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.

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