William Sawyer (politician)
| William Sawyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Compton | |
| In office 1871–1886 | |
| Preceded by | James Ross |
| Succeeded by | John McIntosh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1815 Sawyerville, Lower Canada |
| Died | January 11, 1904 (aged 88) Sawyerville, Quebec |
| Political party | Conservative |
William Sawyer (November 25, 1815 – January 11, 1904) was a lumber merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Compton in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1886 as a Conservative.
He was born in Sawyerville, Quebec, the son of John Sawyer. His grandfather, Josiah Sawyer, after whom Sawyerville was named,[1] was originally from Massachusetts and received a large land grant in Eaton Township.[2] Sawyer owned sawmills and grist mills.[1] He was a member of the council for Eaton Township from 1855 to 1872,[1] serving as mayor,[2] and was warden for Compton County. In 1839, he married Julia Smith. He died at Sawyerville at the age of 88.
References
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 History of Compton County and sketches of the Eastern Townships ... (1896) Channell, LS & Mackintosh, CH
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1882 CH Mackintosh