Thomas Lewis Morton
Canadian politician
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Thomas Lewis Morton (June 10, 1846 – February 24, 1914[1]) was an English-born farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Westbourne from 1888 to 1903 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.
Thomas Lewis Morton | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Westbourne | |
| In office 1888–1903 | |
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| Born | June 10, 1846 |
| Died | February 24, 1914 (aged 67) |
He was born in Hull, Yorkshire, of Scottish descent, and was educated in Gloucester. After completing his education, Morton was employed at a bank in Plymouth.[2] In 1871, he came to Canada and settled on a farm in Gladstone, Manitoba. Morton married Mary Honora Cory in 1876. He served as secretary-treasurer for the Rural Municipality of Westbourne.[1] Morton was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Manitoba assembly in 1903.[3]
He was also involved in the grain trade and later moved to Winnipeg. Morton died at home in Winnipeg at the age of 67.[1] His daughter Margaret married Robert Jacob, who also sat as a Liberal in the Manitoba assembly.[4] His son William also was a member of the assembly.[5]
