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William McGill

1814 – 1883

Canadian politician

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Lived 1814 – 1883 (aged 68). William McGill was a Canadian politician.

William McGill (29 December 1814 – 9 November 1883) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Ontario South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871.

McGillwas born in Glasgow, Scotland to a jeweller and watchmaker, and came to Whitby Township, Upper Canada with his parents while still young. McGill studied medicine at Willoughby Medical College in Ohio, received an MD from McGill College in 1848 and studied at Mott's medical school in New York City. He set up practice in Oshawa. In 1848, he married Julia Ann Bates. He was elected to the medical council of the college of physicians and surgeons of Ontario in 1866. In 1871, he was defeated by Abram Farewell in his bid for reelection to the legislative assembly. McGill served on the county council from 1874 to 1876. He became an elder of the Disciples Church.

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Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament

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Who was William McGill?

Canadian politician

When was William McGill born?

William McGill was born on 20 December 1814 in Glasgow.

When did William McGill die?

William McGill died on 9 November 1883.

What was William McGill's occupation?

William McGill was a politician.

What nationality was William McGill?

William McGill was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William McGill

· Wikidata: Q8015415

· DBpedia: William McGill (politician)

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