Samuel Thompson (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian farmer, veterinarian and political figure in Manitoba
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About Samuel Thompson (Canadian politician)
- Samuel Jacob Thompson (September 2, 1845 – December 2, 1909) was a farmer, veterinarian and political figure in Manitoba.
- He represented Norfolk from 1886 to 1892 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal. He was born near Caledonia, Ontario, the son of Jacob Thompson, a native of Ireland, and was educated there and at the Ontario Veterinary College.
- Thompson practised as a veterinary surgeon in Brantford and then came to Manitoba in 1881, settling in Carberry.
- In 1869, he married Margaret Farewell.
- Thompson operated a hotel and livery there until 1884, continuing to farm in the area.
- After leaving politics, he served as provincial veterinarian.
- He moved to St.
- James in 1899.
- Thompson served as reeve of Assiniboia.He died in Winnipeg at the age of 64.
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