Claim: William Lount, born in 1840, was a 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 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.