William Guthrie (politician)

William Guthrie (February 22, 1884 – December 7, 1954) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Lambton West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1934 to 1943.

William Guthrie
Ontario MPP
In office
1934–1943
Preceded byAndrew Robinson McMillen
Succeeded byHarry Steel
ConstituencyLambton West
Personal details
Born(1884-02-22)February 22, 1884
Point Edward, Ontario
DiedDecember 7, 1954(1954-12-07) (aged 70)
Sarnia, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Ida May Dunford
(m. 1907)
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Point Edward, Ontario, the son of Archibald Guthrie, and was educated in Sarnia Township. On November 6, 1907 he married Ida May Dunford.[1] They had seven children.[2] He was a market gardener. Guthrie defeated Andrew Robinson McMillen to win the provincial seat in 1934. He was defeated by Harry Steel in 1943. He died in 1956.[3]

References

  1. "Person Details for William Guthrie, "Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927" — FamilySearch.org". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
  2. Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1938). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P. G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
  3. Lakeview Cemetery Records, Sarnia


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