John Ingebrigtson
John Evinn Ingebrigtson (October 20, 1919[1] in Elvebakken, Norway[2] – November 27, 1998) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Progressive Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1959 to 1962.[1]
Ingebrigtson's family moved from Norway to Manitoba shortly after his birth, and settled in the northern community of
Ingebrigtson was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the
Ingebrigtson served as a backbench supporter of Dufferin Roblin's government. He supported increased health and education services for the region, and did not seek re-election in 1962. After leaving the house, he worked in the tourism sector. A 1969 article in the Winnipeg Free Press indicated that he was still operating a business in Churchill.[4]
His son, Mark Ingebrigtson, was later a candidate for the Progressive Conservatives.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30.
- ^ a b "John Evinn Ingebrigtson (1919-1998)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ^ a b "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ^ Winnipeg Free Press, 14 February 1969, p. 1.