William Henry Edwards (politician)
| William Henry Edwards | |
|---|---|
| MPP for Bellwoods | |
| In office 1926–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Hamilton Bell |
| MPP for Toronto Northwest - Seat A | |
| In office 1923–1926 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Crawford |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1857 Dover, England |
| Died | January 18, 1950 (aged 92) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
William Henry Edwards (August 7, 1857 – January 18, 1950) was an Ontario leather manufacturer and political figure. He represented Toronto Northwest and then Bellwoods in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1924 to 1929 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Dover, England, the son of John Edwards, came to Canada West with his family in 1862 and was educated in Toronto. In 1887, he married Elibeth Ann Kerslake. He died in 1950.[1]
References
- ↑ "Leather Merchant Mining Pioneer ServedasMPP", Edwards, William HView Profile. The Globe and Mail (1936-Current) [Toronto, Ont] 19 Jan 1950: 9.
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1925, EJ Chambers