William Garrioch
Canadian politician
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| Intro | Canadian politician | |
| Places | Canada | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 4 July 1828 | |
| Death | 7 February 1916 (aged 87 years) | |
| Star sign | Cancer |
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William Garrioch Jr.' (July 4, 1828 – February 7, 1916) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia.
He was the son of William Garrioch, a native of England, and Nancy Cook, of Métis descent. Around 1851, Garrioch married Mary Brown. They first settled in St. Peter's parish but later moved to St. Mary's la Prairie. He was named a justice of the peace by 1872. In 1872, the family moved to Kinosota on Lake Manitoba.
He died in Westbourne at the age of 87.