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'''William Harrison''' (
Born in [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]], [[England]],<ref name = "A4">{{cite web|url = http://edrh.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/cemeteries/stone.asp?ID=RHPresCem&SID=RHS4.15|title = Harrison|publisher = Town of Richmond Hill Public Library}}</ref> his family moved to a farm north of Richmond Hill
Harrison was elected [[Reeve (Canada)|reeve]] of the village of Richmond Hill in 1874.<ref name = "A3">{{cite web|url = http://edrh.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/default.asp?ID=saf|title = Appendix F. Community Organizations|author = Robert M. Stamp|publisher = Town of Richmond Hill Public Library|
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William Harrison | |
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Born | May 10, 1834 |
Died | March 2, 1922 |
Resting place | Richmond Hill Presbyterian cemetery |
Spouse | Christina Harrison (née Whelpton) |
William Harrison (May 10, 1834 – March 2, 1922) was a harness and saddle[1] maker who served as the second reeve of Richmond Hill, Ontario, in 1874. He was the community's first historian.[2]
Born in Bath, England,[3] his family moved to a farm north of Richmond Hill in 1843.[4] After the death of his father a mere nine months after the family arrived in Canada, the family moved into the Richmond Hill community. Harrison opened a saddle and harness maker's shop in Richmond Hill in 1856.[5] In Richmond Hill, Harrison took an active role in society. He was involved in organising the community's first fire brigade. He was a founding member of the Richmond Hill Mechanics' Institute and Literary Society. Harrison closed his shop in 1908.
Harrison was elected reeve of the village of Richmond Hill in 1874.[6] He served on the Richmond Hill Village Council only a single year, and was replaced in 1875 by William Trench.
References
[edit]- ^ Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Business on the Hill". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
- ^ Robert M. Stamp (1991). "The First Village Council". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
- ^ "Harrison". Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
- ^ Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Who Was Who in the 1873 Municipal Elections". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
- ^ Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Appendix B. Occupations*". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
- ^ Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Appendix F. Community Organizations". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.