William Foster Garland
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William Foster Garland (July 1, 1875 – March 19, 1941) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Carleton in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1912 to 1917 and from 1921 to 1935.
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Willian Foster Garland | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Carleton | |
In office 1912–1917 | |
Preceded by | Edward Kidd |
Succeeded by | George Boyce |
In office 1921–1935 | |
Preceded by | George Boyce |
Succeeded by | Alonzo Hyndman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1875-07-01)July 1, 1875 Bells Corners, Ontario, Canada |
Died | March 19, 1941(1941-03-19) (aged 65) |
Political party | Conservative Party of Canada |
Alma mater | Ontario College of Pharmacy |
Profession | Pharmacist |
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He was born in Bells Corners, Ontario in 1875, the son of Absalom Garland. He studied at the Ontario College of Pharmacy and became a druggist. In 1902, he married Margaret Green. Garland served on Ottawa City Council in 1912, representing Victoria Ward. He was first elected to the House of Commons in a 1912 by-election held after the death of Edward Kidd. Garland owned a drug store and lived in the Hintonburg neighbourhood of Ottawa.