Irwin Foster Hilliard
Irwin Foster Hilliard | |
|---|---|
Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1914–1919 | |
| Preceded by | James Whitney |
| Succeeded by | William H. Casselman |
| Constituency | Dundas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1863 South Dundas, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Anna Caroline McAmmond
(m. 1893) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Irwin Foster Hilliard (February 2, 1863 – November/December 1948) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Dundas in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Conservative member.
Background
He was born in
Master in Chambers at Osgoode Hall until he returned to practice in Morrisburg in 1935. In 1945, he retired from his practice and moved to Toronto
.
On November 23, 1948, Hilliard went missing from his Toronto home after he left his home on a shopping trip.[1][2] At the time it was believed that he may have drowned in Lake Ontario.[3] His body was recovered on December 22, 1948, near Lambton. He was 85.[4] His grave can be found at Fairview (Hanes) Cemetery.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Disappeared on November 23, 1948, presumed drowned. Body recovered from Lake Ontario on December 22, 1948.
- ^ "Still Press Search For Ex-MPP, 85, Missing 11 Days", The Globe and Mail (1936-Current) [Toronto, Ont] 03 Dec 1948: 4.
- ^ "Ravine Searched For Former MP", The Globe and Mail (1936-Current) [Toronto, Ont] 29 Nov 1948: 5.
- ^ "Trees on Truck Break Tram Glass", The Globe and Mail (1936-Current) [Toronto, Ont] 13 Dec 1948: 5.
- ^ "Ontario Police Recover Body of Missing Man", Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday, December 23, 1948, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- ^ "Irwin Hilliard 1863 - 1948 BillionGraves Record".