Curtis James Bird (baptized 1 February 1838 – 13 June 1876) was a

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doctor, politician, and

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of the

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from 1873 to 1874. Bird graduated from St John's College in Winnipeg) and later studied medicine at

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in London before returning to Canada to practice medicine and later as coroner. Bird,

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and others were the founders of the Medical Health Board of Manitoba which was incorporated in 1871 and became the

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in 1877. He was the youngest son of James Bird, a long time HBC employee who ended his career at the Red River Settlement. An older half brother, James Bird (Jimmy Jock) had a long career as a free trader and sometimes HBC employee.

References

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Manitoba Historical Society - ''Memorable Manitobans: Curtis James Bird''
1838 births 1876 deaths Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Members of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Members of the Council of Assiniboia {{Manitoba-politician-stub