William Burton (December 25, 1888 – October 16, 1944)[1] was a Canadian politician who served as mayor of Hamilton, Ontario, from 1928 to 1929.
Born in Derby, England, Burton trained and qualified as a surveyor and architect.
Enlisting in the 120th City of Hamilton Battalion upon the outbreak of World War I, he became the first private in his unit to be commissioned, and rose to the rank of captain.
[3] His victory over long-time board of control member Calvin Davis, following only one week of campaigning, was widely regarded as an "upset".
[6] Burton was elected president of the Victoria Curling Club in March 1944.