William Henry Corbett (July 6, 1847 – November 25, 1941) was a farmer and political figure in

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. He represented Springfield from 1903 to 1907 in the

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as a

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Early life and career

He was born in Cavan, Ontario and came to

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, Manitoba in 1871. He settled in Springfield and served as reeve for the Rural Municipality of Springfield for 14 years. Corbett married Jennie Wright.

Death

He died at home in Winnipeg in 1941.

Personal life

His son

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also served in the Manitoba assembly.

References

1847 births 1941 deaths Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba MLAs {{Manitoba-politician-stub