John Gunn (Manitoba politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About John Gunn (Manitoba politician)
- John Gunn (August 8, 1826 – September 10, 1898) was a farmer, teacher and political figure in Manitoba.
- He represented St.
- Andrews from 1874 to 1879 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. He was born in the Red River Colony, the son of Donald Gunn, and was home-schooled.
- Gunn taught at St.
- John’s Day School from 1845 to 1847.
- He built a mill on Gunn's Creek which played an important role in the early development of the community of Lockport.
- In 1855, he married Emma Garrioch.
- Gunn served as school trustee and was also secretary-treasurer for the school board.
- He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Manitoba assembly in 1879 and 1883.
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