Hector Sutherland (politician)

Hector Sutherland (1852[1] – April 8, 1927[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Kildonan from 1896 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.

Background edit

Sutherland was born in Rupert's Land, the son of John Sutherland, and was educated there and at Manitoba College. Sutherland served in the Winnipeg Light Infantry during the North-West Rebellion. In 1889, he married Henrietta Gunn. Sutherland served on the council for Kildonan and was a director of the Kildonan Agricultural Society.[1]

He died at home in Summerland, British Columbia.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Gemmill, John A (1897). The Canadian parliamentary companion. p. 360. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  2. ^ a b "Hector Sutherland dies in B.C." April 9, 1927. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-11-08.