William Andrew Charlton
The Hon. William Andrew Charlton | |
|---|---|
François-Eugène-Alfred Évanturel | |
| Succeeded by | Joseph St. John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1841 Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Died | November 9, 1930 (aged 89) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Nellie Rockwell (m. 1869) |
| Relations | John M. Charlton, brother |
| Occupation | Merchant |
William Andrew Charlton, PC (May 9, 1841 – November 9, 1930) was a Canadian lumber merchant, businessman and politician.
Born in Cattaraugus County, New York, the son of Adam Charlton, he immigrated to Canada in 1849 with his family.[1] In 1869, he married Nellie Rockwell. Charlton entered politics and was first elected to the Ontario legislature as the Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly for Norfolk South in the 1890 general election and served until 1904.[2]
He served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1903-1904 and was Commissioner of Public Works from 1904 until 1905.[2]
Charlton moved to federal politics and won a seat in the
In 1921, he was named to the
His brother, John M. Charlton, also served in the House of Commons.
References
External links
- Works by or about William Andrew Charlton at Internet Archive
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- William Andrew Charlton – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897 JA Gemmill
