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William Raney
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William Edgar Raney KC (December 8, 1859 – September 24, 1933) was a lawyer, politician and judge in Ontario, Canada, in the early twentieth century. He was known for his opposition to gambling on horse racing and the sale of alcohol.
Quick Facts Leader of the Progressive Party, Preceded by ...
William Edgar Raney | |
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Leader of the Progressive Party | |
In office 1925–1927 | |
Preceded by | Manning Doherty |
Succeeded by | John Giles Lethbridge |
Ontario MPP | |
In office 1926–1928 | |
Preceded by | Horace Stanley Colliver |
Succeeded by | Horace Stanley Colliver |
Constituency | Prince Edward |
In office 1920–1926 | |
Preceded by | Albert Hellyer |
Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
Constituency | Wellington East |
Personal details | |
Born | (1859-12-08)December 8, 1859 Aultsville, Canada West |
Died | September 24, 1933(1933-09-24) (aged 73) Toronto, Ontario |
Political party | United Farmers of Ontario |
Spouse | Jessie Amelia Fraser |
Children | Fraser Raney, Allan Raney, Paul Raney |
Occupation | Lawyer, judge |
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