William Smith (Canadian politician)

William Smith, PC (November 16, 1847 – January 22, 1931) was a Canadian politician.

The Hon. William Smith
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Ontario South
In office 1887–1891
Preceded by	Francis Wayland Glen
Succeeded by	James Ironside Davidson
In office 1892–1896
Preceded by	James Ironside Davidson
Succeeded by	Leonard Burnett
In office 1911–1921
Preceded by	Frederick Luther Fowke
Succeeded by	Lawson Omar Clifford
Personal details
Born	(1847-11-16)November 16, 1847 Columbus, Canada West
Died	January 22, 1931(1931-01-22) (aged 83)
Political party	Conservative

Born in Columbus, Canada West, the son of William Smith and Elizabeth Laing, Smith received his early education in the public schools of Columbus after which he continued his studies in Upper Canada College. An agriculturist, Smith was deputy reeve and afterwards reeve of the township of East Whitby. He was also trustee of Columbus School Board for twenty years. He was the Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1887–1891, 1892–1896, and 1911–1921.[1]

References

1. William Smith – Parliament of Canada biography

This article incorporates text from The Canadian album: men of Canada, Vol. 4, a publication now in the public domain.