William D. Mattice
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William D. Mattice was a political figure in Canada West. He represented Stormont
in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada
from 1858 to 1861 as a Reformer.
He was the son of William Mattice
, who also represented Stormont in the assembly. Mattice graduated from Queen's University
in 1847. He served as treasurer for Cornwall Township. Mattice died in office at the age of 32.
Stormont County, Ontario
Stormont County area is a county in the Canadian province of Ontario.Stormont was created in 1792, however, it was settled seven years earlier in 1785. Veterans of Loyalist regiments were among the first settlers...
in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada
Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada
The Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada was the lower house of the legislature for the Province of Canada, which consisted of the former provinces of Lower Canada, then known as Canada East and later the province of Quebec, and Upper Canada, then known as Canada West and later the...
from 1858 to 1861 as a Reformer.
He was the son of William Mattice
William Mattice
William Mattice was a merchant and political figure in Canada West.He was born in Cornwall Township in Upper Canada in 1798, the son of United Empire Loyalists. He started work in Toronto but returned to Cornwall. Mattice was a merchant and also acted as agent for the Bank of Montreal at Cornwall...
, who also represented Stormont in the assembly. Mattice graduated from Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
in 1847. He served as treasurer for Cornwall Township. Mattice died in office at the age of 32.