Anton O. Morken, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Anton O. Morken

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 17-Mar-1885

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1959

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Anton O. Morken

  • Anton Olsen Morken (March 17, 1885 – August 1959) was a Norwegian-born farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan.
  • He represented Canora in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1929 to 1934 as a Liberal. He was born in Kvam, Oppland in Gudbrand Valley, the son of Ole Eriksen Stormorken and Embjørg Amundsdatter Stormorken (née Stenen), and was educated there.
  • Morken came to Canada in 1906.
  • In 1919, he married Hulda Marie Erickson (née Lindblom).
  • Morken lived in Sturgis, Saskatchewan.
  • He was president of the Sturgis Telephone Company, a member of the local school board, and a founding member of the Sturgis Credit Union.
  • He was also a grain dealer and part owner of a garage.
  • Morken served overseas with the Canadian Army during World War I.
  • He died of a heart attack at the age of 74.Morken Lake, located north of La Ronge, was named in his honour.

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