Walter Butler Wilkinson
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Walter Butler Wilkinson was a political figure in Upper Canada
.
He was born in 1781, the son of Richard Norton Wilkinson
. He studied law, was called to the bar, and settled in Cornwall
. In 1804, he was elected to represent Glengarry
and Prescott
in the 4th Parliament of Upper Canada
. He died in 1807 while still in office.
Upper Canada
The Province of Upper Canada was a political division in British Canada established in 1791 by the British Empire to govern the central third of the lands in British North America and to accommodate Loyalist refugees from the United States of America after the American Revolution...
.
He was born in 1781, the son of Richard Norton Wilkinson
Richard Norton Wilkinson
Richard Norton Wilkinson was a soldier, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.He was born in Scotland. At the time of the American Revolution, he was a merchant in Albany, New York and owned a ship. His ship and cargo were seized and he was imprisoned by the colonists. He escaped and served...
. He studied law, was called to the bar, and settled in Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
. In 1804, he was elected to represent Glengarry
Glengarry County, Ontario
thumb|right|Glengarry located within OntarioGlengarry County , an area covering , is a county in the Canadian province of Ontario, and is historically known for its settlement of Scottish Highlanders due to the Highland Clearances.Glengarry was founded in 1792 by Scottish loyalists, mainly from...
and Prescott
Prescott County, Ontario
Prescott County is a historic county in the Canadian province of Ontario.It was created in 1800 from a portion of Glengarry County. It was named in honor of Major General Robert Prescott, Governor of Canada at that time. First settlers were Americans, but not all were Loyalists...
in the 4th Parliament of Upper Canada
4th Parliament of Upper Canada
The 4th Parliament of Upper Canada was opened 1 February 1805. Elections in Upper Canada had been held in May 1804. All sessions were held at Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada in York, Upper Canada...
. He died in 1807 while still in office.