William Burns Lindsay Jr.

William Burns Lindsay Jr. (1824–1872) was the first Clerk of the House of Commons of Canada, having served from 1867 to 1872. He served as the last Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1862 to 1867, after having served the assembly as Clerk Assistant from 1841.

William Burns Lindsay
1st Clerk of the House of Commons of Canada
In office
1867–1872
Preceded byNew office
Succeeded byAlfred Patrick
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada
In office
1862–1867
Preceded byWilliam Burns Lindsay Sr.
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born1824
Quebec City, Lower Canada
Died1872 (aged 4748)
ParentWilliam Burns Lindsay Sr.
ProfessionLawyer


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