William Guthrie (politician)

William Guthrie (February 22, 1884 – December 7, 1954) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Lambton West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1934 to 1943.

William Guthrie
Ontario MPP
In office
1934–1943
Preceded byAndrew Robinson McMillen
Succeeded byHarry Steel
ConstituencyLambton West
Personal details
Born(1884-02-22)February 22, 1884
Point Edward, Ontario
DiedDecember 7, 1954(1954-12-07) (aged 70)
Sarnia, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)
Ida May Dunford
(
m. 1907)
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Point Edward, Ontario, the son of Archibald Guthrie, and was educated in Sarnia Township. On November 6, 1907 he married Ida May Dunford.[1] They had seven children.[2] He was a market gardener. Guthrie defeated Andrew Robinson McMillen to win the provincial seat in 1934. He was defeated by Harry Steel in 1943. He died in 1956.[3]

References

  1. "Person Details for William Guthrie, "Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927" — FamilySearch.org". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
  2. Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1938). Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P. G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
  3. Lakeview Cemetery Records, Sarnia


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