William Sexton (politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Sexton (politician)

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 03-Jan-1819

Place of Birth: Schenectady, New York, United States

Date of Death: 20-May-1895

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

William Sexton (January 3, 1819 – May 20, 1895) was an Ontario farmer, auctioneer and political figure.
He represented Wentworth South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1879.He was born in Schenectady, New York in 1819 and came to Ancaster Township in Upper Canada in 1832 with his parents.
In 1840, Sexton married Eleanor Wilkins.
He served on the township council and was reeve in 1859.
In 1890, he moved to Hamilton, Ontario.
He served as a commissioner in the Court of Queen's Bench for Wentworth County.