About William Smith
Lived 1847 – 1931 (aged 83). William Smith was a Canadian politician, farmer, importer and rancher.
William Smith, (November 16, 1847 – January 22, 1931) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Columbus, Canada West, the son of William Smith and Elizabeth Laing, Smith received his early education in the public schools of Columbus after which he continued his studies in Upper Canada College. An agriculturist, Smith was deputy reeve and afterwards reeve of the township of East Whitby. He was also trustee of Columbus School Board for twenty years. He was the Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1891, 1892–1896, and 1911–1921.
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Canadian politician
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William Smith was born on 16 November 1847.
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William Smith died on 22 January 1931.
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William Smith was a politician, farmer, importer and rancher.
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William Smith was Canadian.
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