William McGill (politician)

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Julia Ann Bates
(m. 1848)
William McGill
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1871
OccupationPhysician

William McGill (29 December 1814 – 9 November 1883) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Ontario South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871.

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McGillwas born in Glasgow, Scotland to a jeweller and watchmaker, and came to Whitby Township, Upper Canada with his parents while still young. McGill studied medicine at Willoughby Medical College in Ohio, received an MD from McGill College in 1848 and studied at Mott's medical school in New York City. He set up practice in Oshawa. In 1848, he married Julia Ann Bates. He was elected to the medical council of the college of physicians and surgeons of Ontario in 1866. In 1871, he was defeated by Abram Farewell in his bid for reelection to the legislative assembly. McGill served on the county council from 1874 to 1876. He became an elder of the Disciples Church.

Electoral history

1867 Ontario general election : Ontario South
PartyCandidateVotes%
Liberal William McGill 1,36756.35
Conservative D. Tucker1,05943.65
Total valid votes2,42683.60
Eligible voters2,902
Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario [1]
1871 Ontario general election : Ontario South
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Abram Farewell 1,18052.174.18
Conservative William McGill 1,08247.83+4.18
Turnout2,26265.8117.79
Eligible voters3,437
Liberal hold Swing 4.18
Source: Elections Ontario [2]

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References

  1. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved 31 March 2024.

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