About William Parrish
Lived 1860 – 1949 (aged 88). William Parrish was a Canadian politician.
William Linton Parrish (August 6, 1860 In 1909, he co-founded the Parrish & Heimbecker grain company. He was also the director of Fidelity Trust Co., Equitable Trust Co., Capital Loan Co. and Inland Mortgage Co. Parrish was an honorary captain and paymaster with the 90th Winnipeg Rifles, and was a Methodist in religion.
He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1914 provincial election, defeating Conservative Harry W. Whitlaw by 910 votes in the constituency of Winnipeg South "B". The Conservatives won this election, and Parrish sat with his party in opposition.
In 1915, the Conservative administration of Rodmond Roblin was forced to resign from office amid a corruption scandal. A new election was called, which the Liberals won in a landslide. Parrish was easily re-elected in his constituency, defeating Conservative Lendrum McMeans
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Who was William Parrish?
Canadian politician (1860-1949)
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William Parrish was born on 6 August 1860 in Vroomanton.
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William Parrish died on 20 February 1949 in Winnipeg.
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William Parrish was a politician.
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William Parrish was Canadian.
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