William Stewart | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Russell | |
| In office 1843–1844 | |
| Preceded by | William Henry Draper |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Petrie |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Bytown | |
| In office 1844–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Stewart Derbishire |
| Succeeded by | John Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1803 Carbost, Loch Harport, Isle of Skye, Scotland |
| Died | March 21, 1856 (aged 52) Toronto, Canada West |
| Political party | Moderate Tory |
| Spouse | Catherine Stewart |
| Children | Nine; five daughters and four sons, including McLeod Stewart |
| Occupation | Landowner, lumber trade, farmer |
William Stewart (July 24, 1803 – March 21, 1856) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada and Canada West. An immigrant from Scotland, he settled in Bytown (now Ottawa) where he was active in business and public life. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, serving from 1843 to 1847. He died in Toronto in 1856, while representing the interests of the city of Ottawa.