Alfred Doig

Alfred Doig (March 15, 1855[1] – May 2, 1939[2]) was a merchant and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Cypress from 1892 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

Alfred Doig
BornMarch 15, 1855
Toronto, Canada West
DiedMay 2, 1939
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation(s)merchant, politician

Life

He was born in Toronto, Canada West, the son of Andrew Doig and Ann Spaulding, both natives of Scotland. Doig was educated in Owen Sound. He then apprenticed as a copper and tin smith, completing his apprenticeship in Walkerton. Doig worked at this trade in Meaford and then Bolton. He married Adelaide Wilcox in 1877. In 1890, he left Ontario for Manitoba, settling in Glenboro. There, Doig purchased a tin business, which he expanded to include wholesale and retail hardware sales.[1] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Manitoba assembly in 1899.[3]

Doig was named an honorary life member of the Manitoba Curling Association in 1922.[4] He died in Glenboro at the age of 84.[2]

His brother William also served in the Manitoba assembly.[2]

References
  1. Schofield, Frank Howard (1913). The story of Manitoba. Vol. 3. pp. 535–36. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
  2. "Alfred Doig (1856-1939)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
  3. "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30.
  4. "CurlManitoba Honourary [sic] Life Members". CurlManitoba. Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2012-10-25.


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