William Elliott (Ontario politician)
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William Elliott (30 May 1872 ā 12 December 1944) was a Progressive Party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Galt, Ontario and became a farmer.[2]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Waterloo South, Preceded by ...
William Elliott | |
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Member of Parliament for Waterloo South | |
In office December 1921 ā October 1925 | |
Preceded by | Frank Stewart Scott |
Succeeded by | Alexander Edwards |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-05-30)30 May 1872 Galt, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 12 December 1944(1944-12-12) (aged 72) Galt, Ontario, Canada[1] |
Political party | Progressive |
Profession | farmer |
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The son of Andrew Elliott and Mary Common, he was educated at Galt Collegiate and the Ontario Agricultural College. Elliott married Eva Croll.[1]
Elliot served as a councillor for Waterloo County, Ontario and was reeve of North Dumfries Township.[2]
He was elected to Parliament at the Waterloo South riding in the 1921 general election.[3] After serving his only federal term, Elliot was defeated in the 1925 federal election by Alexander Edwards of the Conservative party.[2]