William David Willson
Encyclopedia
William David Willson was a political figure in British Columbia
. He represented Rossland
from 1916 to 1920 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
as a Liberal
.
He was the son of David William Willson and the former Miss Flett. Willson was mayor of Rossland
from 1914 to 1916. He ran unsuccessfully for the Rossland City
seat in the provincial assembly in a 1916 by-election held after Lorne Argyle Campbell
was named to cabinet. Willson defeated Campbell in the general election held later that year.
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. He represented Rossland
Rossland (electoral district)
Rossland was the name of a provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of British Columbia located in the West Kootenay region. It is named after the town of Rossland, near Trail, B.C.. It made its first appearance on the hustings in the election of 1916...
from 1916 to 1920 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is one of two components of the Parliament of British Columbia, the provincial parliament ....
as a Liberal
British Columbia Liberal Party
The British Columbia Liberal Party is the governing political party in British Columbia, Canada. First elected for government in 1916, the party went into decline after 1952, with its rump caucus merging with the Social Credit Party for the 1975 election...
.
He was the son of David William Willson and the former Miss Flett. Willson was mayor of Rossland
Rossland, British Columbia
Rossland is a city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.Tucked high in the Monashee Mountains, Rossland is at an elevation of 1023 metres . Population today is approximately 3500; a number that fluctuates from season to season. The population is at its peak during the winter...
from 1914 to 1916. He ran unsuccessfully for the Rossland City
Rossland City
Rossland City was the name of a provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located in the West Kootenay region. It is named after the town of Rossland, near Trail, B.C...
seat in the provincial assembly in a 1916 by-election held after Lorne Argyle Campbell
Lorne Argyle Campbell
Lorne Argyle Campbell was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Rossland City from 1912 to 1916 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative....
was named to cabinet. Willson defeated Campbell in the general election held later that year.