At the age of 17 , he left school to pursue work .
Shearson was born in Galt , in the province of Ontario , Canada , August 3 , 1864 to William A. and Marion W. Shearson .
At the age of 17 , William A. left school to pursue work .
Shearson was born in Galt , in the province of Ontario , Canada , August 3 , 1864 to William A. and Marion W. Shearson .