William Sawyer (politician)

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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	(1815-11-25)November 25, 1815 Sawyerville, Lower Canada
Died	January 11, 1904(1904-01-11) (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 2 3 History of Compton County and sketches of the Eastern Townships ... (1896) Channell, LS & Mackintosh, CH
1 2 The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1882 CH Mackintosh

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