William McCraney
| William McCraney | |
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| William McCraney with long beard
Source: Library and Archives Canada
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| Mayor of Oakville | |
| In office 1871–1872 |
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| Preceded by | John Barclay |
| Succeeded by | George King Chisholm |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Halton |
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| In office 1875 by-election – 1878 federal election |
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| Preceded by | Daniel Black Chisholm |
| Succeeded by | William McDougall |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Halton |
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| In office 1882 federal election – 1887 federal election |
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| Preceded by | William McDougall |
| Succeeded by | John Waldie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1831 Trafalgar Township, Ontario |
| Died | June 21, 1911 |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Occupation | lumber merchant |
William McCraney (December 15, 1831 – June 21, 1911) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Halton in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1875 to 1878 and from 1882 to 1887.
He was born in Trafalgar Township, Upper Canada in 1831, the son of Hiram McCraney and Louisa English.[1] From 1852 to 1855, he was involved in lumbering and mining in California.[2] He owned several large farms near Oakville and several sawmills in Halton County.[2] McCraney helped build several Methodist churches and supported temperance.[2] In 1857, he married Elizabeth Coote. In 1868, he sold his farm land and settled in Oakville.[2] He served on the town council, serving as mayor in 1871 and 1872,[3] and also served on the county council. McCraney was also president of the county agricultural society. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Halton in a by-election in 1875. He was defeated by William McDougall for the Halton seat in 1878 and reelected in 1882.
His brother Daniel was a member of the Ontario assembly. His daughter Susan married Alexander Henderson.
See also
References
External links
- William McCraney – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men ... (1880)
- Drawing of McCraney residence
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Halton 1875–1878 |
Succeeded by William McDougall |
| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Halton 1882–1887 |
Succeeded by John Waldie |
