William Sexton (politician)
| William Sexton | |
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| William Sexton Source: Library and Archives Canada | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Wentworth South | |
| In office 1867–1879 | |
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| Born | January 3, 1819 Schnectady, New York |
| Died | May 20, 1895 (aged 76) Hamilton, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
William Sexton (January 3, 1819 – May 20, 1895) was an Ontario farmer, auctioneer and political figure. He represented Wentworth South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1879.[1]
He was born in Schenectady, New York in 1819 and came to Ancaster Township in Upper Canada in 1832 with his parents. In 1840, Sexton married Eleanor Wilkins. He served on the township council and was reeve in 1859. In 1890, he moved to Hamilton. He served as a commissioner in the Court of Queen's Bench for Wentworth County.
References
External links
- Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- Ancaster's Heritage, Ancster Historical Society (1973)
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1873)