About William Sexton
Lived 1819 – 1895 (aged 76). William Sexton was a Canadian politician.
William Sexton (January 3, 1819 – May 20, 1895) was an Ontario farmer, auctioneer and political figure. He represented Wentworth South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1879.
He was born in Schenectady, New York in 1819 and came to Ancaster Township in Upper Canada in 1832 with his parents. In 1840, Sexton married Eleanor Wilkins. He served on the township council and was reeve in 1859. In 1890, he moved to Hamilton, Ontario. He served as a commissioner in the Court of Queen's Bench for Wentworth County.
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Who was William Sexton?
Canadian politician (1819-1895)
When was William Sexton born?
William Sexton was born on 3 January 1819 in Schenectady.
When did William Sexton die?
William Sexton died on 20 May 1895 in Hamilton.
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William Sexton was a politician.
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William Sexton was Canadian.
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