William Angus Dickson

William Angus Dickson (9 February 1882 – 25 July 1967) was a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1934 to 1945 who represented the riding of Perth.

William Angus Dickson
Ontario MPP
In office
1934–1945
Preceded byNew riding
Succeeded byJ. Fred Edwards
ConstituencyPerth
Personal details
Born(1882-02-09)9 February 1882
Elma Township, Ontario, Canada
Died25 July 1967(1967-07-25) (aged 85)
Listowel, Ontario, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseMartha Fisher
RelationsThomas Ballantyne, Jane Philpott, great-grandfather
Children4
OccupationFarmer

Background

Dickson was a farmer in Elma Township. He is related to Thomas Ballantyne, and great-grandfather of Jane Philpott.[1]

Politics

Dickson was reeve of Elma Township. In 1934, he ran as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Perth County.

References

  1. Canadian Press (August 5, 1943). "Ontario Election Results". The Gazette. Montreal. p. 12.


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