William Lees

William Lees (November 21, 1821 – February 1903) was an Ontario farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Lanark South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as an independent Conservative and then a Conservative from 1879 to 1890.[1]

For the 1890s Scottish footballer, see Don Lees.
William Lees
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1890
Preceded byAbraham Code
Succeeded byNathaniel McLenaghan
ConstituencyLanark South
Personal details
Born(1821-11-21)November 21, 1821
Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Upper Canada
DiedFebruary 15, 1903(1903-02-15) (aged 81)
Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Mary Playfair, Margaret Ward, Annie Irvine Laurie
OccupationFarmer, merchant
Military service
AllegianceCanadian
Branch/servicePermanent Active Militia
Years of service1867-1875
RankCaptain

He was born in Bathurst Township, Lanark County, Upper Canada in 1821, the son of Scottish immigrants. He began work as a farmer, later building a sawmill and a gristmill. He was named a justice of the peace in 1852. Lees served on the township countil, also serving as reeve and county warden. He also served as captain in the local militia. Lees was a Third Degree member of the local Masonic lodge. He married Mary Playfair, then Margaret Ward and later Annie Irvine Laurie.

One of his daughters married Peter McLaren, who later served in the Senate.

References
  1. "Person Details for William Lees". Familysearch.org. Retrieved 2016-07-28.


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