William Ross Smyth

William Ross Smyth
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Algoma East
In office
1908–1817
Preceded by Albert Edward Dyment
Succeeded by George Nicholson
Ontario MPP
In office
1902–1908
Preceded by Riding re-established
Succeeded by Albert Grigg
Constituency Algoma
Personal details
Born (1857-01-03)January 3, 1857
Thomroam Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died September 7, 1932(1932-09-07) (aged 75)
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s)
Nancy Burden (m. 1879)
Occupation Businessman
Military service
Allegiance Canadian
Service/branch Canadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service 1914-1918
Rank Colonel
Unit 238th Battalion
Awards Commander, Order of the British Empire

William Ross Smyth CBE (January 3, 1857 – September 7, 1932) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Algoma in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1902 to 1908 and Algoma East in the House of Commons of Canada from 1908 to 1917 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Thomroam Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the son of Francis Smyth. In 1879, he married Nancy Burden. Smyth was a lumber merchant. He was also president of the Nancy Helen Mine. He led the 238th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1919 New Year Honours.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "No. 31097". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1919. p. 83.
  2. ↑ Who's Who: Men and Women of the Time. 1926. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910, EJ Chambers


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