William Dick (Manitoba politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian merchant and politician
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About William Dick (Manitoba politician)
- William Robert Dick (December 31, 1821 – March 31, 1904) was a Canadian lumber merchant and political figure in the province of Manitoba.
- He represented Springfield from 1875 to 1878 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. He was born in Kingston, Ontario and grew up in Victoria County.
- In 1845, Dick married Isabella Willock.
- He served twelve years as reeve of Fenelon Township.
- Dick moved to Manitoba in 1871 and became the first reeve of Springfield in 1873.
- He established a lumber business with his son-in-law William Ward Banning and later bought businesses in Rat Portage and Norman.
- Dick died in Winnipeg at the age of 82.
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