William Garrioch

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William Garrioch Jr. (July 4, 1828[1] – February 7, 1916[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba who served in the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia.[1]

He was the son of William Garrioch, a native of England, and Nancy Cook, of Métis descent. Around 1851, Garrioch married Mary Brown. They first settled in St. Peter's parish but later moved to St. Mary's la Prairie. He was named a justice of the peace by 1872. In 1872, the family moved to Kinosota on Lake Manitoba.[1]

He died in Westbourne at the age of 87.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Compilation of Biographies: Members of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
  2. ^ a b "Genealogy Searches for Unrestricted Records". Government of Manitoba. Registration number 1916-012255. Retrieved 2013-12-21.