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 by | Andrew Robinson McMillen |
| Succeeded by | Harry Steel |
| Constituency | Lambton West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1884 Point Edward, Ontario |
| Died | December 7, 1954 (aged 70) Sarnia, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Ida May Dunford (m. 1907) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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
- "Person Details for William Guthrie, "Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927" — FamilySearch.org". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
- 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.
- Lakeview Cemetery Records, Sarnia
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- Lambton County's Hundred Years, 1849 - 1949, V Lauriston (1949)
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