William Angus Dickson Explained

William Angus Dickson
Term Start1:1934
Term End1:1945
Predecessor1:New riding
Successor1:J. Fred Edwards
Constituency1:Perth
Party:Liberal
Birth Date:9 February 1882
Birth Place:Elma Township, Ontario, Canada
Death Place:Listowel, Ontario, Canada
Spouse:Martha Fisher
Relations:Thomas Ballantyne, Jane Philpott, great-grandfather
Children:4
Occupation:Farmer

William Angus Dickson (9 February 1882 – 25 July 1967) was a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1934 to 1945 who represented the riding of Perth.

Background

Dickson was a farmer in Elma Township. He is related to Thomas Ballantyne, and great-grandfather of Jane Philpott.[1]

Politics

Dickson was reeve of Elma Township. In 1934, he ran as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Perth County.

Notes and References

  1. News: Canadian Press . Ontario Election Results . The Gazette . August 5, 1943 . Montreal . 12 .