Thomas Wills (politician)
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Thomas Wills (August 2, 1826 ā March 11, 1907)[1] was an Ontario political figure. He represented Hastings West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1879.
Quick Facts Ontario MPP, Preceded by ...
Thomas Wills | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1875ā1879 | |
Preceded by | Ketchum Graham |
Succeeded by | Alexander Robertson |
Constituency | Hastings West |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-08-02)August 2, 1826 Salisbury, England |
Died | March 11, 1907(1907-03-11) (aged 80) Hastings, Ontario |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Anna Maria Levesconte (m. 1852) |
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He was born in Salisbury, England in 1826 (one source indicates that he was born in Newfoundland) and was educated there. In 1852, he married Anna Maria Levesconte. He served as a clerk for Hastings County and was lieutenant-colonel for the local militia. Wills ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in the House of Commons in 1874.