William Angus Dickson (9 February 1882 – 25 July 1967) was a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1934 to 1945 who represented the riding of Perth.
William Angus Dickson | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1934–1945 | |
Preceded by | New riding |
Succeeded by | J. Fred Edwards |
Constituency | Perth |
Personal details | |
Born | Elma Township, Ontario, Canada | 9 February 1882
Died | 25 July 1967 Listowel, Ontario, Canada | (aged 85)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Martha Fisher |
Relations | Thomas Ballantyne, Jane Philpott, great-grandfather |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Background
editDickson was a farmer in Elma Township. He is related to Thomas Ballantyne, and great-grandfather of Jane Philpott.[1]
Politics
editDickson was reeve of Elma Township. In 1934, he ran as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Perth County.
References
edit- ^ Canadian Press (August 5, 1943). "Ontario Election Results". The Gazette. Montreal. p. 12.
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