William Oscar Sealey, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Oscar Sealey

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1859

Date of Death: 07-Jan-1940

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About William Oscar Sealey

  • William Oscar Sealey (January 26, 1859 – January 7, 1940) was a farmer, lumber merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada.
  • He represented Wentworth in the House of Commons of Canada from 1908 to 1911 as a Liberal.He was born in Waterdown, Canada West, the son of Charles Sealey and Mary Ann Eaton.
  • In 1881, he married Agnes Annie Forbes.
  • He lived in Hamilton.
  • Sealey served on the council for Wentworth County and was reeve of East Flamborough Township.
  • Sealey ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1900, 1904 and 1905, losing to E.
  • D.
  • Smith each time, before being elected in 1908.
  • He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1911.
  • He died in Dundas at the age of 80.For a time, Sealey operated a private bank in Waterdown and lived on the floor above.
  • In 1887, he interrupted a robbery in progress by firing his revolver after the would-be robbers blew open the bank's safe.
  • Apparently, no money was stolen.

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