William James Hill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About 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. 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.
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