William Alves Boys Politician

William Alves Boys (July 9, 1868 – February 20, 1938) was a politician and barrister. Born in Barrie, Ontario, he was mayor of Barrie between 1902 and 1904 and commissioner of Simcoe County, Ontario between 1905 and 1906. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in a 1912 by-election as a Member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of Simcoe South. He was re-elected in 1917 and 1921 then re-elected in the riding of Simcoe North in 1925 and 1926. He was the Whip of the Conservative Party (1921–1926) then Chief Government Whip in 1926. During the 16th Parliament, he was a member of the Special Joint Committee appointed on claims of the allied Indian tribes of British Columbia.

Personal facts

William Alves Boys
Birth dateJuly 09, 1868
Birth place
Ontario , Barrie , Canada
Nationality
Canadian nationality law
Date of deathFebruary 20, 1939

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Member of parliament

region
Simcoe North
Simcoe South
successor

Politician

party
Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942)
Unionist Party (Canada)
portfolio
Chief Government Whip (1926)
Whip of the Conservative Party (1921-1926)

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