Career
He represented Saanich in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1903 to 1907 as a Liberal. Tanner came to South Saanich by way of California, arriving around 1891. He died in Victoria at the age of 72.
He represented Saanich in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1903 to 1907 as a Liberal. Tanner came to South Saanich by way of California, arriving around 1891. He died in Victoria at the age of 72.
He served as first president of the local Fruit Growers Association and was also an active member of the local temperance society.