Mark H. Bonnell (June 7, 1860 – March 22, 1945)[1] was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of 4th Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1922 to 1923.[2] He was a member of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party.

Mark H. Bonnell
Councillor for 4th Kings
In office
1922–1923
Preceded byWilliam G. Sutherland
Succeeded byAlbert Prowse
Personal details
Born(1860-06-07)June 7, 1860
Lamaline, Newfoundland
DiedMarch 22, 1945(1945-03-22) (aged 84)
Political partyLiberal
Residence(s)Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island

Originally from Lamaline, Newfoundland,[2] Bonnell was a sea captain and farmer.[2] He was elected to the legislature in a by-election in 1922 following the death in office of William G. Sutherland, but was defeated in the 1923 election.[2]

Two of his grandsons, Lorne Bonnell and John Bonnell, also represented the same electoral district between 1951 and 1974;[2] Lorne Bonnell also served in the Senate of Canada.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Minding the House : a biographical guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs, 1873-1993 (Blair Weeks, Ed.)" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Mark H. Bonnell". Prince Edward Island Legislative Documents Online.