| description: | Dr. John Harrison O'Donnel Born In Simcoe, On. Came To Winnipeg In 1869. Upon Formation Of Province Of Manitoba In 1870 He Was Called To The Legislative Council (Provincial Senate) And Remained A Member Until Its Abolition. During That Time He Was Speaker Of The House And Was Active In House During Passing Of Early Legislation. On His Arrival In Winnipeg He Set Up A Medical Practise And Has Been Active In Medicine Since |