Morden (electoral district) explained

Morden is a former provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which was represented in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1888 to 1914. The district was centred on the town of Morden in the southernmost part of the province.

After 1914, the district was merged into Morden and Rhineland.

List of representatives

NamePartyTook officeLeft office
Alexander Lawrence[1] Liberal18881892
Thomas Duncan[2] Liberal18921899
John Ruddell[3] Conservative18991906
George Ashdown[4] Conservative19061907
Benjamin McConnellLiberal19071914

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gemmill, J. A.. The Canadian Parliamentary companion . 339 . 1889 .
  2. Book: Gemmill, J. A.. The Canadian Parliamentary Companion . 354 . 1897 .
  3. Book: Bumsted, B. M.. Dictionary of Manitoba Biography . 217 . 1999 . 0887551696 . University of Manitoba Press.
  4. News: New Member for Morden . Winnipeg Tribune. May 18, 1906. 1. Newspapers.com. February 18, 2016 .