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Wilson Mills

1882 – 1955

Canadian politician

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About Wilson Mills

Lived 1882 – 1955 (aged 73). Wilson Mills was a Canadian politician, farmer and fruit grower.

Wilson Henry Mills (10 January 1882 – 27 March 1955) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Sparta, Ontario and became a farmer and apple grower by career.

Mills attended schools in Elgin. He served for eight years as a municipal councillor in Sparta, Ontario and for four years as a regional councillor for Elgin County, Ontario, becoming that county's warden in 1920.

He was first elected to Parliament at the Elgin West riding in a by-election on 24 September 1934, replacing Mitchell Hepburn who resigned to run in the 1934 provincial election becoming Premier of Ontario. Mills was re-elected at Elgin in the 1935 federal election and again in 1940. After completing his term in the 19th Canadian Parliament, Mills left federal politics and did not seek another term in the 1945 election.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada
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Wilson Henry Mills

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilson Mills?

Canadian politician

When was Wilson Mills born?

Wilson Mills was born on 10 January 1882 in Central Elgin.

When did Wilson Mills die?

Wilson Mills died on 27 March 1955.

What was Wilson Mills's occupation?

Wilson Mills was a politician, farmer and fruit grower.

What nationality was Wilson Mills?

Wilson Mills was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilson Mills

· Wikidata: Q8023146

· DBpedia: Wilson Mills

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