About William Limburg Houck
Lived 1893 – 1960 (aged 66). William Limburg Houck was a Canadian politician and merchant.
William Limburg Houck (May 10, 1893 – May 5, 1960) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Houck was a coal dealer, fuel dealer, and merchant before being elected as the Liberal Party of Ontario candidate to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1934, 1937, 1948, and 1951. Houck was Minister without Portfolio in the provincial cabinet from 1937 to 1943. He also served as mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario from 1947 to 1950.
Houck was the Liberal candidate elected to the House of Commons of Canada from the riding of Niagara Falls in 1953, 1957, and 1958 elections. He served until his death in 1960.
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Who was William Limburg Houck?
Canadian politician (1893–1960)
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William Limburg Houck was born on 10 May 1893 in Buffalo.
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William Limburg Houck died on 5 May 1960.
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William Limburg Houck was a politician and merchant.
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William Limburg Houck was Canadian.
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