William Newman (Canadian politician)

William Newman
Ontario MPP
In office
1934–1937
Preceded by New riding
Succeeded by Leslie Frost
Constituency Victoria
In office
1926–1934
Preceded by James Raglan Mark
Succeeded by Riding abolished
Constituency Victoria North
Personal details
Born (1873-01-12)January 12, 1873
Grenville County, Ontario
Died October 21, 1953(1953-10-21) (aged 80)
Kingston, Ontario
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s)
Sarah Evelyn Allen (m. 1903)
Children 1
Occupation Farmer

William Newman (January 12, 1873 October 21, 1953) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Victoria North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1926 to 1937.

He was born in Edwardsburgh Township, Grenville County, Ontario, the son of John W. Newman. He was educated in Prescott and Kingston. In 1903, he married a Miss Evelyn Allen, and they had one son, Allen. He raised dairy cattle near Lorneville and was president of the Eastern Ontario Dairymans Association and the Eastern Ontario Creameries Association.

References

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1934, AL Normandin


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