William Neilson (Manitoba politician)
William Johnston Neilson (March 4, 1854[1] – July 17, 1903[2]) was a physician and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Winnipeg North from 1900 to 1903 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.
William Johnston Neilson | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Winnipeg North | |
| In office 1900–1903 | |
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| Born | March 4, 1854 Perth, Ontario |
| Died | July 17, 1903 (aged 49) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
He was born in Perth, Lanark County, Canada West and was educated at McGill College, where he studied medicine. In 1881, Nielson moved to Winnipeg and lectured on anatomy at the Manitoba Medical School. He was named medical health officer for Winnipeg in 1883.[3]
Nielson died in Winnipeg at the age of 49 and was buried in Perth.[2]
References
- "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
- "William Johnston Neilson (1854-1903)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- Bumsted, B M (1999). Dictionary of Manitoba Biography. University of Manitoba Press. p. 186. ISBN 0887551696. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
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