Francis Wilkins
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Francis Edward Wilkins (born: St. Louis, Missouri 1864 died:Lacombe, Alberta 1908) was a former politician in Northwest Territories, Canada.
Francis moved with his family to a homestead near Red Deer in 1890.
Francis was acclaimed to the Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories in the 1891 Northwest Territories general election after Robert Brett the incumbent decided to run in the new Banff riding.
Francis was defeated after serving one term in the 1894 Northwest Territories general election finishing last in a 3 way contest.
Francis ran for Mayor in the 1905 Mayoral race for the city of Red Deer, Alberta Francis was defeated by incumbent Mayor Edward Michener by 8 votes.
He passed away in 1908.
[edit] External links
- History of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly 1876 - 1905
- City of Red Deer Mayoralty elections 1901 - 2004
- Alberta pioneer profiles Francis Wilkins
| Preceded by Robert Brett |
MLA Red Deer 1891-1894 |
Succeeded by John A. Simpson |
