About William Anderson
Lived 1905 – 1961 (aged 55). William Anderson was a Canadian politician and businessperson.
William Anderson (August 31, 1905 – June 6, 1961) was a Canadian politician and businessman. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party representing the riding of Waterloo South in 1957 and re-elected in 1958.
The son of David Anderson, he was educated in Galt. In 1928, Anderson married Jean Elizabeth Wickens. He established Anderson's Tire Service in Galt. He also founded the William Anderson School for Retarded Children. Anderson served on Galt city council from 1938 to 1942 and from 1944 to 1949 and was mayor from 1954 to 1957. He died in office in Ottawa at the age of 55.
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Who was William Anderson?
Canadian politician born 1905
When was William Anderson born?
William Anderson was born on 31 August 1905 in Galt.
When did William Anderson die?
William Anderson died on 6 June 1961 in Ottawa.
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William Anderson was a politician and businessperson.
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William Anderson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Anderson (Ontario MP)
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