William Limburg Houck
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William Limburg Houck (May 10, 1893 – May 5, 1960) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Houck was a coal dealer, fuel dealer, and merchant before being elected as the Liberal Party of Ontario candidate to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1934, 1937, 1948, and 1951. Houck was Minister without Portfolio in the provincial cabinet from 1937 to 1943. He also served as mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario from 1947 to 1950.
Houck was the Liberal candidate elected to the Canadian House of Commons from the riding of Niagara Falls in 1953, 1957, and 1958 elections. He served until his death in 1960.
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| Preceded by Wiliam Gore Willson |
MLA for Niagara Falls 1934–1953 |
Succeeded by Arthur Connaught Jolley |
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| Preceded by None |
Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls 1953–1960 |
Succeeded by Judy LaMarsh |
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