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About Michael Manson
- Michael Manson (April 29, 1857 – July 11, 1932) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia.
- He represented Comox from 1909 to 1916 and Mackenzie from 1924 to 1933 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative. He was born in Pickigarth, Shetland Islands, the son of John Manson and Margaret Bain.
- He came to British Columbia in 1874.
- In 1879, Manson married Jane Renwick.
- He was a director of the Call Creek Oyster Company.
- Manson also served as a justice of the peace.
- From 1887 to 1895, he operated a trading post on Cortes Island with his brother John.
- He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1916.
- Manson died in Bella Coola at the age of 75.The community of Mansons Landing on Cortes Island was named after him.
- Several of his descendants still live on the island.
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