George Thomson (Canadian politician)
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George Thomson was a Scottish
-born merchant, official and political figure in British Columbia
. He represented Nanaimo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
from 1887 to 1890.
He was born in Ayr
, the son of David Thomson and Catherine Smith, and was educated there. He learned the grocery trade and came to Nanaimo
in 1873. Thomson was employed by the firm of Harvey
and Dunsmuir for ten years. He then went into business on his own as a general merchant. He sold that business and was manager for A. R. Johnson
and Company for six years. Thomson was assistant to Government Agent
Marshal Bray at Nanaimo for nine years and then was named government agent at Ladysmith
. He also served as assessor
and collector, stipendiary magistrate, gold commissioner and registrar of births, deaths and marriages. In 1877, Thomson married Sabra Gough. He was elected to the assembly in an 1887 by-election held following the death of William Raybould
. Thomson died in Vancouver at the age of 65.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
-born merchant, official and political figure in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. He represented Nanaimo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is one of two components of the Parliament of British Columbia, the provincial parliament ....
from 1887 to 1890.
He was born in Ayr
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
, the son of David Thomson and Catherine Smith, and was educated there. He learned the grocery trade and came to Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has been dubbed the "Bathtub Racing Capital of the World" and "Harbour City". Nanaimo is also sometimes referred to as the "Hub City" because of its central location on Vancouver Island and due to the layout of the downtown...
in 1873. Thomson was employed by the firm of Harvey
and Dunsmuir for ten years. He then went into business on his own as a general merchant. He sold that business and was manager for A. R. Johnson
and Company for six years. Thomson was assistant to Government Agent
Marshal Bray at Nanaimo for nine years and then was named government agent at Ladysmith
Ladysmith, British Columbia
Ladysmith is a town located on the 49th parallel on the east coast of Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada. The local economy is based on forestry, tourism and agriculture. A hillside location adjacent to a sheltered harbour form the natural characteristics of the community., the population...
. He also served as assessor
and collector, stipendiary magistrate, gold commissioner and registrar of births, deaths and marriages. In 1877, Thomson married Sabra Gough. He was elected to the assembly in an 1887 by-election held following the death of William Raybould
William Raybould
William Raybould was a miner, merchant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Nanaimo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1882 to 1886....
. Thomson died in Vancouver at the age of 65.