William Smith (Canadian politician)
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William Smith (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.
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This article incorporates text from the The Canadian album: men of Canada, Vol. 4, a publication now in the public domain.
| Parliament of Canada | ||
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| Preceded by Francis Wayland Glen |
Member of Parliament for Ontario South 1887–1891 |
Succeeded by James Ironside Davidson |
| Preceded by James Ironside Davidson |
Member of Parliament for Ontario South 1892–1896 |
Succeeded by Leonard Burnett |
| Preceded by Frederick Luther Fowke |
Member of Parliament for Ontario South 1911–1921 |
Succeeded by Lawson Omar Clifford |
