William Cantwell | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Huntingdon | |
| In office 1869–1871 | |
| Preceded by | Julius Scriver |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Sanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1804 Troy, New York |
| Died | November 20, 1886 (aged 82) Franklin, Quebec |
| Political party | Conservative |
William Cantwell (April 24, 1804 – November 20, 1886) was a merchant, land owner and political figure in Quebec. He represented Huntingdon in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1869 to 1872 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Troy, New York and was educated there.[1] In 1829, he married Jane Ann Wilson. Cantwell was mayor of Franklin and was warden for Huntingdon County from 1858 to 1860. Cantwell was elected to the Quebec assembly in an 1869 by-election held after Julius Scriver resigned his seat to run for a federal seat. He died at Franklin at the age of 82.