John Aikins

John Somerset Aikins (c. 1850 – May 5, 1911[1]) was a realtor, financier and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Rockwood from 1879 to 1883 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal-Conservative.

He was the son of James Cox Aikins and was educated at Upper Canada College and the University of Toronto. He came west in 1875, settling in Winnipeg in 1879.[1] With his brother James Albert, he was involved in the operation of the Manitoba and North West Loan Company, which had been established by his father.[2] In 1887, Aikins married Abby Lemira, the daughter of Charles Carroll Colby. He served as a director for the Winnipeg General Hospital. Aikins died in Winnipeg.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "John Somerset Aikins (1850-1911)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
  2. ^ Fong, William (2008). J.W. McConnell: Financier, Philanthropist, Patriot. McGill-Queen's Press. p. 607. ISBN 978-0773532700. Retrieved 2012-10-01.