William Nash (Manitoba politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About William Nash (Manitoba politician)
- William Hill Nash (March 15, 1846 – April 26, 1917) was a lawyer and political figure in Manitoba, Canada.
- He represented Emerson from 1879 to 1880 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal-Conservative. He was born in London, Ontario and first came to Manitoba in 1870 with the Wolseley Expedition.
- Nash returned to Manitoba in 1874, settling in Emerson.
- He was a large property holder and also served as captain in the Manitoba militia.
- Nash resigned his seat in the provincial assembly after he was named land registrar.
- Nash served as mayor of Emerson from 1883 to 1885.
- He married Katherine Margaret Armstrong.
- Nash commanded a company during the North-West Rebellion of 1885.
- He resigned from military service due to poor health and moved to Winnipeg in 1886, where he worked in the land titles office.
- Nash died at home in Winnipeg at the age of 71.
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