Norquay to Greenway in 1887-88, but his own involvement in Manitoba politics was fairly limited. Initially a very powerful office, the position of Lieutenant Governor in Manitoba was largely ceremonial by this time and more so under his predecessor Cauchon. Aikins's term in office ended on July 1, 1888, though he was not re-appointed to the Senate until January 7, 1896 again representing (Ontario). By now fully integrated into the Conservative ranks, he remained a Senator until his death in 1904. He is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. Family James Cox Aikins married Mary Elizabeth Jane Somerset on June 5, 1845. She was the only daughter of John Somerset, Esquire, of Toronto. She was a founder and the first president of the Women's Hospital Aid Society of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was a founder of the Christian Woman's Union of Winnipeg. The couple had three sons and two daughters. Mary Elizabeth Jane died May 25, 1899. One of the couple's sons, also named James, served as Lt. Governor of Manitoba in the early 20th century. Archives There are James Cox Aikins fonds at Library and Archives Canada and the Archives of Manitoba. References External links 1823 births 1904 deaths Canadian Methodists Canadian senators from Ontario Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) senators Lieutenant Governors of Manitoba Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from Canada West Members of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada 19th-century Methodists 20th-century Canadian politicians