William Anderson (Ontario MPP), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician born in 1822
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Place of Birth: Ameliasburgh Township, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
About William Anderson (Ontario MPP)
- William Anderson (April 7, 1822 – 1897) was an Ontario farmer and political figure.
- He represented Prince Edward in the 1st Parliament of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1870 to 1871. He was born in Ameliasburgh Township in Upper Canada in 1822, the son of an Irish immigrant.
- He served in the local militia, becoming captain in 1855.
- Anderson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Prince Edward in 1861; he was defeated in 1863.
- He was elected to the provincial legislature in an 1870 by-election after Absalom Greeley resigned his seat.
- He also served as the Grand Treasurer for the Orange Lodge of British North America.
- Anderson later served as reeve for the township and was warden for Prince Edward County in 1884.
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