William Sawyer (politician)

William Sawyer (November 25, 1815 – January 11, 1904) was a lumber merchant and political figure in Quebec.

He represented Compton in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1886 as a Conservative.

His grandfather, Josiah Sawyer, after whom Sawyerville was named,[1] was originally from Massachusetts and received a large land grant in Eaton Township.

[1] He was a member of the council for Eaton Township from 1855 to 1872,[1] serving as mayor,[2] and was warden for Compton County.

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