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Canadian businessman and politician (1803-1856)
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William Stewart was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada and Canada West. An immigrant from Scotland, he settled in Bytown where he was active in business and public life. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, serving from 1843 to 1847. He died in Toronto in 1856, while representing the interests of the city of Ottawa.
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