William Foster Garland

Willian Foster Garland
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 July 1, 1875
Bells Corners, Ontario, Canada
Died March 19, 1941
Political party Conservative Party of Canada
Alma mater Ontario College of Pharmacy
Profession Pharmacist

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.

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. 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.

References

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1933, AL Normandin


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