William Crooks (August 6, 1776 – December 31, 1836) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.
In 1792, he travelled to Fort Niagara to join his brother James Crooks who was a merchant there; in 1795, the business was moved to Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake).
Crooks served as a captain in the local militia during the War of 1812.
In 1830, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for the 2nd and 3rd ridings of Lincoln.
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