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William Torrance Hays

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Canadian politician

William Torrance Hays (September 7, 1837 – June 27, 1875) was a Canadian politician. He represented Huron North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1871.

He was born in Wilmot (later Haysville) in Upper Canada in 1837, the son of Irish immigrants. He became an attorney in 1862. He was captain in the local militia and served on the town council for Goderich.

Electoral history

1867 Ontario general election: Huron North
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative William Torrance Hays 2,030 50.80
Liberal Thomas Gibson 1,966 49.20
Total valid votes 3,996 72.48
Eligible voters 5,513
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario
1871 Ontario general election: Huron North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Thomas Gibson 2,259 55.86 +6.66
Conservative William Torrance Hays 1,785 44.14 −6.66
Turnout 4,044 68.67 −3.81
Eligible voters 5,889
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +6.66
Source: Elections Ontario

References

  1. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.

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