John Bell Laughlin (December 21, 1879
He was born near Miami, Manitoba, the son of Andrew Laughlin and Rachel Bell. His parents had come to Manitoba from Ontario in 1877. Laughtlin was educated in Cartwright, at St. John's College in 1920 and held this position until his death.
His granddaughter Linda McIntosh and great-grandson Hugh McFadyen also served in the Manitoba assembly.