Walter Hamilton Dickson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Walter Hamilton Dickson
- Walter Hamilton Dickson (January 4, 1806 – July 30, 1885) was a lawyer and political figure in Canada West.
- He was a Conservative member of the Senate of Canada from 1867 to 1884. He was born in Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake), Upper Canada in 1806, the son of William Dickson.
- In 1813, his home was burned with the rest of the town by American Brigadier-General George McClure.
- He articled in law with his brother Robert and was called to the bar in 1830.
- He practised in Dundas and then at Niagara.
- He served in the cavalry unit of the local militia and served as a major during the Upper Canada Rebellion.
- Dickson represented Niagara in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1844 to 1851.
- In 1855, he was appointed to the Legislative Council and served until Confederation, when he was appointed to the Senate.
- He resigned in 1884.
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William James Topley
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| Alternative names | W. J. Topley | ||
| Description | Canadian photographer | ||
| Date of birth/death | 13 February 1845 | 16 November 1930 | |
| Location of birth/death | Montreal | Vancouver | |
| Work location | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
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