William Henry Edwards (politician)

William Henry Edwards (politician)

William Henry Edwards (August 7 1857 – ) was an Ontario leather manufacturer and political figure. He represented Toronto Northwest and then Bellwoods in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1924 to 1929 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Dover, England, the son of John Edwards, came to Canada West with his family in 1862 and was educated in Toronto. In 1887, he married Elibeth Ann Kerslake.

References

* "Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1925", EJ Chambers

External links

* [http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/members_all_detail.do?locale=en&ID=1112 Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario]


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