David Spence (Manitoba politician)

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David Spence (September 5, 1824 – September 16, 1885[1]) was a political figure in Manitoba. He represented from 1870 to 1874 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

He was born in the Red River Colony,[2] the son of James Spence and Jane Morwick, who was grandmother to John Norquay. In 1844, Spence married Catherine Hallett. He represented the parish of St. Anne's at the , a parliament organized by Louis Riel in 1870. Spence also served as justice of the peace. He was accidentally shot in his home by a neighbour, who thought his gun was not loaded, and later died from his wound.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Manitoba's Provisional Government of 1870: The Convention of Forty". The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture. Gabriel Dumont Institute. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
  2. ^ Morgan, Henry J (1874). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion. p. 493. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
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