William Sexton (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.[1]
William Sexton | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1867–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Awrey |
| Constituency | Wentworth South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 3, 1819 Schenectady, New York |
| Died | May 20, 1895 (aged 76) Hamilton, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor Wilkins (m. 1840) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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.
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
- Ancaster's Heritage, Ancster Historical Society (1973)
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1873)
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