William Murdoch (politician)
- William Murdoch (politician)
William Murdoch (June 15 1904 – ) was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1960 to 1963. He served as the Progressive Conservative MPP for Essex South from his election in 1943 until his retirement in 1963.
He was born in Leeds, England, the son of James Murdoch, and educated in England. Murdoch came to Canada, where he became a farmer, in 1923. In 1932, he married Marie Bondy. Murdoch served on the local school board and was treasurer on the municipal council for Harrow, Ontario.
References
* "Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1952", GP Normandin
External links
* [http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/members_all_detail.do?locale=en&ID=1633 Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario]
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