Henry Broughton Thomson
Canadian politician (1870–1939)
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Henry Broughton Thomson (July 21, 1870[1] – September 17, 1939[2]) was a Canadian merchant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria City from 1907 to 1916 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative. He did not seek a fourth term in the 1916 provincial election.
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1907–1916 | |
| Constituency | Victoria City |
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| Born | July 21, 1870 Newry, Northern Ireland |
| Died | September 17, 1939 (aged 69) Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Party | Conservative |
| Relatives | William Montgomerie Thomson (brother) |
| Occupation | Merchant, politician |
He was born in Newry, County Down, the eldest son of Captain William Thomson and Alice Broughton. He had several brothers, including William Montgomery Thomson; Gwyneth Bebb married another brother, Thomas Weldon Thomson.
He was educated in Bedford, England.[1] Thomson came to British Columbia in 1893.[3] He was a director of Turner, Beeton & Co., of the Colonist Printing & Publishing Co., of the Victoria Transfer Co. Ltd and of the Silicon Brick Lime Co. Ltd.[1] Thomson served as whip for the Conservative Party in the assembly.[4] In 1918, he was named chairman of the Canadian Food Board.[5] Thomson died in Vancouver at the age of 69.[2]
