About William Guthrie
Lived 1884 – 1954 (aged 70). William Guthrie was a Canadian politician.
William Guthrie (February 22, 1884 – December 7, 1954) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Lambton West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1934 to 1943.
He was born in Point Edward, Ontario, the son of Archibald Guthrie, and was educated in Sarnia Township. On November 6, 1907 he married Ida May Dunford. They had seven children. He was a market gardener. Guthrie defeated Andrew Robinson McMillen to win the provincial seat in 1934. He was defeated by Harry Steel in 1943. He died in 1956.
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Who was William Guthrie?
Canadian politician
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William Guthrie was born on 22 February 1884 in Point Edward.
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William Guthrie died on 7 December 1954 in Sarnia.
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William Guthrie was a politician.
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William Guthrie was Canadian.
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