William James Hill

William James Hill (December 21, 1854 October 11, 1922) was an Ontario construction contractor and political figure. He represented York West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1902 as a Liberal member.

William Hill
Ontario MPP
In office
1898–1902
Preceded byJoseph St. John
Succeeded byJoseph St. John
ConstituencyYork West
Personal details
Born(1854-12-21)December 21, 1854
Toronto, Ontario
DiedOctober 11, 1922(1922-10-11) (aged 67)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Hannah Bloor
ProfessionBricklayer

He was born in Toronto, the son of Methodist minister William Hill who came to Upper Canada from Yorkshire, England, and was educated in Toronto. He apprenticed as a bricklayer and later established himself as a contractor. Hill served on the public school board, Toronto city council and served as reeve for York Township from 1894 to 1897. He married Hannah B. Bloor. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1894.

References

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1901, AJ Magurn


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