| description: | Andrew Graham Ballenden Bannatyne; Fur Trader; Independent Merchant. He Was Born Oct 31, 1829 In South Ronaldsbay Orkney Isles. In 1846 Worked For Hbc Stationed At Norway House. He Married Annie, Daughter Of Andrew Mcdermot C1850. He Was In Business In The Red River Colony And Appointed A Magistrate In 1861. In 1868 He Became A Member Of The Council Of Assiniboia. In 1868 He Was A Member Of The Provincial Government Of Louis Riel And Held The Portfolio Of Postmaster General. He Was Appointed Member Of The North West Council. In 1875 He Was Elected To Represent Provencher In The Federal House Of Commons. He Was The First Postmaster General Of Fort Garry And First Police Magistrate Of Winnipeg. He Retired From Politics In 1878 And Died On May 18, 1889 |