About William Torrance Hays
Lived 1837 – 1875 (aged 37). William Torrance Hays was a Canadian politician.
William Torrance Hays (September 7, 1837 – June 27, 1875) was a Canadian politician. He represented Huron North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1871.
He was born in Wilmot (later Haysville) in Upper Canada in 1837, the son of Irish immigrants. He became an attorney in 1862. He was captain in the local militia and served on the town council for Goderich.
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Who was William Torrance Hays?
Canadian politician (1837-1875)
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William Torrance Hays was born on 7 September 1837.
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William Torrance Hays died on 27 June 1875.
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William Torrance Hays was a politician.
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William Torrance Hays was Canadian.
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