William McGiverin
Canadian politician
About William McGiverin
Lived 1825 – 1881 (aged 55–56). William McGiverin was a Canadian and Irish, known for Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada and St. Catharines, Ontario.
William McGiverin (1825–1881) was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in Canada West. He represented Lincoln in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1863 to 1866.
McGiverin was educated in Upper Canada. He served as warden of Lincoln County and mayor of St. Catharines. His first wife was Jane Davidson Clark. His second wife was Emma Caroline Counsell. He was the father of Harold Buchanan McGiverin, a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician.
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Who was William McGiverin?
Canadian politician
When was William McGiverin born?
William McGiverin was born in 1825.
When did William McGiverin die?
William McGiverin died in 1881.
What was William McGiverin known for?
William McGiverin was known for Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada and St. Catharines, Ontario.
What nationality was William McGiverin?
William McGiverin was Canadian and Irish.
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