Alexander Kittson (February 26, 1853 – April 27, 1883) was a political figure in

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. He represented Ste. Agathe from 1879 to 1883 in the

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as a

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. He was born in North Pembina,

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, the son of

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and Elise Marion, and was educated at

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. In 1875, he married Elise Gingras. Kittson died in office of

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at St. Boniface. His daughter Annie Jane married

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. His former home in St. Boniface, known as the Maison Kittson, is recognized as a heritage landmark by the city of Winnipeg.

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