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Dawson, William E.
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William E. Dawson, prominent hardware merchant in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island was born in England. He married Ann F. Compton, daughter of William S. Compton of St. Eleanor's in 1855 with whom he had 3 sons and 5 daughters. He served for 7 years as Councillor for Ward 4 in the City of Charlottetown and for 8 years as its Mayor. He was also President of the Liberal-Conservative Association for Queen's County and President of the British and Foreign Bible Society. William Dawson died on 10 December 1902 at the age of 72. H. J. Cundall appears to have been the executor for Dawson's estate following his death.