William Henry Corbett Explained

Birth Date:July 6, 1847
Birth Place:Cavan, Canada West
Death Place:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation:farmer, politician

William Henry Corbett (July 6, 1847 – November 25, 1941) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Springfield from 1903 to 1907 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.

Early life and career

He was born in Cavan, Ontario and came to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1871. He settled in Springfield and served as reeve for the Rural Municipality of Springfield for 14 years. Corbett married Jennie Wright.[1]

Death

He died at home in Winnipeg in 1941.[2]

Personal life

His son Albert also served in the Manitoba assembly.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Henry Corbett (1847–1941). Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. November 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130404132226/http://mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/corbett_wh.shtml. April 4, 2013. live.
  2. News: W. Corbett, Manitoba Resident Since '71, Dies. The Winnipeg Evening Tribune. November 26, 1941. 13. November 18, 2012.
  3. Web site: Albert Harold "Bert" Corbett (1887–1983). Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. November 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130404194728/http://mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/corbett_ah.shtml. April 4, 2013. live.

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