Charles Smith Wilcox, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles Smith Wilcox

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 21-Dec-1852

Date of Death: 11-Oct-1909

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Charles Smith Wilcox

  • Charles Smith Wilcox (December 21, 1852 – October 11, 1909) was a merchant and politician in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • He represented Hants County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1894 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1909 as a Liberal-Conservative member. He was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, the son of James Wilcox and Ellen Smith, and was educated at King's College School there.
  • He owned a hardware business and was a director of the Windsor Foundry and Machine Company.
  • Wilcox married Emma Gertrude Thorn.
  • He was mayor of Windsor from 1894 to 1895.
  • Wilcox also served on the board of governors for King's College.
  • During his time in the assembly, Wilcox supported leasing crown lands rather than issuing grants; he also lobbied for temperance legislation.
  • He died in Windsor at the age of 56.

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