William Henry Moore
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Willam Henry Moore (October 19, 1872 – August 16, 1960) was a lawyer, author and Member of the Canadian House of Commons.
[edit] Biography
William Henry Moore was born in Markham, Ontario Oct 19 1872 to Rev. James Beech Moore and Hannah Elizabeth Greenwood. He graduated in Arts at the University of Toronto in 1894 and went on to post graduate studies in Political Science. He then went to Osgoode Hall to study law. He married Christine Mabel Bertram in Toronto June 23 1898 (daughter of George Hope Bertram, MP for Toronto Center).
Moore worked as a distinguished barrister in Toronto and became a Kings Counsel. He became the Secretary of the Canadian National Railway Company.
Moore was avidly interested in economics. In 1926, he was appointed Chairman of the Tariff Board, a position which he held until 1930, when he was elected to the House of Commons for the riding of Ontario.
[edit] Books
Moore was the author of several books on culture and economics including The Clash (a 1918 book on French/English relations in Canada), Polly Masson, Commandments of Men, Yellow Metal, Definite National Purpose, and, Underneath It All.
[edit] External links
- Moore's book The Clash is available in full at http://www.archive.org
- Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
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| NAME | Moore, William Henry |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | lawyer, author, politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 19, 1872 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Markham, Ontario |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 16, 1960 |
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