Robert Schuyler Thompson
Robert Schuyler Thompson (September 16, 1844 – May 28, 1930[1]) was a farmer, businessman and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Cypress from 1886 to 1888 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.
He was born in
Rock Lake County.[2] Thompson was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1888.[3]
After leaving politics, Thompson moved to
Glenboro, where he dealt in lumber, furniture and agricultural implements. In 1897, he became a representative for the Westminster Publishing Company. From 1899 to 1904, he was an inspector of agencies for the London & Lancashire Life Insurance Company. In 1904, he established his own real estate and financial agency at Brandon. Thompson was also president of the Edrans-Brandon Pressed Brick Company.[1]
He retired to
Vancouver, British Columbia and later died there at the age of 85.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Robert Schuyler Thompson (1844-1930)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ a b Robertson, John Palmerston (1887). A political manual of the province of Manitoba and the North-west Territories. Call printing Company. pp. 61-2. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
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