William Jaques

William Jaques (May 3, 1861 June 27, 1927) was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented Haldimand in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Conservative member.

William Jaques
Ontario MPP
In office
1914 – 1919
Preceded byChristian Kohler
Succeeded byWarren Stringer
ConstituencyHaldimand
Personal details
Born(1861-05-03)May 3, 1861
Walpole Township, Haldimand County, Canada West
DiedJune 27, 1927(1927-06-27) (aged 66)
Wentworth County, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Zeatta Seatter
ProfessionPhysician

He was born in Walpole Township, Haldimand County, Canada West, the son of Anthony Jaques who was descended from Huguenots who settled in England. Jaques was educated at the Toronto School of Medicine and set up practice in Jarvis. In 1888, he married Zetta Seatter. Jaques ran unsuccessfully against Christian Kohler in 1911 for the provincial seat before he was elected in 1914. He was defeated in 1919 by Warren Stringer of the United Farmers of Ontario.[1] He died June 27, 1927.[2]

References

  1. E.J. Chambers (1916). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JKW2-SMH


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