William Henry Edwards (politician)
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William Henry Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1926–1929 | |
| Preceded by | New riding |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Hamilton Bell |
| Constituency | Bellwoods |
| In office 1923–1926 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Crawford |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Constituency | Toronto Northwest - Seat A |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1857 |
| Died | January 18, 1950 (aged 92) |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Kerslake |
William Henry Edwards (August 7, 1857 – January 18, 1950) was an Ontario leather manufacturer and political figure. He represented Toronto Northwest and then Bellwoods in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1924 to 1929 as a Conservative member.
Edwards was born in Dover, England, the son of John Edwards, came to Canada West with his family in 1862 and was educated in Toronto. He was a prominent businessman in the city as proprietor of J.E. Edwards & Sons Leather Good Manufacturers. He was also known as a mining pioneer working with Adam Wright in the early days of Cobalt, Ontario.[1] In 1887, he married Elizabeth Ann Kerslake. Together they raised two children, a son and a daughter.[2] He died in 1950.[1]