Claim: William Lount, born in 1840, was a University of Toronto-educated lawyer who became a Liberal member of the Canadian Parliament.
Evidence: William Lount, KC (March 3, 1840 – April 24, 1903) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He was educated at the University of Toronto, studied law and was called to the bar in 1863. He represented Simcoe North in the 1st Parliament of Ontario and Toronto Centre in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1896 to 1897. 
(1840-03-03)March 3, 1840
Holland Landing, Upper Canada He was educated at the University of Toronto, studied law and was called to the bar in 1863. Liberal He represented Simcoe North in the 1st Parliament of Ontario and Toronto Centre in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1896 to 1897.