William Elliott (Peel MP)
Source: Library and Archives Canada
William Elliott (April 21, 1837 – March 2, 1888) was a farmer, merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Peel in the House of Commons of Canada from 1878 to 1882 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Toronto Township, Upper Canada, the son of William Elliott and Frances Hamilton, Irish immigrants. He married Ann Jane Jackson in 1863. Elliott served as deputy reeve and reeve for Toronto Township. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the same seat in the House of Commons in 1874. His farm was situated in Meadowvale, a community in Toronto Township. Elliott was a member of the local Orange Lodge.[1]
References
- William Elliott – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1882 CH Mackintosh
- ^ From the Boyne to Brampton : or, John the Orangeman at home and abroad (1936) Archived 15 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine Bull, WP
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