Thomas Wills (politician)

Thomas Wills (August 2, 1826 – 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.

Thomas Wills
Ontario MPP
In office
1875–1879
Preceded byKetchum Graham
Succeeded byAlexander Robertson
ConstituencyHastings West
Personal details
Born(1826-08-02)August 2, 1826
Salisbury, England
DiedMarch 11, 1907(1907-03-11) (aged 80)
Hastings, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpouseAnna Maria Levesconte (m. 1852)

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.

Electoral history

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1875 Ontario general election: Hastings West
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative Thomas Wills 720 36.87
Independent Ketchum Graham 618 31.64
Liberal J. Lewis 615 31.49
Turnout 1,953 65.94
Eligible voters 2,962
Conservative hold Swing  
Source: Elections Ontario[2]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226297239/thomas-wills
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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