William Crooks (Canadian politician)

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William Crooks (August 6, 1776 – December 31, 1836) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.

He was born in

Niagara District and, in 1833, in the Gore District. Crooks served as a captain in the local militia during the War of 1812. In 1830, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for the 2nd and 3rd ridings of Lincoln
. He died at Niagara in 1836.

References

  • Becoming Prominent: Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791-1841, J.K. Johnson (1989)