William Henry Corbett
Canadian politician
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| Intro | Canadian politician | |
| Places | Canada | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 6 July 1847 | |
| Death | 25 November 1941 (aged 94 years) |
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William Henry Corbett (July 6, 1847 – November 25, 1941) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Springfield from 1903 to 1907 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.
He was born in Cavan, Ontario and came to Winnipeg in 1871. He settled in Springfield and served as reeve for the Rural Municipality of Springfield for 14 years. Corbett married Jennie Wright.
He died at home in Winnipeg.
His son Albert also served in the Manitoba assembly.