Willian Foster Garland | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Carleton | |
In office 1912–1917 | |
Preceded by | Edward Kidd |
Succeeded by | George Boyce |
In office 1921–1935 | |
Preceded by | George Boyce |
Succeeded by | Alonzo Hyndman |
Personal details | |
Born | Bells Corners, Ontario, Canada | July 1, 1875
Died | March 19, 1941 | (aged 65)
Political party | Conservative Party of Canada |
Alma mater | Ontario College of Pharmacy |
Profession | Pharmacist |
William Foster Garland (July 1, 1875 – March 19, 1941) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Carleton in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1912 to 1917 and from 1921 to 1935.
He was born in Bells Corners, Ontario in 1875, the son of Absalom Garland. He studied at the Ontario College of Pharmacy and became a druggist. In 1902, he married Margaret Green. Garland served on Ottawa City Council in 1912, representing Victoria Ward. He was first elected to the House of Commons in a 1912 by-election held after the death of Edward Kidd. Garland owned a drug store and lived in the Hintonburg neighbourhood of Ottawa.