Background
He was born in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England in 1820, the son of John Little.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
William Little
Edit ProfileCareer
He represented Simcoe South in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal-Conservative from 1867 to 1881. He was a land surveyor in Australia and had also been a sailor. He came to Upper Canada in 1837 or 1847.
Little was a major in the local militia and also served as president of the Innisfil Agricultural Society.
Little died in office in Allandale at the age of 61. Little was married twice: to Mary Hamil in 1854 and to Mary Harriet Bennett in 1869.
Another son, also named William Carruthers Little, was chief clerk in the Department of Railways and Canals and was also captain of the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Membership
He served as a member of the council for Innisfil Township, also served as reeve and was a member of the council for Simcoe County.
-
Born
-
Died
December 31, 1881 (aged 61) -
Nationality
Canada -
Political Party
Liberal-Conservative Party