Alexander Black (Canadian politician)

Alexander Kamloop Black (1832 – December 14, 1913)[1] was a political figure in Manitoba. He represented St. Pauls from 1876 to 1878 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

Biography

He was elected to the Manitoba assembly in an 1876 by-election held following the death of Curtis Bird. He served in the Legislative Assembly until 1878 and did not seek re-election at the end of his term. During his time in office, he was identified as a government supporter.[2] Black died in San Francisco.[1]

Family

He was born in Île-à-la-Crosse, the son of Samuel Black and Angelique Cameron.

In 1859, Black married Margaret Miller.

References

  1. 1 2 "Alexander Kamloop Black, M.L.A. (1832–1913)". The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture. Gabriel Dumont Institute. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  2. ↑ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". www.manitoba.ca. Retrieved 2026-07-14.