William McCraney (December 15, 1831 – June 21, 1911) was a businessman and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Halton in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1875 to 1878 and from 1882 to 1887.
William McCraney | |
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 Source: Library and Archives Canada | |
| Mayor of Oakville | |
| In office 1871–1872 | |
| Preceded by | John Barclay |
| Succeeded by | George King Chisholm |
| Member of Parliament for Halton | |
| In office 1875–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Black Chisholm |
| Succeeded by | William McDougall |
| Member of Parliament for Halton | |
| In office 1882–1887 | |
| Preceded by | William McDougall |
| Succeeded by | John Waldie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1831 Trafalgar Township, Ontario |
| Died | June 21, 1911 Bellingham, Washington[1] |
| Resting place | Oakville, Ontario[1] |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Occupation | lumber merchant |
Biography edit
He was born in Trafalgar Township, Upper Canada in 1831, the son of Hiram McCraney and Louisa English.[2] From 1852 to 1855, he was involved in lumbering and mining in California.[3] He owned several large farms near Oakville and several sawmills in Halton County.[3] McCraney helped build several Methodist churches and supported temperance.[3] In 1857, he married Elizabeth Coote. In 1868, he sold his farm land and settled in Oakville.[3] He served on the town council, serving as mayor in 1871 and 1872,[4] 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.
Electoral record edit
| 1882 Canadian federal election | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Liberal | William McCraney | 1,822 | 51.2 | |||||
| Unknown | Geo. C. McKindsey | 1,739 | 48.8 | |||||
| Total valid votes | 3,561 | 100.0 | ||||||
| 1878 Canadian federal election | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Liberal–Conservative | William McDougall | 1,708 | 50.3 | +2.3 | ||||
| Liberal | William McCraney | 1,690 | 49.7 | -2.3 | ||||
| Total valid votes | 3,398 | 100.0 | ||||||
On Daniel Black Chisholm being unseated, on petition, 8 December 1874:
| By-election on 25 January 1875 | ||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | William McCraney | 1,704 | 52.1 | +2.5 | ||
| Liberal–Conservative | Daniel Black Chisholm | 1,569 | 47.9 | -2.5 | ||
| Total valid votes | 3,273 | 100.0 | ||||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Wm. McCraney, Ex-M.P." The Canadian Champion. Milton. 29 June 1911. p. 3.
- ^ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
- ^ a b c d Illustrated Historical Atlas of Halton County. Toronto: Walker and Miles. 1877. p. 84. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ "Chronology of Oakville Mayors Since 1857". oakville.ca. Town of Oakville. Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
External links edit
- William McCraney – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men. Vol. Ontario Volume. Toronto: American Biographical Publishing Company. 1880. pp. 542–543.
- Drawing of McCraney residence
