Michael Manson
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Michael Manson (April 29, 1857[1] – July 11, 1932[2]) 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.[1] From 1887 to 1895, he operated a trading post on Cortes Island with his brother John.[3] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1916.[4] Manson died in Bella Coola at the age of 75.[2]
The community of Mansons Landing on Cortes Island was named after him.[3]
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