About William Richard Motherwell
Lived 1860 – 1943 (aged 83). William Richard Motherwell was a Canadian politician and farmer.
William Richard Motherwell, (January 6, 1860 – May 24, 1943) was a Canadian politician serving at both the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly and the Canadian Parliament. He served as Agriculture Minister for both levels of government during his career.
Biography Born in Perth, Canada West, Motherwell attended the Ontario Agricultural College, graduating in 1881; then worked that summer in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The following year he spring he returned to the prairies joining settlers in who traveled by rail to Brandon, Manitoba, then by red river cart and wagon beyond to the area of Abernethy, Saskatchewan, where he settled and constructed the Motherwell Homestead.
Archives There is a William Richard Motherwell and Catherine Motherwell fonds at Library and Archives Canada.
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Canadian politician
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William Richard Motherwell was born on 6 January 1860 in Perth.
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William Richard Motherwell died on 24 May 1943.
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William Richard Motherwell was a politician and farmer.
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William Richard Motherwell was Canadian.
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