William Hallett Ray
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William Hallett Ray (May 25, 1825 – May 7, 1909) was a Canadian politician, farmer, and merchant.
Born in Clementsport, Annapolis Valley, Ray was first elected to represent the Annapolis electoral district on September 20, 1867, and although he remained in office until his September 1878 defeat, he would be re-elected for one more term in the June 1882 elections. He was a member of the Anti-Confederation Party until January 1869, when he left it for the Liberal Party.
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Preceded by None |
Member of Parliament for Annapolis 1867–1878 |
Succeeded by Avard Longley |
Preceded by Avard Longley |
Member of Parliament for Annapolis 1882–1887 |
Succeeded by John B. Mills |
Categories: Canadian politician stubs | 1825 births | 1909 deaths | Anti-Confederation Party MPs | Canadians of British descent | Liberal Party of Canada MPs | Members of the Canadian House of Commons from Nova Scotia | People from Annapolis County, Nova Scotia | Pre-Confederation Nova Scotia people