Daniel Hilliard
Daniel Hilliard (1824 – June 23, 1888) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Lanark North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1886 to 1888.
Daniel Hilliard | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1886–1888 | |
| Preceded by | William Clyde Caldwell |
| Succeeded by | William Clyde Caldwell |
| Constituency | Lanark North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1824 Prescott, Canada West |
| Died | June 23, 1888 (aged 63) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Dickson |
| Occupation | Lumber merchant |
He was born in Prescott and was educated in local schools there and in Toronto. Hilliard was a timber merchant in Pakenham. He married Jane Dickson, the sister of his partner, William Dickson. He supported the prohibition of alcohol. Hilliard died in office in 1888.
The Township of Hilliard, Ontario, was named after him.[1]
References
External links
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1887 JA Gemmill
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
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