John Aikins
Canadian politician
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John Somerset Aikins (February 27, 1850 – May 5, 1911[1]) was a realtor, financier and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Rockwood from 1879 to 1883 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal-Conservative.
John Aikins | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1850 |
| Died | May 11, 1911 (aged 61) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Party | Liberal–Conservative |
| Alma mater | Upper Canada College University of Toronto |
He was the son of James Cox Aikins and was educated at Upper Canada College and the University of Toronto. He came west in 1875, settling in Winnipeg in 1879.[1] With his brother James Albert, he was involved in the operation of the Manitoba and North West Loan Company, which had been established by his father.[2] In 1887, Aikins married Abby Lemira, the daughter of Charles Carroll Colby. He served as a director for the Winnipeg General Hospital. Aikins died in Winnipeg.[1]
