William H. Casselman
William H. Casselman (July 26, 1868 – July 2, 1941) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Dundas as a United Farmers of Ontario member from 1919 to 1923.
William H. Casselman | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1919–1923 | |
| Preceded by | Irwin Foster Hilliard |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Sweet |
| Constituency | Dundas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1868 Chesterville, Ontario |
| Died | July 2, 1941 (aged 72–73) Chesterville, Ontario |
| Political party | United Farmers |
| Spouse |
Flora Carlyle (m. 1897) |
| Relations | Orren D. Casselman, brother |
| Occupation | Farmer |
He was born in Chesterville, Ontario, the son of James C. Casselman, and was educated in Chesterville and Morrisburg. In 1897, he married Flora Carlyle. He was defeated in the 1923 general election by Aaron Sweet. From 1931 until his death, he served as Reeve of the Village of Chesterville. He died in an accident on the farm while unloading hay.
His half-brother Orren D. Casselman served in the House of Commons.
References
- Canadian Parliamentarian Guide, 1919
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry : a history, 1784-1945, JG Harkness (1946)
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