George Gunn (December 11, 1833 – 1901?) was a farmer and political figure in

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who served in the

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. He was the son of Donald Gunn, a native of Scotland, and Margaret Swain, of Métis descent. He farmed at Poplar Point. Gunn ran unsuccessfully for the

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seat in the

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in 1870, losing to David Spence. He was named a justice of the peace for Marquette County and was elected to the school board for Poplar Point. Gunn is believed to have later moved to

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, and married a Métis woman there. He reportedly died there in 1901.

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1833 births 1901 deaths Year of death uncertain Members of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia {{Manitoba-politician-stub Canadian Métis people Canadian people of Scottish descent