William Houck

For the American bishop, see William Russell Houck.

William Limburg Houck
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Niagara Falls
In office 1953–1960
Preceded by	District was created in 1952
Succeeded by	Judy LaMarsh
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Niagara Falls
In office 1934–1943
Preceded by	William Gore Willson
Succeeded by	Cyril Overall
In office 1948–1953
Preceded by	Carl Hanniwell
Succeeded by	Arthur Jolley
Personal details
Born	(1893-05-10)May 10, 1893 Buffalo, New York, USA
Died	May 5, 1960(1960-05-05) (aged 66)
Political party	Liberal
Other political affiliations	Ontario Liberal Party
Cabinet	Provincial: Minister Without Portfolio (1937-1943)

William Limburg Houck (May 10, 1893 – May 5, 1960) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Houck was a coal dealer, fuel dealer, and merchant before being elected as the Liberal Party of Ontario candidate to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1934, 1937, 1948, and 1951. Houck was Minister without Portfolio in the provincial cabinet from 1937 to 1943. He also served as mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario from 1947 to 1950.

Houck was the Liberal candidate elected to the House of Commons of Canada from the riding of Niagara Falls in 1953, 1957, and 1958 elections. He served until his death in 1960.

References

• William Houck – Parliament of Canada biography
• Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)