William Smith (Canadian politician)
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| The Hon. William Smith |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Ontario South |
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| In office 1887–1891 |
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| Preceded by | Francis Wayland Glen |
| Succeeded by | James Ironside Davidson |
| In office 1892–1896 |
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| Preceded by | James Ironside Davidson |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Burnett |
| In office 1911–1921 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick Luther Fowke |
| Succeeded by | Lawson Omar Clifford |
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| Born | November 16, 1847 Columbus, Canada West |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. |
| Political party | Conservative |
William Smith, PC (November 16, 1847 – January 22, 1931) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Columbus, Canada West, the son of William Smith and Elizabeth Laing, Smith received his early education in the public schools of Columbus after which he continued his studies in Upper Canada College. An agriculturist, Smith was deputy reeve and afterwards reeve of the township of East Whitby. He was also trustee of Columbus School Board for twenty years. He was the Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1887–1891, 1892–1896, and 1911-1921.[1]
References
This article incorporates text from the The Canadian album: men of Canada, Vol. 4, a publication now in the public domain.
