William Henry Dennis (31 March 1887 – 18 January 1954) was a Conservative and Progressive Conservative party member of the Senate of Canada. He was born in Colchester County, Nova Scotia and became a printer and publisher.
William Henry Dennis | |
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| Member of the Senate of Canada for Halifax, Nova Scotia division | |
| In office 3 February 1932 – 18 January 1954 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Dennis 31 March 1887 Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | 18 January 1954 (aged 66) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada[2] |
| Political party | Conservative Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Hilda Wood |
| Residence | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Profession | printer, publisher |
Life edit
The son of Henry Parnell Dennis, he was educated in Colchester County and entered work as an apprentice printer in Halifax. Dennis married Hilda Wood in 1914.[2] He became publisher of the Halifax Herald in 1920 after the death of William Dennis.[1] Dennis was also a director for the Nova Scotia Trust Company.[2]
He was appointed to the Senate for the Halifax, Nova Scotia division on 3 February 1932 nomination by Prime Minister R. B. Bennett. Dennis remained in that role until his death on 18 January 1954.