William Harrison (May 10, 1834 – March 2, 1922) was a harness and saddle[1] maker who served as the second reeve of Richmond Hill, Ontario, in 1874. He was the community's first historian.[2]
William Harrison
William Harrison with wife Christina
Born
May 10, 1834
Died
March 2, 1922
Resting place
Richmond Hill Presbyterian cemetery
Spouse
Christina Harrison (née Whelpton)
Born in Bath, England,[3] his family moved to a farm north of Richmond Hill in 1843.[4] After the death of his father a mere nine months after the family arrived in Canada, the family moved into the Richmond Hill community. Harrison opened a saddle and harness maker's shop in Richmond Hill in 1856.[5] In Richmond Hill, Harrison took an active role in society. He was involved in organising the community's first fire brigade. He was a founding member of the Richmond Hill Mechanics' Institute and Literary Society. Harrison closed his shop in 1908.
^Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Business on the Hill". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
^Robert M. Stamp (1991). "The First Village Council". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
^"Harrison". Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
^Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Who Was Who in the 1873 Municipal Elections". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
^Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Appendix B. Occupations*". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
^Robert M. Stamp (1991). "Appendix F. Community Organizations". Early Days in Richmond Hill - A History of the Community to 1930. Town of Richmond Hill Public Library.
August 25, 2023
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