William Ryerson Dempsey

William Ryerson Dempsey (1832 1914) was a farmer and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Prince Edward in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1902 as a Conservative member.[1]

William Ryerson Dempsey
Ontario MPP
In office
1898–1902
Preceded byJohn Caven
Succeeded byMorley Currie
ConstituencyPrince Edward
Personal details
Born(1856-07-16)July 16, 1856
Prince Edward County, Canada West
DiedFebruary 13, 1914(1914-02-13) (aged 57)
Prescott, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)
Emily Boulter
(m. 1856)
OccupationFarmer

The son of William Dempsey and Sarah Mikel, he was born in Prince Edward County, Upper Canada and was educated at the normal school in Toronto. Dempsey taught school for several years and then became a fruit grower and fruit dealer. He served as township reeve for six years and was warden for Prince Edward County, also serving as a justice of the peace. Dempsey was a captain in the militia during the Fenian raids. He married Emily Boulter.[1]

References

  1. Magurn, Arnott J (1901). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.


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