William Sexton
Politician
1819 – 1895
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Who was William Sexton?
William Sexton was an Ontario farmer, auctioneer and political figure. He represented Wentworth South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1879.
He was born in Schenectady, New York in 1819 and came to Ancaster Township in Upper Canada in 1832 with his parents. In 1840, Sexton married Eleanor Wilkins. He served on the township council and was reeve in 1859. In 1890, he moved to Hamilton. He served as a commissioner in the Court of Queen's Bench for Wentworth County.
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