Alfred Pearson (politician)

Alfred Pearson (c. 1850 - April 19, 1921)^[1] was an entrepreneur and politician who served as the 11th Mayor of Winnipeg.

Pearson was born in Bannington, Warwickshire, England and emigrated to Canada as a young adult. He settled in Winnipeg and started a general store with a business partner. In 1890, he was elected to mayor and served until 1891.

In 1892, he moved to Chicago and became a stockbroker.

He died in Los Angeles, where he had moved as a result of a bout of pneumonia.

References

^ "Memorable Manitobans: Alfred Pearson (1850-1921)".

External links

Manitoba Historical Society bio

Preceded by Thomas Ryan	Mayor of Winnipeg, MB 1890-1891	Succeeded by Alexander Macdonald

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[1] "Memorable Manitobans: Alfred Pearson (1850-1921)".

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