William H. Hutchison (1843 – June 17, 1919) was a mill owner and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented the City of Ottawa in the

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from 1896 to 1900 as a Liberal member. Born in New Edinburgh, Hutchison was the son of Robert Hutchison, a

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immigrant who worked as a foreman for Thomas McKay, and Mary McKay, McKay's niece. He worked in flour mills in the United States before returning to

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and going into business with his great-uncle. In 1874, Hutchison married Electa Blanche Willett. Hutchison served on Ottawa city council from 1885 to 1891 and was also chairman of the Board of Works for the city. He was a director of the Chaudiere Electric Light Company, the Ottawa City Passenger Railway Company, the Ottawa Electric Railway Company and the Ottawa Land Association. Hutchison also served as president of the

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.''The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897''
AJ Gemmill He died in Ottawa at the age of 76.

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1843 births 1919 deaths Canadian Presbyterians Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Liberal Party of Canada MPs Ottawa city councillors {{Liberal-Ontario-MP-stub