William Jarvis
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William Jarvis may refer to:
- William H. JarvisWilliam H. JarvisWilliam Herbert "Bill" Jarvis, PC is a former Canadian politician.Jarvis attended the London Central Collegiate Institute and the University of Western Ontario where he was a member of The Kappa Alpha Society....
(born 1930), former member of the Canadian House of Commons - William Jarvis (Upper Canada official)William Jarvis (Upper Canada official)William Jarvis was an American born head of famous Jarvis family of Toronto.Jarvis was born in Stamford, Connecticut to Samuel Jarvis, who was the town's clerk and Martha Seymour. The Jarvis family was forced to flee when his home was seized at the start of the American Revolution...
(1756–1817), militia officer and official in Upper Canada - William Botsford JarvisWilliam Botsford JarvisWilliam Botsford Jarvis was an important member of the Family Compact and Sheriff of the Home District. His estate in what was then York, Upper Canada gave it's name to Rosedale, Toronto...
(1799–1864), Upper Canada political figure associated with the Rosedale and Yorkville neighbourhoods of Toronto - William Jarvis (merchant)William Jarvis (merchant)William Jarvis was an American diplomat, financier and philanthropist best known for introducing the merino breed of sheep into the United States from Spain.-Biography:...
, American diplomat and sheep rancher - William Jarvis (rower), Australian rower at the 1924 OlympicsAustralia at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAustralia competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.- Gold:*Boy Charlton — Swimming, Men's 1500 m Freestyle*Dick Eve — Diving, Men's Plain High Diving...
- William Esmond Jarvis, former Canadian High Commissioner to New Zealand