Francis Wilkins
Canadian politician
About Francis Wilkins
Lived 1864 – 1908 (aged 43–44). Francis Wilkins was a Canadian.
Francis Edward Wilkins (1864 in St. Louis, Missouri – March 10, 1908 in Lacombe, Alberta) was a politician in Northwest Territories, Canada.
Francis moved with his family to a homestead near Red Deer in 1890.
Francis was acclaimed to the Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories in the 1891 Northwest Territories general election after the incumbent, Robert Brett, decided to run in the new Banff riding.
After serving one term, Francis was defeated in the 1894 Northwest Territories general election, finishing last in a three-way contest.
Francis ran for mayor in the 1905 mayoral race for the city of Red Deer, Alberta Francis was defeated by incumbent Mayor Edward Michener by 8 votes.
He died in 1908.
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Who was Francis Wilkins?
Canadian politician (1864-1908)
When was Francis Wilkins born?
Francis Wilkins was born in 1864 in St. Louis.
When did Francis Wilkins die?
Francis Wilkins died on 10 March 1908 in Lacombe.
What nationality was Francis Wilkins?
Francis Wilkins was Canadian.
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