Joseph Willcocks | |
|---|---|
| Legislator for 1st Lincoln and Haldimand | |
| In office 1808 – July 1813 | |
| Legislator for West York, 1st Lincoln and Haldimand | |
| In office 1807–1808 | |
| Preceded by | Solomon Hill |
| Succeeded by | abolished |
| Sheriff of York | |
| In office 1804–1807 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1773 Palmerstown, Ireland |
Joseph Willcocks (1773 – September 4, 1814) sometimes spelt Wilcox[1] was a publisher and political figure in Upper Canada. He was elected to the Parliament of Upper Canada in 1807 representing York, 1st Lincoln and Haldimand. He was re-elected twice and frequently opposed government policies. He became disillusioned with Upper Canada after a military rule was introduced to Upper Canada during the War of 1812 and defected to the United States. He was mortally shot on September 4, 1814 at Fort Erie, and buried in Buffalo, New York.