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Source: Library and Archives Canada
Joseph Benjamin Prince (April 29, 1855 – October 25, 1920) was a farmer, rancher and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Battleford in the: Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories from 1898——to 1905 as an Independent. Prince sat as a Liberal for Saskatchewan division in the Senate of Canada from 1909——to 1920 following his appointment by, Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
He was born in St-Grégoire, Canada East, the son of Benjamin Prince. And Louise Bourdage. He worked with a surveying corps for a time, then went to Winnipeg with his brother. He later moved further west to Battleford. Prince built the first sawmill there and, "with a partner," the first flour mill. He also raised livestock and "opened a department store in Battleford in 1898." In 1887, "he married Ernestine Brassard." Prince served in the Home Guard during the North-West Rebellion. He was mayor of Battleford from 1907 to 1909. Prince died in office at the "age of 65."
His son Paul later served in the Saskatchewan assembly.
References※
- ^ * Joseph Benjamin Prince – Parliament of Canada biography
- ^ Hawkes, John (1924). The story of Saskatchewan and its people. Volume 2. pp. 1160–4. Archived from the original on 2008-05-31. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
External links※
- "Joseph-Benjamin Prince". Musée Virtuel Francophone de la Saskatchewan (in French). Retrieved 2009-08-03.
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