| William Trench III | |
|---|---|
| Religion | Methodist |
| Spouse | Margaret Trench (née Cook) |
William Trench III (October 21, 1831 - April 12, 1896) was the reeve of Richmond Hill, Ontario from 1875–1879 and 1881 - 1882.[1]
Born in Dunbar, Scotland, Trench came to Elgin Mills, Ontario with his family in 1842.[2] Trench learnt the blacksmith trade from his father and set up a shop in Richmond Hill in 1857. In 1866, Richmond Hill set up its first fire brigade, and Trench was chosen the first fire chief.[3] Trench later owned a carriage factory named the "Trench Carriage Works" in Richmond Hill that was one of the village's leading employer during the 1870s through 1890s.[4] The Carriage works would go out of business in the 1920s[5]
Trench Street in Richmond Hill is named in his honour.[6]
Trench died in Richmond Hill in 1896.[7]