William P. Anderson
Engineer/superintendent/Lighthouses
About William P. Anderson
Lived 1851 – 1927 (aged 75). William P. Anderson was a French civil engineer, engineer, geographer, marksman and surveying.
William Patrick Anderson (1851–1927) was a Canadian civil engineer. Near the end of his career, Anderson designed the visually appealing Point Abino Lighthouse near Fort Erie, Ontario. as well as a Member of Council and Life Governor of the Dominion Rifle Association. He was Chair of the Ottawa Public School Board, as well as contributing many articles to Encyclopædia Britannica.
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Who was William P. Anderson?
Engineer/superintendent/Lighthouses (1851–1927)
When was William P. Anderson born?
William P. Anderson was born on 4 September 1851 in Lévis.
When did William P. Anderson die?
William P. Anderson died on 1 February 1927 in Ottawa.
What was William P. Anderson's occupation?
William P. Anderson was a civil engineer, engineer, geographer, marksman and surveying.
What nationality was William P. Anderson?
William P. Anderson was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William P. Anderson. https://biography.guide/william-p-anderson/
MLA: "William P. Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-p-anderson/.
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