John Gunne (Manitoba politician)

John Robert Gunne (February 21, 1870[1] – June 5, 1935[2]) was a physician and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Dauphin from 1903 to 1907 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative.

He was born in Florence, Lambton County, Ontario, the son of Robert Gunne, a native of Ireland. Gunne was educated there and at Manitoba Medical College.[3] He moved to Dauphin, Manitoba in 1893, setting up practice there.[1] In 1903, he married Christina Malcolm.[3] Gunne moved to Kenora in 1905, practising there with his brother. He later practised in Winnipeg and then returned to Dauphin, where he set up a medical clinic. Gunne married Maizie Parker in 1928 after the death of his first wife.[1]

He died in Dauphin[2] at the age of 65.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "John Robert Gunne (1870-1935)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  2. ^ a b "Genealogy Searches for Unrestricted Records". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 2012-11-14.
  3. ^ a b Magurn, A J (1905). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.


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