William Bullock Ives

The Hon.
William Ives
PC, QC
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Richmond—Wolfe
In office
1878–1891
Preceded by Henry Aylmer
Succeeded by Clarence Chester Cleveland
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Sherbrooke
In office
1891–1899
Preceded by Robert Newton Hall
Succeeded by John McIntosh
Personal details
Born William Bullock Ives
(1841-11-17)November 17, 1841
Compton Township, Lower Canada
Died July 15, 1899(1899-07-15) (aged 57)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nationality  Canadian
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Elizabeth Emma Pope
Occupation Businessman, lawyer

William Bullock Ives (17 November 1841 – 15 July 1899) was a Canadian politician, who served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1878 to 1899.[1] A member of the Conservative Party of Canada, he represented the electoral districts of Richmond—Wolfe from 1878 to 1891 and Sherbrooke from 1891 to 1899, and served as the President of the Privy Council and Minister of Trade and Commerce.

Prior to his election to the House of Commons, Ives worked as a lawyer and businessman in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and served on the town council and as mayor.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Kesteman, Jean-Pierre (1990). "William Bullock Ives". Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. XII. ISBN 0-8020-3460-8.


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