About William Pridham
Lived 1841 – 1919 (aged 78). William Pridham was a Canadian politician and drover.
William Pridham (February 17, 1841 – March 29, 1919) was an English-born drover and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Perth South in the House of Commons of Canada from 1892 to 1896 as a Conservative member.
He was first elected to the House of Commons in an 1892 by-election held after the election of James Trow in 1891 was overturned. Pridham was defeated by Dilman Kinsey Erb in bids for reelection in 1896 and 1900. Pridham lived in Fullarton.
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Who was William Pridham?
Canadian politician (1841-1919)
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William Pridham was born on 17 February 1841.
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William Pridham died on 29 March 1919.
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William Pridham was a politician and drover.
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William Pridham was Canadian.
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