William Davison Hill
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William Davison Hill was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia
, Canada. He represented Colchester County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1906 to 1911 as a Liberal
member.
He was born in at Five Islands, Colchester County, Nova Scotia
, the son of Daniel Hill and Esther Davison. In 1876, Hill married Nancy Fulton. Some time afterwards, he moved from the family farm and bought his own farm at Onslow
. Hill raised cattle and horses and was also involved in the sale of lumber. In 1911, he was named to the province's Legislative Council
.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, Canada. He represented Colchester County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
from 1906 to 1911 as a Liberal
Liberal Party of Nova Scotia
The Liberal Party of Nova Scotia is a political party in Nova Scotia, Canada.-Origins:The party is descended from the pre-Confederation Reformers in Nova Scotia who coalesced around Joseph Howe demanding the institution of responsible government...
member.
He was born in at Five Islands, Colchester County, Nova Scotia
Colchester County, Nova Scotia
Colchester County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.-History:The appellation Colchester was applied in 1780 to the district previously called "Cobequid," and was derived from the town of Colchester in Essex...
, the son of Daniel Hill and Esther Davison. In 1876, Hill married Nancy Fulton. Some time afterwards, he moved from the family farm and bought his own farm at Onslow
Onslow, Nova Scotia
Onslow is a small, unincorporated, Canadian rural community in central Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The community is located along the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro and is largely a farming area...
. Hill raised cattle and horses and was also involved in the sale of lumber. In 1911, he was named to the province's Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
The Legislative Council of Nova Scotia was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It existed from 1838 to May 31, 1928...
.