Background
Boulton was born in York (Toronto) in Upper Canada in 1812, the grandson of D.’Arcy Boulton.
Boulton was born in York (Toronto) in Upper Canada in 1812, the grandson of D.’Arcy Boulton.
He studied law and entered practice with Gamble and Boulton.
He served as mayor of Toronto from 1845 to 1847 and in 1858. Boulton died in Toronto in 1874. He was first elected to Toronto city council in 1838.
In 1844, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada representing Toronto as a Conservative member and he was reelected in 1848 and 1851.
He supported making the Legislative Council elective. In 1854, he became deputy grand master for the order in British North America.
After he left politics, he continued to practice law. His former residence, "The Grange", is now part of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
The Boulton"s were said to be very hospitible people and hosted many people at the Grange.
Lord Elgin, when Governor-General of Canada was a guest of William Henry Boulton in the home when he was Mayor of Toronto. lieutenant received the name the Grange after the family estate in England. Mr. Boulton lived in the home until his death in 1844.
He was also a keen cricketer and his public support of the Canadian cricket team is said to significantly furthered his political ambitions. He was supported by the Orange Order in Toronto and was also viewed as a member of the Family Compact.
He was also a member of the Orange Order in Canada.