Background
PAR MELEE, William Grannis was born in August 1833. Son of Rotus Parraelee, Doctor of Medicine, Waterloo, Quebec, and Sarah M., daughter of William Grannis.
PAR MELEE, William Grannis was born in August 1833. Son of Rotus Parraelee, Doctor of Medicine, Waterloo, Quebec, and Sarah M., daughter of William Grannis.
Waterloo. Engaged several years in insurance and railway offices and as Bank Manager.
Entered Civil Service, 1876. Was Commissioner of Customs, and was transferred to new Department of Trade and Commerce, which he organised, 1892. Has served with and on several Commissions.
Retired, 1908. Imperial Service Order 1903; Ex-Deputy-Minister of Trade and Commerce, and Chief Controller of Chinese Immigration, Canada.