William Henry Hutchins

William Henry Hutchins (1843 – May 19, 1898) was a grain merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Middlesex North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1891 to 1896 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Stormont County, Canada West. He married a Miss Armitage. Hutchins was reeve for Lucan and served as the first mayor of Parkhill. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1896.

1891 Canadian federal election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative 1,965
Liberal W. H. Taylor 1,959
1896 Canadian federal election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Valentine Ratz 2,184
Conservative 2,122

References

  • William Henry Hutchins – Parliament of Canada biography
  • Gemmill, J.A., ed. (1891). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son. p. 138.
  • Johnson, J.K., ed. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament, 1867-1967. Ottawa: Public Archives Canada. p. 284.


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