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
Ontario MPP
In office
1919–1923
Preceded byIrwin Foster Hilliard
Succeeded byAaron Sweet
ConstituencyDundas
Personal details
Born(1868-07-26)July 26, 1868
Chesterville, Ontario
DiedJuly 2, 1941(1941-07-02) (aged 72–73)
Chesterville, Ontario
Political partyUnited Farmers
Spouse
Flora Carlyle
(m. 1897)
RelationsOrren D. Casselman, brother
OccupationFarmer

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


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