Preceded by Joseph St. John Spouse(s) Hannah Bloor Political party Liberal | Constituency York West Succeeded by Joseph St. John Name William Hill | |
Born December 21, 1854
Toronto, Ontario ( 1854-12-21 ) Died October 11, 1922(1922-10-11) (aged 67)
Toronto, Ontario | ||
William James Hill (December 21, 1854 – October 11, 1922) was an Ontario construction contractor and political figure. He represented York West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1902 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Toronto, the son of Methodist minister William Hill who came to Upper Canada from Yorkshire, England, and was educated in Toronto. He apprenticed as a bricklayer and later established himself as a contractor. Hill served on the public school board, Toronto city council and served as reeve for York Township from 1894 to 1897. He married Hannah B. Bloor. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1894.
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