came to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1871. He settled in Springfield and served as reeve for the Rural Municipality of Springfield for 14 years.[2] Corbett married Jennie Wright.[1]

Death

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He died at home in Winnipeg in 1941.[2]

Personal life

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His son Albert also served in the Manitoba assembly.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "William Henry Corbett (1847–1941)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "W. Corbett, Manitoba Resident Since '71, Dies". The Winnipeg Evening Tribune. November 26, 1941. p. 13. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  3. ^ "Albert Harold "Bert" Corbett (1887–1983)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2012.