George Hillmer
George Hillmer (December 5, 1866 – January 20, 1935) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1923 to 1929 as a Conservative member.
George Hillmer | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1923–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Charles Drury |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Aston Blakelock |
| Constituency | Halton |
| Mayor of Oakville | |
| In office 1910–1912 | |
| Preceded by | W.S. Davis |
| Succeeded by | I.T. Madden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1866 Oakville, Ontario |
| Died | January 20, 1935 (aged 68) Hamilton, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Pauline Bradbury |
| Profession | Businessman |
He was born in Oakville, Ontario, the son of Edward Hillmer and Jean Titherington. Hillmer originally operated a delivery service and livery stable but later became the proprietor of a Ford agency. In 1894, he married Pauline Bradbury. Hillmer was a member of the town council for Oakville, serving as mayor from 1910 to 1912 and serving eight years as reeve. He defeated Ernest Charles Drury to win a seat in the provincial assembly in 1923. Hillmer was a Master Mason.
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1928, AL Normandin
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