Mark Bonnell
Mark H. Bonnell (June 7, 1860 – March 22, 1945)[1] was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of 4th Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1922 to 1923.[2] He was a member of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party.
Mark H. Bonnell | |
|---|---|
| Councillor for 4th Kings | |
| In office 1922–1923 | |
| Preceded by | William G. Sutherland |
| Succeeded by | Albert Prowse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1860 Lamaline, Newfoundland |
| Died | March 22, 1945 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence(s) | Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island |
Originally from Lamaline, Newfoundland,[2] Bonnell was a sea captain and farmer.[2] He was elected to the legislature in a by-election in 1922 following the death in office of William G. Sutherland, but was defeated in the 1923 election.[2]
Two of his grandsons, Lorne Bonnell and John Bonnell, also represented the same electoral district between 1951 and 1974;[2] Lorne Bonnell also served in the Senate of Canada.[2]
References
- "Minding the House : a biographical guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs, 1873-1993 (Blair Weeks, Ed.)" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- "Mark H. Bonnell". Prince Edward Island Legislative Documents Online.
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