James McKenzie (April 23, 1854 – February 12, 1936) was a farmer and political figure in

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. He represented Lakeside from 1896 to 1903 in the

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as a

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Background

McKenzie was born in

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, Wellington County,

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, the son of Kenneth McKenzie and Jane Condy, both natives of

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. In 1895, McKenzie married Mary S. Hill. He was elected to the Manitoba assembly in an 1896 by-election held after

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resigned his seat.

McKenzie's Passing

McKenzie died in

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at the age of 81.

References

1854 births 1936 deaths Farmers from Manitoba Manitoba Liberal Party MLAs Canadian people of Scottish descent {{Manitoba-politician-stub