George Klyne

George Klyne (13 August 1828 23 December 1906) was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (1871–74). Metis politician Georges Kline was first a member the Convention of Forty in 1870 representing Pointe a Grouette and then became one of the first elected MLA's in Manitoba representing the riding of Ste. Agathe. George was also a member of the Southesk Expedition in 1859.

George Klyne
Manitoba Legislative Assembly portrait of George Klyne
MLA
In office
1871–1874
ConstituencySte. Agathe
Personal details
Born13 August 1828
Riviere Arthabaska, North West Territories
Died23 December 1906(1906-12-23) (aged 78)
Resting placenear Wolseley, Saskatchewan
SpouseMonique Berthelet dit Savoyard
Children14 children
Parents
  • Michel Klyne (father)
  • Suzanne Lafrance (mother)
RelativesJane Klyne McDonald (sister)
Archibald McDonald (brother-in-law)
Ranald MacDonald (nephew)
Occupationfarmer
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