William John Bragg
William John Bragg (July 23, 1858 – June 27, 1941) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Durham in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1937 as a Liberal member.
William John Bragg | |
|---|---|
 Bragg, c. 1936 | |
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1919–1937 | |
| Preceded by | John Henry Devitt |
| Succeeded by | Cecil Mercer |
| Constituency | Durham Durham West, 1919-1926 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1858 Darlington Township, Canada West |
| Died | June 27, 1941 (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Sarah Somers (m. 1884) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Biography
He was born in Darlington Township, Canada West, the son of Richard Bragg. In 1884, he married Sarah Somers. Bragg was a director of the Farmer's Dairy of Toronto and of a silver mine. He was manager for the Bowmanville Fruit Growers Association.[1]
He died after he was struck and run over by a horse-drawn milk wagon in Toronto, in 1941.[2]
References
- AL Normandin (1932). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1931.
- "Hurt in traffic, W.J. Bragg dies: L.C.B. Inspector Run Over by Milk Wagon was former M.P.P.". The Globe and Mail. June 28, 1941. p. 4.
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