William Flowers Sirett (April 8, 1848 [1] – December 5, 1923 [2] ) was an English-born farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Beautiful Plains from 1896 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Patrons of Industry member. [1]
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He was born in Croughton, Northamptonshire, was educated in England and in Canada [3] and farmed in Ontario for several years. [4] Sirett married Margaret Symington in 1873. [3] In 1881, the family moved to Manitoba, settling on a farm near Glendale. Sirett served as postmaster there, also serving on the municipal council and school board. [4]
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He died in Neepawa at the age of 75. [2]
