About William Dynes
Lived 1849 – 1935 (aged 85–86). William Dynes was a Canadian politician.
William Dynes (1849 – 1935) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Dufferin in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Patrons of Industry member.
He was born in Mono Township. Dynes served as reeve for Mono and was the first postmaster for Granger. He was also president of the Dufferin Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He defeated the incumbent, Doctor John Barr, to win a seat in the provincial assembly in 1894 but was defeated by Barr in 1898. In 1906, he moved to Saskatchewan. Dynes died in Victoria, British Columbia.
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Who was William Dynes?
Canadian politician
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William Dynes was born in 1849 in Mono.
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William Dynes died in 1935 in Victoria.
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William Dynes was a politician.
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William Dynes was Canadian.
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