(,\\-\M 3ar15 IIistoJ'1 ÐESK COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF THE COUNTY OF YORK ONTARIO CONTAINING BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES ILLUSTRATED TORONTO: 1 H. BEERS & CO. 1907 : :'OUT AN J ..t RY \, IA, HISTORY c."V\h 393 7 tÇ . I () J'.... I - t . PREF ACE < Rennptt. 'f '! ar R.ra ....... - Bl'nnett. Jlrs' arohne C. .., .13 Bennett G . _ . . . . . .134 Bennett' r . eorg . _ . .491 D ' . ames [ 667 "('ntle" 'I ...... . . . .. ., nl'rkin h N. Jfar. T. .614 "rr lprhin It aw. Edwir C. . 370 \ . '" aw. Joh,., "r ( ., rkm")II1\\'. Rob. I Xl .- - l' AGI Bernard, John J. .......... .21- Bernard, :Mrs. Matilda .......21 Bertram, Mr". Helen ........ 13 Bertram, John .............13 Beynon, George W. ......... .15 Beynon, )Irs. Edith . . .15 Bickell, 1lrs. Ann E., ..... .25 Bickell. Thomas ............ 2E Black, 11r8. Thirza .......... 2( Black, William (1862) ...... .2\ Black, William (1835) ......6: Black. Zena" .. . .. .. .. .. .. .2: Blackstock, Mrs. :Mary ....... ) mal'k tuck. RE'\". "ïlliam S.. D.D..... ........ Blair. \Irs. 'Iartha .........1 mail". Hi". \Yilliam, B.A. Blight. Waiter tl. ......... Blong, Ed"ard ......,. Blong. Mrs. Margaret .... B!Jong. Rohert ........... Bogart, ::\Iartin J. ........ Bogart. Peter .... .... 0 .. . Bogart, )Irs. RO"'l(ey ....,.. Bolton, ('harles R. .......- Bolton. James C., Esq. .. iã3 Bond. J01m P. .........671 Bonrl. Robert .......... .l5 Bonnell. William .......... Boomer, :\lr8. Ann ......... Hoon1 r. .Tnlllf?:o-. Bo"'toJl. Joseph . Bost.,ick Family ....... Bo"twich. Xelson ....... Bothwell, John A., D.D.S Bot,forrl. Timoth\". . .. DoultbeE', )Ir". 'Iarian BoultheE'. William. C.T' Boulton. Henry J. ..... Bouqtead. Mr". Isabella ,T. Bou"tead. James B. Boxall, George .... Bo'mIl, 'frs. Mary A. . Bovrl. AIC"'l(ander J. .. Boyd, Geoffrey, B.A., :v.B. :Bovd. John .... Boyd, John A. J10"f"rl. ::'Ilr;;. \Iar' Bo d; W B( d. W BovlE'. i\ r [;k" Y'Y' BrRc\. "M. o,fJella Bre henridge" ev. Ja111l s Brio ' nd. .Ta J' , W. .1...... Bri,'O'land 10 rs. Marth", Å. Drip'" ,)f s !.Iary J. ....... TIri :-R' uel R. .. Wiil' ., "_J. .' o lary J. am Brodie. )Ir". Ad{'lilH' ,T. H Brorl Famil"f". . . . . . . . . . . Bre>.-i . John L. _.J Bre Ie, Wilm. . .4' BI "mil. T: 0'''''" . . IN)'K,,". I'AGE. Brough, Mrs. Mary C. . .522 ['\"ough, Theodore G. ........ .522 Dro\\n, Alexander ........ ., 62 honn, Alfred J. ......... .547 ro\\n, Mrs. Alice..... ..... .401 ro\\ n, Austin . .............277 Brl}\\n, ';\lrs. Ann P. ........ 45 Drown, Asa A., V.S. ...... .549 13l"on n, Charles . . . . . . .659 Uro"n, Edward . . .485 1'\"O\\n, Mrs. Eliza. .... .... .277 Hn.tn. :1[r . Elizabeth ...... G2 ì;rown Families ....... .39, 246 IIm\\ n, George ..............660 IJro\\n, Henry T. '" .401 3ro\\n, :1lrs. Jennie ........ .1116 Jro\\ n, Joseph .............. 44:! Bm" n, 'Irs. Louise . . . . . Ii.,!! Jro" n, :1Irs. Mary A. . . .547 Jrown, X. Allen ..... . .246 !ro"n, Richard ... ...... 39 :ro" n. Robert S. ........... 49 Iro" n. Thomas . . .......... 44 :1"OUII, CII,t. Thomas " .151; Jro\\n, William............ .506 lrumell, Mrs. Emily ....... .106 rumell, Henry P. ......... .106 unskill Familv .......... .134 nskill, Mrs. ÎIannah ......309 lskill, R{: ..t ......... ..309 kill, Thomas, M.D. .... .134 It Press. Limited, The.. .661 ., Mrs. Louisa. ......... .157 . Thomas ............. .156 .on, George L. ...........262 on, Mrs. Mary ........ .262 William .....,.......331 . Emerson ...........362 'ob ................ .288 .John R. ............. .256 Joseph R. ............ .545 Thomas H., B.A. . . . . . .412 mn, Robert . ..........645 .w .\Irs. Sarah :i\I. ......645 ,liT Christopher W. .... .267 nt , 'Irs. Iary E. ..... .270 Irs. Iargaret ..... .631 1T , lIIrJ!. Maria........ .629 I t' '. :-;o[omon L. . " ... .628 ess. William ...........631 Itolder, Jacob S. ...... .425 Rpv. Alexander, M.A., LL.D. ...... ...... .649 \Irs. Edith ...........512 , L!lmes .,........... ..612 \ J;mes H., :M.D. .... ..511 s. :i\h,. Martha ........ .428 <. )Ir" RRrah A. ........6;;0 s. )Ir<. arah C. .......612 . "ïlm. R.. . . . . . . . . .428 tt Fami. " .........378 tt. Hornti, 1., M.D. C.M. .37 n, Mrs. "I. 1y A. ., .., .523 n. Warren ., .. .. .... . .525 Il. William .......... .481 .,.f} mas E. \! DDS 648 .Il, B nry ...::.......:.:: 124 01, Je "e F. .. .. 87 I'AGE. Cnmpbell, Mrs. E. P. ........400 Campbell, Dr. Frank A. ..... .505 Campbell, James ........... .322 Campbell, 'frs. lIIary F. ..... .264 Campbell, William .... . . . .400 Camplin, Dr. William. . . . . .638 Cane, Henry S. ............. 101 Cane, William . . . .......... 101 Cannon, :\frs. Annie ........ ..')81 Cannon, Thomas E., Jr. ...... 90 Cannon, William H., D.D.S. ..580 Canthis, Mrs. Ellen . . . .607 Canthis. William ...........607 Carleton, Chlll'les S. .........209 Carleton, Mrs. Maria.... .,. .210 Carnenter. :\fr". Harriet..... .487 Carpenter, Thomas ......... .486 Carroll, Frank G. .......... .619 Carroll. Mrs. :1Iary .......... 6lP Carruthers, Rev. Samuel ......606 Carson, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603 car,>on, 'fr . \Iargaret E. ... .603 Carter, Edward T. ..........147 Cartpr. )[r.,. Louisa C. ...... .147 Carty, Jeremiah ............ 48 Cm'en, TIm. \Villiam, D.D., LL.B. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .393 Cawthra Family ............ 32 Cawthra, Henry ............. 32 Cawthra. H. Victor ......... 33 Chalcraft, Mrs. Clara. ....... .301 Chalcraft, William E. ....... .301 Chalmers, John .............285 Chalmers, Mrs. Marion ......285 Chambers. Rev. Andrew B., LL.B.. D.D. ............... 15 Chapman, Mrs. Essie .........615 Chapman, Frederick \V. ......615 Chapman, James ........... .501 Chapman, Thomas ..........335 Charlps, 'fr,>. Charlotte .... .536 Charles, John W. ........... .535 Charlton, Mrs. Ann .... " .243 Charlton. George ........... .242 Charlton, Dr. W. J. .. _ .... .Ill ('hp nut. 'f rs. J_. ............581 Chessell, Mrs. Eliza E. ......267 Chestie, Brown & Co., Ltd. .. 47 Christie, Mrs. Jane ......... .187 Chriter, James ..... . . .633 Dempster, ::\Irs. Mary ...... .633 Denison. Lt..CoI. Frederick C., C.1\I.G., M.P. ....,....... .192 Denison, Mrs. Julia A. ...... .192 Dennis, J. R. .,............. 574 Dennison, Mrs. Fanny....... .469 Dpnnison. Joseph H. ........ .4ß9 Des Rrisay, ::\Irs. Sarah E. ..360 m e Brisay, Rev. William A.. 360 D tsterre, )11">'. Annie . ..,. .568 .J'Fsterre, Robert J. .........567 Diamond, James ............423 Diamond. Mrs. Jane ........ .423 Dickie. Mrs. Elizabeth ...... .567 Di('kip. James ............. .567 . TI!"nir'k. 'Irs. Charlotte 1\1. .. 95 I) nnick, Rev. John D., D.D. .. 9i Dmwoody, Jeremiah ........ .643 Dixon, FJ"ederiC'k E. """ 25 Dixon, Frpderick J. .... .. .518 Dixon, W. V., D.D.s. . . . . .6ß9 Doan Families .... .. .372, 313 Doan. .T. X"rman Doan, Mahlon .......... Doan, Thomas B. ....... Doan. William ........ Doan. "ïlliam A. ........ Doane. Mrs. Elizabeth '" Doane, Henry . . . . . . . . . . Dnel. John ....... DOherty, Charles R .. fJoherty, Mr q . Cha1lottp n,.ty, Mr'>. .Amanrì,. .T. . .332 0-- . ._:)iJ .. .372 H7 '1)7 .)7 I'AGE. Doty, Frank ............... .437 Douglas, Samuel J. ......... .325 Douglas, William J. ........ .236 Dowsley, Dr. George W. O. .. .367 Drouillard, )Irs. Jane .......320 Drouillard. Phelix . . .... ....320 Drummond, Mrs. He ter A. " .374 Drummond, John W. ....... .3i4 Duckuorth, Mrs. Catherine . .219 Dur'kworth, John .......... .219 Duggan, Edmund H. .........397 Dunlop. John H. ........... .126 Dunn, George ...............233 Dunn. ::\Jr . Rebecca ........ .253 Dunnet, Mrs. Jessie ........ .231 Dunnet. Thomas, )I.A. .......230 Dum\oodie, James .......... .421 ])um\ooùie. Iary -\.. ........ .421 Durham. John .,.,........ .,336 Dvas, Mrs. Emma W. . . . . . .162 Dyas, Thomas W. .......... 162 Dyas, William J. .......... .187 Earl, ::\Irs. Sarah A. ..... . . .595 Earl, William ............. .595 Eaton, Edward Y. ........... 34 Eaton, Irs. )Iabel. ......... 3i EcclestonI', Alfred G. ........217 EcclestonI', ::\Irs. Amelia J. ....217 Eckardt, 'Irs. Sarah .........212 Eckardt, \Yilliam ...........212 Ellington. .Adam ............ .642 Edington, Mrs. ::\Iargaret .....642 Edwards, Mrs. Charlotte .....53., Ed\\ards, Mrs. Elizabeth J. .. 65 Ed"ards, James. .......... ..555 Edwards, Sergt. John E. ..... 65 Elliot, C. Shomberg, ::\I.D. ....37., Elliott, David ..............429 Elliott, George, !II.D.C.::\I. .... 63 Elliott. Irs. Harriet ....... .429 Ellis, -\.rthur W., D.D.S. .... .626 Ellis, Harry ". . . . . . . . . 629 Ellis. John '" . .. .. .. .. .. .519 Ellison, Irs. Kate.......... .613 Ellison, \\ illiam J. .......... 6U Elson, ::Ilrs. 1\Iinena ......... 29i Embury, )Irs. Elizabeth .... AR6 Embur,.. John E., V.S. ..... .486 Emersòn, )Irs. Catherine I. ..304 Emerson. Joseph ........ .304 Emery, 'Irs. Barbara ...... .573 Emery, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3 England. Ir". Ellen .........320 England, John ........ .....320 Emns, Irs. Annie ......... .318 Emns, Arthur \Y. ..... .... .447 Fvans, )'Irs. Harriet . . . . . . .4S9 EHlllS. .Tohn .... .318 Ewan, Peter . . . ......... __ 579 Fair, David . .639 Fair, Mrs. Lizzie . .639 Farley, John ....... .13S Farley. '\.[rs. Iaggie A. . J3S Farr, Charlotte ...... .46S Farr, "r . Isabella ......... .143 Farr, John ...... ..........468 Farr. .Jo eph . . ............ .143 Fan.lr. I1'ci. Eliz'J.h('th (Ii) Farrar, Rev. :Michael A. . . .. 64 Farrell. \I1' . Eliz.tbeth J. .. .,634 Farrell, William ........... .63i Feather'tonhaugh. Mrs. Cath. ,'rine L. ..................274 Feathfl'l to'11w n n .;n.; n- t Fen\\ i"k .J.tl F pn \\ i,.t \I r Fen" jpl. \ 1 I'\GE. Felmick, Iurra\" ::\IcC., B.A.. 327 Fel1{uson, 'II's. 'Elizabeth .... 5SI Fer!fUson, Francis ........... .,81 Ferguson, Irs. Helen E. ......381 .Ferg" on, .Tohn ... . . . . .380 FerA"U on, .John D. ......... .565 Ferguson, Dr. John H. .2))1 Ferguson, Mrs. )Iary .. .. .56., Finch, John ....... . . .245 FilH'h. Ir . Kate .......... .245 Findlay, John ::\1., I.A. ...... 44 Finn, \Ir . Ellen . . . . .4li8 Finn, "Illiam ............. .468 Fish, ::\Irs. Catharine ........458 Fi h. TIp\'. Charle ..........4.,8 Fi h. "ïl!iam \.. ::\LD.. C. 'I.. .453 ['ï her. '[r . .-\.gnes E.. . .. . .370 l.'jsher. T. Sta\ert .... . ':.ú Flanagan. Cornelius ........ .569 Flanag.m. }l1' . Delia .410 Flanagan. Dennis. . ....... .599 Flanagan, }[rs. Iargaret ... .5!J9 Flanagan, ::\Irs. Margaret S. . .569 Flanagan, Peter J. .... . . .410 Fleming. .rame . ....... " .107 FlplI1ing. )[1';;. )Iary E. ...... 108 Fletphp\,. .James :........... 52 FI"tehpr. [r . Rebecca 1. . ,., Flint. -\hraham B. nint, CJ,aI'le;; .......... Flint. "r". 1:1i7abeth '" Flint, ::\Irs. Elizabeth A. Flintotf. George C. . . . . .4_6 Floyd, 1\Jr". Kate .. . . . . .672 Flo).'d, tephen ............ .6i2 Fogarty. ,Jo eph . ........... {i53 rug- I rh'. Pa trick ... .6il Foo1'd. "ilIiam H. .215 Ford, William H. .... . . . . .4:!.3 For('ma n. 'I r . '\gnes . ß(ì:j Forem:l n. (ieorg{' . .. . . . . .603 Forstcr. 'Irs. Iartha ......29H For t{,l. Thomas. .29, For ytJl. Charles . . . . . . .22 Fo ter. Chark" H. ...!i5 Fo ter, Jrs. )Iary .5;, F() ter. "Il!iam .-\., Q.C. .....6.,0 Fo,\:. ::\Ir . Caroline ..,H Fo'\:, .Tohn . .... . . . . 5R Foy. [r". G{'rtrude .-\. .. . . .1 "2 Fo.\. .Tohn . .. .. . .,.. ., ]2 FralPigh. Mrs. Frances .... .. .Il7 Fraleigh. Dr. 'Yilliam S. . .. .1l7 Francis, John H. ...... . _ 2S' Frankland. Hpnry R. ........ .I.j Fra {'r. \1(',\and{'I' . .2H:J Fra er Famil).' . .fi39 Fraser. .Jam{'s .............. .1l5 Fraser, John B.. )I.D., C.!lI... 5 f Fra"er. Ir . !"lrah F. .......26 Frost, Arthur .T. .56' Fro"t. (ienrge n. . . fi6 FulJpr. ("harl{' . 9' Fullr.r; Charle D. . : : : . . : : : : - FulJer. 'Irs. D{'lilah . . . !):I FulJpr, Mrs. Iai ...... "" 2m; FulJ{'r. Ir". Rosamond . . . . .2ß/i' Fuller, ""illiam D. . . . . " 292 Gard. John Alii Ganlh<>use. .Tames . i iS62) . . A94 Gardhou"e. James 1832) .. .62i Gardiner. Da"ill ..... . . .. . -ô Gardiner, 'Irs. Jane . . . . 02 Gardiner. Thoma,> G6ï r:ardner. \lfred Il9 Garton, 1) ià B. .4'J. ( a r'on. . Irs. !'nr, h J. 4. . C..aac C. ........... .412 Gi!'1lour. John T., )1.0. ..... 74 Globe. The.. . . . . . . . . . . . .I O Going. "rs. -\,(a )1. . .(j21 Cuing. l'har]{' C. . .621 (.old mith. Annette ......... .136 (;old mith, Re\'. Thomas . . . .135 Ir. Goode, Henrv B. . ... _ . . . . . . .200 \1"1 [;00<11'. 'lr . 'Z{'linda . ....... .200 Gonion, Dr. Edward P. ..... .312 Gordon, Mrs. )largaret ...... .312 . Ik'purl,l , Adam ............ .408 nðkiUJrli.\v, )lrs. Lottie ....... .408 1skill, R.Il, Adam ............ .417 kill 'll!l, )Irs. Ann J. ........417 " p:ham Familv ............344 ,C',:aham, [r,>. Hp[{'n ... .312 Graham, J. A. . . .... .3-14 I Graham, .}olm ............. .311 [;rnham, \\ illiam J. . . . . . . . .602 Grainger, Ed\\in .. . . . . .316 Gmnger, Oli\er ............ .588 Gr.ner, [rs. largaret ..... .183 (.ra\'er, Thomas R. ......... .183 Gral. [rs. Elizabeth ........416 I:ra ': George ....... .......484 ta;ra '. Henry A. 35 a;ra '. Henry J. ... .....586 ,n ir,I\. 'II's. Xorma Y. ........ 35 n .ral, Thomas J. ... ....... .416 (;r{'en. 'Irs. Rebecca ........ .293 Green, Robert.. ............293 (J r{'ens ides, Tsaac ...........613 (;\een'-ides, William. . ...... .614 1.1 nqauluq. Hon. Ed" in N. .. .109 Gurnett, Mrs. Jane P. ...... .276 Gurnett, John T. ... .. .276 \\al"';!l. Robert C. ..... 92 J J\ p.. 1, I :\ Ir. Ir r Hackett, William T., D.D.S. . .00-1 [I ligen, )Irs. Jennie .........600 '- Hagen, Thomas H. .........600 Tague. )Irs. lary A. ....... .473 [ague. \\ illiam .............473 fahne, Charles H. ......... .501 la hue. )11''>. Henriette ..... .502 { !e, )Iis" Carol ... ....... 49 HIlI Dr. George W. ......... 48 Hale, \Iiss Harriet ......... 49 Hall. Jrs. 'Iargaret ........ .636 Hall. Tho'Ilas ...............636 Hall,>, )Ir,>. )linnie " . .. .410 J hils. T. T. ................410 :f at'lhleton. Ar'el!'u ....... .450 H.u"ill. Henry ........ .... .41'0 Hamill. 'Ir". )Iartha C. "'" .481 1Ta nah, Mrs. Gertrude '\1. 61 Hannah. William G., I,L.B. . 60 Hardy, Ron. Arthur .... .537 1I.lre. ,John ... __.. .. . .. .. 531 Ha,. ra\l'. rdward .... .... .434 r :m\e, I . Iaria ...... .43-1 "- - IXDE X \ PAGE. Harris, Mre. Annie. ... 51 Harris, Henry .... ........ .484 Harris, Joseph ............. .400 Harris. Mrs. Rebecca ....... .400 Harris, Thomas 1\1. ........... 49 Harrison, Hugh 00......... 00119 Harrison, Mrs. Sarah ....... .1l9 Harrison, William ..........622 Hart, Mrs. Dora ............546 Hart Dr. J. )Iore ..........546 Hart: John S., 1.D. ... ...... 64 Hartman Family ........... .533 Hartman, Lot L. . ........... .533 Hartney, Frank B. . ........ .552 Harvey, Arthur ............. 116 Hastings, George H. ........ .431 Hastings, Mrs. Georgina .....431 Batton, Annie J. ............ 61 Hatt(,n, John S. ............. 61 Eatton, :Mrs. )Iary A. ....... 61 Hawke, Benjamin E., M.D. . .139 Ha\\kc, 'Irs. Charlotte A. ... .1l6 n.mke. George I. ......... .1l5 Hay, Mrs. Elizabeth S. .......236 Hay, )Iai. .John D. ......... .235 lTa,'es. 1\Ir". EliBabeth ...... .203 Ha"f-s. William H. ......... .202 Ha {'lton. .J" eph . . . . . . . 634 Haz{'1tc.n, 1\1rs. f'usanna .. . .634 H ggie Family .............. 66 Heggie, William C., M.D ..... (16 Heintzman, Charles T. ...... .52(1 Heintzman, Herman . ....... 54 Heintzman, Mrs. )lary J. ....526 Heintzman, Theodore A. ..... 53 Helliwell. )Iiss Abigail ...... 3f1i Helli,,{'ll. )[rs. ophia A. ... .130 HC'lli\\ ell. Thomas ...... ....306 lI{'lli\\ ell. \\'illiam P. . . _ . .130 HC'nder on, Alexander. ....... 40 II enderson, 1\Irs. Carrie A. ... 3lì7 H{'ndcrson, Charles )1. ....... 36!> Henllerson, Charles R. . .. .4ï9 Henderson, Mrs. Mary ...... .479 H{'nderson, Robert H., L.D.S.. D. D. S. ................. .437 HC'ndrick. Arthur C.. )I.A., I.n. . . . . ............ ... !i2 Hendrick Family . . .. (12 H{'JHirick. )L J. ............ G51 Hendry, \V. B., B.A., M.B... . .3(1r, II{'nrv. ) Jr... Ellen . .616 Henrv, James ........... 00 .616 Hl'IH"-. J,. . Louisa .........381 TTpll1"v. \\'illiam ........... .381 H{',, rd. l\lrs. Catherine .... .120 H{'\\ard. f'tephen .......... .I O H{'ydon. Dr. Charles 1\1. . .369 Hp\'don Familv .. .368 H{' 'don. Fl"Rnêis ........ . .368 Hilhorn. Eli H. ............ .133 Hilhorn I amily .............133 Hill, George E., D.D.S. . .5!J2 Hill. .John R. .............. .426 Hill. 'Irs. Lucv L. ......... .426 Hill. William "............. . .4 71 Hillam. George ............. .206 Hind. .Jo eph ... .14R Hinde I3roth"r,> .. .. .29'1 Hind". "'illiam ............. .300 lTod!!_on. )Jr,>. Catherine . .!i28 Hndg-on. John............. .028 Hogahoom. 'Irs. Frances A. . .22 Tkg-'lhoom. neorge H. .223 Ho!:!!:!. )Jr". Sarah . . . . . . . :! 5 no!:!,!. \\llliam . .324 j " Holli . Geor!!e .J . . _ .!i!Jl Holll'man. Samuel 467 Holl:vm:lll. Sallm"l E. ........468 \ I'AGE. Homer, Maurice F. .. .645 Hooey, John .............. .571 Hooey, Mrs. Margaret ...... .572 Hopkins, James A. .......... .644 Hopkirk, Mrs. Margaret .....5.>4 Hopkirk, Thomas F. ......... .554 Hopper, Henry F. .......... .25'1 Howard, A. MacLean .......277 Howard Family ............ .277 Ho\\ard, John ... .152 Howard, Mary . . . 152 How{'ll, George A. ........... 118 Howland Family ........... .389 Howland. H{'nry S. ......... .392 Howland, Oli\-er A., K.C., C. 1\I.G. . . . ., ...........389 Howland. P{'leg ... . . .3!12 Hughes, Amos J. .......... .219 Hughes Families W9. 219 Hughe,;, J.1mes L. .129 Hughes, John E. . " . .W9 HulL [rs. \.nne ..471 Hull. Dr. Richard \Y. . G53 Hull. William J. . .471 Hume. -\.. J. ... . .5!J3 Humphrey, B. D. . .309 Humphrey ramih' . :W!J Hunt, Jrs. ?lIargar{'t .44!J Hunt. Samuel L. .449 HUlÜl'r, "r . \nn L .:'67 Huntpr. 'It". Cathe-rin{' .J. ... .523 Hunter, John, ::\I.D. ....... .161 Hunter. Hohert . . 5 2 Hunter, Robert J. ...... .5(1Î Huntley, George J. .......... .313 Huntly, Mrs. MaroY 570 Huntlv. Samuel '" 5ïO JT u ri1: nr. HC'l!1"v E. ........ .47!i Husband, George C. .........226 Hu,;hand, Mrs. Mary A. .... .221ì Hutf'hinson, Isaac ......... .30-1 Hutchin,>on, !II rs. Margaret ..304 Hutt. W. G., )I.D. ......... .499 Hutty, -\.lfred .............. .202 Huttl'. ,Irs. Dinah ......... .202 Hutt ., Emily H. ...........621 Huth'. reter .............. .620 H n;q. )Jrs. 'Iargaret ... . (l2 H \"III'S. lichapi '" . 2(12 Hj ne.;. P,ltrick .. .... .279 Ide, )1 rs. Eliza. . ... ') Ide, Hemy T. ............... IlIce, Mrs. Helen .J. .. Incl'. William 5 Ingham. Edwin ............." Ingham, Mrs. Harriet A. . .4: t Ingram. A. .J. . . ,... .589 Innes, William ............. ..,DR Tn"lcmann, Ernest R. ........601 1 Inslemann. :\Ir... Mary ....6 Iri h, J. R., L.o.S. ........... In ing. )Jrs. )Iary .... . . .1 Ining, William. . ..........1 Irwin. J\ln;. Emily ..........2 If I n, in, II. E., B.A:, K.C. .. 00..1 1 Ir\\ill. )Jrs. Jane.. ..... .401 Tn\ in, .John (1831) .401 Tn\in, .John (1825) ........ .130 Irwin, .\"illiam \\. .........258 .Jad."oYJ., )lrs. Emily L. ..... .153 .Jack'f>ll. J'lmes ..:..........:.23 .Jadson. .TaJlle \Y. . .2.tl .Ta(",>on. Lyman G. .. . .. .153 .Ja kson. )( ]I, .. 71 .J:'C\..-Oll, )rr-. ßr.lh E. .52 .J. d.son. Thoma'" .... . .2:>7 .T.lf!'l"RJ', Senato 'lobcrt . . . . . .. II L INDEX. ÞAGE. James, :Mrs. ::\Iilbro ... . . .441 James, R()bert . ............ AU Jarvis, .Æmilius ............ .211 Janis Famili{'s .,... . .23,41, 211 Janis, Frederick \\". ........ 23 Jnn is, Mrs. Helen \\". .....,. .121 Janis, )Irs. Jennie E. ...... 96 Janis, 1\l1-s. )Iary .......... 41 Janis, Col. Saiter !\I. ....... 96 Jarvis. Stcphen )1. . . . " 41 J.n'. \\"illiam ........... ..272 Jefferson, )Irs. Rachel . ......257 Jellerson. \rilliam T. . . . . .257 Jenkins. Frederick .. . . . . ..>!!9 Jenkins, )Irs. May .., .,. .599 .Jf'nnings. .Josl'ph. . . . . . . . A.>2 Jermyn, )Irs. Anna......... .618 .Ierm n, .John .1. ............IH7 Je -ol'l'. Capt. Dudley F. ... .493 Johnson, Arthur J., )I.B. ... .188 Juhnson, Ed"arù I. . . . .280 Johnson, Edward R. .. . . .424 .Tollll_on Family ........... .424 .Johnston. Arthur '" . .. " ..95 .J ,hn ton- F'lmilv . . . . . . . .433 .Johnston. .John' ... ...... .433 Johnston, ",h's. )Iarv ........168 ,John,.tvn. 'Irs. Orpl a E. .... .434 .John"ton. \Yilliam .434 .lohn tun \\". R ... .........650 .Tones. Champio"n ........... .391 .Tone". 'Ir.. Christina " .391 .Jone", Ed"ard C. ........... .1l4 .Jones, .John ...... .....47:> .Jones. "'Irs. :Margaret ....... ,475 .Jones. )Jrs. )Iargaret 1. ..... .114 ,J"ne'. ,Irs. )!.Irv . .. . .347 .Jone . Rohert, r. 347 .Jordan, \\'alter . .592 Kay. Helen. . 9r. Kay. .John ................. 96 K{'ele. )Ir". Au usta A. .......34-1 K{'ele. Charles C. .......... .341 Kelly, )Irs. Henrietta ...... .562 Kelly. amuel .J. ..... ..... .5r.2 Kenned , George, l\I.A., LL.D., K.C. . . . . ................306 Kennedy, }Irs. .Jessie ....... .672 KennedJ, Robert D., C.E., O. L$. . . . . . . ....... . .li72 K<'l"T. Mr.. Ann .J. ........ .. !l8 Ken. Bernnrd S.. )I.n ..... .402 Ken. Jrs. Elizaheth ..... ..14li Kerr. Hon. Jame" K., R.C. . .6:>4 Kpl"T, .Tohn (1819) __... ... 97 I'l.en. ,John (1820) ..........146 Ken. 'Iiss Sarah J. ........ .610 Kirkpatrick, -\.lIllrew ....... .r.43 Kirkpatrick, "\Ir". Jane. .. " .4117 Kirkpatrick. Joseph ......... 4r.7 Kirk"ood. Alexander . . .. lî3 Knowle", Henrv A. ......... .r.2;; Kno" Ie". )[rs. '",Iary l\I. . fJ2lî K}'le. Edle. ' . .129 Kyle. Eliza . . . .129 K l{'. .Tames ... ............ 4'13 Kyle, )Irs. )Iurgaret . 483 T ai,lIaw, )Ir". Catharine A. . ..'ilî7 Laidlaw. ,John ....... ......1\G7 L'1ing. William .T. . .. . .47:t Lainson. J,.hn ,Yo ............ filO \ I.amund-Smith. 'Jr . Isabella .lî09 I '1mon,I.Smith. .Jameq . . . .1309 I.amond.Smith. Louise F. ... ./\09 Lamont. Da\.id ............ .618 , I T alllont. )Irs. )1. F. . .J.Jh. . .'. t18 LI..tÒ-':Tt oh .'lTC:. Harriet ....273 \ , 1', OJI. .'ohn ...........605 Xl I'AGE. Lander, 1frs. )Iargaret ...... .582 Langmuir. John \\. .121 Lannin, )Irs. Sarah......... .273 Lannin. Thomas .............273 Lash, John F. ............. .568 Lash, )Irs. Sarah ......... .568 Latimer, }Irs. Emily . .579 L.'1timer, James :M. ......... .579 L.l\Hence Familv . ....... . .318 La" rence. Williåm J. ....... .318 Lea FamÜ\ ... __ __...... ..384 Lea, Josep'h H. . .383 Leach, Hu b . . ......... . ..339 Leadlay, Ed\\ard .......... ..1l3 Leadlay, )Irs. )laT\ L ....... .1l3 Lear, )Irs. Elizaheth . .. .212 Lear, Richard H. ....... .. .212 Le<" 'Irs. Emma )1. . . .201 Lee, )lrs. Harriet J. . .296 I pe. .Tohn P.. .Jr. .29.. Lee. Joseph R. . . . .146 Lee. Philip T. ...............340 Lee. \\'alter S. .......... .....201 Lee, \V. H. ................ .44" Leech, }Irs. Caroline G. ......358 Leech, Henry S. .............358 Legg<'. Thomas .. . . . . . . . . . . .438 Le Gro., Edward .......... .599 Le Gros, l\Irs. Sarah .........599 Leigh, Robert J. . . . .415 L{'mon, Fdward .............364 Lemon, George ..............333 Lemon, Irs. )Iaria ..........364 Leslie, Ed\\ard ............ .224 Leslie, )Iaj. J. K. .......... 69 Ll' lie. lr . )I.,rian . .. . . . .2:!.> I.esslie Family ............. 43 Les"lie, Joseph W., )I.D. . 43 Le ter, ",Ir . Kate .... ... .209 Lester. "illialll H. ......... .209 Lightfoot, William .......... .408 Lillev. 'Irs. Mari.L .... .. . ....313 Lilley, Thomas. ............ .313 I illb, Ir . \Y. J. .......... .646 Lindsav. )Irs. -\nn E. ...... .5:;7 Lind,eÿ, ::\lrs. Ellen .J. . . . . .639 Lind.ey, Isaac 'Y. . .639 Lini1 av. Isallc W. . . ..... .639 Linton'I amily . . ........... .183 Linton. \Yilli'1rn .183 Little. .Jame" H. ... ....... . 26.,} I.ittle. 1Ir . )Iarv F.. . .319 Little. )Irs. )Iarÿ J. ........ .266 Littk !';mon G. . . . . .319 LIon!. 'Ir". Charlott, . . . . li04 Llo}d, Da\.id . . _. __.. .. ..352 Llovd, ",Iurdock 1\IcL. ...... .603 Loft. -\lic{' . . ..... .633 I.oft. Annie....... .633 Loft. Lukp R. ... . . . . . . .632 Lou!!head. Gporge . . . . . . .601 Loughead. )Irs. Iartlm .... .liOI I..ough{'ed. Dr. R. ,1. . . . .3;;5 T.o\'P. -\lfred .231 Lo\e Familv . ...... .... .237 Lo\"e. )Irs.' )Iar"f" . ... 266 Lm'e. Rohert ..'-... . . . . : 266 T.uncl"f". Charles . . . . .22R T.1Ini1:'- Familv. .............22/\ Lundy. .Jo eph C. '. ......... .226 Luntl . S. H. ...............lîlì5 Lyun: .Tohn L. .... ... .597 I.yon, )Jl"s. Lucie _ 598 '1(' -\llister. anHwl . .W;; Mc.-\.ulpy, Francis. ....... . . . .434 '1(' -\ nì{'\. ,It.-. JarlZaret E. ..435 ",le.Rain. .Tame. . . . . .239 'Ie-Bolin. 'Ir . J{'- ie . .239 ---'. . I'AGE. )lcBride, Charles .......... .397 reRride, )Irs. Jennie . . . . . . .397 )lcCnrth.\', Andr{'" \Y. .......401 McCarthy, Mrs. Mary ....... .402 _lie-Cleal), .JO epll ........... 30S ::\IcC1ear}, Mrs. }Iary .A. .....308 )lcCJelland, .Alexander .... _ .171 )1<,C'lel1and. Mrs. Elizabeth I il McClure, Charles N., l\I.A. ...465 )lcConkey, Ernest G. E. ......658 )IcCormack Familv . ...... 159 ::\[cC'ormack. R, bprt L. ......: 1'>9 McCracken. .-\.lexander .1. .2:!:.I \IcCraney. )Ioses S. ...... . .281 :\IcCraney. "'In;. Sarah . .281 MeCurd\" Familv . 89 )lcDonell. [r . '.Jane .271) McDonell, Samuel S. ....... .275 :\lcDougall, :\ll"s. Jean :\1. ... . .511 'IcDou!!"all. Judge Jo"eph E. .511 McGuire, )Irs. Eliza _,.418 ",lcGuire, .John . .4IS ) [cH,u-dv, Forbe . . 316 l\IcHllrdy. 'Ir . 1I.oùlp ,I. .3lfi )[dnto-h, .James _ . .499 ",Jdnto,.;h. '[rs. .Jennie . .. .:U:O I<'lnto"h. Peter . ... . .3r.O l'IIcIntosh, Reginald K. .. . fino :\Ic Into-h. \\ illiam D. . . .2;;4 )[e'Ka}, "'Irs. Ellen ....229 [cKa , )Irs. He ter -\. '" .246 """'\: y. .J"),n R. .24.. )ICK-1 . Robert . . .229 )lcKellar, Alexander.. ... .235 IcI....ellar, )Irs. Sarah J. "'" .235 1"'ÙIII'p'I\". "l' . Alic -!"Iii )[,.Kenn{'d\". William .........596 JeKihbon, Herbert C. ..... .595 ","'Kihhon. ",Ir . far!!''1Tet ... .;;!l.. ) [cI';:im, )lr". IS.lhella ... ..422 1/d\:im. Rohert . .. .422 )lcLpiHl. Colin ...... .. ... .597 'ld.f"1n. Dngalrl ..... . . . . . /i:;2 )[e-I e.lII. "'Irs. Lillian ." ..... '>97 1/e-T.ean. 'Irs. )Iargaret . . . . . G32 )[clean. Rohert G.. ......411 1ldlahon. Thomas F. . ......290 )lc1Ia ter, Arthur R. ....... .520 Ie-"a ter. h". Hell'n E. _ .. .520 )lc)Jichael, -\lfrl'd .J. "., )L-\.. .100 )IdIichael, James W. ....... .167 )Ic1Iichael. Richard .. ...... .167 11'''iIlan. .Jame . ... .... . .423 )IdJillan. )Jrs. 1Ia ry A. .....423 1[dltuTa)', :\Jrs. ElIzabeth 94 Jc",lnrray. James S.. y .. 93 ",Iahley. -\lhert . . . . . . .243 Iahle. ' Family ............ 244 )lacCallum. .Tames. 130.-\., 1\I.D..al:1. 1lactlonald. ::\Irs. Annie....... I lacDnnald. Donald .........28. "a('Donald. )Irs. Elizabeth ...28. 1[acdonald. Hon. John ....... 1 Iacdonald, John K. . ...... .173 )llledonell, Angus C., D.C.L., )I.P. . . . . ................ 86 )JaccTonell Family . . ......... . Elizabeth ........652 "ailp. Fr'lIIk. . . ........... .6.)1 1Iall"0Im, )lrs. Euphemia .... .464 \la kol'n. Georg(' ., . . AG3 'l.uHI{', ille. E. W. ......... .423 la1Hle\"ille. :\Ir . If'abell.\ . .423 'lanning, Alexander . .1I.> 1\lanning. Percy A. . . . .115 1\larks, Elly. ...............22.> "'.Iark", .\Irs. Emilie P. . .. 80 )1 arks, G{'orge . .....,...... 80 Marks, Henry. .............225 Marks, Mark ............. .,225 Marriott, James T. .......... 5G3 :\hrriott. 'Ir . .Jane ......... .563 'Iar h, Alexander .......... .331 1\Iar h. William G. . ... .352 Marshall, John . ........ .. .554 'Iar hall. Ir". 'Jary .. .. . .535 Martin, Dr. George S. ,...... .137 \ 'Iartin, 'Irs. Helen.. .... ... .58 (, :MarE.l, Matthew. . ........ .58 T 1\1'1" Ill. Charles ............. 2lîl 11.1";"". )Irs. 'fary ......... .139 MOl-on, Th')luao.T ......... .583 1Ia on, l\IN. Thomasllle .583 'h1"on. William T. . . .13R l\[as e:v, Charles A. 57 \Ia,",,,;p '. f'he'rt . . . .. . . .. ... .476 H ",'l!cllf.Alfre,I... .....627 II C ';\lp. Ann....... .. .. .275 Moore, Charles F., M.D., C. 1..404 Moore, Robert. .............275 Moore, Wi1liam II. . . .13S Morgan, Charles E. . ....... .4iO )Iorp-an, Mrs. Clara .........470 )Iorgan, Judge Erlward .... . .17G )Iorgan, )Irs. Elizabeth . .54G "mgan, ,It 8. E. )1. A. . .3ilJ 1\Iorgan. Ceorge ............ .546 "organ. Thomas K. . .37G :\Iorley, G,'orge . . .232 Iorle:v, Walker . ....... .' .:;24 :!\Iorrison, The Hon. Joseph C.. 8 .1lorrow Family ........... .294 :\lorrow. John ............. .29-1 !lIorse, Mrs. Elizabeth. . ... .57H \!or..;{'. Irs. F.limheth A. . .. 87 'I"r p. .John T. .............. 87 Morse, William 1\1. ..........578 Iorson. FreJeriek I.. B.A. .. .ISlJ 1lortimer, Rev. George ...... .178 Mortimer. Thomas...... .178 Iowat, Frederick ........... 6 1lowat. Mrs. Isabella . . .399 'Iowat. :"ir Oliver ........... 5 '10\\ at. Robprt D. ...........3!19 'loYllihan, Ellen ............. fi O 110vnihan. Michael .......... G30 ,ruÚloon. -\rthur ... _.... .. ..;60 1luldoon, Mrs. Lois 1.1. ..... .li60 "ulholland. 'Irs. Mary A. . .213 'Iulholland. Thomas . . . .213 1rnnro, William P. ...... o!l3 1lurdock, l\Irs. Annie L. . .5G! )Iurdock. William J. ...... .. .;;60 ,rurphy;Ed\\ard F. ...... ... .3 0 furphy. l\Irs. Marion .... .330 Iurray. 'Irs. Hughina .. .571 "\Iurray, Ru on. 1\1.:\., K.C.... Ii': "una,\'. !llaj. .John A. .517 Murray, John W. ............571 'Iurray, 1rr". Marion .GGfi "nrray. \Yilliam ........ . .1)1'5 "unav, "ïlliam -\. .516 1lurray, William T. .GGfi "a,,1-). 'Ir". Eliza .J. . 2 ash. Riphard . ....... .. .. 2 ealon, Mrs. "!Ifaria . . . 95 Nealon, Patrick . _. .. .395 "" elli". 1\1 rs. Helen So ........607 eI8on. Mrs. I ahella . . . .1 4 'Velson Horatio W. ......... .133 "esbitt. R{'v. Georg... )1.A. ." 1'1 ,"eyitt. RichariJ B.. A.B.. 1\r.n..177 ,"iehol", l\lr". Agne,> ...... . . :l22 '\ieholq. A]fnd .T. .... . . 22 I'AGE. Nichols, :J\Ir. and lrs. J. Lister.158 XiclIols, John ........,......271 r\icol, Major. . . ............ .402 Xotman, Irs. Eliza .1. 61; Kotman, John C. GG Oakley, Dr. Frunci :JRtj Oakley, Mrs. Janet ..........386 O'BriPlI, Patricl, "'., )I.D. ....417 O'Hagan, Mrs. Elizabeth . . . .550 ("Jl..gan. Jame ........... .350 G'Halloran, Mrs. Daniel .J. . .430 O'JjaJioran, Iichael ....... .4:10 OHara. Jamp .............ü31 O'Hara, Mrs. Sophia. ... .(131 O'Keefe. EugPII'.. . . .478 O'Leary, Mrs. Katharine .....487 II"Leary. Louis. v. . .........487 Oliver, Dr. .John K. ........ .157 Olh'er, Mrs. Man E. ....... .158 O'Jlearu. Rev. Canon Thomas R.. LL.D. . . . .......... .,654 O'Xpill. .\1 rs. Ague" . . . . . . . .307 O':\cill. William. . .. . .. . . .306 Orchard, 1\1 rs. ncs ie . . . . . . . fiß:} Orchard, Richard 11. .lili3 Ostley, Frank . .............358 Owen, Trevor R. ... 73 -. Page, Dr. Thomas J. ........ .5R5 Palmer, Dr. .J. :\1. .......... oo3RH Palser, Henry D. .......... .299 P.1lser, Ir". Su,an ....... .299 Parker, Alfred. . .. . .G06 Parker, 1\1rs. Emma . . . . . . . . G06 Parkin. John \Y. ........... .410 Passmore, Frederiek F., C.E.. .519 Passmore, Mrs. Isabella .... .519 Paterson, Ir". Florence I. .... 75 P.lterson, .Jamcs F. .. 75 Paterson. J\1rs. .Jane . . . . . . . .411 Paterson, John ... .........411 Pater"on, Rev. Thomas \Y.. )1.A. . . . . . .... ... ..... 55 Patterson, Dr. Elij.1h . ...... . .120 Patterson, Irs. J. S. ........ 2R3 l'atter"on. Mrs. Ift1"tha ..... .120 Patton, Ron. Jame" ......... 7 Paxton, Mrs. Amy E. ... . . . . fiß3 Pa)o.ton. .John . . ............ ß63 Pea hr. .John \Y., M.D. ..... .IIS 1'1'.1 rce, 1\1 rs. 1\Ia rg'aret is Pearce, Thomas P. . . . .. 73 Pear". \YiIliam .... . . . .2SlJ Pear all. Benjamin .. . . . .189 Pear"all, neorge ............ .121 Pearson, Dr. n. F. . . . . . . . .lfì6 P',U'..;on, Fd"ar.l . .....279 Pcar on Famil, . . . . . .SIO {'('arson. Lambert B. :!1n P{'prl<'"s, Alfred .J. ......... AS I Pe rle8s, Mr". Elizabeth . . . .4 1 J'eJlntt. Rpnry .... _ .. 20 Ppnrlriek, :!\Ir . Harriet ...... .4HR Pcndriek. Richard .......... -llî8 Pepler. \Y. II., ::n.D., C.'I., -L.R. C.P.... . . . ... ...... ..... :Jß Perl ins. Matthew J., !lLD. ...472 P"r..v. Richard .............41'9 J'pt(. s. Capt. Alexand.'r ;;fil P('{{'r", Mrs. -\nnie ......... .fi2R Ppters, Mrs. Elizabeth J. ..... fiß2 l'etprs, .John . . . ... . . fi2S Peterson, Adolph . :'1'2 Petersen, Mrs. Agnes .21'2 Pettigrew, Robert ...........51'4 j Philip, Mrs. Catherine. ..... fir,H I .P,'i\f. R ... ... ;r,fi II, l\rr . f'H.lh E. . .o) .' '!,.y, n. TIIIHnll .. _. .. 2. ., Senato "'lobert ... ..' < -: ... . IKDEÀ. "1 PAGE. Phillip<. Philip ............ .3il Phillip , Roùert \Y. .. .2:!9 }'hillips. Dr. Thomas G. .. .376 Piggott, George . .. .473 Pirritte, Capt. John . .207 Pirritte, Ir". arah . . .2u7 Plant, George ............. .432 Plant William .............. 2ltj PIon t r, Charles P. ......... .Ins Play tel' Family . . .198 Play tel', John L. . ..........640 Plumb, George ............ .588 Portch, Irs. Anne ......... .322 Portch, James W. . ......... .321 Porter, George D., )I.D.. . .2-10 1'0\\1'11, Ed\\in R. . .... . .381 PO\\ ell Family . . .534 Po\\ell, George H........ .... 33 PO\\ I'll, Henry .......... .. .486 Po\\ell. 1Irs. )lildrE'd L. ..... .381 l'onell. I:i..hanl C. ... .53-1 Price. .John . . . . . . .29;; Pringle, .Jame" ........ .... .102 l'rin;.de. 'Irs. Iarg,ll"et . . . 102 Punnett. Richard ...........557 Purdon, Irs. Henrietta ......326 Purdon, Robert A. . ........ .326 Purvis, Irs. Elizabeth. . . . .603 Pun is, George E. . ..... .. .603 Quick, Capt. John .... ... .630 . Florence )L . .....316 Rose, George l\IcL. . ., . . .529 Rosl', Mrs. Margaret C. .J. L. .530 Rose. R{'v. Samuel, D.n. . '1l2 Rose, Sarah. . . ....... .. .. .1l3 Ro"e. )Ir". Sarah. . . . " . .594 Rose, \Yilliam I. . .. .. .. .:n5 Hosenherg. Henry O. . ..... .416 r.oseuberg. Mrs. Iarion .416 . )Irs. Sarah N. .. 22 J:o ', \Yalter M. .. 21 HoutJed!!"e. Petf'r . . .2S-l Ro\\ ntr(o('. \\ïlliam .52:; T:o ('e. .'fosiah R. .:. . . . . . .6ï2 I'AGE. Itu.."ell. John P.. I.D., C.,!" 662 Huthl'rf-onl, I I"S. Catherine. ..253 Ruthprfonl, Henry. . ....... .253 Rutter, Mrs. Catherine . . .. .19;; Rutter, Capt. Charlps ....... .195 Ryan, Irs. Catllel'ine ....... .194 R an, Hugh . . ............. 42 Ryan, Miss Isobel ,I. ........ 2;) Ryan, John . ... . . . . . . .. 2 Ryan, John T. . . ..... 4 Rvan, Iartin . . . ...........458 R\ an, Mrs. Sarah. . . . . .458 Ryan, William . . . ......... .194 Ryerson, Charles E., B.A. .....394 R)'erson Family. .. ...... . .394 Sage, )1. J. ....... .. . .. 559 Salmon, George. . . .. .. .107 Salmon, Mrs. Martha ... .' .IOT Sanderson, Mrs. Eliza ,1. .... .43(; Sanderson, Herbert )1., D.D.S.. 599 Sanderson, ,\ illiam . . . ......436 S.mdhnm, Emma ........... .215 Sandham. .John ......... ., .21ã Sankey. Mrs. AJ;lne :N. ....... 37 Sankey, Maj. Villiprs ....... 36 Savage, Mrs. )Iary J. . .465 Savage, Dr. Thomas Y. .405 Sawden, Thoma" ........... .629 I'adding, The Rev. Canon H., D.D. . . .................. 6 Scadding, Dr. H. Cra\\Íord .. .399 Scarlett, Ed" ard \\". .623 Scarlett, Robert A. . . . .625 ::;cheibp, Charles . .. .4S0 Scl,eibe, )Irs. Susannah . .480 Schiller, Charles A. .........632 Schiller, :Mrs. :Mary . ., .632 Scholes, Mrs. Anna .J. ., .. .206 Scholes, Thomas E. .206 Scott. .Jame" ... . .4!JI Scott, ,John . . .199 Scott, Katherine S. . .200 Scott. Stua rt, M.D. . i I Scott William T. ..... . .622 Secor, Mrs. Elizaheth A. .... .387 Secor. Cant. Joseph 1\1. .. .. .3ST Sefton. Henry F. ......... " 31 Shanly, Francis, C.E. ........ 7 Sharpe. rrs. .-\nn;e D. .4n3 Sh.upe. Henry F. .., .403 harple . ('harle_ .172 8hR\\. James . .429 Shaw, .John . . . ....... .576 Shelton, Irs. Emma . . . .198 Shelton. Thomas Y. . . . .197 Shepard. Mathew ........ . .5!\3 Shellherd, Dr. George. . .... .291 Sheplwrd, Mrs. Mar)'. . ., .292 Shields, Agnes .......... .. .262 Shields, Mrs. Elizabeth A. .. .249 Shields, Scott . . . . . .262 Shields, William R. . . .249 Shuter, Albert W. . . .597 Shuter. i\Irs, Hannah . .;;4S Shuter, Joseph 'V. ., . .548 Rilver, Mrs. James . . . .442 Simmers, Hermann . . . .446 Simmers, J. A. . . . . .44:; Simmons, John S. . . . . .049 Simpson, Mrs. Annie _ . . . .470 Simpson, George. . . . . . . .305 Simpson, Robert. . . . . .469 Simpson, Mr'>. Sarah .J. .....305 Sinclair, Daniel A., M.D., :!\I.R. C.S.E. . . . . . ....., ... ..IR5 Sinclair, D. James. . .. . .263 Sinclair. ',Irs. Emma. . . . .609 Sinclair, Dr. .Jamcs A. . .On9 XII IXDEX PAGE. inclair, John. . . . .580 Sinclair, John, Jr. . ....... .531 inclair, .:\Irs. Margaret . . . .580 Sinclair, Mrs. Margaret R. ...532 Skene, .Mrs. Eleanor E. ..... .386 Skene, James W. ........... 38G Iattery, Mrs. Joanna....... .420 latterv, Iichael . . ........ 420 Slemin; Mrs. Mary .652 Slemin, Robert. . . . . . . . . G32 mall. Barbara A. . . . .356 Small, Benjamin. . ........ .356 Small, Mrs. Catherine F. .... .579 mall, Daniel A. . ........... GlJ4 :'mall Familv . . . ........... 31 Small, )Irs. "Gertrude ........ 6lJ4 Small, John . . . ............ 31 Small, Dr. John T. .... . .578 Smith nroth{'rs. . . . . . .311 :-:mith. Da, id . . .. __ .. .. .656 Smith: Sir Frank. . . .........123 Smith. Fred W. . ...... __ . .. 311 . Smith, George E., B.A., I.B. .582 Smith, )Irs. Hanna. ..... ...607 mith, Irs. Isabella . . .609 Smith. .James (1830) . . . .615 Smith. .James (1844) . .468 :-:mith. .James L. ......... " G09 Smitl., .T. E. Berkele" . . . . H07 Smith, Jerry . . . .. - ....... (\01 Smith, John (lR31) .1fI4 Smith. .John (l81 ) '. ..... .245 Smith. Louise F. ...........609 Smith, Mrs. Margaret ........245 Smith, )Irs. )Iargaret W. ....616 Smith. !\rB. Polly. . ... .4G9 Smith. Sidnev.. ...... .311 Smithson. \\"illiam.J ....... .4;;1î Smuck, .J. Wallace. )i.D., C. I. 300 Smyth, Irs. Sarah H. .. . . . . . lî21 Smvth. William A.. . . . . . .621 Snårr. Georl!(' ...... .430 Snarr, )Irs. Harriet ........ .4 1 Snell. .-\rthllr E.. RA.. :M.B... 311!1 Somerville. Thomas . ...... .251 Sorlev. Irs. Edith G. . G.j3 orlev, .Jame R. . .. lî52 Sparrow. neorg{'. : .. . . Gil Sparrow. .Jo eph \\T. ....... .403 Spa rro\\, M r". Mary A. ...... 6il Spears. .James V. . .........307 SpenN'. rr . Ellen.. " .. .58G Jlence. (;{'orge S. ........... .5SG SpilJ('r. (:{'orge ......... ....57., Spr.lgg o , -\rthur G. l\r. ...... 55 pragge. Ir". Ellen E. . .10. 56 proule. Robert RoO B.A. " . .402 Srigley, l\Ir". )Iargaret J. ... .147 SrigJey. Dr. ('lson V. . .147 Starr. Charl{'s ..............222 Starr. Fr('d{'ric K. G., M.B. ...1155 Starr. Mordecai F. ........ .281) St. Croix. William De ...... .324 St{'ele, Mrs. Harriet .........203 Stf-ele, .John S. ..............203 .. Stenhens, .John . . ...........549 Stpphen,>, William F. . . . . . lîlî8 Stephenson. Joseph. . . . . . . .285 :-:teward. rrs. Luc,'. .. . . . . .125 tewarrl. William'R. ....... .125 Stewart, A. A.. D.D.S. ......596 Rte" art. Mrs. neorgianna .... ]07 Ste\\art, Mrs. Hplen ....... .474 St{'wart, Mrs. Isabella M. .., 551 te"'art, Jam('s '. .. .. .. ..474 I. tewart, .John ..... . . 148 H,n Stewart. John H. .... ......á51 lIar;.. St :"art. William H. .. . . .106 rglr. es, enry B. . .. . .1;73 \ , PAGE. Stiles, Mrs. Mary 1. . . . .373 Stitt Gladvs E. S. . . . . .582 Stitt, William ............ .582 Siobo, Mrs. MarKaret A. ..... .291 Stobo, Lieut. Robert H. ......29] Stoek, Agnes. . . ........... .493 :-:tocJ.., Ednard. . . ......... .492 Stock, )liss Elizabeth...... .493 StoJ..es, )rrs. Eliza. . ........339 Stoke", .Iames C. ........... .339 Stone. Daniel ......... .523 Stoneham. J\Irs: Elizabeth J. . .324 toncham, William H. ......324 Stonn, Annie E. ........ ..208 St....rm. Thomas . . . ........ . .208 Shwder, John ..............635 Strange, )lrs. Elizabeth ..... .479 Strange, George W. ....... .478 Strathy, Mrs. Agnes S. ..... .525 Stra thy, l\Irs. Elvira ........240 Strathy, James B. ...... _ . .240 :-:trathv. .John A. .. . .. .. . .525 Strong, Mrs. Sarah A. ........583 Strong, William G. .. .... . .583 Stuart. Charles J. ......... .315 Stuart, Mrs. Henrietta ......315 Sullivan, )rrs. Henrietta ....6, 30 Snllivan, Robert, I.A. ....... 29 Sullivan, Robert B. .......... 29 Summerville, Hugh. . . . .255 :-:ummen'iI!e. ")rrs. )[ary .....255 Sutcliffe, Irs. Charlotte H. ..355 Sutcliffe, Joseph . ...........354 Sutherland. C'athprine .......568 Sutherland, Donald .........568 Snain, Mrs. Annie E. ....... .128 !;" ain. Richard . . ......... .128 Swalt's. Charles .............49"2 Swales, Mrs. Hannah . . . . .492 Sween{'v, Dr. Daniel J. ...... .591 S"itzer. .J. A. E. ...... ..373 Svk{'s. .James . . . ...........443 'k(.s; amue!. . . ...... .236 S.\ J..e q , h'", S.\rah . . . .443 S,k{',>. \Y. .J. . ............. .391 Syh'ester, :!\Irs. Rebecca ..... .547 Svh'{'ster. \nlliam . . .547 S\mon . rr,>. Isabel ]2 Symons. John 12 Tait, Joscph . . ............. .1!J5 Tasker, Mrs. Ann. . ........ .237 Tasker, H{'nry . . ..... ......237 Taylor, 1Irs. Annie ........ .367 Taÿlor, (,harle,> \V. ..........220 Taylor, Geor e.. ...........3lJG Taylor, )Irs. He]{'n ...... . .393 Taylor, Mrs. Henrietta V. ....480 Taylor, Henry A. .. ........ .441 Taylor, .James H. ............350 Taylor, Mrs. Jane. . . . . . . . .453 Taylor, John A. ........... .392 Taylor, Mrs. Pauline.. ..... .221 Taylor, Thomas B. ......... .480 Teasdale, Anthony ......... .fi3G Teasdale, Mrs. J\J rion . ..,36 Tebbs, [rs. Alice "". ......606 Tebbs, Theodore H. . . . . . . 60G Telfer, :Mrs. Agnes. . " ..... ]60 Telfer. Andrew ........ .160 Tennant, lrs. Agnes .........242 Tennant. David .............2-:2 Terrv. lÚr". Christine. . ..... .17\' Terry, Edward . . . ...... 7. Thayer, Frederick A. . .31î Thayer, Mrs. Mary A. . . .3(J5 Thomas, Georg' . . . .449 Thoma", )frs. Rebecca. . . .449 PAGE. Thomas, Mrs. Sarah A. (widow of William J.) .105 Thomas. Mrs. Sarah A. (widow of William) ............252 Thomas, William ........... .252 Thomas, \\"illiam J. ........ .105 Thompson. .John ........... .481 Thompsou, Co!. John T. .657 Thom..son, Robert.. .. " .. .482 Thompson. Thomas . . ...... 97 Thomson, \'\T. Colbome . .. .lJ42 Thorne, William H. . . . . .292 Todd. J. A., )I.D. . . . . . . . .187 Tolhurst. William .... ... .487 Tomlin, George ..............320 Tomlinson. .Joseph. . . ....... .449 Tompkins. William ..........640 Toms, )Irs. Annie E. ....... .467 Toms, Frederick . . . ........ .4ti6 Toplis, Charles S. C. " . . . . .404 Toplis, )Irs. Eliza A. . . . . . .404 TopD. rrs. Man" E. . .. . .101 TOI)n. Dr. Richa1"l1 C. ....... .101 Torrance, rrs. B. 1\1. ........565 Torrance, .J. A. ............ .564 Torrington. Dr. F. H. ....... .109 Town"ley, George H. ........ .443 Tonnsley, George S. ....... .575 Townslev. Mrs. Martha. . ....576 Toye. Bènjamin . . . . . .436 TrPIH.h. (;eorge . . . ". . . . . 321 Trench, )Irs. Mary E. ...... .321 Trenor, Daniel. .............252 Trenor, Margaret. . ........ .252 Tr{'nor, Maria. . . . .125 Tr{'nor, Peter. . . . .......... .12;' TI'enor, Rose. ., . . . . . . . . . . .2.'í2 Trent, Edward . . . .......... 3G5 Trent. Helena . . . ........ .366 Tressiùer, James J. .. . . . .194 Tressider, Mrs. Sarah ....... .194 Trimble, James... ..........574 Trimble, Mrs. Matilda ....... 5i 4 Trolley, George. . .. . . . . . . .419 Turner, Andrew H. . .... .. .247 Turner Family . .. . . . . . . .. 22 Turner, Frank E. P. . . . " 22 Turner. Mrs. Mary. . . .248 Turp, Charles . . .,. .1136 Tyrwhitt, Mrs. Emma. . . 72 T.\"Twhitt, Co!. Richard, )LP. i2 Ulhrich. Charles. . . ........ .470 Pnderwood, )Irs. Chestina \"..582 Underwood. .Jame E. " .... .582 Usher, Mrs. Elizabeth. 85 l'sher, John E. ........ 85 VaHary. Mrs. Agnes .. .419 VaHary. Francis . . .. .418 Vlin Camp. J. C. ...........!Wo Van Zant Family. .........327 Van Zant. Garratt R. ........327 Vercoe. H('nrv L., M.D. ...... 95 Vercoe. Mrs. 'Phoebe .. . . . . .. .. 1)5 Verrall, Mrs. Clara T. 93 Wadsworth. 1[aj. Charlps . . . .237 \VagI!', .John . . . '" . . . . 666 Wal!'''tatf, Albert H. .........524 Wagstaff, David. . . .........471 Walker, Mrs. Agnes. . .......239 Walker, Mrs. Emily. . ...... .2f18 Walker, John . . ............ 297 Walker, John W. ........... .239 Walker, Lewis L. .......... .4lî4 Walker, Robert.. .... .......207 Walker Mrs. Sarah ........ Walker; Mrs. Sarah E. .... 4G4 IXDEX. xiii .... ='6t. . "' PAGE. Walker, Stewart ....... .6i1 \\allace, John. . .......... .584 Wallace, Mrs. Letitia ....,.. .58i Walmsley, Thomas ... .... 52 Waiters, W. R.,1I.B. ........604 Walton, Jacob. . . .......... .127 Walton, Jesse :}I.. . . . . . . . . .128 Ward, Alfred. . ........345 Ward, Alfred R .,.. . . . . .28i Ward, Charles H. .......... .637 Ward, :\Irs. Eliza beth J. ...... 346 Warù Family... ...........636 Ward, George. . . .. 00..... ..637 Ward, :\Irs. )Iary A. ....... .427 Ward, Thomas . . . ..........427 "'arne, Edward S. .......... .587 Warne, :\Irs. Elizabeth A. ....587 Warnica, )Irs. Annie Z. .. . .303 Warnica, Samuel". ....... .303 ,,'aters, Alfred. . . ...... ., . . .413 Waters. \1fred G. .......... .300 ,,- aters, Mrs. _'lima ..........300 Waters, H. . . ............. .413 "-at on, Albert D., :\I.D. .... .151 Watson, .James . . .' ..... .314 "abon, :\Irs. Jane . . . .. .5i4 Watson, 1'tergt.-)Iaj. John. .54i \Yatson, )Irs. :iarah . . .......314 \\'att. Dr. Thomas H. ........669 \\ ebb. \lfred. :\1.D. .. . . . . . . . ;)32 "'ebber, Augustus. ...... .380 Webber, )Irs. Eliza. ........ .380 "'ebber, John.. ............651 \Yebster, T. Shaw, )I.D. ..... .108 Wells Families. . . .3 4 4M Wells, Henry G. ........ . '.45i Wells. James.......... . .221 \Yells, Josephine, D.D.S. . ... .WI Wells. Richard. . ........ .. . .334 \Yenman, Charles. . . ... ....51'\5 We-;Iey. J. H., )I.D. ......337 W t, .John . . . .... 00 .. .330 We t, )Irs. )Iarion . .... . . 31 "'e twood. John. . . .553 "'hale, 'Irs. Arta . . . . .664 Whale. C1larle" C. ........... 6n4 " haley, John McL. ........ 00 634 "harin. William. . ........ .143 Wh!tcombe. 'Irs. )Iary ., .(\44 "1'ltcombe. "ïlliam .........644 White. 'Irs. Annie G. H. ..... 45 PAGE. "'hire, Dr. John E. .......... 45 Whitehouse, athaniel .... .1I8 Whitehouse, Mrs. Samh .1I8 \nÜttemore, )Irs. Anna L. .. . .3i3 Whittemore, Ezekiel F. .342 \Yhittemore Family . . ., ....343 "hittemorc, Francis B.. .. . .343 "ickens, Richard . . . . . . 149 "iddifield, A. E. . . . . .379 "iddifielù Families. . . .. .16, 379 Widdifield, Joseph H., )I.D., )I.P.P. . . . ............. 00 16 Widdifield, \\ iUmm C., B.A... 296 Widdifield, W. H. .......... .336 Wilds, )Irs. .Johanna. . . . . . .191 Wilds, Thomas. . . ......... .191 Wiley, James W. .. .........616 Wiley, Mrs. Susannah ........616 Wilkie, Thomas J.. ...... .123 Willard, Dr. E. F. ..........598 \\ïllard Family. . . .172 Willard, James C. . . 173 Willard, Dr. W. T. . . .173 \\ïllcock, Mrs. Charlotte - .569 Willcock, Mark. . . . ....... .569 Willcock, Samuel J. . . . . 25:J \\illcock, Stephen ...........617 Willcocks, Mrs. Annie. . .....103 "ïllcocks, Dr. George .,. ... .103 Williams, Angus S. ........ .184 \\ i.li. :\Iarv A. ...... .557 rfrig'lt, Thomas P. ......... .M5 Yate . )11'''. Lillie. ......... .646 Young. Mrs. \nnie . 73 Young, Archihald . . ........ i2 Young. Irs. Eliza .T. . .30i Young, 'Irs. Isabelle . .427 Young. James W. .. A27 Young, .John . . .. .303 Zimmerman, E. R, D.D$..... 6il '- BIOGRAPHICAL. 0""'. OK JOlI )IACDO ALD was widely l,nown as the merchant prince of Canada, and his death, ,\ hich occurred in 1890, removed from Toronto one of her most honored and highly esteemed citizens. He was born in Pcrthshi.re. ::;cotland, in December, 1824, son of .J ohn and Elizabeth (Nielson) ::\Iacdonald. of Aberdeen, Scotland, the former of whom came to Canada with the inety-third High- landers. The Hon. .!\Ir. Macdonald was but a mere lad when he came to British America. and he received his education at Dalhousie College. Halifax, and the Bay Street Academy, Toronto. After leaving school he served two years as a clerk with William Macdonald, and then re- turned to Toronto and entered the mercantile house of Walter McFarlane, on King street east. In 18-17 he went to Jamaica in search of a climate better suited to his health. and there he remained one year. returning to Toronto in 1849, and in September of that year he opened a retail dry goods store at No. 103 Y onge street, which he operated three years, and then engaged in the wholesale dry goods bUBiness on Wellington street, opposite the modern firm of John l\lacdonald & Co., meeting with excel- lent success in all his ventures. Early in his career he became known as the merchant prince of Canada. and the firm of John "Macdonald & Co., Lt.d.. of which he was the founder and exe- cutive head, is known in every city and hamlet in the Dominion. In spite of his active interest in the mercan- tile world, Mr. Macdonald found time for an equally active participation in public affairs. As an independent Liberal he was opposed to the confederation of the Provinces, to com- mercial union with the Fnited 8tat('s, and to the national policy. In 1861 he was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly, and he held his seat until confederation. In 1R75 he was returned to Parliament for ('entre Toron- to. and in 1887 he was raised to the Senate by the advice of his political opponent Sir John A. Macdonald. TIe took great interest in edu- I I "1' ( 'j. L cational matters, and for a number of years was a member of the Toronto University Sen- ate and of the high school board. In his reli- gious belief he was a :Methodist, and he was long a member of the executive committee of the church and treasurer of the missionary so- ciety. He was twice president of the Young :Men's Christian Association Conference of On- tario and Quebec, and he took a pronounced interest. in the work of the Evangelical Alli- ance, the Bible Society, the Temperance organ- ization, and the Toronto Hospital, giving to the last named institution $40,000. lr. ::\Iacdon- aId wrote two very 'interesting brochures. one of which. "Busine.;;s uccess," which was formerly a lecture, was a practical address to the young men of his warehouse. His career is a striking instance of what 'energy and per- severance comùined with integrity and upright- ness may accomplish for a young man just starting upon life's battle. On \.ug. 14, 1857, :Mr. :Macdonald was mar- ried to :Miss Annie Alcorn. born n Quebec, Feb. 28, 1833, daughter of the late Samuel Al- corn, who for many years was a wholesale china and glass merchant of Quebec. To this union were born the following children: .J ohn, since his fatlwr's death president of Jolm Macdonald & Co., Ltd.; J. Fraser; Duncan l\IcG., vice-president of the company; Annie E., ::\Irs. !lIont Gomerie Lewis, of Toronto: Marion L.. Mrs. James ::\Iorrow. of Halifax; Lucy E., Mrs. Dr. James Grant. of Victoria, B.C.; Alexander, for some time master of lan- guages in Fpper Canada College: Winnifred .J., Mrs. II. G. Barrie. of China, where her hus. band is missionary; Ethel A., Mrs. David l\Ic- Killop, missionary to Jamaica; and Arthur ., unmarried, of the North-West Territory. The following words from. Longfellow may he fittingly applied to the life of Senator Mac- donald: If a star were quenched on high, For ages would its light Still tending downward from the sky Shine on our morlJal sight; So when a great man dies For ears beyond our ken The light he leaves behind him f'\hines on the paths of men. 2 C01\I1\IE1IORATIVE BIO(3RAPIIICAL RECORD CHRISTOPIIER ROBIK:SON, K.C., M.A., D. C. L., late of Toronto, was the unquestioned leader of the Canadian Bar for many years before his death, which occurred Oct. 31, 1905. He was a member of a prominent pioneer fam- ily of the County of York, being a son of the late Sir John Beverley Robinson, Baronet, Chief Justice of Upper Canada, a grandson of Christopher Robinson, Esq., and a descendant of Christopher Robinson, Esq., of Cleasby, Yorkshire, England. Christopher Robinson, Esq., crossed to Amer- ica in the reign of Charles II., as military sec- retary to Sir William Berkeley, governor of Virginia, and he himself became, later, gover- nor of that colony. His second son, John Rob- inson, became president of the Council of Vir- ginia, and one of the latter's descendants, Christopher Robinson, was the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. During the Ampri- can Revolution, at the age of seventeen years, he left college, obtained a commission as en- sign in Col. Simcoe's regiment of Queen's Ran- gers. which formed a part of Sir Henry Clin- ton's army, and servèd in that regiment till 1783, when, with many other Loyalists, he mi- grated to New Brunswick. While there he married Esther, daughter of Rev. John Sayre. Later 1\lr. Robinson removed to Upper Can- ada, first settling in Kingston, where he re- maine,d six years, during which period, in 1797, lw was called to the Bar. In 1798 :Mr. Robin- son removed with his family to Toronto, which was then the town of York, and he died N ov. 2nd of that Yf'ar. lIe was elected a memlìer of the first Parliament of Upper Canada. repre- senting Lennox and Addington. . John Beverley Robinson, his son, was born July 26, 1791, receive.d his education under Dr. Strachan, and entered as a student of law in 1808. studying under the direction of Attor- ney-General 1\'IcDonell. who was killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights, Oct. 13. 1812. He was twice el cted treasurer of the Law Society -1818-1821 and 1828-29. "'hile still a stu- dent in 1812 he entered the militia service in defence of the Crown, and served as lieutenant in the York militia, being present at the capitu- lation of Fort Detroit and the surrender of Brigadier-General HuH. and at the battle of Queenston Heights. and he was one of those who escorted the American prisoners to King- ston on their way to Quebec. On returning from his country's service, and before being actually called to the Bar, Mr. Robinson was appointed acting n1torney general for Upper Canada, Nov. 19, 1812. He was called to the Bar in Novembpr. 1812. In 1815 he became solicitor gCllPrnl. and in 1817 was permanently appointed attorney general. In 1821 he enter- ed the House of Assembly of Upper Canada, as a member for the town of York, and served in that body until Jan. 1, 1830, when he was sum- moned to the Legislative Council, of which he was appointed speaker, Jan. 2, 1830. On his retirement from political life in July, 1829, he was appointed to the position of Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench, and it was in 1838 that he passed the sentence of capital punishment on William Lount and Peter Matthews for high treason. In 1850 Sir John Robinson was ga- zetted as Companion of the Bath of the United Kingdom, and in 1854 was made a Baronet. III 1836 the University of Oxford conferred upon him the degree of D. C. L. Retiring from thø Queen's Bench in 1862, he was appointed pre- siding judge of the Court of A ppeals on March 18th of that year and held the position until his death, which occurred Jan. 31, 1863, in Toronto. Sir John Beverley Robinson was married in England in 1817, to Miss Emma Walker, of England, by whom he had eight children, four sons and four daughters, Christopher being the sixth child and third son in the family. Christopher Robinson was born in Toronto Jan. 21, 1828, at Beverley House, where the family have resided since 1817. He received his early education at Upper Canada College, and took his degree at King's College, now the University of Toronto, after which he took up the study of law. and in Trinity term, 1850, was called to the Bar of Upper Canada. From 1850 to 1852 he travelled in Europe, and re- turning to Toronto in the latter year, he at once entered upon the practice of his profes- sion, which he followed continuously until his death. a period covering more than half a cen. tury. In 1866 he formed a partnership with 1\lr. Henry 0 'Brien, K.C., and this association continued throughout his life. On March 27, 1863, Mr. Robinson was made a Q.C. He was standing counsel for the city from 1868. In 1856 he became reporter of the Court of Queen's Bench, serving as such until 1872, when he became the editor of the Ontario Law Reports. lIe resigned from the latter posi- tion in 1885, when he was appointed a Bencher of the Law Society, remaining in that incum- bency the rest of his life. In 1880, with the assistance of the late Frank J. Joseph, he com. pleted the preparation of a digest of all the cases contained in the Ontario Reports from their commencement. in 1822-" a work of im- mense labor and invaluable to the profession." Such is a brief resumé of the main facts in an unusually brilliant legal career. Regarding the particulars of that career, we can not do bet- CO:JDIEJIORATIVE BIUGRAPHICAL RECORD 3 tel' than quote from a memorial published in the Canada Law JOU7'lWl, edited by his close friend and associate--Mr. Henry 0 'Brien. "As was the fashion in those days, men de- voted themselves to special circuits, and Mr. Robinson chose the Western as his special field. The leaders of this circuit were at that time John Wilson, Q.C., n. C. R. Beecher, Q.C.. Al- bert Prince, Q. C., and others. After the ele- vation of :\11'. Wilson to the Bench, Christopher Robinson took the leading place, being en- gaged in nearly every ca:>e. Gradually, how- ever, as his reputation increased, he devoted himself more and more to special work, his briefs being now largely confined to the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the Privy Council; the rest of his time being occupied in the preparation of opinions on important mat- ters. "Acknowledged leader of the Bar of his own Province of Ontario, we think we may safely say that he occupied the same position in refer- ence to the Dominion. As such he was engaged in some of the most interesting and important leg-al en'nts which have taken place in this country during the past thirty years. His re- putation is also recognized in connection with many important interests affecting the Empire at large. . ":Mr. Robinson was in various important matters the confidential counsellor of the Gov- ernment of Canada, and the trusted representa- tiye of it" interests in the gr'cat international questions hereafter "referred to. His grasp of the subject and lucid and skilful presentation of the arguments in these matters were the ad- miration of all concerned. "It will now be of interest to refer to some of the most important cases of a public char- acter in which he was engaged. "In 1868 the country was shocked by the death of one of the brilliant men of the day, the Hon. Thomas D'Arcy McGee. at the hands of his assassin. Whelan. who, being convicted of the murder, applied for a writ of error. 1\11'. Robinson's successful argument for the Crown in that case was a masterly effort, and was in- dicative of his minute and thorough familiarity with criminal law. "In 1873 party politics ran high, and out of this ferment grew the famous political suit of the Queen vs. Wilkinson, the defendant being the editor of a nf'wspapcr in which the serious charge of political intriguing was made against Senator Rimpson in connection with what was known as tilt' 'Rig- Pn h' h.tter. In connec- tion with this the Hon. George Brown made a violent attack in the Globe newspaper upon the late Chief Justice Adam Wilson, then a puisne judge of the Queen's Bench. An application was thereupon made on behalf of Wilkinson, to commit Mr. Brown for contempt of court. Mr. Robinson and 1\11'. Henry O'Brien were counsel for the applicant, 1\11'. Brown conduct- ing his defence in person with his usual force and courage, but repeating and emphasizing and seeking to justify the libellous charges made in his paper. The court was composed of Chief Justice Harrison and Mr. Justice Mor- rison, Mr. Justice Wilson taking no part. The language used by Mr. Brown was held to be a reckless and unjustifiable attack on a judge of the court and a contempt of court; but, as the judges who heard the case were divided in opinion as to the action to be taken, the rule was dropped. 1\11'. Robinson's magnificent speech on this occasion will not be forgotten by those who heard it. "In 1884 1\11'. Robinson was counsel for the Dominion Government in the arbitration with 1\1anitoba respecting the boundaries of that Province, arguing the case' before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Comicil. In the next year he had a more serious task in connection with the North-West Rebellion, as senior coun- sel for the Crown, in the prosecution of Louis Riel for high treason, which resulted in the conviction and execution of that noted rebel. There was an appeal from the verdict to the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba. The ver- dict was sustained, and a subsequent appeal to the Privy Council met the same fate. "The most famous matters of Imperial in- terest in which he has been engaged were the Behring Sea Arbitration and the Alaska Boun- dary dispute. In the former, in 1893, he repre- sented the Dominion Government before the arbitrators at Paris, his colleagues being Sir Richard Webster, now Lord Alverstone, and Sir Charles Russell, afterwards Chief Justice of England. Amid the array of talent in this important international arbitration, not the least eonspicnou,> fig-ure was that of ...\'[1'. Chris- topher Robinson. The London Times refers in complimentary terms to his' brilliant speech at the conclusion of the argument, in which he summarized the whole case, reducing it to a series of concise propositions, which, from the British point of view, demonstrated the absur- dit - of the .\nH'ric>an Plaims.' For his sen"ices in this case the learned counsel was offered knighthood, which. however. for private rea- sons. he declined. That he might have occu- pied, had he so desired, the highest judicial position in Canada goes without saying. "In his last great case, the Alaska Boundary dispute, he was on the same side with the great leaders of the Bar in England, and pitted 4 COM1\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD against the most brilliant advocates of the United States. The intellectual gifts of 1\11'. Robinson and his luminous masterly presenta- tion of the British case evoked the highest praises as well from the members of the Com- mission as from his opponents and his con- freres. It is unnecessary to speak of the many minor cases that were also intrusted to him. Suffice it to say that the same thoroughness was given to them, and he never failed to win distinction in all he undertook. "The only public position which Mr. Robin- son could be induced to accept was the Chan- cellorship of the University of Trinity Col- lege. In that capacity he urged and, through his influence, accomplished the broad-minded policy of federation with the University of Toronto. As has been said by a leading daily journal, 'How much his unique character and influence contributed to this apparently impos- sible accomplishment can scarcely be over esti- mated. The feeling was that whatever so wise, so disinterested and so sure a counsellor ad- vised was something that could safely be done.' "A great lawyer, a good man and a true friend-he has gone from among us; and those who were his associates at the Bar and in pri- vate life seem, day by day, to miss him more and more. But no one of his character and gifts could live in vain. His name. and that of his distinguished father, of whom he was a worthy son, shed lustre on the pages of Can- adian history, and his memory will long live and be cherished by all true Canadians." As to 1\11'. Robinson's personal character, it may be judged from the statement of one fact -that although he was a leader among leaders he aroused no jealousies. In this he was in- deed unique, but it was undoubtedly due in a great degree to his modesty and lack of osten- tation, for although he was one of the greatest and most popular men of his day he never as- sumcd privileges because of such distinction. In his home and among his friends he was be- loved of all for his gentleness and unselfishness, and the high sense of honor which character- ized him in all the relations of social or do- mestic life, and it has been truly said of him. "Everyone who knew him was the better for being brought into contact with him." Though of inflexible integrity, and firm in his stand n questions of right, he never forced his com,ic- tions upon others, or made himself an offensive partisan. He could fight for what he consider- ed a worthy cause, but he usually prevailed by the force of sound judgment and a personalit , that won its own way into the hearts and minds of men. His record for absolute fairness was so well established that his decisions were usu- ally sustained on uppeaJ. -\s a coul1sellol' he was invaluable because he had the gift of see- ing a question from both sides and applying his legal knowledge accordingly. In fact his astuteness in judging the position of his op- ponents amounted almost to intuition. He was not only learned, but practical, and his advice frequently prevented tiresome and expensive litigation. His sense of justice was so keen that he not only argued his own side of a case to the best of his ability but gave to the other side every reasonable advantage, relying on the merits of his case to win, with results that jus- tified his course. To quote again from the me- morial previously mentioned: "Other features of his character have often been spokm of and might be enlarged upon: a marked absence of prejudice, so that he seemed to approach a subject with an open and unbias- ed mind, judging it on its merits and in its relation to all attendant circumstances. In business matters he was thorough, accurate, and gave close attention to details. These val- uable qualities, combined as they were with great intellectual gifts and a well recognized conciseness and clearness of expression, gave him a commanding position in his profession. His mental amI physical activity, and his inter- est in and clear memory of, passing events, was unimpaired by advancing years; and he con- tinued to the end the same bright, cheery com- panion and warm personal friend he had always been. So swift and unexp()cted was his pass- ing that although he had attained the ripe age of seventy-se.ven years and was literally speak- ing in harness till within a week of his death, the remembrance of him will remain with us as of one who retained to the last in a marked degree the freshness and vigor of youth." :Mr. Rohinson died :1t Beverley House Oct. 31, 1905, in his seventy-eighth year. The fun- eral sel'vires. held at the Cathedral Chur('h of St. James, were attended by the largest gath- ering ever seen at the obsequies of a private citizen in Toronto. He was buried in St. James Cemetery. At the opening of the Divisional Court of the High Court of Justice of Ontario at Toronto, the day after Mr. Robinson's death. lIon. Chief Justice Falconbridge, the presiding judge, made the unusual departure of paying him a trihute in a brief but eloquent speech. At a special meeting of the council of the corpor- ation of the city of Toronto, held for the pur- pose, Nov. 3, 1905, resolutions of sympathy and l'(.spect were passed by that body. The Can- adian ClI1l/'chrnan expressed the loss sustained by the Church of England and by Trinity Col- lege in an eulogistic article. co: nIE)IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 5 On July 2,1879, Mr. Robinson married Eliza- beth, eldest daughter of the Ron. J. B. Plumb, of Kiag:ara, at one time Speaker of the Senate, and of this union were born four children, all of whom survive: Christopher Charles, John Beverley Duncan Strachan, and a daughter, Christob l. The family are connected with the Anglican Church. 1\11'. Robinson was a Con- servative by birth and conviction. SIR OLIVER 1\10W AT. Among the many distinguished men who have passed away after having been prominently identified with On- tario's interests for a more or less extended period. there can be found no name more hon- ored, nor personality more revered, than that of the late Sir Oliver Mowat, late Lieutenant- Governor of Ontario. the beloved Liberal Premier. Every incident of so respected and admired a state<,man holds a measure of interest for those who enjo)-ed his beneficent government for so long, and to do justice to a life .and character like. his, the historian. who preserves the annals of history, must, while telling Ontario's story, repeat that of Sir Oliver 1\1owat, who for twen- ty-four years was so indissolubly linked with it as Premier. Sir Oliver 1\1owat was born at Kingston, July 2. 1820. son of John and Helen (Levack) Mo- wat. The father was of the Mowats of Caith- ness-shire, Scotland. and was a soldier who had seen service under Wellington. His wife was also of Caithness. They were married June 16, 1819, in l\Iontreal, by Rev. John Somerville, Presbyterian mini"ter. driving to Kingston for tlwi,' \\'('ddin trip. wh,'re the husband had set- tled. Oliver was the eldest of their five chil- dren and evidently the parents recognized his superior mental equipments, for they gave him pxcellent educational advantages at private schools, and he made suc'h procress that by the time he was seventeen years of age. he was ready to enter upon the study of law. His pre- ceptor was a former schoolmate. who was five years his senior. Hon. .J ohn A. Macdonald. \Yhile a student here the country was con- vulsed by the 1\1ackenzie Rebellion, and with hoyish enthusiasm he was anxious to partici- pate thus early in public affairs of moment. \.fter almost four years of study at Kingston, Mr. )fowat completed his course at Toronto, and was called to the Bar in 1841, forming a partnership with his latest preceptor, Robert E. Burns, to which partnership other distin. guished attorneys were admitted and subse- quent changes made, but each year saw the persistent, industrious. level-headed student still farther ahead and nearer to the goal of l ueen's Counsel. which he attained Jan. 5, 1856. . From 1856 to 1859, Mr. Mowat served on the commission appointed by Sir John A. Mac- donald to consolidate the public general sta- tutes of Canada and Upper Canada, respective- ly, and he was also, at a subsequent period, a commissioner for the consolidation of the sta- ÌlItes of Ontario. Admirably had he so far guided his political career, but after 1856 it became of much more importance. In this ear he was electerl an alderman in the city of Toronto, in 1857 he was again elected to civic offire, and about the same time he was elected a member of the House of Assembly for South Ontario. His im- portance continued to grow. and in 1858 he was made Provincial Secre,tary to the Brown- Dorian Administration after the fall of the Macdonald-Cartier Government. In 1861 he was re-elected fOI' South Ontario; in 1863, on the formation of the Sandfield )Iacdonald-Dorian Government, he was taken into the Cabinet as Postmaster-General, a position he continued to hold until the defeat of that Government. In the coalition government then formed by Sir E. P. Tache, he filled the same office from June to November, 1864, when he was appoint- ed Vice-Chancellor of Upper Canada and re- tired to the Bench temporarily from the scene of active politics. His services on the Bench were no less notable than his labors as a min- ister of the Crown. As a Judge he was grate- flÙ both to the public and to the Bar, and he acquitted himself with efficiency in every case which came witlún his jurisdiction, and gain- ed the reputation of being an ideal equity judge. Judge Mowat left the Bench in 1872, and then, according to the opinion of his fellow countrymen, began the greatest period of his public career. It is nQt the province of this sketch to review the political situation which brought about the acceptance of the high posi- tion which Judge 1\1owat adorned for the suc- ceeding quarter century, sufficient to say that on the 25th of October, 1872, as Premier, he ïormed a new Cabinet and took the post of At- torney General, which he held until his retire- ment in 1896. In November, 1872, he sought a seat in the Legislature from North Oxford. and was returned ullopposed, and this seat he also continued to represent as long as he re- mained in the Provincial field. His political career from this time forward was one of con- tinued success, but it was won by many hard fought battles with capable opponents. 6 C01IMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD In addition to the political and other honors w ich the late Lieutenant-Governor enjoyed, he was associated with a large number of so- cieties and institutions. Formerly he was pre- sident of the Canadian Institute; president of the Evangelical Alliance of Ontario; and vice- president of the Upper Canada Bible Society. In 1897 he was plected honorable president of the Canadian Bar Association. For many years he was an active member of St. Jame;' Square Presbyterian Church. In some way he found time, in the intervals of his busy life, to reflect on such serious matters as to bring forth treatises on "Evidences of Christianity," and "Christianity and Some of its Fruits." From Queen's University in 1872 he received the honorary degree of LL.D., and from Toronto University in 1889. In 1887 he presided over the Quebec Interprovincial Conference, and in 1893 over the great Liberal Convention at Ot- tawa. . In recognition of his eminent public services, HI 1892 Queen Victoria created him a Knight Commander of the most distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, and in 1897, at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, he was promoted to be a Knight Grand Cross of the same order. In 1846 Sir Oliver 1\'[owat was married to Jane, second daughter of the late Jolm Ewart. of Toronto. In her he found a devoted. sympa- thetic and appreciative companion. Rhe died, after a long illness, March 13, 1893. Five chil- dren survive, namely: Frederick, Sheriff of To- ronto; Arthur, of Edmonton, Alberta; and Mrs. C. R. W. Biggar, Mrs. Thomas Langton. and :Miss :Mowat, all of Toronto. Sir Oliver's younger brothe,r, the late Rev. J. B. Mowat, of Queen's University, died in 1900. II. M. Iowat, KC., Toronto, and J. :l\Iacdonald 1\1owat, Kingston. are nephews. Another brother of Sir Oliver, George 1\1owat, a law practitioner with the late Sir AlexlUlder Campbell, died in 1871, and a son of the lat- ter, Joseph Mowat. is of the License Depart- ment, Parliament building. Of Sir Oliver's sisters, Mrs. John Fraser lives at Ottawa, the mother of George L. B. Fraser, C.S.O., of the Department of Justice. Sir Oliver's other sis- ter, :Mrs. Duff, is widow of the late Lieut.-Col. Duff, of King-ston. anrl llf'l' sons are: Capt. G orge 1\1. Duff, RE.. now in India; Surgeon LIeut.-Co!. H. R. Duff. Kingston; and J. 1\'L Duff, bank manager, Guelph. After almost twenty-four years of continu- ous service as Premier of the Province, Sir Oli- ver :Mowat severed his connection with the On- tario GDvernmcnt, and accepted the invitation of Sir Wilfrid Laurier to join him in the Fed- eral field, and became 1\Iini<;ter of Justice in the Lanrier Cabinet. He remained, however, but little more than a year in Fe<1eral politics. In November, 1897, the Lieutenant-Governor- ship becoming vacant, on the 18th of that month, Sir Oliver :Mowat was appointed to that position, a fitiing reward for long continued public services. The aged statesman passed away on April 19, 1903. TIlE REV. CANO HENRY SCADDING, D.D., was the son of John Scadding, of De- vonshire, England, factor to :l\Iajor General (afterwards Governor) Simcoe, who came to Canada in 1793. His father, after receiving a large tract of land on the eastern side of the Don, went back to England in 1796. Dr. Scadding was born in Dunkeswell, De. vonshire, in 1813. In 1821 he came to his peo- ple in Canada, wllither they had returned. Dr. Scadding was the head boy in Upper Canada College in the first year of its existence, 1830, and in 1833 won the King's Scholarship, which entitled him to a free course at an English uni- versity. He went to St. John's College, Cam- bridge, where the late Dean Grasett was finish- ing his academic course. He took his B.A. de- gree in 1837, returning to Canada that sallie year. The day after landing in Quebec he was ordained by the Bishop of that Diocese. After spending some months in the family of Sir .John f'olborne, as tutor to his sons until the latter returned to England, he came to Upper Canada in 1838, when he received his appoint- ment as Classical Master in Upper Canada Col- leg'e, and was also appointed to a CUraC;\T at St. James Cathedral. He was made the first rector of Holy Trinity (;hurch, in Toronto, Oct. 27, 1847. In 1840 he took his l\I.A. dpgl'ee, in lR52 that of D.D. Cantah.. and in 1867 that of D.D. Oxon. (comitatis causa). He was made a Can- on of the St. James Cathedral in the year 1867. Dr. Scadding- wrote "Toronto of Old," and many historical papers of very great interest. and he was known as the Historiographer of York. From 1870 to 1876 he was president of the Canadian Institute. and was the first presi- dent of the York Pioneers. He was remark- able not only for his great grasp of every sub- ject, but for his gentleness and kindness of disposition. and he was loved by pveryone who knew him. In 1841 Dr. Scadding married Harriet Bald- win, daughter of John Spread Baldwin (father of the present Bishop of Huron, and of the Rev. Arthur H. Baldwin, rector of All Saints' Church), and by hpr he had one daughter, now Mrs. Rubert Sullivan. CO)DIE:\IOR4\'fIVE BIOGRAPIIWAL RECORD 7 Dr. Scadding passed away in the quaint borne "hich he had built fOJ' himself, ilnd which be beque 1Ì]wd to the Parish of Holy 'rrinity, on the 6th day of }[ay, 1901, in his eighty-eighth year. The funeral took place at3 o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, May 9th, 1901, the church being appropriately draped for the oc- casion. The services were conducted by the rector, the Rev. John Pearson, D.C.L., assisted by the Rev. Canon Sanson, of Trinity Church, the oldpst clergyman of the church in the Dio- cese. The church was filled with representa- tive men from every walk of life, while the York Pioneers attended in a body. The ser- vices at St. James' cemetery were made unus- ually impressive by the attendance of the full surp]iced choir and the singing of some beau- tiful and appropriate hymns. HOX. JA)IES P ATTO:'J, who died in Toron- to in 1889, was born in Prescott, Ont., in 1824, the youngest son of Major Andrew and Eliza- beth (Simpson) Patton, both of London, Eng- lanel. Major Andrew Patton was a son of Co1. Andrew Patton, for many years in Her Majes- ty's service. l\1ajor Andrew Patton was the founder of the family in Canada, settling on the Bay of Quinte, where he owned a large tract of land, and where for many :rears he led a retired life. He later removed to Prescott, where he died. His widow dic>d in Cornwall. Five children were born to them: L\.ndrew, Henry, John, Ann and James. James Patton was educated at the Upper Canada College. which institution he enter.eJ when he was seven years of age, being the youngest student to enter the school up to that time. At the age of sixteen years he entered the office of Hilliard & Cameron. where he read law. and in duf' time was called to the Bal'. He became one of the leading barristers of On- tario. and a prominent public man. On com- pleting his. studies Mr. Patton settled at Bar- rie, being one of the first lawyers of that place. From Barrie he came to Toronto, and was at the head of a law firm which also included amon its members l\Ir. Os] 1'1'. and which firm contillllPd a numb!'r of years, when Mr. Patton went to Kingston and became connected with the finn of ::\[flcdonald & Patton. Sir .John Mac- donald being his partner. After spending about ten years in Kingston the finn removed to Toronto. and were solicitors for the Trusts & J oan Company for about fifteen years, after which ::\[1'. Patton was manager for the Scottish Loan Society for a short time. During the time in which Mr. Patton had been prominent in business and in the legal profession, he had filled many important public positions, viz.: Vice-chancellor of the University of Toronto, member of the Dominion Senate, solicitor gen- eral and collector of customs at Toronto, which latter position he held at the time of his death. In 1854: the Hon. James Patton married Miss Martha Mariette Hooker, born in Prescott, May 23, 1829, daughter of Alfred and Elvira (War- neI') Hooker. Mrs. Hooker's father was Col- onel Warner, of the English army, and fought in the American Revolution. Alfred Hooker was the founder of that family in Canada, and for many years was in the forwarding business at Prescott, where he died. He had two chil- dren. Mrs. Patton and :Mrs. Brodhead. the lat- ter def'eflsed. The Bon. Mr. Patton left one daughter. Helen Louise, now Mrs. .William Clark. who resider" with her mother at o. 53 Bewrlp,\' strf'et. 'Toronto. Mr. Patton was a prominent Conservative. and besides being a law partner to Sir John :Macdonald was one of that gentleman's most intimate friends. In religion he was connected with the Church of England, to which faith his widow and daughter also adhere. Frater- nally he was a Mason. FRANCIS SHA1\'LY, C.E., who passed awa,ý' wry suddenl,\' "hill' journeying from Toronto to Ottawa, Sept. 13. 1882. was a man of interna- tional reputation as a civil engineer. A mem- ber of an Irish family of Celtic origin, dating back to very early times, and one of the pioneer families of Western Ontario, Mr. Shanly was born at "The Abbey," Queen's County, Ire- land. Oct. 29, 1820. the seventh son of James Shanly (a member of the Irish Bar) and Fran- ce.s Elizabeth Mulvaney. his wife. The family emigrated to Canada in 1836, and finally set- tled at "'l'horndnle." County Middlf'sex, where our subject's father lived retired untii his death in 1857. at the age of seventy-eight years. He was a direct descendant of the Shanly who represented Jamestown. County Leitrim, in the" Patriot Parliament" of 1689, the last Par- liament of Ireland. Francis Shanly was educated by private tui- tion in Ireland and about the year 184:6 he be- gan to engage in civil engineering in company with his brother WaIter, their early work in this line being undertaken in the States of Pennsylvania and New York, with a view to fitting themselves for the railway era "\" pt to open in Canada. In 1852 they were associated in the constr'uetion of the" Toronto and Guelph Rflilway." afterwflrd ineorporatecl into the (jrand Trunk Railway System. The brothers also successfully carried through the construc- tion of the Hoosac Tunnel, in the State of 1[as- 8 COl\DIE.MORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD sachusetts. after many failures on the part of American engineers to cope with the undertak- ing, which at the time of its completion ranked next to the Mont Cenis tunnel as a feat of engi- neering skill. In 1860 1\11'. Shanly settled de- finitely in Toronto, and was engaged in various undertakings in both Canada and the United States, amongst others the rebuilding of the Northern Railway, the construction of the To- ronto, Grey and Bruce Railway, etc. From 1875 to 1880 he was engineer for the city of Toronto, and in the latter year he was appoint- ed chief engineer of the Intercolonial Railway, and was engaged upon the adjustment of claims against the government, growing out of t.he contract<; of that railway, at the time of his death. \11'.... hallly. who survives her husband, re- sides at No. 15 Wilcox street, Toronto, and was )'[iss Louisa Saunders, daughter of the late Thomas Saunders and Lucy Anne Willcocks, his wife. Mr. Saunders was born in Bucking- hamshire, England, in 17 5, his wife at Chapel- izod, near Dublin, Ireland, in 1803. They came to Canadë 1 in 18:n and set.tled near Guelph, where their home, "\V oodlands, " one of the ideal rural homes of Canada, was situated. 1\11'. Saunders was the first clerk of the peaCè of the County of Wellington, which position he held until his death, in 1873. He was a col- onel of militia and took an active part during the troublous times in 1837. His widow died in Guelph in 1877. Of the family of Francis hanly and hi" "ife. one son, Coote Nisbitt, formerl ' Adjutant of the Royal Grenadiers, and now !;enior paymastf'r of the \Yestern On- t.ario Command, and four daughters survive. Mr. Shanly was a Con<;ervative in politics, a member of the Church of England, and in early life was connected with the Masonic order. A man of singularly quick pprceptions, of very ready resource and grpat holdness in thp face of ph 'si('al difficulties, h(' was a natllrally en- dowed engineer. Untiring energy. a singular- ly high standpoint in regard to whatever he busied himself with, great integrity and that finp sensl' of honolll' which would fef'l a stain like a wound, were also among his characteris- tics. A recent writer, referring to the group of eminent Canadian engineers of earlier days, which included th(' Shanly hrothers. savs: "A very noticeable characteristic of these en was ''' ;t' }l;o-h estimate of the dignity of their call- ing. Each seemed to be thoroughly impressed with the idea that a civil engineer must also he a gentl('man and a scholar. It will be a for- tunate thing for Canada if her great practical science institutions keep her constantly sup- pliprl with men of their stamp." THE HON. JOSEPH CURRAN MORRISON (deceased) was born in the South of Ireland Aug. 20, 1816, to which country his father, Hugh l\Iorrison, had removed from Sutherland- shire, Scotland, where he had been born. Dur- ing Judge l\Iorrison's life he claimed his Scotch descent, and was a member of St. An- drew's Socipty; hut he did not, however, disclaim his native Ireland, and was proud of the fact that his early education was received within the walls of the Royal Belfast Institution. Judge Morrison was still a boy when his father settled at York (Toronto), Ont., and he continued his education at the Upper Canada College. Mter graduating therefrom he took up the, study of law, under the direction of Mr. Simon .Washburn, a local practitioner of that time. Among his fellow students at law was the late Chancellor Blake. He was admit- ted a student by the Law Society in Hilary Term, -! \Villiam IV., in 1834, and was admit- ted to the Bar. as the books show, in Easter Term, 2 Victoria, 183 . On graduation, Mr. Morrison and 1\11'. Blake (Chancellor) formed a partnership, which continued until Mr. Blake's elevation to the Bench in 1846. In 1843 Mr. l\Iorrison became clerk of the executive council, his duties being those of the clerk of the old Court of Error and Appeal, composed of the Lieutenant-Governor and members of the council. Judge Morrison was a Reformer of the School of Reform as it existed at that time, and was a great friend of the Honorable Rob- ert Baldwin, the then recognized leader of the Reform party. In 1848 )11'. Morrison was the Reform candidate for Parliament for the west riding of York. He was returned as a sup- porter of th Baldwin-Lafontaine administra- tion. and sat in Parliament until 1851. On June 2. 18j3, he became solicitor general for Up- per Canada, and was returned in 1854. On )Iay 24. 1856, he became receiver. general in the Tache-l\lacdonald administrati(,n. and also a memher of the Board of Railway Commis- sioners. In Augu!';t. of the same year, he was again returned to Parliament. It was about this time that the Baldwin Reformprs had largely merged with the Conservati, e party, owing to their divergence from the "Clear Grits." In this year also Judge Morrison was a member of the commission for revising the Statutes of Lpper Canada. He was a strong advocate of the building of the old Ontario, Simcoe & Huron (now the Northern) Railway, the first sod of which was turned by Lady El- gin, Oct. 15, 18j1. He was for some years pre- sident of the first board of directors of this road. In 18.')9 he was appointed registrar of the city of Toronto. but this he resigned in , '" , \ CO Il\iEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPilICAL RECORD 9 1060, being appointed solicitor general by the Cartier- :I\Iacdonald government. On :March 19, 1863, :Mr. Morrison was ap- pointed Puisn.:: Judge of the Common Pleas, and on Aug. 24, 1863, was transferred to the Queen's Bench, whence on Nov. 30, 1877, he was appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal. Judge :Morrison was a lover of art, and adorn- ed his home, "Woodlawn," with pictures of the masters. He also had great taste for hor- ticulture, his conservatory being one of the finest in Toronto. Judge :Morrison passed away at his home Dec. 6, 1885. His reputation throughout On- tario was an enviable one. Full of charity and thought for others, he had hosts of friends in every community, while his sound judgment and sterling character won him a place in the front rank of men of refinement and education. Judge Joseph Curran l\Iorrison married Eli- zabeth Bloor, daughter of Joseph Bloor, a pio- neer of Toronto, and to this union the follow- ing children were born: Emmeline, Mrs. James Oliver Buchanan, of No. 186 St. George street; Elizabeth, widow of Dr. James Buchanan Bald- win; Mary, widow of the late Hon. A. S. Har- dy ; Joseph. of the N orth- West; James B., a business man, of Detroit, Michigan; and Angus, dpceased. JAMES BUCHANAN BALDWIN, M.D.. of Toronto, was one of the most prominent mili- tary men of Ontario, and a member of one of the pioneer families of the County of York. The Doctor was a son of the late William Au- gustus Baldwin, whose sketch appears else- where. and to which the reader is referred for the early history of the Baldwin family. Dr. James Buchanan Baldwin was born in Toronto July 14, 1839, and died in his native city May 30, 1897. He was educated at the Upper Canada College, after which he com- pleted his medical course at the Trinity Medi- cal College. In 1876 he was graduated with the degree of :M.D., and at once engaged in the general practice of his profession. He took great interest in military matters, and the great part of his active life was spent in the practice of his profession in connection with the militia. About 1860 Dr. Baldwin joined the Oak Ridge Cavalry; later he became a member of the ( overnor-neI1l'ral's hod guard. and then be- came surgeon of the Second Dragoons. With this company he was identified many years prior to his death. The Doctor served in the Fenian Raid and in the rebellion in the North- West. The Doctor was a member of the Church of England in religion, a pronounced Conservative in politics, and in fraternal cir- cl s was connected with the Masonic order. On JlUle 4, 18ï3, Dr. James BuehallJan Baldwin was united in marriage with l\Iiss Elizabeth IOl'rison. daughter of the late Judge Joseph Curran :Morrison, and to this union were born two sons, Kenneth Joseph and Car- lisle James Buchanan, and two daughters who died when quite young. lIOX. D"\ VID REESOR, who departed this ]ife in April. 1902, was one of the best hnown men, not only in his own county, York, but in the legislative halls of Canada, where he helped to dircct the course of affairs in the sixties. He was a man of the strictest integrity, an earnest Christian, and one who carried his principles into every field of action. whpther in private or public life. Senator Reesor was a native of Iarkham township, County of York, a ;;on of Abraham Reesor. Christian Reesor, the great-grandfather of our subject, settled in Lancaster County. Penn- s.dvania, in 1737. His son, Christian. emigrated thf'nep in Hì01, aCCQInpanied hy his :>un Abra- llal'1, and thereafter they made their home in :\1& l,ham Ìl>\\"nship. County York. "here twen- ty-'rn-o years later, Jan. 18. 1823. David Heesor ,,'as bOJ'n. His mother's maiden name was Anna Detwiler, and she was a native of Pennsyl- \ ania. She> died in the County of York in 1857, hIt Abraham Reesor pass( l away when h!s son ,,nuine inteUef'tl1íJI strength. 1 Ienpf>. "hpn he lwgan puhlishing his journal. known as the lIlarkham Econom.ist, of strong Re- form proeli,'ities. it was only natural that he should he mO'it <;uecessful. He continucd to edit the paper until 1868, when he sold out. )ieantime his participation in the guidance of public affairs had long been going on, for his polit.ical career began in 1848, when he was ap- pointed a magistrate. In lS:íO, when York, Pel'l and Ontario COlmtips were united. 1\11'. Reesor hecamf> a member of the county council and tell '('ars later was made warden. Pr03viousi:v. in 1854, he had been appointed return!ng I)ffi.cer for the East Riding of Y {Irk. One line in which :'\Ir. Reesor was particularly interested was education. and l\'Iarkham Township 0" es its fin. [:rammar school mainly to his efforts. In 1860 10 Co.Ml\IE IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD hpgan his participation in Dominion affairs, :1S in that year he was made representativ p for Kings Division in the Legislative Council of Can- Ida, a po,>ition he held until the Federation of l'rovinces in 1867. On Oct. 23, 1867, he was calleJ to t.he Senate by Royal Proclamation. It had always been his belief that senators should bt' elected, not appointed, and he soon intro- duced a resolution to that effect in th legislatin council, hut it was defeated. In 18ï6 Senator Reesor retired from public life, and settling in Hosec1ale, Xorth Toronto, lived ther(' quietly until his death in 19m. lIe was largely instru- mental in the building of the Nipissing Rail- road. now the Midhmd branch of the Grand Trunk Railroad. Senator R esor, as h8.'> bcpn mentioned, was au earncst Christian. lIe was a memher of the Methodist Church, and gave generou!'ly of hi<; time, strength and money to support the Vdl'ious department,> of work in that body. He was also for many years president of the Markham Bible Society. He was a man of unusual f'trength of charact.er, and of an uprightness and probity, ,\hich made him a worthy example to rolL In February, 1847, Mr. Reesor was unih'd iu ptarriage to i\[iss Emily l\ cDougaJl. eldest daughter of Daniel l\I(' Dougall. of SL l\Iary's, f.nd sistcr of the late Hon. William l\IcDougal:, c.B., of Ottawa. To this uuion five children ,\'erc born: (1) \u:;:-ustus bef'ame the wife of William Coburn, )LD., of Oshawa, by whom she had four children, namel -: J. II.. H barriste ' of "'alkerviUe, Ont., who married 1\1iss Carrie LW'Ih. and has a daughter, Margaret: :ì.\Iarion, wife of Eugene Smith, ::n.D., of Clevpb.ncl. Ohio, and mother of one son, Donald; 'V. A., of the lmpprial Bank; and ellie. at h0me. (2) ,h,ssie Adelaide is the widow of John Holwes, \\ ho dipd in Australia, leaving three children. Emily, TJouise anrl A. Bertram. (3) Annetta re- !'.ide,> in IIamiJtf\n. unmarried. (4) Mrs. rr. R tinson residps in Rosedale. (5) W D.. of th North-West. Tcrritory, m:1rried 1\1iss Alic(' Iof- fatt. and ha,> four sons, Bruce, Frank, Harry and Colby. Mrs. Emily Reesor, who survives her hu ll md, was born in County York, Jan. 25.. 1824. She was a granddaughter of ,John )'lcDougall, of Scotland, who came to Canada. It is said that his son, Daniel. Mrs. Reesor's fathet-. w'ho was horn in what is now Toronto, in 17 f>, was the first white child horn there. Mr. Panirl 1'Ic. Doug-an hecame a farmer and lived for many years in York township. bnt dierl in St. l\farv's. His wife was a !\Jiss Hannah Tatthews, horn at St. Andrews in 180=>. She died in 18S9, ninet.een years nftcr her husband's < was a member of Parliament from Counties Corn- wall and Peel, ably discharging th.. dut.j('<; of that office for many years. HI' was also chan- cellor of Trinity College. Toronto, for many years and l111til his death and in every respect was a Ipader in his profession. Mr. Cameron was twice married. his first wife being Mrs. Elizabeth Bouton, anù to this union was born one son, Co1. Hillyard Henry Angus C:.imeron, of England, who married Mary Fer- guson, and had six children, Arthur, Elsie, Blanch, Mand, Mary, and George. l\Irs. Cam- eron died April 20, 1844, and one June 28, IB49. 1\11'. Cameron married l\1Ïss Ellen l\Iadelinl de Bernier l\Iallett, langhter of Edward J. l\Ial- ll'tt., a French Huguenot. To this union "ere ùorn: Captain Alan, of South Africll, a retired (amy officer, who married Florence de la Garde Grissell, and has three children, Hillyard, Alan and J rene; 1\lrs. Arthur Spra!rge, mentionecl else- where; aDd Madeline, who married Cot '1'. D. Foster, of England, and has one survivin son. Douglas. Thf' Hon. .John H. Cameron died No\'. 13, 1876, and at the request of the Law Society, ()f ,'.-hich he had long heen treasurer, he ,,'as hur'it'd from Osgoode Hall. TIe was a member or the ('hurch of England. In politics he was a strong Com;erva11ve, and in his fraternal affiliations an OraI1!!eman and grand mastf'r tht:>rein. 'Mrs. ('ameron survives and makrs l)er home in To- ronto. . #tL/ COl\Il\1El\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 11 FRAXK )1ADII,L, l\I.A., l\I.P.P., M.P. (de- ceased), who passed away at Beaverton, Ont., Oct. 23, 18U3, was a highly-esteemed barrister and one of the well-known public men of Can- ada for many years. 1\11'. :\1adill was born in Scott township. in the County of OntBrio, Kov. 23, 1852, son of Henry Madill, who manied Eliza Quinn. Henry Madill was born in the Korth of Ireland. and about 1840 settled in )Iarkham township. York County. Ont., but soon thereafter went to Scott township, where he engaged in farming for some years. until his retirement. Frank l\Iadill earl ' manifested great intel- lectual ability. His early training" as received in the high school at Uxbridge, and at the age of thirteen years he held a second-class certifi('ate for teaching. Having completed the course at Uxbridge he entm'ed the ünivrrsit , of Toronto, and in 18ì6 was caUed to the Bar. He at once settled at BeaYerton, where he became a leading hë1rri<;ter and where he practised for about ten year!':. Meant.ime, in 1882, he was electpd to the Ontario Legislature, where he served for two 'ears, being "Conservative ""hip." and the youngest member of the House. On hi<: retire- llwnt from the local house he was I>r('sen d a gold-head('d cane. an opponent remarking, ' . You can have this cane with which to walk out of the House. " 1\11'. :\1adill's career was just begin- ning, and he went to t.he Dominion House. where for ten years liP represented the North Riding of Ontario County ably and efficiently. Mr. )1aùill was an accompli<;hed scholar. an able barri<:tpr, and a le:1dcr of the Conservative party in Ontario. He was a promin('nt Freemason, and also belonged to the I. O. O. F. and the Knighh, of Pythias. being a past chancellor in thf' last named organization. In 1886 :Mr. Madill married :Miss Florf'llce Young, who was born at Columbus, Ont., daugh- tf'r of C. T. Young, for many years a well- 1:nown woolen mamifactnrer of Beavf'rton anrl Port Perry. He was for some time Ii member of the council at Beaverton, and was reev of that place. ::\fr. Yonng was horn in Canada in j84-1, and married Patience ì\IcKenzi,'. who was born in 1840. They still rpside at Beaverton. 'I'hey had a family of six children. of whom Mrs. l\fadill WfI<; the eìdest. To )11'. Imd ÌIlrs. "!\'r[1(liH three chiMrf'n were horn, of whom the eldest, Frank. died in infaney. Enill and Ralph 1\L are now attending s('hool in 'I'oronto. wherf' their widowed mother nOw makp<: hpr home. She is a Prf'sb .tcrian in relidon, and 1\f r. l\f adill also adhf'red to that faith. SE ATOR ROBERT .JAFFRAY. one of the Hlost prominent business men of the city of 'l'n- ronto, Ont.., and an honored member of the Do- minion Senate, is a native of Bannockburn, cot- land. born in 1832, son of William anrl1\1m'garet \.lIeugh) Jaffray, natives of that country. William J affray was for many years engaged extensively in the manufacture of nailE, in Scot. land, eIllplo 'ing about forty .m\:'n in this indus- try before the invention of nail makin:.r ma- chinery, each nail having to be made by hand. In later veal'S howpver, he engaged in agricul- tural pu suits' and became an extensive farlllp.r. "\Yilliam J affrav married )IarQ"aret IT eugh, and to them wcrf' Ì)orn children is follows: Janet, who married J. B. Smith, for many year..; a 'H.II-knm, n business man of Toronto: Ro]wr!; .Alexander. ,,'ho is bursar at the Central Prison, Toronto; John. " ilIiam. and 'I'homas. of l\Iani- tolm; JameR, on the old farm in Scotland; and George, deceased. Robert J affray received his litera1'\ training in his native cO llltry. and in Edinbu gh er"ed his time to the grocery business. On settling in Toronto in 1832 he engaged with his brother- in-law, the late .J. R. Smith, "ho wa<; in the gro- cery bu!'inrss on Y onge street. later heeame :\[1'. mith'" partner, and sub<:rquently ;;u('cee(\l.d to his interest in the business, which he continued until 1880. During his fifty-four years' resi- dence in Toronto Senator J affray has been iden- tified with many If'adinO' business enterprise;;; of the city and to daY is c nnef'ted with more than " , a score of largf' imlnstries, f'ither as offif'ial, stof'kholder or dil'ertor. In 1880 hr hecame a director of the Olobe Pl'inting Company, and since 1888 has been its honOlwl presktent. He WRS a director in the Xortllf'l'll and :\Iidland railways, president of the I.ancl Seeurity Com- pany, ,'icp-president of the Imperial Bank of Canada, vice-president of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal r'ompany sinf'e its formation, director since its inception of 111(' Toronto General Trust Corporation. and is eonnected with man ' other enterprises. Not only in bnsiness life has he been prominent. however, as he has been urr.;ed at different times to be standard bearer of his party for Parliamentary honors. which he has alwa .s (kclined. In 1906 he was appoint-erl to the Dominion enatf'. and. although thi" ap- pointmpnt came lU1solicitf'd. it was certl!Ínly an llonor properl ' hestowed, as Senator .Jaffray has always been a stauneh advocate of Rf'form prin- eiples, and for many yeprs at thf' head of the greatest Reform paper of Canada, and onp of the /!Teatpst in thp world. His rf'lig-ious faith is that of the Presh .terians. and his fraternal connec- tions "ith the )Iasonie order. Senator .Taffrav was married to Uiss SHah Bugg, danghtf'r 'of the latp .John Bugg, for many .f'ars an alderman of Toronto. 1\fr<;. .Jaf- 12 COl'lMEl'IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD fray passed away March 27, 1906, the mother of four children: Annie E., wife of Christopher Eaton. of Owen Sound; William Gladstone, a broker of Toronto; Hev. R. A., missionary to China, and at the head of a college :1'01' educat- ing Chinese missionaries, "\Vuchow, China; and }:lizabdh, the \\ ife of "\Yilliam A. Camercn, a barrister of Toronto. JOIIN SYMONS. The death of John Sy- mons, which occurred in Toronto in 1902, was the closing chapter of a life long III years and correspondingly rich in all that makes a man's career of value to the world. An adopted son of Canada. Mr. Symons was born in Derby, England, Nov. 19, 1808. He was educated in his native land, studied law there, dnd was admitted as an English solicitor in 1832. He at once took chambers in London, in "Old Jewry," practising there till 18;)1, when he came to Canada to look the grüund over while considering the question of removal. De- ciding favorably 1'11'. Symons settled there per- manently in 1852, and was duly 'lualified to practise at the Canadian Bar, and for a while àid so, but later went into business instead. He formed in 1858 the Canada Landed Cl edit Com- pany, now reorganized under the name of the Canada Landed and National Investment Com- pany, and for mOre than t.wenty years acted as manager of the corporation. On retiring irom that position 1\11'. Symons gave up active bus]- ness, and turned his attention rather to a con- sideration of various public questions from a by- stander's point of view. He was spedally in- terested in what is known as the" :l'ast Atlantic service," and contributed an ahle pamphlet on the subject, pointing out the advantages of a !"hort sea route and of utilizing Valentia Har- bor. Mr. Rymons married l\rii'.S Isahel Thorburn, daughter of the late David Thorburn. of Quecns- ton IIe hts, who wa<; one of the prominent mcn of hi8 day and w'neJ'ation. )11'. ThOi'burn was one of 1hr- fiTI't wilrdens of the Niagara District, which for many ycars he representwl in Parlia- went. He and hi<; wife. formerly Miss Isabel Thompson, of Nla!!ara Falls. both died at Quel'n<;ton. Chililren as follow,> ,yrr(> horn to .John and Isabrl Rymons: .John 'r.. late capt.ain in the 12th York Rangers, and a .vell-lmoWIl man among' real estate agents: D. T., a harri,>tcr; l\Irs. Rhaw, widow of Dr. Shaw, of Hamilton. and Leila Frear and Kate. at home. Riß(' her husband's'death, in 1!"102. Mrs. R '1llons has ('on- tinuerc,>t in municipal politics, and was eleeted alderman for St. Pat- rick's ward in 1858. On November 11th of that year, he was eleeted by the council. }Iayor of the city on the resignat.ion of ,Yo H. Boulton. At the time of his death he was the olde. t ex- Mayor. .Among the aldermen of that year was Sir Oliver Mowat. He was one of the first memo bel's of the Toronto Club. Active in both outi!oor and indoor !::ports. he was a member of the Royal {ianadian YaI'ht Club, of the Toronto Cricket Club, and of the CaeI' Howell Bowling (,lub, of which for ye:t.rs he was Honorary Presii!.ent.. He also was active in military affairs. and was appointed en<;ign of the 5th Battalion of Toronto :;\Iilitia in lR:JC. During the last fifteen yrars hI' devoterl him- self to literary and historical work-"The Lives of the .Judges of Ppper Canada." "The Life of Goyernor Rimcoe." "The IJife of General Brock." "The R('nellion of 1837." He was vice- 14 C01DlEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD prt:'&ldcnt of th" York Pioneerf a membcr of the Ontario Historical S,. i"'+ , and one ot the com- mittt'" of ih rpper Canada College Old noys' .\ ciation. In p/)liti.,,> he was a personal friend and strong supporter of Sir John Macdon:11d. He wa an activp member of the Church of Eng- land, and was one of the founders of St. John's Church, aud al<::{) of St. Matthias' Church, of the lattf'r of whie\1 he \, as for many y{'ars church- ",arden aud n'presentative III the Synod. ;\11'. Davi(\ Breahenridge Reaù was a son of 'ohn Lau\lon and .J anet (Breakenridge) Read. John IJ:.tndou Rearl was a son of Obadiah Rpad, a United Empirt' Loyalist, who came to Canada in 17 4, ettling in t.he town of Augusta, County .If Gre1.l\ille, Ontario. Obaùiah Read married 1IIiss Lydia Landon, also of United Empire Loy dlist stock. n 1848 :\11'. David Breakenridge Read mar- J.j('d Miss Emily Ballard, of Picton, and to this , ':lion the following family were born: :\Iiss Ada Read. librarian of the County of York Law As- sociation; Mrs. F. C. Wadc, and Mrs. H. J. Wade, of Vancouver, B.C.; and one son, 1\11'. \\. alter Read, of the firm of Read & Read. ANDREW CRA WF'ORD. Among the we11- known business men of Toronto was Andrew Crawford, a member of the firm known as The 'W. R. Brock Company, wholesale dry goods dealers. 1\11'. Crawford was born at Carnfoot, near Dollar, Scotland, in 1837, and he died in Toronto in 1893. He was a son of Robert and :Margaret (Dixon) Crawford, also natiws of Scotland. In 1856 Andrew Crawford came to Toronto and engagpd a.<; a clerk for Dixon & Logan, whose business he and Mr. James D. Smith purchased iater, the firm becoming known as Crawford & Smith. Later Mr. Crawford became a member of The W. R. Brock Company. and with this firm was iùentified up to the time of his death. In 1863 Andrew Crawford and Catherine Gibb were united in marriage, she being a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Shillingla,,) Gibb. Charles Gibb was born in 1808 at Fet- tercairn. Scotland, "as educated in Edinburgh, and there he studied for the profession of ('ivil and mechanical pngineering. In 1832 he came to Toronto. where he followed that line until 1846, when he died. lIe was a son of James and Catherine (Durie) Gibb. who also came to Can- ada. settling near Chatham, ,,,,here they died. Elizabeth Shillinglaw, the mother of Mrs. Crawford, was the only daughter of "William Rhillinglaw. who died at Galaghiels, Scotland. his widoW" anrl phildren coming to Canada when Elizalwth wag only nine year:s of age. 8he died in Toront.o in lSfJO, lea,'in two children: l\'Irs. Crawford; and James Gibb, of Arkansas, U.S.A. 1\11'. and )Irs. Crawford's children ,"ere: 1\1ar- garet, at home; Charles, deceased; Ethel, deceas. ed; Robert Dixon, with The W. R. Brock Com- pany; Catherine, the wife of FI'ank J olmston, of Toronto; and Andrew Gordon, in th Bank of Toronto, at Collingwood. l\Ir. Crawford was a consistent member of Knox Presbyterian Church, and 1\Irs. Crawford adheres to the same religious faith. He was a Reformer in politips, and his fraternal connection was with St. And- rew's Society. ROBERT RUSSELL BALDWIN, B.A., of No. 36 Lowther avenue, Toronto, who for some years previous to 'his death had retired from active business, was a member of one of the old- est families in the city. Ill' was a son of Wil- liam Augustus and Isabella Clarke Baldwin, who was the daughter of James Buchanan, British Consul at New York. \Villiam Augustus Baldwin was a son of Dr. \Villiam \Varren Baldwin, who was born. in Ire- land in 1775, and died at Toronto Jan. 5, 1t\44. Dr. Baldwin founded the family in Canada, having in 1790 settled in Toronto. He marricd Margaret Phoebe Willcocks, daughter of Wil- liam \Villcocks, by whom he had these ehildren: Robert, William Augustus, Henry and Quetton St. George. William Aug- ustus Baldwin's children by hi<; first marriage were: Henry St. George, men- tioned elsewhere; James Buchanan, M.D.; Wil- limn Augustus; Robert Russell; Aemilius; Phoebe Buchanan; and Isabella Elizabeth. Mr. Baldwin's first "ife died Aug. 21, 18;)0, and on Feb. 29. 18:52, hc married Margaret Fry, daugh- ter of Capt. 11artin Donald IcLeod. To this union were born these children: Jane 1\IcI.eod, wife of "l\Iartin Graham. of Rome, Georgia; Elizabeth Alexandrina McLeod; Annie Maria, now Mrs. ('harll's Pratt \Yhelan; Martin Donald l\frLeod, deceased; Lawrence IIe rden, barrister of Toronto; 1Iargaret Ich>od, de- ceased; NOl'J)l1ln l\'Ip TJcod, decpaseò; Charle" Mc- Leod, of St. Thomas; and .John McLeod, a physi- cian of Toronto. Robert. Russell Baldwin was born in Tm'onto in 1842. and was educated at Upper C11nada Col- lege, and 'l'oronto University, from which latter imtitution he graduated in 1866 with the de- gree of B.A. Upon completing 'his clm,sical edu- cation, Mr. Baldwin was for some years cOn- Depted "Kith the Canadian Rank of Commerce at Toronto. Tn lRR3 he resignpd this position, :md he dipd in 1906. In 1893 Mr. Baldwin marri{'d Ada W('bster, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Wil- son) Weh<;ter. parly settlers in the County of CO DIE lORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECO -q,D 15 'Yellington. 1\11'. W cbster was born in 1808, in Perthshire, Scotland, and died at Guelph, in 1869. The" ebster home in Scotland was known as "Balrudder T." 'l'he father of 1\1rs. Baldwin was a son of James and Agnes (Hunter) \Veh. ster. who spent their entire lives in Scotland. 'flwir children "ho came to Canada were: .T ames. the father of :;\Irs. Baldwin; and Thomas. James \\Tebster came to Ontario in 1833, and purchased a large tract of land in the Count.y of Wellington, to the clearing, cultivating and sell- ing of which he gave his active life. He was uot only a clever business man, but also a prominent public citizen. serving in Parliament several 'ears. 1\11'. \Yebster's strict integrity may be gathered from the fact that upon one election to Parliament he saw that fraud had been com- mitted in the elections and promptly resigned the office as a strong rebuke to his over-zealous supporters. For many years 1\11'. \Vebster serverl as registrar of the County of Wellingtl)n. On March 6. 1838, he married 1Iargarct Wilson, born at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1821. REV. AKDREW B. CH UIBBRS. LL.B., D.D., of Toronto. hears a name long identified with the best interest8 of Canada. The family originated in the orth of Ireland, and its founrlers in Canada were Richard and John Chambers-the latter the father I)f Dr. Cham- bel'S, of Toronto. These two pioneers were sons of Alexander Chambers. Richard preceded John to Canarla by a few years, and settled first in St. Catha rines, but later removerl to DunnviUe, where he became a prominent mcrchant and mil- ler. His old mill still stands at. Dunnville, and i.s known as the Chambers l\Iill. He was a man of affairs there, a member of the council, and otherwi",c an important and substantial citizen. John Chambers. who shared the honor almost equally of founding t.he Chambers family here, was born in the North of Ireland. near Ennis- killen, in 1813, and died in 1901. His wife, born in 1815, lived until 1881. In 1847 John Chambers and his wife came to Canada, settling at Toronto. where they remained until 1854, when they removed to the township of Whit- church, in the County of York There Mr. Chambers engaged for a time _in the mullufacture of luml1Pr. Later he removed to Reach town- ship. Count . of Ontario, farming there for a short period. and then entered the mercantile business at Victoria Corners, same township. In 1866 1\11'. Chambers removed to Wilfrid. in Brock township. where he hp('ame a general llI('rchant and ,,-as thp first postmaster at that place. He resided there until 188 . when he retired from husiness and settIerl for a time at f'anniuÇ!tou. In 1 99 he rame to Toronto. whel'e he resiùel] with his son. 1)1'. Chambers, until his death. To .John Chamb PI and his "ife wt're horn children as follows: Eliza, born in Ireland, now Mr. J amcs Dale, of :M anitoba ; Dr. Andrew B., born in Ireland; Alexand '1' Carson, deceased, who "as born in Irpland (hi" son .John Kin lives in Toronto) ; l\1ary. wife pf '" i.Uiam Henry Lawrence; 11rs. John 1\Ioore Ha.t't, widow of Dr. John )100re Hart; Ann Jane, who diEd umnar- ried; John James. who died unmarried; and Thomas Richard, for h\enty-five years a resi- dest of Hamilton, North Dakota. Rev. Andrew B. Chambers was reared and educated at Toronto, and in lR75 he we-s graJu- ated in law at McGill Lniversit T. After sev- eral years spent in teaching in the Counties of York and Ontario Dr. Cham- bers turned his attention and stlld.v to the ministry. In 1864 he enttred the l\1ethodist Conference as a probationer. and in 1868 he was ordained. He remained two yeal'R at his first pastorate, at Newmarkl.t, went to Prince Edward County, where he served three years, and then went to Sherbrook Street Church, Montreal. His subsequent statil)ns were as follows: Pembroke. two years: Xap- anee, Quebec; l\Iontreal, second term; Staru.t ad, two years, during part of whiph time he was gowrnor of Stanstead College. From StansÌPad he was called to Napanee for a second term. In 1891 Dr. Chambers was called to Wesley Church, Toronto, where he remained three years. He then spent three years as pastor of the :Mc- Caul St.reet Church, three years at the Gerrard Street Church. three years at Wood Green Tab- ern aclp , anrl in 1903 became pastor of the Par- liament Street Church. Dr. Chambers through his high Chri",tian character and scholarly attainments has become a power in his church and for twenty sessions of the Conference he has been a member of t.he stationing committee. He has served 11.<; Chair- man of the Quebec. l\1ontreal, Stanstead. Nap- anee, Toronto Central and Toronto Em;t Dis- tricts, and has been a member of five General Conferences. In lR97 he was elected President of the Toront.o Conference. and at the ('lose Ilf the term in 1898 Vi('toria College conferred upon him the degree of D.D.. an eminently fitting honor. TIe is a member of the Rcnate of Vic- toria College, and trea<;urer or the superannua- tion flmd for the Toronto Conference. On June Ifi, 1868. Dr. Chamlwrs was mar- ried to 1\Ti<;s Imcy. tlJird daught.er of the lat.e Rpv. Wil1iam rcCullough, and they have had thc!-:e children: lVII's. \. X. Burns. of Toronto; :\Irs. R. W. Anglin. of the Essex High School: Pearl: Ruh '; and A. Harold H., nOw connected "ith tIll' Equit.\- Fire Immrance Company. Dr. 16 Cí /I.\DfE:;VWRA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Chambers is an OrangE man, and also belongs to the l\'[asollil, the I.O.O.F'. and the A.O.U.W. In his political sentiment.. he is a Conservative 0.1' thp independent type He worthily f'njoys the estepU1 of all who know him: the respect of all classes. and the a,..lmirarion of his cO.la1JOrers. lIe has been a member of and has taken a gr at interest in the work of the Upper Canada Bibie So. jet during the past fourtpen years, and is at the present t.ime one of its vice-presidents. TIe is a member of the board anò also of the ,....pcutive of tue recently formed Canadian Bible Society. .JOSEPH HEKRY WIDDIFIELD, M.D.. :M:. P.P. Th sudden death of Mr. Widdifield on ;3unday Tflorning, June 3. 1906, removed from th(' County of York one of her most faithful I TIcials and most highly esteemed citizens, and trom Toronto a Christian gentleman whose friends were legion. For many years he was sheriff of the County of York, and was a mem- l.er of one of the pioneer families of the County. The family is of Saxon English extraction. and was first brought to Canada by Henry Widdi- iìeld, the grandfather of Joseph H. Henry Widdiiìeld was born in Ne" Jersey in 1779. a son of Henry 'Viddifield, Sr., who W:lS also born in New Jersey, but who moved to Pennsylvania when his son, Henry, the grand- father of Joseph H., "as but a lad. In 1800 Henry Widdifield, Jr.. came t.o the County of York on a prospecting tour. and WftS so favor- ably impressed with the country that he re- turned to Pennsylvania, and prepare office in 18S8 to becmne sheriff. During sewn years of his service in Parliam!'nt he was" Parliament Whip" for t.he ")IO\Hlt party, .. and for seven ;\-ears .\"I:IS chair- man of the Ìlmding Orders committee. It was not only in political and professional lines that Ir. "\\ïddifield was prominently i,len- tified \\ith his nati,-e county, but h \\as (llso conspicuous in military circles. He held a first- class certificate from the [ilitary Institute of Toronto, and also from the 8('11001 of liunnt>ry of the same city. lIe served in the Ffnian r:lÌd in 1866, for \\ hieh service he held a medal and. a grant of IGO acres of land in a township in Ontario. nHnH't district :lepllty grand master of thl' Toronto dist.rict; pa<;t gl'alll\ superintend!'nt of Toronto District. R.A.1L For many years prior to the holding of the office of sheriff, Dr. Widdifield was a justice of the peace. and also coronel' of the County. 'Ie Wi!" ml'dical c aminei' for thp _\.o.r.-\Y. In If:.92 Or. Widdifie\d pnrcha!'e<\ hie:; fine residence at the corner of St. George street and Prinee Arthur awnu!'. where his many fri!'nds always fonnfl a h!'arty reeting. LIEUT.-COL. WIULU( J. LA E lILLI- GAK a rptirpd Rtaff Officer of Pensioners, Impe- rial Rpr,'i,'e, residence Bromley House, Toronto, comes of a family long connected \\ ith military lif!', while on his mother's side he is deseendl'd from John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Tlw Colonel hims!'lf has added new lustre to the name and has distinguished himself during long years of service in Europe. Asia, Africa and America. He was born in Madras. India, son of Dr. William :Milligan. Dr. '\Yilliam :Milligan, born in Pcrt.hshil'e, Scot- land. in 1791. was for many years a surgeon of thl' 6th Enniski1lpll Dra oons. lIe married !IIi,s Elizabeth ybil Lane. of England. of the Lane family, Bentley Hall, Staffordshire. B.>ntlp:,>- Hall was one of the hiding places of King Charles II. during his escape from Englan(l. and he left it disguised as a groom to Lady .J ar e flanl'. riding on a pillion in front of It!'r. on hi" e;;('ape to the ('oast frum Bpntl!'y HHl1. The fHmil ' 2 wag offered a Dukedom b;y King Charles. but it "as de('lined. The Lane crest is the strawbcl'l'y horse, bearing the Crown between his feet, "ith the motto "GarJe-le-Roi," and their arms are quartered" ith those of England. Colonel ;\Iil- li an 's g-ranllfather, Colonel Lane. was gm:ernor of St. Helena during the imprisonment of )Ja- poleon. À great-uncle. Major-Gt'neral Sir Burges Camae, was military secretary to tllf' Dnke of "\Yellin!,rton in India. Colonel )IiIligan \\ as the only son. He" as eclncattd in En li!nd under Dr. {ireig, of \Yal- thamstow. Essex, and at tlll' age of sixteen pn- tpr!'d upon his military career, in the (-ourse of whil"h he has seEn 'òcrviec in the four great cuutin!'nts }f the wlwld In ::;onth Afriea he sl'rved \vith the 73rd Perthshire RC'[!iment, was also in the Indian )Iutiny (it afterwards became the 2nd Battalion, Blaek Wateh). while later he was ap- pointed Staff Officer of Pensioners. This posi- t.ion he held twenty 'eat.s. and the last twelve, from ]Sí9 to 1891: he wa" in Toronto. After retiring hc continued to mati:p his home in that city. \\'hill> on service in India Colonel :\Iilligan was married in Dinapore to Iiss Isabella Mar- garet Moil', who was born in that country, a (langhter of Co1. J. D. W )Ioir, of the Bengal East India 8ervice. To this union seven dÜl- drC'n wcrp horn, Ilanwly: "\Yilliam .J. Lane. de- ceased; Alice :-;ib;\'l, ,,'ho married Frank Xi(-ho!ls [(ermin, of Toronto; Isabella Grace, \\ho mar!'ied F. _\. Hilton, of Toronto, and has five sons and two daughters; Helen :\[ary Edith; Yda Jlouisa, who married Lester 'Yea,-!'r, of Hespeler, Ont., and has t\\O sons; Kathleen )laude; and ßeatrice -\dele, wife of R Jssell Brown. of Toronto, and mother of one daughtpr. Colont'll\lilligan is one of Toronto's most dis- tinguished citizens. and holds a high position socially. When in India he became a member of the Masonic fraternity, and still maintains his interest in it. In religion he is a m"m"er of 111<' Episcopal Churl.h, and in politics 11(' is a Conservative. WILLLn[ BOrLTBEE, r.E. The late William BouItbee, who passed away at hie:; resi- denc!', "I \"er House." Ko. 52 St. Alhan street. Toronto, in Kovem bel', 1902. \\ as a well.kr}(\wn civil engineer. and spent many years in thp pra(.ti,'C' of his professi(]ß in HamIlton and Toronto. He was born in Devonshire. Englan(l. rareh I!), 1-<32, son of Felix and :\[ary (8am- u!'l) BOlllthc p . Fe1i BouJtbee, "ho was an officer in the H. E. 1. C. R. was the founder of the family in Canada. His fathel', "\\ïlliam. al<;o camp tu 18 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Canada in his later :rears, and resided with his son. On coming to Canada Felix Boultbee set- Hl'd at Ancaster, where he soon afterward d:l'd. His brother and sister, 'Vashingt.on and Hosa- lind. came to Canada and cared for his family until they grew to maturity. His children were: .Mary Ann, Alfred, Frank, \ViUiam and Rev. Arthur. \Yilliam Boultbee was educated lU Canada. On the completion of his term as apprentice to the late Jolm Howard, a well-known civil engincer of Toronto, he secured a position as civil engineer on the construction of the Great \Vestel'n railwa,y. In this work Mr. Boultbee distinguished himself as a thoroughly competent engineer, and his experience gained him an ap- pointment, in 1864, to a position on the en. gineering staff of the )Iadras Railway Company of London, England, operating in India. LIe soon rnse to the pUl'ition of ex(>('utive engineer, which he Iw1d until 188 . when he retircd. The high estel'Ill in which )[1'. Boultbee was lwld !n his sen-ice in India \\ ill be seen from the fact that in lðÎ(j-/Î, during the famine in that country, he 'HIS in charge of a staff of tweuty- threl' tll loeated at No. 52 St. Al- ban strel't, and then' tlw remaindpr of his life was spent. On Dec. 12,1866, at )Iadras. India, 1\11'. Boult- bee married \1iss )[arian 1\'[ulock a member of an old anù prominent family of Ontario. She is the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Homan )1ulock, sister of the lIon. Sir William Mulock, late postmastl'r-general of f'anada, and cousin of "Miss )luloek," authl)r of "John Halifax. Gentleman." The .MuJol'k family was founded in Canada by William -;\[ulock the g-randfath<'r of 1\lr!':. "Bonlthee. III' was born in Dublin, Ire. land. and in lRBï spttJpd at OrilJin, Ont.. whpre hI' owned valuahle farm property. His wife was -;\Iiss arah Paisl,,)', also of Dublin. and th('ir ehildl'pn werp: Rev. f'anfln :Muloek, of Kingston: .Wi1Iiam, deceased, of Califomia: J.obert P.. of f'olfax, Iowa; Vanee; Dr. Thomas Homan: Alary, :'I Irs. .\I.thur Rohinson; and sp\'- I'raJ who eliI'd youn!!. Dr. Thomas Homan ),lnlo('k, father of :\lJ"s. BOl1ltlwe. was horn in Duhlin, Irehllld. in ISI1. and was edueatrd at 'l'rinity Colleg('. DuhEn. zlnd th.. Co]1pgl' (1f Physic'ians at TJondon. Eng- Janel. In 18:31 he settled at Ncwauarket, County York, Ont., later removing to Bonùhead. where he died in 1847. His wife was l\Iiss Mary Ca\\'- tl1ra, a member of an olù and prominent family of Ontario, and daughter of Jolm Cawthra, merchant of North York. Dr. l\Iulock was marriell to :\Iiss Cawthra in 1838, and they be- came the parents of five children: John (de- ceased); Marian, Mrs. Boultbee; Hon. Sir Wil- limll; Sarah '1'. t deceased), wife of G. W. I.Jount, a barrister of Osgoode HaB, Toronto; ,llld Rosamond P., now Mrs. G. 'V. )Ionk, of Toronto. To :Mr. and :Mrs. Boultbee were born cle\'l'n (.hilùren, se,'eral of whom died 'oung. Tlw ioBowing grcw t,o maturity: Dr. AJfred, oì '1'0- runt.o, married Edith Hannaford, tmd has four dlildren, l\Iichael, WiBiam, ()onstance and John n. l\Iarian married Dr. ].Jongfiel ] Smith, of Barbaclos, \V est Indies, and dil'd in HI05, lcav. ing two children. Joyce and Rosamond. .Will loIuloek, a barrister of Toronto, married :Mar- garet Amy Douglas, of Bampton, Oxford, Eng- land, and their children are Charles D., f..:li:7a.. beth ::\I., Thomas F. and "\YiIliam S. Horace, a jl1tll'ualist on tll(' lIlail, lllm'ri{'d i\an Greer, of 1m'onto. auù they have one child, Hie.hard (ireer. Jiss Rosamond and .:Uiss Gladys are at home. 1\1l but the two last nameJ were born in India. 1\[1'. BouItbee was a cunsistent membl'r of the Church of England, to the faith of which l\Irs. l oultbre anI] the family also adhue. Frater- Nllly he was connecteà with St. Crorg-e's Soci- ety. He was an arùent Jover of chess, and For manr :;pars president of the Chess Club of On- furio. IIFSOX l\1l'RHA Y, 1\1..\., 1\. C., of Toronto, is of Scotch extraction, and the fir;,;t, of his fnm- iiy of whom anything definite is known is his grandfutJll'r, "\YiJliam Iurray, who, ÌI'uI in!!' f)'om a branch of thp House of .Murray (Athol), bears the same arms. HI' went to the Barhados, where he died. His wife was KetuJ'ray, managt'I' of the Colonial Bank, Barbados, and Da\'Ïdsou j\jlll11'O Murray. In 1 3j Davidson l\Iunro Murray, tl1(' futher of the Rubjec:t of this article, 10catpc1 in Torollto, \dll'rr he li\'Cd reti,'ed until his death. in IS:)1 He 'H!S in the service in the rl'bl'Hion of lR37- . hoJ,]ing thf rank of captain. He married ::\lalT \nn TIuRon, daug'hter of (}porg-e Hu- !'nn, anmo!'rs of the Church of l ng- land. Mr. :\Iurray is a Conservative. THO:\IAS RlDÜC'l' settled in York, nOW To- ronto, in lï97. and was therefore one of its earliest inhabihmts. lIe was born in hprborne, Dorsetshir'e, England. l\Iarch 17, 1754. The Ridouts were originally from Franc-e. but had <:;ettled in England early in the sixteenth cen- t llry. a coat of anus being granted them in the rei!!n of Hpnry VII. G!'orge Ridout, father of Thomas, was born in 1703 Rt lIenstridg!'. Som- ers!'t. where the family had a sma]] estate, but h!' married and settled in herhorne, Dm'set- hire. where he brought up his numerous fam- ily. 'I'he boys were edue'atpd at the famous hprborne Grammar School, and the eldest son John, after taking his degree at Oxford, left Eng-Iand for Ameripa as secr!'tary t.o IToratio Sharpe, (}overnor of 1\1arylanil. He b!'came a m!'mber of thp King-'s Counril of that PI'ovince, awl a('quirecl a lar!!e propprt." th!'re. To this brother, in 1774-. 'I'homas Riilout. thf-n twenty ears of age. was sent. It was at an exciting-time in American history, whpn thr tea tax was t.hr absorbing- question. and hy ill fortun!'. th!' youth had. as a feUow- pm",,'ng'pl'. thp mprehant who hail shipped a few weeks before some tea to Annapolis against the rules of the Convention. On arriving at New York this merchant learned that his ship, the ., Peggy Stewart," had been burned, and that his life was in danger from the enraged popu- lace. Thomas Ridout, who was in his company, had also a narrow escape from ill treatment, but was befriended by Hugh WaBaee, a leading merchant in New York, "ho sent hi.m off to Ann- apolis. For some time Thomas took charge of his brother's plantations in l\Iaryland, and then was provided by him with capital to trade in tobacco and sugar between the 1N est Indies and "'rance. Trading on the\ high seas between 1775 and 1785 was a dangerous pursuit, for there wrre always privateers ready for a cha<;i', and with captures and wrecks Thomas Ridout's \'en turrs were not successful. He returned hI Annapolis determnied to seek his fortunes in the western spttlements of Kentucky. and was pro- vided hy General \V ashin on with letters of introduction to various well.known people Lhf'r . It was in the summer of 1787 that he set off, but near the falls of the Ohio his party were tali!'n prisoners by the ShR\\ enese Indian;;;. His c'\')mpanions 'H'l'e massacred, hut his life was &par!'d, and he spent several months as a pris- oner among them, wandering with the tribJ t hroug-h the dense forC'Sts of the ( then '1 far \Yest. He at last reach!'d the n!'ighborhoo(l of Detroit, where there was an English gal'rison. By the I'onnivancf' of an Indian friend and master he escaped, and was warmly l't'ceived by the officers of the 53rd Regiment, who provided him with clothing and tODk him with them to )fontreal. There ":\ft'. Ridout, as his Journal relates, was kindly receiv!'d by Lord Dorch!'ster, Sir Jolm Johnson and others, who int!'rested themsel,'('s in the" engaging strhIlger," as the Montreal Gazette, of Aug. 21, 1788. names him. H(' re- ('eived from IJord Dorchester an appointment in the commissariat, and shortly afterward, on May 26, 1789, married Mary Campbell, a daug-h. tel' of Alexander Campbell, an U. E. Iloyalist of the Bay of Quinte. )11'. Ridout then proc!'eded to Newark, then the seat of governmrnt, where he was employed in the Commissal",\' Dpparbnent, and also in the Surveyor-General's office. In 1794 he wao; made a public notary and sergeant-at-arms to th House of Assemoly. In 1796 a registry office was rstahlisherl for the H(),rne distril't, auel Thomas Ridout was appointed the first l'e i"'trar. Tn 1797 he l'rmovPd to York, and the office wai< rst.ahlisherl in his own house. HI' held it until 1811. In U ()O he was made cl!'rk of the peal'!' for the Home district, and ('lerk of the District Court. From 1799 to 1 son 11(> \\ R<; joint Rctin!:" 20 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD surveyor-general with Mr. Chewett. and again from 1802 to 1807. In 1810 Thomas Ridout wa.c:; appointed Surveyor-General of Upper Can- ada, and in 1812 was elected Member of Parlia- ment for the Vi est Riding of York, and in ] 24 was caned to a seat in the Legislative Council of Upper Canada. The Ridout family homestead in York was on Duke street, east of Princess, and extended north to Duchess street. The house was of fmme. There was a large garden and orchard attaehed, and some fine trees shaded the house. A pen picture of 1\[1'. Ridout as he appeared durin the last years of his life, is given by Dr. Scadding: " t\mong the venerable heads and anct'stral forms which recnr to us, as we gaze down in ima ination from the galleries of the old wooden Rt. James of York, we will single out that of 1\11'. Ridout, some time Survey(w-General of the Province, father of a numerous progeny, :lnd tribal h('ad, so to speak, of more than one fam- ily of connections settled here bearing the same name. He was a perfect picture of a C'!leerful. benevolent-minded Englishman, of portly form, well advanced in years, his hair snowy white naturaJly, his 11811al costume of antique style." A !;()n of an elder brother of Rurn'yor-G'>Jl- eral Ridout emigrated to (':luada with his fam- ilyearly in the nineteenth century, and also set- tled in York. Of this branch were .Joseph D. Ridout and George Perceval Ridout and TJionel Ridout. of London, Ontario. Thc.mas Ridout died Feb. 8, 1829, in th se\-- enty-fifth year of his age. It \\"a-" the time when an epitaph was always considered necessary, and his is to 1)(' found carved on a flat stonp in t.he church yard of St. .James' Cathedral: "'1'he kind and exemplary father of a num- erous family, who loved and revered him and mourned his departure, the faithful servant of Government for nearly forty years, he en- deared himself to the inhabitants of Upper Can- hda, and so won their affections bv his nnre- mitting attentions to their interesi. and un. wearied courtesy to themselves, that the.'- jw,tly eonsidC'red him an ornament to tho colonv. To a hig-hly cultivated mind he added the mo.st pol- ished manners, and, what was far better, Lhe meekness and humility of a Christian 1I)nl{- ing forward in faith to a bless d immortality." HENRY PELLA TT, I'l'csiding at No. -l9 Sher- bourne street, 'roronto, has been identified with the business interests of the city for mi1n ' years. 1\Ir. Penatt was born in (}lasO'ow Seot- iand, of En lish parents, in the year i mo: being a SOn of Mil! PelJatt and 1\1aria (Wyld) Pel1att. hoth of whom lived and dicd in London, Eng- land, where the father carried on bnsinrss on King 'Wi11iam strect as a wine merchant. 1\11'. Pellatt was educated in TJondon Ell".- land, and commenced his business career tÌlCre s a clerk in the Royal Bank, of which his Im,'le, Apsley Pel1att, was a director. but whill' <;till under age he came to ('an ada, and obtained hi" first position here in thc Bank (If British '\m th America, at Kingston, Ont., in the veal' 18:10. Shortly afterwards, however. he trm;sferre,l to the Bank of Upper Canada in KÌIwston remov- ing- late>r to the hea.l offií'e in TOl'OI tO, \;'hel'e he continued tin that hank was taken o\"Cr by the Government. Mr. Pe11att then. to enlarge hi;; opportunities, opened an offi e as a share brokel', an,l soon after securE'd as his partner Mr. E. n. Osler, now at the head of the wen-known firm of O ler & Hammonil. They remained in business to cther for some> years, E'stahlishing- a very h\rge and profitable connection. )11'. Pellatt's energy and enterprise were shown early in hi!' husinE'ss life. anò lw it was in the first da 's of the firm of .Pellatt & Osler: who obtained till' nCí'essary stock subscriptions in various eitiE's and town!' in the l'rO\-ince for the organization of both the Dominion and 1m. perial Banks. In the 'ear 1882 1Ir. Osler with. drew from the fÌl'.Jll, and Sir Henry )Till Pellatt was taken into the> partnership b - his fa1her, under the name of Pellatt & Pellatt. A suc- cessful business was carried on hy them nntil 1892, when ;\11'. PE'l1att retired from public lift" having sine>p c!e>\'oted his time to private busi. ness, re>taiuing ('ontrnl of his own affairs and some few financial interE'sts which prenlÌlell upon him to continuE' hi<; valuable sE'l'vicrs on their brhalf. On leaving Kingston for Toronto )Ir. P Llatt was presented. by his fellow citizens. a handsome silver plate, dated Se>pt. 1st. lR?í!), the pnhlic ad- dress being madr h." the Catholic Bishop of King-ston; he receind also on that occasion a Spee>ial Testimonial, signed hy the leading pHh- lic men of Kingston, among whom ,,"prc the Bishop of Kingston. Sir Hem.'- Smith, O. S. Gil- dersleeve. .James Harty. UE'nry \V. Anglin, tl1P Ven. Archdean Stewart, and Thomas Kirkpat- rick; to further illustrate the kgh estE'em in which he was held while still so oung. he re- eE'iW'd tIle follo\\ in!! ll'ttE'r from 11is hank a-"so- ciates. (late>cl e>rt. (ìt]l. IS:')!): Dear Sir.- On the occasion of vour removal to the Head Office of the Bank of Uppèr Canada, we, the undersigned members of the KiDg ton Branch. pray you to accept the accompanying Hol<1 Pencil as a small token of our esteem, ami with b(' t wi"hps for thp welfarp ana hap- piness of yourself anc1 family. we remain, Your inr('rr friends. W. G. HINDS, Caqhiel". W. G. GRASETT, .T. P. BURROWS. / / ') COl\IMEl\IORATlVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 21 In Toronto 1\11'. Pellatt interested himself with the Hon. G. ,Yo Allan, J. D. Ellis, E. A. Scad- ding, and others, in taking charge of the Horti- cultural Gardens, then prespnted to the city b Mr. Allan. lIe was made secretar r-treasurer, and worked indefatigably with those gentlemen for many 'ears in preserving that property and developing it fo!' the benefit of the citiz(;ns; they built the first paYilion in the center and held concert", operas, etc., and obtained the needed funds for conservatories, for a new pa- yilion when the old one was burned down. for fencing and other purposes, until the Gardpns were taken over finally in a prosperous condi- tion by the city council; for a11 this he was \\ armly commended by the citizens. l\Ir. Pellatt held positions as auditor for the ?\orthern Railwa - ('.æmpany, the Consrnners' Gas Company, and the Canada Pern anent Loan & Savings Company, three of the then largest f:nancial institutions in the Province. He was a director of the British Canadian Loan & Invest- ment Company, and is now vice-president ot the Ontario & Qu 'Appelle Land Compan ", and di- rector of the Victoria Rolling tock Company nd the Dominion Telegraph Company. 1\11'. PeUatt was the active inaugurator :md lirst president of the Toronto tocl, Exchange, estab- lished in l ï . holding that position for three years; associatpd with him in that impOl'tant move for the brokers ,,'pre )Iessl's. Fred Sìo,n:, J. L. Blaikie, C. S. Gzowski, C. J. Campbell, W. G. Cassels, E. B. Osler, R. H. 'l'emple, and others. This life sketch would be -,rery incomplete without particular reference to the personal ('haracter of :\11'. Ppl1att. '\Ye sep that he "ras successful in business, and in sueh c'onnections ".-as reeog-nized as a nwn of high pprsnnal himor nd business integrity. and in pJ.j,'ate and suci:11 tifc Ill' has exhibited qualities which have at- t!'acted arlmiration, by his read.\" wit and always genial hl1'nor, his kindnpss of lwart. his hos- pitality and bpnevolenee. He" a& one of the ('Idest and most popular mpmbers of the Toront/) Club. also one of the first members of thp RoyaL Canadian Yal'ht Club. and \\ith )11'. Reverky Jones plantpd the. fil" t of thf! h'('e which now beautif ' tliP Island Clllhhou! County of Sho'-11 Lake. During the ;rear he negotiated in Lun- don, England, the first Provincial loan of $1,500,000, to build a competing line of railw,l ' to 'Vinnipeg, Brandon and Portage la Prairie. In the general election of lRR8 he was elected to represent North 'Vinnipeg. Resigning his position of Provincial Treas- urer in 1889, but retaining his seat in the Le6'!s- lature until the end of the terrl1, he returned to the city of Brantford to accrpt thr position of -general manager of his compan.)", \\hieh had he' n rendrrl'<1 vacant by the suddrn death of [r. Jolin Harris. Upon the formation of the :\lassev-Harris Company, Limited. in 1891, Senator' l\Ielvin- Jones came to Toronto, was elected a director, and appointed general manager of the consoli- dated companies, which position he bas ever since occupied. and has now also heeome thp president of the company. In 1893 he becamp a member of the Toronto Board of Trade. [Ie is a director of the Verity Plow Company, Lim- ited, of BI'antford, and is prrsidrnt of the Bain 'V agon Compan -, Limited, of ". oodstock, 3nd in both of these associate companies he takes Victoria Club, all of Toronto; Rideau, Ottawa; Grosvenor. TJoudon. England; a life member of the Toront.o Crickrt Club, and a director or tIll' Ontario Jockey Club. He has alwaYf: shown a g'reat. intrrest in cricket, and encourager} t.he practice and development of that manly an,p, besides supporting golf and othC'r' he'lItlry sports :md pastimes. In 1882, Senator Melvin-.rones married Louis/', a danghter of ThonUls In,'in. They have Cue daup:hter, Ramen )[clvin-Jones. The Spn- !ltor is a memhrr of the Presbrtprinn Church. He can wrll br reckonrd among the most t'èpre- srntntive f'anadians of Ilis time. FR.\XK ED'YIX PRINCE 1TR ER, a re- tirrd civil l'nginf'er, residing lit Bmcontlnlp, just out.siclc of the limits of Toronto, is [( mem}).?)' of thr wry prominmt English fomiìy of that nam('---a fl1mily founded in Canl1t}a hy the flJther of onr suhjrct, Robrrl .John Turner. -Rp,.. Rieharll Turner, grall(}fatJlPr of Frank E. P., was a minister at S1. Xi(.hohH;' ChUl'dl, ... \ \ - , . ,. I . ;z(h/ CO:\E\IE.i\lOR.ATI\YE mO<3R.APHlCAL RECURD :3 !}reat lara- hyba. Brazil, and built for "ïlson, Sons & Co., the Conde D 'Eu Railroad, on the completion of which in 1883 he returned to his Toronto home, and has since lived retired at Bracondale, in thr old homestead built by his father, whi 'h our suhject now owns. Not only as an engineer is .i\Ir. TurneL' well lmo\\n in Toronto and the County of York! but as a public oflicial as well. In 1882 he was elected dcputy reeve of York township. and was a member of the eounty council. In 1883 he was elected by acclamation; and again so elected in 1!I01 and 1903, and is at the present time an honored member of that august body. From 1882 to 1892 :\11'. Turner was president of the Albany Consen'atÌve Club, and sin( e the latrer year has been honorary vice-prpsident. He is a life meJI1ber of St. George's Society and of the ons of England. and he is also connected with the l\Iasonic fraternity. In 1863 he became an associate member of diP Institute of Civil LU- ,giueers, Great George street, London, England. lIe was a member of the first b08l'd of direct. ors of the Empi1'e, now the Jlail and EmpÏ1'p, of Toronto. FREDERICK WIUJIA1\1 J \RVIS, Shel'lff of the Counties of York and Peel for thirty years, was one of Toronto's best Imown and mm,t esteemed citizens. He was born at the old .J ar- vis homcstead in the to\\ nship of Toronto Fè1Jru- ary the 7th, 181R. III' came of a F. E. Loyal- ist family. His grandfather was in command of a tI'oop of horse in the American Rebellion, and at thc elose of the war he went to :'-Jew Brunswick. settling there in 1783. Some 'ears aftf>r the family came to this part of the coun- tl'y. !III'. Stephen .Tanis and Secretary Jarvis were fir-;t l'ollsins of diP same sto('1;: as the well-known Bio.;\lOp ,T al'vis of Connecticut and tlIp Church historian, Dr. Samuel Farmer .r anis. Both \Wl'e officers in incorporated Colonial rrgimpnt'i.. 24 COllIl\IElI'IORA'l'IVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Both came to C'ëIßada as rnitl'd Empire Loyal- ists, antI wpre the foundl'rs of the leading Can- adian family to whirh the fÎJ'st Sheriff Jal'vis IJPlonged. ::\11'. Samuel Peters Jarvi . from whom Jarvis street has its name, was the sOn of Serretèlr.,' Jarvis. Starr Jarvis, father of thl' second Sheriff, sd- tlpd in the to\\ nship of Toronto, and his brothel' "\Yilliam Botsford JaITis becamp Sheriff of the county. Another brother-afterward J udgp .Tani,> of ('ornwall. Ont.-\\as in tll(' militia and was woundefl nnd ta];;:('n IH'isollpr at the battle of Quppnston Heights. wherp General Brock was kiHpd. HI' marripd :\Iiss Crawford. of Broek- villI', who dic'd leaving one son and five dau h- tel's. After hpr dpath hI' m81'l'Ìpd \Iiss ::\Iolln- tain, a relativp of thc first Bishop of Lower Can- ada, who left two sons: Satter l\Iountain, a bar- rister, and .hthnr, a clel'g-ynulIl of the Episro- pal C'hurrh. Young F. W. Jarvis was edueatpd at rpper Canada ('ollege. On leaving he undertook the management of hi/> father's large farm, hut nfter somp 'ears left to become Dl'puty Sheriff. .\t thE' death of his nnrle. who had occupied the of- fice for twenty years. he succ('('ded him. Hi'> appointment was wry popular. and he rec'pÌve'l wm'm letters of cougratulation from many prominent lawyp)'s and ritizells of Ontario. Bl'- fore coming to Toronto. he mal'l'ied a daughter of ('aptain Sk 'nne)', British R. N.- Fredpri('k "\YillilUu J è\l'\"is had fi"e childr('n. The eldest died very young. I lis onl)T daughtpr married Rev. R. h Brydges, formerly of this cit:r, but now rector of St. 1\lark's Church. !slip. Xew York. His rldest son lin's in the rnited Statps. IIis second. Fl'pth'riek (,lare))('P. is n harrist.er in Toronto. The yonngest. Edmnnd )Ieredith. is in thp C/'Own TJèlnds Office. The Sheriff' witnpssed JJlHIJ -1 ("({.iting inci- dents of TOI'onto's early life. TIe had charge of a number of pri;,OIH'l's taken during th.. Fenian Iuvn,>ion. During tht' rehellion of 1837, he served in the Quepn's Rang'Pl's. wa appoint(,ll "Captain SkYDner had leù aD ad 'enturous life, enter- ing the na 'y as midsltipman when YelY young. On one occasion h(' "as taken prisoner in Egypt, but made his .'''cape and slept in caves three nights with a stone for his pillow. HI' hatl shar('d the perils of )íelson's career ant! been in all his battles but that of Trafalgar, missing which was the rC'gret of his life. But on that occasion he "as on one of tho ships sent to recounoiter. On the death of NC'lson and close of the \\ar he was gi\C'n the command of a ship of war to protect the commerce of the :\Ieùiterrallean. then infested with pirates, and re- mained in that position for several years. On leaving he was presented a han Merchants and others re,>iding in Maita as a token of respect for his very meritorious conduct and unremitted attention to the numerous convoys under his charge while in the Mediterranean." H(>" as also givC'n two rewards of honour. Captain in the First Battalion of York Militif'. by Lord Elgin. and received a further commis- sion from fjord Elgin, appointing him Captain of the Third Battalion of Toronto l\Iilitia. in August, 18;)2. He was called out in active serv- ice, and was one of those who saw the "Caro- line" go 0\'1'1' the Falls. lIe marched up Yonge street under arms with the Infantl'.", at thp time of the burning of ::\Iontgomery's tavern, in 1837. In private life he was a quiet, courte01l8 gen- tlell1è\n, respected anù popular with those who knew him best He was for many years a mem- her of St. Peter's Church, Carlton street, a c1ull'ehwarden, and a delegate to the Synod; a strong supporter of "\VycIiffe College and mem- her of the Council. lIe wa,> deepl ' interf'sted in the )limico Industrial Sehool and a number of eharities. lIEXRY ST. GEOROE BAIJDWIK While Toronto numhers among its residents manv whose families have been identified with the hi - tory of Ont.ario from its earli('st days. th<'l'e are few who can trë1ce their atH'estors baek for so many generations in the old cOlmtry as can TIpnr.,' S1. neo)'ge Baldwin. 1011g one of thp eit , 's \vpll-known husiness n1('IJ. hut who for S01nP ears ha h('el1 lÌ\.ing rt,tilwl at Xo. :10 Tjowtlw)' ël\'pnue. The Bald \\ in family has hl'en established in Canada for over a century, but was originaliy from Ireland, where, perhaps. the best known among' tlll' Baldwin prog't'IJitol'!< was .T ohn, who was may()r of COrl, in 173fì.37. .Tohn Baldwin was descended from Henry, through Thomè\s, .JaIJ\(,s and .Tohn, the last nanwd of whom 1118)'- ried )Iï..,,, Catherine ('orli s. John Baldwin, mi1YOl' of ('ork, married Barham, danghtpr of William Spread. of ('OI'k, by whom he haa six- teen d1Ïldl'l'lJ. Of this fmnil ' nine ('amp to Cr.n- alIa. Onl - two out of tllis large family were sow,. and the young-l'r, who hecaJllP well-known in Toronto a<; the Hon. Hohel't Baldwiu. was 111(' fonndel' of the name in Canada. III' w:J. hol'll in lrda])(l Aug'. 21. 1741, crossed the ocean in lïO I, and ('ttlpd in 'I'm'onto, wl1l're lie ciied :'\ov. 2-1. ] ll). With all the later growth of the I.ity. whil'h in his di1Y \\"as rllllrd York. and with its g-radllal transformation from a )'egion of f)'og-pomls and fon'sts to a eit.\ of hpautiful f'otreets and handsom(' rrsidrncps. the Halrlwins haw' hl'('n lar .!'ely ('oneerned. D,'. \\ïlliaJll "\Yllrrp11 Baldwin, son of Robert, WIIS h()m neil!' Cork. ApI'Ì12.J. 1775, and on com- in:! to Canada. first liH'fl on a farm in Clarke township. but within a few 'ears movpd to Toronto and there followed the professions of hoth law and medicine. For some time he acted as jndgr in that city. lIis political principles COl\Il\IEl\IORATI\TE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 2;) "ere those of the Reform party. On May 31, lS03, Dr. William W. Baldwin was married to Miss Iargaret Phoebe 'Willcocks, like himself a native of the city of Cork. Both were members of the Church of England. The children born to thPIll were as follows: Robert, born )Iay 12, 180:1: (who died Dec. 9, 18:>8); Augustus Wil- liam, 1805 (who died in infanc ') ; Heur;y, Jan. ï, 1807 (who di_ed l\Ia T 12, 1820); William A., ept. :1:, ltì01:) (deceased June 14, 1883); Quet- ton St. George, Jan. 4, 1810 (deceased Nov. 30, 1829). . 'Villiam Augustus Ballh"in was bol'll in To- ronto and was educated in that city by Bishop Strachan. On attaining manhood he became a farmer and started out on Lots 22 and 23. Con- cession 2, near the Bay, "hich he cleared up from bush land into valuable farming property. His death in 1883 occurred on this old home- Rtead. William A. and also his IH'other Robert, who was for many years Attorney-General for Canada, were members of the Reform party in politics. William \. Baldwin's first wife was :\liss Isabella Clark Buchanan, daughter of J ames Buchanan, who was at one time Bri tish {;onsul at Xew York. She bore her husband the following children: Phoebp, l\Irs. LpF'rey, de- eeaspd; HpDl'Y St. George; James Buchqnan; 'Yilliam Augustus; Robert Russell; Aemelius; and Isabella Eli7.abeth. After )11'8. Baldwin's death, her husband \\ as united to Miss Margarrt Fry Maclpod, who was born in the Isle of Sk 'e, and "ho is stiU living, a resident of Toronto. To this union ehildren w<:-re born as follows: Jane: Elizabeth Å.; Anna Iaria: Martin :t\Iacleod: JJ8wrence lIa 'den; Margaret Macleod; Norman :.'\Iacleod and Charles .John Ma!'leod, all born on the old farm home. Henry St. George Baldwin was born in 1837, lIml he receÏwd his education in Fpper Canada Collegp. For a while after completing his stud- il's he remained at home on the farm, and then he entered thl' Bank of Toronto, where for t vpn- t .-two ypars he held prominpnt positions. Hince f-;l','ering his ('C'lJIH'etion with the hank l\Ir. Bald- "in has bpen mgèlged in looking a fter his own property and the cio;tate left h T his fl1ther. His marriage occurred in 186!J, "hpn he was united with l\Iiss Amelia Rarah Pentland. horn in ( ue- bee. daughter of ,Yo G. Pentland. deceased, of Cobourg. )11'. and 1frs. Baldwin are the parents of three ,_.hildren. only two of whom are living. The old- est son, Bertram St. George, was born in )1ont- rpl11, auò died in ']'oronto. Harold \ug-nstus. borIl in Toronto, i in the TJondon TJancaster 'Fir Insurance Company of that eity. The daughtpr. Ethel Isalwlla, is at homp. The family are JOem- Ilf.rs of thp Chur(.h of England. Tn polities fr. Baldwin is a strong and ardellt ('onscrvative. The home at Ko. 50 Lo\\ther avenue was built b,- )11'. Baldwin in 1878. He sustains an ad- ; irahle reputation, both morally alld financially, !ll1d the famil ' arc among thc most esteempù "f Toronto's residents. JOlIX HYAX. 'fhe late John Ryan, of To. nmto, was wpIl known as a prominent railway l'ontractor. Ill' was born Dec. 25, 18;H, in Doone, County Tipperary, Ireland, and died 1arch 21, 1902, at his residence, No. 621 Jarvis street, Toronto, Ontario. In 1843 thc family emi- g-rated from Ireland, and settled in the Province of Quebec. At an eady age 1\11'. Hyan was intcreste\.l in the constmction of pcrtions of the Grand Trunk. the Chicago & Alton, the BrockvilIe & Ottawa, and the Intprcolonial raihva)'s, the Ottawa wa- 1prworks, etc.; and from 1879 to 1882 built one hundred miles of the Canadian Pacific, west of Winnippg. It was during the Luilding of this pipce of work that the first locomotive was brought into Winnipeg. 'fhis was accomplished b ' la)'ing a track on the ice across the river from 81. Boniface. In 1883-84 :Mr. Ryan enga' ed in the construetioll of the Ontario & Quebec l'ail- ,\ ay. Prom 1889 to 1895 he was associated Witll his ùrothpr, the late Ir. Hugh Ryan, and with )[1'. 1\1. .J. lIaney. of Toronto, in the construc- tion of the Sault Ste. l\Iarie canal, and in 1897- 98, with .:\11'. Allan R. Macdonell, of Montreal, successfully !"ompleted. the locks at Cascade Point, on the Soulanges ('anal. It will thus he seen that. 1\11'. R 'an was one of the most exten - ive ('ontractors in Canada; he was also a prom- inent n'sident of tIw P1'O\'incp, and was weIl known thl'ong-hout the Dominion. In 18(j:j ':\[1'. Ryan lUarried Miss l\Iargaret Isa- bella, fourth daug-hter of Roderick l\IcSween, of Brock\"ille, Ont. )I1'. and l\Irs. Ryan rpsided in Brock,'iIle 0"1'1' thirty years, and were devoted and loyal citi7.ens, deeply intf'rested in its wel- fare and a(h'ancpmpnt. In 1894 the family mo\"Crl to TOr()llÌO. [rs. Ryan died April 24, 190fì. Fiw ehildren survived her, namply: Hph'n 1Iargaret, 'wife of Allan R-. l\Iacdon ell , ()f )[('ntl'eal: Rode1'i!"k :\1cRwcpn: Hugh Alpx- a11(lpr: Isoll(.1 larg81'et, ßnd John Raymond. )I1'. and .:\Irs. Hyan were memhers of the Romflll Catholic Chlll'ch. During l\I1'. Ryan's short residencf' in TlIl'onto Ill' lwcame a memh l' of the hoard of trust.'!.s of the Genpral and :)f St. :\lichael'8 ITospihll. and a director of the Home Ravin awl IJoan ('(1,mpan '. anò of the C'athoìic Charitips Hoard. PREDERIC'K ETJDOX nIXOX wh!! died wry sndtlf'nly in Toronto. o,'. n. 190;;. was 26 COl\IME IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD engaged in the leather beHing business in that city at 1\0. 3() "\Yellington strcet ealSt. The Dixons are of S('ot('h descent, and have the same crest, etc., as the Homer Dixon."'. In 1690 one of the Dicksons went over to Ireland and raised a troop of horse, taking part ;n the battle of the Bo ne, in which he lost an arm. FOl" his services in the King's army King Wil- liam III. granted him a large tract of land in County T 'rone, Ireland, which remained in the family until the close of the eighteenth century. A direct descendant of the founder of the fam- ily in Ireland was the grandfathpr of .Mr. P. E. Dixon, one "\Villiam Dixon, who was born, lived and dipd in the Emerald Isle. His sons who came to Canada were: (1) Alexander; (2) Joseph. who was assessor of Toronto for many ears, had three sons: \Vi1liam. who held the rank of major in the Imperial army and died some years ago, in Scotland; the others are now living in Toronto, Rev. Canon H. C. Dixon and Alexander Dixon of Norwich Union. Alexander Dixon was the father of Frederiek E. Dixon. He was born in Ireland, De('. 27, J 792, and came to Canada in 1830, settling in Toronto, where in 1835 he became a member of the municipal council in that city, representin2 tile St. Lawrence ward from 18 3 to 1844 :\11'. Dixon was for many years engaged in the sad- dlers' hardware trade in Toronto, where h died in 1855. In politics he was a Conservative. He was a memher of the Church of England. In 1814 Mr. .Alexander Dixon married E::;thcr ()'Dwyer, who died in 1877. They had "evel'a] (.hildren: Archdeacon Dixon, of Guelph; W:.1- Ham, head of the Canadian Emigration Office. who dic>d in London, England, in 1873; ,Ie.hn. ,,'ho was accidentally kmed in Toronto in 90; ; l'rec1crick Eldon; and five daughters. Fredel'ick E. Dixon was born in Toronto in ]8:14. He was educated at Ppprr Canada Col- lege, and after spending some time in different lines of work in 1871. established himself as a manufacturer of leather beHin!.!. in which he !',u('cc>ssfull ' pngèll!c>d until his death. In 1R61 1\11'. Dixon joined the" Queen's 0" n Rifles," serving during the F('nian Rnid anii rl'- ceiving the General Service medal. After s"ypn anù one half years' service he I etired with the rank of major. In 18(jR Major Dixon married :\Iiss !lIar..,h, of Lonòon, ()nt., who died in 18f) . To this \Inion ,"pre born: l\Irs. II. G. Gillespie, of New York: Harold \Y. D., who scrved WitIl the 1st Can- adian Routh African Contingpnt (medal anJ four cIns}>s) IIlHI is now in Xew York; Mrs. Ed- \"ards. of En!!ll1nd; Lf'wis. and Eldon, both of Toronto. In politics ::\11'. Dixon ,,'as a Conservative. an,l ill religion a member of the Church of EDf!- land. GEOFFREY BOYD, B.A., \1.B., a special practitioner, living at No. 167 Bloor street e t, Toronto. is 11 member of a family of long stand- ing in this commlmity. He is a son of Sir John Boyd, the well-known Canadian jurist, whnse si,etch appears elsewhere. Dr. Boyd was born in Torollto in 1867. His early eòucation was received in the Upper Can- ada College, Toronto Collegiate Institute and Trinity College School. Returning to Upper Canada College, he matriculated in 1884. and then went to the Pniversity of Toronto, from which institution he was graduated in 1888. re- ceiving the dp[!ree of B.A. In 1891 he received his :\I.B., on ('())npleting his COurse in the mcdi- cal department. After graduating in medicine the Doctor funt,.y alld locèll medical societies. nox. \\"ILLLUI DOPGIú\R B.AIJFOn , ::\I.P.P., late' Provincial Spcretary of the Prov. ince of Ontario. was horn ín F'orfarshire, Scot. land, Au . 2, IS:Jl, son of David Balfour. a )))('mlwr of a Kine'ardilwshire family, and his wife .TlHwt Douglas. In 18:J7 Dl1vid Balfour and his family spttled at St. Catharines, wht're :\11'. B},]fonr engag-ed in railroading, and \\"herp he died in 18!"J9, his widow surviving until Xo- vemher, 190;). Of a family of five childrpn, William Doug- las Balfour was the eldpst. He received his pre- liminary education in t]l(' public schools, and !'uppJempnted this with a course at Grantham .' ""- - - . . .. ... " . , . \ C01\DIK\lOR.\ TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ï Academ:r, St. Catharines. At the age of fifteen )'ears he began teaching, at \\ hich he continued 1'01' th'e years, during whieh time he was con- );eetpd with the St. Catharines Board of Trade anll also Librarian of the .;\lee]wnics' Institute. In 18ï :.\11'. BalfoUl' established the St. Cath- arines Dai1r and "-eekly .Yews, in partner;:;llip with )11'. R. )1atheson. This fiInl dissolved in ltiï 4. lr. Balfour l'emoving to Amherstburg, \\here, with John .\uld, :\I.P.P., under the firm nault' of DalfoUl' & Auld, he published the .\m- herstlmrg Echo. This partnership continued until IRS;). when a joint stock compan ' was formed under the name of the Echo Printin Company, 1\11'. Balfour being president of the company, a position he held until his death. In It'ìï5 )11'. Balfour was elected s('hool trustee of Åmhersthm'g, and re-electecl for four suc e"""ive years, durin which time he was C'hairman of th(' board. In 18ï8 he was {:]ected reeve of Amhersthurg, and wa,; ex-officio memher of the county council of Essex, as such serving as the C'hairman of the Finance and Educational com- mittf'cs. as ,,'cll as auditor of the C'riminal justiC'e accounts. In 1879 he contested the election for Routh Essex in the local house with Louis "Wigle, )I.P.P., and was defeated. the riding bcing strongly C'ons rvati\"e. Ir. Balfour again con- tested. the election a!Z'ainst Peter Wright. reeve of Colchester Routh, and carried the riding l)y a majority of seventy-two, thus turning the as. pect of the riding to the Reform party, whose principles have since prevailed in the elections in that ridin . )11'. Balfour's first appearance in tllP local house of Ontario was in 1 S2. In 188 hI' again took his seat in the ]oeal House, retiring from the council of .\mhprstbur . This was at the eneral election of that year, his opponent being- Thoma<; B. White, reeve of AmI. erdon township. He served on the following committees: Public Accounts, Printing, Mun;ci- pal Railways and Private Bills. It was Mr. Bal- four who introduced the biH providing for the admission of Delos R. Davis (colored), of Col- chester, to practise law. This bill met with seri- ous opposition, but 111'. Balfour carried his point. and same became a law. It was mainly through his efforts that toll roads were abolish- f'(l For a number of yel1rs he was a director of the South E<;sex. Anderdon and )lalden agricul- tural sOl'ieties. and he was also a òireC'tor of thc South Es.<;ex Farmers' Institute. He was well informed on political histOl' '. an ahle debater, I1nd a member to whom thp entire House listened with attention. Prohably "Mr. Balfour '" reate"t speech in tlw Parliament of Ontario was deli v- erl'd in 1880;), in defense of the late Sir Oliver ":\Iowat's Redistribution bill. In lR!),'j :\11'. Bal- four was Speaker of the House. and in 18,911 was appointed provincial secretar:r, a position which he was ably filling at the time of his death, which occurred in the Parliament Building, Toronto, Aug. El, 1896. In 1ðï6 )11'. Balfour was united in marriage with :\liss Josephine Brodhead, daughter of the late Cot. T. F. Brodhead, of Grosse Isle, "hu was commander of a l\Iiclllgan Cavalry Brigade, and who lost his life on the field of Manassas, Virginia. Colonel Brodhead was ùorn at ::\ew- market, )Jew Hampshire, U.S.A., in 1819, and was a gallant soldier, as well as a good citizen and a Christian gentleman. Ill' and his wife, Archange :;\1acom b, who was born on Grosse Isle, l\1iclllgan, Jan. 21, 1820, had children as fol- lo\\s: :'Ill's. Balfour, John Thornton, 1\1ary Jpan- cUe (now :\lrs. J. K. Webster, of Detroit), Ellen 1\1acomb, Catherine .Julia and Elizabeth Adams f:à1rs. Fred Howard. of Gro!':"e Isle). Archange placomb) Brodhcad was a daughter of "\Yilham and Janet ()larentette) "Macomb (Jlr. Macomb's first wife was .Janet Na,'arre). \\ïlliam 1\laeomb was a son of "\Yilliam )1acomb, Sr., who founded the family in the United States. William Mac- cmb and his brothers, Alexander and John, at one time owned Grosse Isle, Sugar Island !lnd about one-half of Detroit, Michigan, in which city 1\1rs. Balfour, widow of our subject, was horn. He owned also the Thousand Islanlls, in the St. Lawrence. To the Hon. William D. Balfour and wif the following children were born: Thornton B., of Amherstburg; Jessie L.; :;\Iollie W.; Wiìliam Douglas; David Arthur; Eleanor l\lacomb: Ed- ward Blake: and J osephir:.e Archange. In his religious faith 111'. Balfour was a Presbyterian, and in his fraternal connections a member of the LO.O.F. On the death of 1\11'. Balfour his widow ,>old out his interest in the printing husiness at Am- hersthurg to )11'. .John \nld. and settled in To- ronto, \\ here she now resides. The popularity of the late )11'. Balfour may be seen trom the fact that he turned a strong Conservative riding (South Essex) to a strong Reform cou- stituency. IIis able speeches in Parlil1ment, whidl were dis('ussed in all the Ipading papers in the Dominion. madf' his name a household word, and the several hills f1'l1mC'd by him :md enacted int.o 18\\"s through thp influence of his perRuasive arguments on the floor of the Honse place him in the front rank of the politicallig-hts of his day and generation. The late Colonel Brodhead, fatJwr of )lrs. Balfour, liS he lay woundf'd after the battle of 1Ianassas, wrote to his l)rother at 'Yashinlrto n , D.C., the following Iptter, the woi'ds of which have subsequently hepn set to mllsie. appearing 28 COl\I1\lE1\IORA TIVE BIOG RAPHICAL RECORD ill sheet form, with a full page portrait of Col- onel Brodhead On the front cover: "I am passing now from earth, but send you 10\ e from my d 'ing couch. For all your love .and kindness you will be rewarded. I have fought m mfully and now die fearlessly. But the Old Flag will triumph yet. The soldiers will regild its folds polluted by imbecility and treason. I haù hoped to have lived longer, but 1 die amid HiP ring and clangor of battlc, M I could wish. Farewell. To you, and the noble officers of the regiment, I confide my wife and children. " SIR IlCCiU ALIJAN. Probably no firm is more widelJ' known than the Allan Steamship Company, of which the late Sir Hugh Allan was a memuer and one of the founders. Sir Hugh "as born in Saltcoats, County of Ayr, Scot- land, Sept. 29, 1810, second son of the late Capt. \le"\.aI1ller Allan, long and fm'orably known as a popular and successful shipmaster between the f'lyde and l\Iontreal. Brought up on the sea coast, his fathl'r and two brothers sea-faring men, Sir Hugh early be- came familiar with all things nautical, and on selecting a life work he turned naturally to the sea. In 1824 his parents removed to Greenock, and he became a clerk in the well-known firm of Allan, Kerr & Co., acquiring a knowledge of the management of ships and the keeping of their accounts.  t the end of a 'ear, acting on l'aternal advice he came to ['anada, sailing from Greenock for l\Iontreal April 12, 1826, in the brig "Favorite," of which his father was com- mander. His first three J'l'ars were spent as clerk for William Kerr & Co., in the dry goods business, learning bookkeeping in connf>ctioll with commer!'ial affairs. He acquired a thor- ough knowledge of the French language and im- proved himself by study. He then determined to visit home, but first took whl1t was then a long trip, going to New York, and returning by way of the Hudson River and Erie canal throug11 Buffalo, Kiagara Fans, Toronto, ek Sailing for Scotland, he visited also some places in Eng- hllld, l'l'turning" to :\Iontreal in the spring of lS:n. Entcring as clerk the firm of James Mil- lar & ['0., engagpd in huilding and Railing Rnips and as com,mission mer('hants, he aequired the foundation of his Imowlec1gc of thc business that was later of advantag(' in thc dc\'elopment of thl' Allan Steamship Company. Sir Hugh had risen from thp position of humhle clerk to a member of the firm, and in IR:>6 with fonr steamers his own line began operations. The history of the development of this line is t e hi<.;- tory of Canadian commerce. \Vith the Allan Steamship Compan,\T Sir Hugh was eonne('tpd until his death, and his sons, Montague of Mont- real and Brice of Boston, have succeeded theÜ' father in the business. In addition to his in- terest in the Allan line Sir Hugh was largely interested in various enterprises in Montreal, in which city he made his home. He was presi llL-nt of the Merchants Bank of Canada; the Vale Coal, Iron and Manufacturing Com- pany; the Thunder Bay :::;ilver Mining Com- pany; the Canadian Rubber Company; the Cornwall 1\Ianufacturing Company; the l\Iont- real Cotton CompanJ'; the Williams Manufac- turing Company j the Adams Tobacco Company; the Provincial Loan Company; the Academy of Music Company j the St. Lawrence anù Chicago Forwarding Company j th(; :\Iontreal and West- eJ'n IJ8nd Company; the North-\Vestern Cattle ['om pan.\" ; the :\Iontreal Telegraph Company; the Halifax and Cape Breton Railway and Coal Company; the Citizens Insurance Company; the Canada and NewfOlU1dland Scaling and Fish- ing Company; and for many years of the Riche- lieu & Ontario Navigation Company. He was yice-president of the 1\Iontreal Rolling Mills ('ompany, and a director in the Acadia Coal ('ompany, the Ontario Car Company, an.'\. the :I[ontreal Elevating Company. On Sept. 13, 1844, in l\Iontreal, Sir Hugh \llan married 1\Iiss Matilda Smith, daug-htcr of .John Smith, a rnited Empire Loyalist. The Smith" eame from England to the Pnited Stah>s prior to the Revolution, and as they would not take up arms against the Crown in that trouble, left the States ßnd settled in Canada, malÜn their home in l\Iontreal. Sir Hugh and Lady \Jlan had thirteen children, five sons and eight (laughters. In his religious faith Sir Hugh was . II Presbyt!>rian, as was also his wife, who dipd some twe1\'e month,,; prior to her hushand. In polities he was a Conservativ . In recogni- tion of courtesies extended to II.R.II. PI'iuce .\rthur, on the O<'casion of his visit in 1869, and of his own serviccs to commerce, he was knighted lIy Queen Victoria in 1871. Sir Hugh Allan died in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dec. 9, 1882. The Montreal Gazette, Dec. 11, 18R2, said editorially: "In his death it maJ' be tl'Uthfull,\' said that the foremost ('()mmprcial man of Canada, the man whose name ha.<; been most intimatcl,\' asso('iated with its commercial adnlIleement. has pa!"sed away. · · · · · Death is a \'isitOl' \\hich spares neither rich nor poor, old nor young, the useful nor the useless. But thel'e is this amid the sorrow and mouming of to-day, as a consolation, that he ,,'ho has passl'!1 from us ha:s left the rpcord of a life act. i\'el,\' and usefully spent, and monunl('nts of his life's work by whieh he will always be g-ratp- fnlly remembered hy the peoplp of Canaùa." COl\ùVIE IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 9 ROBERT ðl-LLIV AX, I.A., who died in Toronto in 18iO, was born in the Queen City in 1837. He was the younger son of the lIon. Rob- ert Baldwin Sullivan, Judge of the Queen's Bench and afterwards of the Common Pleas, who was written of as follows in Read's "Lives of the Judges": "Robert Baldwin Sullivan was one of the builders of the Canadian constitution of 1841. Besides being a judge in the Province, he was the architcct of his m\l1 fortune. Mr. Sullivan was an Irishman, born of Irish parents, who lived at Bandon, near f'ork, in Ireland. His father, Daniel Sullivan, during the trouble of li9S, was engaged in trade, making money, if not a fortunc, in suppl 'ing the troops with I'ecessaries during that remarkable pcriod of Irish histor .. Daniel Sullivan had been intend- ed for the Church, was a student of Trinity Col- lege, carried off the Grand Prizc, and was other- wise \\ ell educated in cla.<;sical learning. Whcn the full time came for his taking on the vows of the L'niversity, he quarrelled with the Thirty :Kine Articles; rather than submit, he betook himself to trade. Hence he became a dealer in merchandise rather than in Church doctrines. Hc marricd )1iss Baldwin. sister of Dr. Bald- win, whose name is as familiar t6 Canadians of the past as of the present. Daniel Sullivan had four sons, Daniel, Rohert, Hl'nry and AU!!1.1'itUS. "Robert, the second son, was born Aug. 2-1, 1802. He was a bright, intelligent boy, quicl to learn, and able, to a remarkable degree, to re- tain knowledge he acquired. Bis early edupa- tion wa.<; in the private schools of Bandoll, sup- plemented by his father, who instructed him in thc classiC'al and higher edncation. In it;!9, through the inducements of Dr. Baldwin and others of the Bald\\ in family, Robert Sullivan's father came to Canada. 'Yhen Daniel Sullivan arri\ ed in Toronto. he enlisted in trade, open- ing a store just east of the present site of St. James' Chureh, on King strpet. It was customary in those days for the boys of the family to assist their fathers in the work of the shop. This, how- ever. did not suit Robert, and he turned his at- tentiün to the study of law. On passing his ex- amination he entered the office of his uncle, Dr. Baldwin (who wa.<; a lawyer as well as a ph;\'si- cian), where he passed his five ;,.ears of proha- tion, and was called to the Bar in 1828. As soon a.<; he was called to the Bar Robert Sullivan determined to strike out for himself, and settled at Vittoria, County Xorfolk. He had becn in Vittoria but a few years, "hen he wa", "!aUed upon by Dr. Morrison and his fricUfls to act a.<; his counsel before the Legislative Assemhly, in his contest with 1\11'. ,Tohn Beverley Robinson, for the Parliamentar ' seat of York. This vas a spirited contest, both out of, and in, Parlia- mcnt. :md resulted in )11'. Robinson retaining his seat. "Mr. Sullivan acquitted himself so well before the Legislature in this trial of strength, that friends at once took him by the hand and insisted on his coming to York, where he would receive their patronage and support. Aeting on this appeal of his friends, lr. Sullivan in 18:30 re- moved from Vittoria to the capital and became a junior partner in the office of his unde. lIe rapidl ' rose in popular favor, and when a resi- dent of Toronto only about five years was made mayor of the CÏt;\T, his opponent being thiJ late William Lyon )[ackenzie. This was in 1833, Mr. Mackenzie having been mayor the previous year. The city council has kcpt in rem mbrance thc second mayor of Toronto by a portrait of )11'. Sullivan, which hangs on the waU of the mayor's office, at the f'ity HalL "" hen the Rebellion broke out in December h:i:3ï, Ir. Sullivan buckled on his armor in de fencc of thp Province. While :Mr. Rnllivan be- ]ieved reform nccessary in the government, he did not think armed revolt the proper remedy. In February, 18:3 , l\Ir. Sullivan wa.<; appomted a Legislative conunitteeman, and in the Upper Chamber he had charge of many bills, especially those affecting legal matters. property and civil rights. Ir. Sullivan continued to hold office until the formation of the first Baldwin Lafon- aine administration, S 'pt. ]6. 1842, of which he pccame a member. From the period of the T-nion nntil his resi nation, in 18-13, Ir. Snlli- van was the senior member of thc council, and leader of the gO\Ternment of the Legislative council. After leaving the government ì\Ir. SullÏ\'an returned to the pra('tice of law in To- ronto in partnership with :\11'. Shuter Smith, l nder the firm name of Sullivan & Smith. On cpt. 1:). 18-1R, :ì\Ir. Sullivan was appointell to the Queen' Bench, to snceecd .Jndge Jones, who had ilieil that year. On Aug. 21, 1851, l\Ir. Sul- li\'an WR<; transfcnetl to the ConmlOn Pleas." Mr. Justice Sullivan was twice married, first to a daughter of Captain "Matthew. To this marriage was bOl'U one daughter, who died in in- fancy. :ì\Ir. Sullivan's second wife" as a daug-h- tpr of Colonel De]atre. and by her he had ,ev- eral children: 'Yilliam BRldwin Sullivan, also a member of the legal profession. in Chica o: Robert Sullivan. the subject of this sketeh j Amy, whose husband was Thomas Moss, Chief Justi('c of Ontario; Emil;\'. wife of Charles Mos<;, the present Chief Justi('e of Ontario; and l\Iarv. wife of Yiilliam n. FRlconbridge. Chief .Justi c of the King's Bench. Robert Sullivan wa<; educated at tbp Eni- 30 COl\ll\IE IORA'l'IVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD versity of Toronto, graduating as both gold and silver medalist. He then read law in Toronto, in which city he was a leading barrister before his death. In 1866 he married Henrietta Scad- ding, the only daughter of the late Rev. Canon lIenry Scadding, D.D., a complete sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in tills volume. These children were born to 1\11'. and 1\11'15. Sul- livan: Adelaide, widow of Overton l\IcDonald. has two children, Adelaide Helen Grant and Hobert Overton Grant; Henry Scadding is in the merchant marine service; l\Iabel, wife of \V. R. Jolmston, Jr., of Toronto, bas one son, David Scarlding. In politics lVIr. Sullivan was a Reformer. He was a member of the Church of England, to whi,.h ]1,[1'15. Snlli,'an also belongs. WILLIA;\l T. BOYD, l\I.A., of No. 181 Bloor street east, is one of the oldest barristers of To- ronto, and a member of a family long identified "ith the County of York. lIe is a son of Fran- cis and Elizabeth (Smith) Boyd, the former of whom, born in England in 1787, died in Toronto in 1862. and the latter, born there in 1791, died in 1872. Francis Boyd came to Canada in lS3j to look over the new country. He returned to England and in 1837 brought his family to Can- ada, settling with several other retired officers of the Army and Navy near Riclnnond Hill. DUl'- ill!! the visit of Lord and I aùy Elgin to this pount!"." thpy werp hospitahly entertained by .:\11'. and )lrs. Boyd at Brooksid,., their fine country home, near ltidlluond lIill. Tn politics )Jr. Boyd was a Conservative, and in religion a mem- her of thp Church of England. REV. WILIJIA:\l H. WI'fImOW, l\I.A., D.D., F.R.R.C., of Toronto, is a descendant of an oid Rcot\'h famil -. His great-grandfather, John Withrow, was born in Virginia, and about 17 3 ('ame fIS a Pnited Empire Loyalist to Nova Rcotia, whl're he and two brothers rel'pive l !.!rants of land. One of his sons, John 'Vithrow, wus the randfather of Hev. W"ilJiam TI. With row. .Jolm .Withrow was born in ova Scotia. and tlierp carried on farming and dieò. His wife, whose maidpn name was "Thittie.', and who was a relative of the Quakpr poet, w:u: born in Nova cotia and died there; her mother was a TTnited Empirp IJoyalist who came from South Caro- lina. The children of .John 'Vi throw and h;s wife were: .James. .fohn. Daniel, Jacob. .To,;eph, 'Yilliam, and six others. .T anH' Withl'()w. fatllPr of Hl'v. Wm. H. -With- rmv. l'!Hne to Canada in 18::J::J. spttling in "11nd- dy York," whc:re he followed I'ontractin and I'uildin!!. He al o 0\\ nNl a lumhrr yard on the site of the Grand Opera 1I0use, Adelaide street. Toronto. lIe was a guard at the city hall dur- ing the Rebellion of 1837-38. James Withrow married l\Iiss Ellen Sanderson, a native of Ire- land, and they had two sons, John and 'Villiam II. Of these, John, who died in 1899, was a contractor of Toronto, for several terms alder- man of the city, and for twenty years president of the Toronto Exhibition Board. He married \Iiss :Margaret Foster, and they had children: Arthnr, of Toronto; Percy, of 'Vinnipeg; 'lor- man, of Toronto; and l\laude and Winnifred, of Toronto. William H. 'Yithrow was born on Bay street. Toronto. in 1839, and received his education at Toronto Academy, Victoria College and the To- ronto University. Graduating from the latter in 1 64 with the rlegree of B..\.., he obtained the M.A. in IS65, and later the D.D. from Victoria College. .Mr. Withrow then filled pastorates as follows: The East and 'Vest Methodist Chur/'hes at Iontreal, one year; the l\Iain Street Metho- dist Church of Hamilton, t\\ 0 years; Rice Lake, two years, as pastor of the 'Yesleyan Church; Davenport and Leslieville (near Toronto), two -ears; Oli! Niagara on the Lake, three years; "T esle ran College at Hamilton, one year, holding the chair of Classics ani! Philosophy. In 1874 he came to Toronto and became the editor of "The l\Iethodist l\Iagazine." and of the Sundn;\'- school periodil'als of the Methollist Church. in which work he is still engaged. Ir. 'Vithrow was married in 186-1 to Sarah Ann Smith, who "as born at Delhi, daught>r of John Smith. 1\frs. \VitlJl'ow died in 1901, leaving ('hildren as follows: "Tilliam James, of Ottawa, examiner of patents, married .:\famie Burns, and they hayl' one son, Wilfred; Ellen Rachel, mar- ried E. H. Stafford. ::\I.D., of 'I'm'onto, and has five chiJdl'm, Ethelbert, H('ll'll. Empl'Son, l\lar- g'ery and Gwenùoline: l\Iiss Florl'111'e; John F"l'derick, examiner of patents, Ottawa, mar- ried Ida Harvey, of Toronto. In polities i'lr. 'Vithrow is a Reformc:l'. Ife is the anthor of many valuable works, and his ex- tmded travels. which have carried him to every I'ontinent of tl1P glohe, and to every State in the {'nib'd Rtatl's with the exception of Routh Caro- linn, haw greatly aided him in his literary work. Among his hooks are "The Catal'ombs of R01ne." whieh rea<:hed six editions in Britain find a wide I'irculation in the United Stntes and Cana(la; a "History of Canada" in a large octavo and two others in condensed fOI'm: a series of historical stories-" Valeria. a Tale of Ancient Romp," which has been translated into flern1an: "Bar- hara Heck," "Xpville Trueman," "La'\l'eneiJ Temple," "JJifp in a Parsonag-e"; also "The '\ati"e TIal"'''' of .\mrril'a," "China and It!': Pen- COl\Il\IEì\lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD :31 pIe," "Our O\\n Country," and "A Canadian in Europe," books of travel, and other works. He is a member of the Board of Regents and of the Senate of Victoria University, Toronto; of the enate of Wesleyan Theological College, )Iontreal; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He has personally conducted successive parties of nearly three hundred persons in all to and through Europe, and took one party eight huudred miles up the :r\lle, through Palestine, Syria and Turkey. IIE RY FR \ CIS SEFTüX. The death of Henry Francis Sefton, of Toronto, in his eighty- third ;year, l\Iay 21, 1892, deprived the musical circles of the city of one of their most gifted members, and the one to whom, more than to an ' other individual, was due the gratifying de- velopment of music in the Que n City. lr. Reftnn's speeial phere was vocal music, arid he \\ as a gifted singer, the quality of his voic\1 aud hi" method of using it bein unusually pleasing. He was talented as a composer and a leader of choral societies, while in his work as director of music in Toronto's schools-normal, model and public-hc achieved splendid results. Henry Frau('is Sefton was born in the citv of \Y orcester, Englanù, in 1809, son of Francis Sefton. of the same city. He received a thor- ough education along both literary and musical lines. and early in life took a prominent place in the musical circles of his native city. He t.ook part for many years in the celebrated musi- cal festivals held in the Cathedrals of ,V orcester, Gloucester and Hereford. In 1851 Mr. Sefton sang in the great Handelian Fcstival held in the f.ity of Loudon, England, under the patronagt' of the late Queen Victoria, and he was presented a commemoratÍ\'e medal of the event. He eon. tinued his work in England until 1858, in which year the late Dr. Ryerson, the father of the educational flystem iu Canada, arranged, during a visit to Loudon, to 8cC'ure lr. Ref ton 's "erv- ic-es - as Professor of Jinsic in the Toronto nor- mal m1l1 model sC'hooI8. and from that time the latter was identified with the development of JY\uflic in this city and other towns of Ontario. From 18!) to IB83 }fr. Ref ton gave of his best to Toronto, in the latter ypar retiring from act- ive work. In addition to his work as teacher in the s('hool.. hI' compiled a system of exercise.. and song book. In 1860. when the then Prince of \Vales, now King Edward VII.. visited Toeonto. fr. Sefton rondncted the mnsieal programm for the occasion. WlIile he: left his mark most indelihI '. pcrhaps. upon the mnsical devplop- ment of the sf'hools, he was also C'losely ()n- neC'ted with that sille of churrh work in the ( it T. thus becoming Imo\\"n in a variety of circlrs. and extending his influence over a sphere much larger than was realized during his modest, 1m- ostentatious life. He was universally liked and esteemed, and won for himself a high pla('e in the regard of the citizens of Toronto. He was faithful, painstaking anù truly musical in spirit; his influence was far-reaching in its charaeter, and its value can hardly be estimated. Mr. .Sefton was survived by his wife, one son, and six rlaug'hters. )lrs. Sefton passed away in the eighty.eighth year of her age. Feb. 11, 1906. .JOlI:-J :'\IA LTJ, an ex-member of Parliament and the collector of customs at Torouw, belongs to one of thc old families which took part in the founding of this beautiful and thrhing <:ity. The mall family is of English eÀtraction. and. was founded in Canada b ,- one Major Small, our subject's grandfather, a military man who ('ir religious f'Onn c- tion they werc memlwrs of the Church of Eng- land. Their children were: .folm. who served in the Peninsular wars, was taken prisoner but ('scaped only to die on his wa ' to Canada; James Edwfll"d, who was one of the distinguished l1H'n of Canada. serving as solicitor-Q'e:neral under Lord 1I.Ietcalf, and later as a judge in County ::\Iiddlesex, where he dil'd: anrl f'harle Coo father of our subject. Charles C. Small was born in 1800, in Toronto, and died in the same city l\fareh 17, 1864. In 18 5 he suc('eeded his father to the office of clerk of the Crown and Pleafl, a position he held until his dpath. In addition to hi.. official dnties he was intprestl'd in farming anrlliye stock, 0" ning a valuable farm of ;)00 acres in Lots 6, 7 and 8. York to" nship. ,dwre he enjoyed all kini1s of :12 COl\Il\IE1\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD agl'iculturul pnr,mits, and the raising of fine cattle. He was a. member of t.hp Agricultural Society of County York, and the products of his farm took many prizes at thc various exhi- bitions. ITe inlS ('unneeted with the military organizations of the county, was colonpl of the Fourth Regiment of North York militia for many yc:ars. and held other offices. Like a true C:m- :ldian he was a lo\'er of outdoor sports, was a finp ritie shot and the winner in many contp-òts. In 1 27 Charlrs C. Small married Fran es Elizabeth Innes, born in England and edu('ated in her native land and in France. She wa"ì high- ly accomplished and spoke the French langHage fhlf'ntIy. ITer death took place about 1839, in Toronto. Her brother \Yilliam Innes came to Toronto about 1849. formerly having been the 0" ner of an indigo plantation in India. The ehildren of Char1es C. Small and wife were: (1) Louisa Elizabeth, born in Toronto, and now de- ceased, became the wife of Rev. William H. Ripley, of Trinity Church, and aftpr his death she married \V. T. GDldsmith, by whom she had childrcn: l\h's. Philips. of St. Paul, 1\Iinn.; Mrs. Laing. of Hartford, Connecticut; Arthur, of St. Paul; and Egbert. a physician at Seattlp, W 8sh- :ngton. (2) .John is the subjeet of this revi<>w. (:3) Charles C. was for SOllle years an alderman in Toronto and died leaving a widow. (4) Wi1liam Innes and (5) Erlward Gokh.mith, twins, ar both de('eased. (6) Eliza, for many years and now a rpsidpnt of r.ondon, England. married Jel'('my Pemberton Ripley, now deceasl'd. and they had these children: Mrs. Carpentrr, wife of the rector of t. Andrew's vicarage, Plaistow, Lon- don: Beatrice. and Ethel. .J ohn ::)mall was born in 1831, in Toronto, and was educated in his home distrif't schools auel at the Upper Canada College. His activp work in life hrgan in 1835 whpn he be('ame taxing offi- cpr of the Court of the Quet>n's Bench. a position he held until 1882. During thi" peri,1d he served on the council in his native ('ity for s()me time and became well and favorably known to the public, so well that in 1882 he 'was elected to thp House of Commons to represent En-t To- ronto. In this capacity h" serwd the city until 18!)], whpn he was appointed to his pres<,nt position hy Rir John }Iaedonald. During his sc:rvice in Parliament he was one of the whips of the Conservative party. His public eareer re- flected credit upon him personally and upon his <,ity. In 1856 l\Ir. Small was united in marriage with :\Tiss nsan :\Iargaret Boulton. a native of Ni- a mra, and a daug-hter of .Tames and Harriet \ Thorn) Boulton. 1\11'. and :\Irs. man are mem- hers of the Churl"h of EnJ:!land. HE RY C' A W'l'HRA, deceased. To all "ho are familiar with the history of Toronto, and have followed the careers of its prominent men, no name is better known than that of Cawthra, associated as it is with the early development of the city. In military records, too, the family has been represented. One of the most statel'l residences in the city, Yeadon Hall, was for long years the home of one of the best known of thl" family, the late IIenry Cawthra, a barrister and wc:al thy man of affairs. The Cawthra family was originally of Eng- lish stock, and was founded in Canada in 1!;06 by Joseph Ca\\.thm. Born in England. Jos ph Cawthra's first destination on leaving his native land "'fiS thp t:'nited States, but he soon joined other Loyalists who removed to Canada. There- he received a grant of land near Port Credit. among the Indians, who gave him and his fam- ily the name of Atobicontz, from the many elder trees that grew on the shore near his nlace. Joseph Cawthra was a man of enterprise- find foresight, and before long establishprl himself in Toronto, formerly known as York, where hI' openpd the first wholesale concern in that place. He was very suc:cessful, and became a wealthy and prominC:llt citi7en. He died in 1842, at an advanced age, and his wife, l\Iary 'l'urnpenny, passed away in 184:7, in Toronto, aged eighty-six. They had a large famil ', of whom one, \Yillinm, was an influential man in Toronto and died there in 1880. .Tohn Cawthra, eldest surviving son of Joseph. was horn in England. During the war of 1 12 he served as an officer in one of Queen Victoria's regiments. was with General Brock at the ap- ture of Detroit, and at Queenston, and partiei- pated in the hattlp of Queenston Heights. Re settled in ewmarket as one of its piOl1('er mer- (-hants, was acti,'e in public nffairs, and repre- sented C'onnt,\' imcoe in the Parlinment of Up- per Canada-it" first reprc:spntative after the eparation of the county from the County of York. Mr. Cawthra died in ewmarket in lB.:' 1. He married Ann Wilson, of Cumberland, Eng- land. and they were th(' parents of four ('hil- òren. namely: Joseph; :\Iary, deceased, "if,,,- of the late Dr. William lVfulo('k; .Tohn; and Henry. Henry Cawthra, youngest son of .John, wa born at Ne\\market ppt. 2, 1832. Aftpr f'om- pleting his early studies he pntprpd the TTl11vers- ity of Toronto, and then the I,aw School. bein!! ('alled to thp Bar in 18f>8. While l\Ir. Caw- thra proved himself eminently fitted for leg-al work, his health was not equal to the demand" made upon it, and within a few years he was obligpd to abandon praf'tically that 8phcrp of activity. Thereafter he waR occupied in looking after his private interests, whieh were of sllch 1 CO:\DIE IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD a scope that they gave him close connection with ,arious lines of financial institutions. He was f.ted to his memo ' by his widow. \Yhile :Mr. Cawthra was never physically equal to the strain of the active business life to whieh he wus otlwr\\"ise so well adapted. he maintained his career of moderate activity up to the end d his life, and was personally eonducting his affairs when the end came. His deatb oef'Ul're 1 Dee. 2.\ 1904, at Yeadon Hall, and seldom has sHf.h an ('vent ('aUed forth more widespread ('x- prt'ssion of regret. \monf!" the large family connection of thc deceased were many men prominent in public affairs, such as Sir \Villiam :\luloek. late Postmastcr-Generaì, and various others. :'III'. Cawthra ,,'as mainly endeared .0 his friends by his fine ehllracter. He was a man of the most upright and conscientious life, but 11e\ er hard or severe in his demands for the conduct of oth('rs. III' was ever ready and gpn- erol1''' in response to thp appeals of the poor Ilnd affiietprl, while with equal care hc Bought to pro- mote the lar!!:er welfare of the C'ommunit . as a whole. His greater pleasure WRS in "his home, ani! his domestiC' life was one of the utmO'it happi- DesS. Of nnfailing hospitality, he and his wife e\"cr weleomed to their home the hosts of fri(>nrls who snrrounded them. One and all found the -;mnc eordiality. for the winning tact and gra- cious pourtesy of :\Ir. Cawthra was shown alike to th(' King's reprpsentRtive or the humble 3 33 friend. Few men are so deeply or 1;,0 justly be- loved, and the sense of loss in hi3 death is still felt. REV. GEORGE H. COR ISH, LL.D., who was fOJ' forty-three years in active work in the Christian ministr.r of the .Methodist Church in Canada, retired from his labors in 1901, and has sinee resided at Xo. 160 Arg}le st1'eet, there reaping the reward for his many years of de- H ted senice in the honor and confidence with whieh he is regarded by his friends and former associates, and in the sense of a lifelong duty well and faithfully performed. Dr. Comish is one of a family long identified with the County of York and City of Toronto. He is of English descent and his grandfather, .Iohn Cornish, was a merchant in Exeter, Eng- lanel, wbere he died. The first of the family to ("ome to Canada was the son of tbi:; mercbant. also named John, born in Exeter, in 1809, 'Ind there educated. After beginning his busiue.,s career in his native city as a manufacturer of boots and sh(ws, he decided in 1843 to make his homp in ('anada, and so came to '1'oronto. He arri,'ed with his fa mil}' in April, of tbat year, and secured a position as foreman witb tbe late Thomas Thompson, of King street east, whose business )11'. Cornish three years afterward bought out. This he conducted for many years, employing as many as fifty men, but later in life he gradually worked out of the manufac- turing line, and became instead an importer of French and American boots and shoes. From Toronto he finally removed to Y onge st1'et't, Y ork- vi1le, and there continued his business until his death, whiC'h occurred :1\larch 22, 1882. While still residing in England John Cornish bad been married to l\Iiss Elizabeth Hellins, who was bOlli in } xeter March 16, 1807, daughter of .Tames Ifl'lJins, \\ ho lived and dieq there. ]l(' survived her husband thirteen years, and con- tinued to make her home in Yorkville, where sh.' djpd in :\Iay. 189:;. She bore her husband fixe SI'ns and seven danghters. The ons were: .John, born 1830, died 1831: Theophilus William, born 18:3 , died in Toronto 1887; George Henry. horn 1834; Charles, born 1836, died 1897; and ,JII;;hua Hpllins, horn ] 846, died 1902. Mr..J ohn Cor- lIish WRS a member of the "-esleyan Methodist denomination, amI soon after his arrival in fo- ronto be<'ame an Rctive member of the old GÒ)J'ge Street Church and in 1845 of the Rie1unond Street ('burch, \\hich latter was lOf'ated wi1ere the .Methodist Book Coneern now has its lal' c publishing hous('. He took great pride in the fact that he had subscribed for the ClolH when it was first published in 1844, and he continn d to tRkP it nnti1 his death. 34 CO)UfEMORATIVE BWGR.\PHICAL RECORD Rev. George Hem'y Cornish was born in Ex- eter, .England, June 26, 183-1. His education after he reached the age of nine )"",ar8 was 1'1'- eeiwd in Toronto, "here he attended th., To- ronto Academ)', on the present sitt' (It tile "Queen's Hotel," at thf' time wlwn the tt'i1<'h- ing staff inf'ludetl Rpv. Alnamlel' Cia!!', Prin- cipal, with Dr. ,,- oodrope and Thoma" Ilpnmng as assistants. From the \eademr hI> ,\'ent to Yictoria Colleg-t' at Cobourg', and after 1'00nplet- ing his studie", in 18.jð, he \\"1IS aceL'ph'd hy the Conferenc p as a prohationer for the ministry. His first mi sion was :.\Iitdwll. Ont., \\'ith the Hev. .John S. EYans a<; mperintendl'llt. This charge had fourtepn preaching pla('es. awl eUl- braeed parts of five townships. In 1862 Dr. Cornish \\ itb twenty-foUl' oth p "8 was ordain<>d, the rite being solpmnized in till' old Piuna...le Street Church in Belleville, Ont., hy Rev. D,'. Wood, the Conference for that y('ar being held in that church. Then folImwd his long cal'per as a minister of the finspel, dm'ing ",hi('h he h..d l"hargp of dlUl'f'hes in Bpa,"el.tnn, C'aledOilia, Cains\"ÍlIp. Pickering. orwi('h. Grimshy, Bur- lington, Win!:!'ham. Rtmtford, IIp,,peler. POI.t El- gin, Xiagara :md other pnints. In 1901 Ill' reo tired from the af'ti,'e work and \Ya." pl1lcPIi. on the superannuation li<;t. and settled in Toronto. HC' has, howe,'c,', not heen idlp. hnt lws willingly actÆ'd as suppl)' in filling appointment when needed hy his hrethl'f'n in the ('ity and ebe- where. He has also ol'cupied himself ,,'ith iitt'l'- ary labors. and for the past two years has h('en assi<,tant pastor of ". esley Chnreh. Dundas street. Throng'hout his busy life Dr. Coruish has alwa 's found. time for more or less work of :1 lit!'rary kind, and i!'l th.> author of various hooks. amon ",hieh may be mentioned ",],he Handbook of :\Iethodism," published in 1R6ï: "Cyclopedia of :\Iethodism," Y 01. L publishpd in 1R O. Yo1. II. in 1903 (Yo1. III. is in f'oursP of preparati(m). In 188:3 appe:nwl the ., Pas- tor's Pocket Ritual ana Record," whieh has now rpal"ll!'d its fifth cdition. From l ï to 187ï liP acted as .Journal Rpcretfll'Y for the Confer- ence; was Secretary of the London ('onf.'rf-lH'f' in 18ï9. and of the G\1Plph Conferf'IlI'e in 1884. He has been four times plp('ted as ('hairman of his distrid. and sewn times as a delcgatc to the General Confprenee. "hi('h meets once in every four years. He was ('hosen a .Journal R('('J'pt ry of the General Conferences of 19'J (at \Yinni- peg) and 1906 (at Montreal). In 1886 h.. was ap- pointed General Conft'renee StfltisticiR!I, which po"ition he still holds. The honorary de rC' of LL.D. was conferred upon him in .June, 1 87, t)- Rutherford Coll!,Q'e. North Cflrolina. Dr. Corni<;h is fl ReformC'r in politics. He is a mem- bpI' of thp \n('ient Orilpr of the rnited Work- men. tht' Iudependent Order of Foresters, anll the York Pioneers. In 186 Dr. Cornish was united in marriag to ';\liss Elizabeth FrèIDc!'s Rpynell, daughter of the late Capt. John Reynell, of Balnalack lIouse, Ireland, and niece of tlw late Chart!'s Walker, anù his hrother William, merchants of King street, Toronto. .\Irs. Corni!.h \\ as Lorn in I }uh- lin, Ireland. Shp is the mother of five l'hildl'en: \Yillimll 'Walker, \\ ho (lieù in infflnl'Y: Heynell !:eorg-l' IIf'lllT. of Brooklyn, t'\\" Ym'k, .vho nwrried )liss llenrietta Porl)!'s. of Toronto. and has two sons. Ed \\ ard and ('larelll.e; Freù"l'ick William, a IR\\Yt'I' in Chif'ago, who married :\Ii3s .\lice H1IY, of Toronto, and has three sons and oJ)e dau!:!"htel'; Louisa \'ictoria, "ho died in 0- \"Plllh!' 1', 1906; and Alexina, wife of Haldrerl St. Clair Fi<;hel'. of ( uepnstull. ;\ia ara. ami mothpl' of one dau!!htpr. Dora Gwemlolin. hOl'Il in 190:3. ED\L\HD Y. E.\TOX. Pm1mbly no man in Toronto wa,.: more snecl'ssfnl in husiness than Edward Y. Eaton, who at his death. Oct. 3. l 'OO. wa.,; vice-prpsident of the T. EAton Co., Ltd.. whose department storc is the largest in Canada. and one of the largest in .\nlPl'ica. :.\11'. Enton WflS horn at St. .\lar)" 'so Ont.. in 1863. son of T Eaton, {lre idpnt of the alm,'e named ('olllpany. Edward Y. Eaton was eduratt'd at the )Iodel Sehool in Toronto. and immediate])' after com- pleting his ('()lIrse there commem'ed his SU(- ('essfnl business carper, entering commercial life at. an early a!H', "ith his father, 'I'imothy Eaton, when th., pl'l s'.nt grf'at '1'. Eaton C"m- pany was pra(.tic'ally heginning' husinpss in To. ronto. Tn thp :->n('l'f>,.,,., of the bnsinrss Ed" arcI Y. Eaton g'Hn' his entire attention, :md with his father plaeeil this great husinps;; sC'('omI to none on tIll' .\merÎean ('ontinent. :.\11'. E. Y. Eaton ,"as a splf-made man. His fm'tmlt' was acquired through hi!. business ahility. stJ'id attention to his duties, llis untiring energy, amI his r"lmta. tion for intpg"rity for whi('h he "as high1y es. Ìl'empd hy all \\"ho knew him. On .Jan. B. lS!H. Edward Y. Eaton and 1Hss -:\Iahcl, eldest daughter of t}l<' late William :md Sarah \ IIaI'I'ingtnn) Ef'kardt, \\"ere unitpd in marriage. )11'. E('kll,tlt was horn in l\1Rl'kham township. County York, son of Godlieb Eekardt. a native of the same tnwn hip, whose father came from Pl>nns)"lvaniH to C:mada. sl'ttling in Mark- ham township at an early dRY. For man)- years 1fr. r,(.kardt wns eJ1!!ag(>d in a brokerage Rn.l in- sumn('(> business in Tm'onto. wlwre he di('cl Aug. 17, 1904, and whel'e 1Il's. Eekardt still resiclps. :.\1rs. Eaton resides at the heautiful home ereC'ten hy her latC' hushand at Xo. l:Jï Rt. Oeor'!e Strept ;n 189R. (,O L\fE1\IUR\ TIVE BIOt;R.\PIIICAL RECORD To lr. awl lrs. Eato1l were born two daugh- tel'S, tarjorie and \Iice. Ir. Eaton alwap; took a great interest in the fcthodist l'hureh, of ,'hiC'h he was for maIlY yeal's a worthy memo lwr. In politiC's he: was a Rl'fornH'r. In ]1J:S ,ll'ath the ( ueen Citr lost one of her hest Imsi- 11('SS nwn. :md a citizen who 'HIS held in uni- ,'ersal esteem. lIK\'HY .\LFHED URA Y. The name of the late Hen!'.'" Alfred t{ra ' was one we1\ known in tlw Dominion of ('anada., for his seJTil'l'S to the governn1l'nt as an efficient member of th, Dp- I,arÍJllent of Puhlic \Y (wi,s cn\"{'l'pd a 10Ilg" Pèri')(\ I1nd tonk him into nlrious parts of the eOHntJ' .. ,\. nwn of I(mg- and wide expel'll'nce, his r,'conI 'fas 01ll' of hrilliant achievement in his (.hos"n iine of enginel'ring. lr. t ray was hor1l JWHr HiJ'ming-ham. Eng- land, in 18-!: , and "ax a s()n of Edwanl A. and fal'ia (Williams) t Ira.'". bath of "horn died in their natiw Eng]and. The on wa,> givl'n a vood general eduC'ation and thl'lI beg'an hi" pro- fe!'osiOllHl \\"ork hy sening' the time re(luired for practical experience, on the JiJland Railway, ami then passed the examinati.ms for thf> Roy:Ü Enginee:rs. IIe was first sent to India and thenf'e to Bl'rmuda. In IRf)1 he I'ame to Can- Hla. and was for six or eVl'n .'"t'ars ident:ned ,'"ith the InterC'olonial Hail" ar. with headC[u:Jr- tel'S at II flli fax. His eonuectio11 with the g-ov- ernmpnt wod, beg-an in 1 ï8, and la"tpd from that date t i ]] his death in UJ05. When first ap- pr.inted to the Dt'partnll'nt of PuhliC' \\l'rk<; he wa" statioJled at Ottawfl. hut was later sent to Stratford to takp chargp of the (lepfll'bnent wor';: tor "'pstl:'I'n Ontario. There he remaine.L till It-I!). "hen he rt'turned to Ottawa to assurnf> the duties of aR"istflnt chief f'n!!'ineer, to whieh pl1 s i- tion he ]wd lwen l'romot!'d. Two years later he went to t. .John. X.B.. flnd afÌl'r an e(l'lal intcl'\-a1 from 1hrl'l' to Toronto. Whilt, residing in that pity hi death of'f'urreù :\lay 23. Hill:;, in the sixty-thirfl YPH\' of his a e. )fr. lIray "'flS three times marril'(l His fiest "if I'. "ho \vas ] is:; \Iice Lomej" left him \\'itJl three ('hiì(Ü'pn, viz.: Henry A. S1. GI'Ol':!C; CharII''; P.: and .\.Iif'p \\'., wif t' of \Yalt.'!" P. )fe1'ri('k. \.fteJ' hcr dpath )'Ir. fira,v nUH'1'ie.1 )'Tiss ('athel'iue :\f(' Donald. who dieil withont i!'- sue. For his thiJ'd wife :\h'. nm - (.ho!>'e )'fiss Norma Yiet('ria )'Ierriek. who slIr'Yi,'es hinl, and resides in Toronto. She is a nRtive of that C'it.'. descendpd from a pioneer family. and the- Ier- riek home 'HIS formerly \\ here thp "Kin!! Ed- ward Hotel" stand". Thrp(' (.hildrpn '\"l'rf> born to this union. Xorma LiIIi:m, Kflthleen iIilda and CPOI'!.!p :\h.rriC'k Roth :\Tr and Mrs. GTa,v were memhers of HI(' R',mlln ('ath liC' Chnrd!. : .) :\IERRICK. The TOI'onto brane!l of the krriek family has descended from DOJninick :\fpl'l'i.' " who came to Little YOl'k, now ']'(.ronto, ill I, ï '1']w family is of Welsh orig-in, but for :nan,v yeHl's Iwt! ueen settled in the ('onnty of Iaro. J reland. DOllliuiek :\Il'l'l'ick. I'.. \\ as h'II'u in 11:/0, at BaIIindiue. in that Count.'.. anfl married Cdia 1>. Dea;;;e, daug-hter of \nthon.v Dease, of Cloon- U1Orp, County layo. tllt' Dea"e family Iwin!! re- lated to the nIflkes. Xng't'nts and Bing-hams. Th.' family was implicflted in the 1I'\:;.h Hehelliull of 11!)i'Ì, and su1Yt'red eOll..;jderablc IH'operty ]O!,SL':- whieh ultimately fore-cd seyt'I'al mpmbers of the family to ILa\'e Il'eland. The to\\n of Littlp York at tlwt remote pel'iod of it,> histOl'Y Wfl"': little more than a collection of franw hOllses. The eaJ'l - strH!.!'g-]e fO!' n':;pon;;ihle 1.!"Uvel'llm i >llt fnrnished a congt'nial field for the liherty-lovin:.!' <,itiæns, and Domini<<'k \11'1'J'Íl'k, h.,ving hilt frt'.-h- I.' arriwd fl'um a !'oimilar ,'ondition of atl'a it'S in TI'e]flnd. took :1 wry fletí\l' part with his lwphew Dr. feCormil'k in opposition to tlw Family ('ompal'1. Ih'. ,fohn f<,( 'ol'Jlli('k took up arms with the rebels, and wa" C'aptnr"ll flt r-ontg'om- ('I' '- 's Ta \"ern fight, and s])<,nt fl year in Toronto jail. Dominick }1prI'Í<.k died in IF.:H. .in;;;t be- forl' the l'ehl'l]io!1 hroke out. leaving. besidt's his wife, thl'ee sons. J "IT ' D., Dominil'k .\.. and .lanws. Th{, fl1mily settlell on BiC'hmond street. lIl'ar ,Tan"is stre('t. wherp Rohert"on's factor\' is now located. and the ' remainl'd tlwre for m:JI1." Yt'aJ'S. ,Jeny D. I('J"l'il'k. the eldl'"t sen. entered into partnel'ship with pptel' Paterson in the <,ad,\' fiftil's. flll(l married arflh ,T. Paterson, the nieC',' of his partnr-r. the Patl'rson family havin!:!' set- tleù in Toronto in hill. coming from Blantyre. cotlRn(l. In 11'IjO with his hl'otl1Prs. Dominick A. and Jflmes, he formed tll<' partnl'rship of thp ).fel'riek Bro"., in "hole!>':!le ane! rptai] dry ,:!onds and millilwry on KÍJW str('et. in HIP SÍI'I'P flftel'- ward oeeupie!lce. " .Vf'kham Hall. ,,"0. H futual stred. This home had hpf>n hnilt h." )h'. Thomas, thl' :m.hitel't of tIll' Tm'onto Pnhlif' Lihrfl1'Y. 1\11'. ,T. D. 1\ferrif'k took a wr ' adive part; in politi!'s, nll!l \\'fl" a foIl'I\\'p" of Rohprt Ra Ilh, in and later of thp TJihem] party. In 1880 Ill' WflS appointed 11" h('riff of Prps ,()tt and Ru"spll. and remo,pcl to TJ 'O}'i!!l1a1, whpre IlP rl'!'i,lpo until his dpath in ls'ìï. His Iwctlwr. Dominil,l, A.. ,'arri('d on hnsinpss until his deflth in 18f1.1. )[rs. l\[C'rriC'k !'m'\"i,'pd 111'1' hnslmnd five yefll"s. clyin!! in Toronto in 1 R!) . 36 COl\l1\IE IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD The family is I"Ppresented hy children of the late Sheriff .;\Ierriek: In Toronto by .!\frs. David B. La.' ton. ) h.:,;. Xorma \-. Ul"a ', .Miss Elllla l\lerrick, )11". James G. ';\Ierrick, and 1\11'. Walt.er P. )Ierrick 1'11'. Herbert make Merrick i<; a resident of .Minneapolis, l\Iinnrsota; }Ir. Peter J. l\Ierriek a resident of Oak Lake, Manitoba; :\11'. Louis D. :\Ierricl. is c81'l' 'ing on busines:,; at Berlin, Ont.; anù 1\11'. Domini k A. l\lerriel\: is a resident of l\Iontreal, Quebec. The family is still residing at the homestead, Ko. 142 !Uutual strf'et. \Y. H. PEPIÆR, :\I.D.C.1\I.. 1.J.R.C.P.. Asso- C'iate Demonstrator of Pathology at the Univers- ity of Toronto, and genf'ral me'hcal practitionpj' and surgpon of that eit,\", is one of Ontario', hpst kno" n medical mell. .TanH's P('plrl', father of the Dodnr, was born in 1x:m, in \\"iltshire, England. and in his native ('mwtl",\ ;,;rew to manhood. 'I'here he married Emma Eyres, and in 1tì68 they came to C81UtlÌa, locating at Toronto. where he snGfi beC'ame seere- tary-treasurcr of the Canada ('ar Compan .. Subsequently he cmbarked in business as a Ipather mpr(.hant en Front street, and was latcr appointed government inspcetor of lea the!" a position he filled until his death, in 1R!JO. Dur- ing his husiness liff' in Tm'onto, 1\11'. Peple to('k an active part in municipal matter:; an.l for some time was an alderman of The city. He aìso serH'd as chair-man of the schoo] board. l\h-R. I'eplcr dicd in 1888, when sixt,\'-four years of age. They were members of the English Chut"ch. while 1\11'. Pepl!'r was a C'ollservative in politiC's and fraternall) a Mason. To Mr. and 1\1l's. Pep- 1('1' Wl're born f'hildren as foll(I\\!": Francis Ed- \\ard Philip, a bm'l'isÌl'r: Ernest E,\"res, an flrt- ist of Toronto: ,James n., who is in till' rC'al estate hnsinpss at \\ïnnipC'g: Tom S. G.. in business at I'ort Hope; and Dr. ,V. H. Dr. 'V. H. Pepler was born in 1863, in Bris' tol, Bngl:md. and was hut five year:; of age ",hen the family came to Canada. His literarv edu- (.ation was acquired at rpper ('anada Co]lC'gC', \\ hprp ])f' ('ompleted his ('ourse of study in 1'381, after "hi('h hC' fit oncf' ent('l"ed Tr'init . )Icdicfil College, from which he was gmdlwtf'rl in 11-185. with the d(,!!l'pe of )1.1>.C'.)1. Dpsirous of ner- fecting himself still f31tllf'1' in his profe<;sion. Dr. Peplf'r went to London. England. and for thrf'e yC'ars studipd at St. Bartholompw's TIo,;- pita!. Tn 1 Rq hc WfI<; graduated from tlwt in- stitution with thp de!!TPP of L.R.C.P. (Lond.). and 11<' then returnf'd to Tor()nto. and pnt"rC'ò into thf' pru(.til'f' of his professi,m. in whi!'h he has C'ontimwd to tllf' prpscnt tin1f'. In 1R!10 he beC'aml' ,\ssociate Dpmonstrator of Patholo!!,v fit 11i<; alma matf"'. aurl sinf'f' thp union of Tr"inity .Medical College with the University of Toronto he has filled the same chair in that institution. He has made a specialty of. this line and has con- tributed articles upon it to the leading medical journals of the country. IIe is a member of the Ontario 1\Iedical Association, the Canadian Meùi- cal Association and the Toronto Clinical Society, and is vice-prpsident of the Pathological Societ.JT, surgeon to the Canadian Pacific Railway Com- pany. associate physician to the General Hos- pital, physician to the Toronto Hospital for In. curables, and has a like position at the Convales- cent Home. Ill' is a member of the 1\lasonic 01'- dpr, tl1(' Orangemell and the I.O.O.F.. In politi- cal sentiment he is a Conservative, and he and :Mrs. Pepler are members of the English Church. In 1895 Dr. Pepler was married to Miss [{ath- ken Chadwick, who was born at Gue]ph, dau h. tel' of Frederick C'hadwick, ex-mayor of that place and editor of the Guelph Ilc1'ald. To Dr. and }Irs. P<'pkr ha\'e he en born four children: Stewart Herbert, William Arthur Eyres, Ka th- leen Gladys and Doris Louise. L\.J()I{ YILLIEn S.\XKEY. whose death on Lake Iaituu occurred July 10, 190:5, was cne of the most brilliant enginpers Canada has known, as well as a prominent lIIC'mhel' of mili- tar ' eit'eles. lIe came of a family many mem- bers of which have achieved military distinctIOn, and he ]]atnrally inherited the tastes whif'h led him to join the Canadian army. \Iajor Sankey's great-grandfather, 'Yilliam :-;ankey, was One of the lrading barrister., of Dublin. Ireland. and the family were idmtifìerl with that part of the country. :Matthpw lIenry anke.", his father. after leaving the army, 0\\ ing to an \('cident he sustained, becan1P manager of Lord Brooke's pstatp, Colebrooke, in County Fermanagh. Ireland. He marripfl his cousin, rehetabel TIoe, a direct deseendant of Brian Boru. Villiers ankey was horn in County Fennnn- Iogh, Ir"land. in O(.tol)('r. 1R!)2. Hr first attended a puhlic Sf'hool in Portora. and Inter. at C'onpl'J"S Hill. hr PfiSSCÒ the C'xamination for the Ro\'ai En!!'inef'l's. in India. His association with nan- l arm.". son of Senator Cameron. nnd hns is!-,ue: (lb) '3imon (Cameron) married Hplen Harkle ', and has is- sue. 8i'non and Eh-a. ( b) 1Iaggie. (3b) .Tanpt Rog-ers married Tyron Edwards, of IIarrighur!!'. (Ha) 1Iarian married Rohert .Tohnston. de- ceased. of \Yaterdo\\ n, and has had i...sue: Rob- ert married Emma 1Iartindnlp. and has is.'me: Lawrence. Ross, 1Iarian. and ('lnrissa .Tane; Gilbert. de\'em;ed; and Elizaheth. \ -1a) Claris...;a .Tane married \\ïlliam Bunton, of \Yaterdown. and has had issue: 1Iarian, who married \Villiam Da\"ill. on, uf Montrenl. and has issue: "Tilliam. Da\"id. and 1Iarinn Bastedo. (,)a) Sarah died in infanC',\". (6n) Reb!'\'\'a. unmarripll. RI('IL\RD BI ()W:'\. ()l'!'sident of Tht HI'O\' n Bros.. LimitcIl, wholesale and manufal'- turing stRti01wrs. dC'aleI'S in pnpel'. offiC'e sup- plies. printers' IInd hookbinders' materinl. mauu- fachl!'ers of aC'C'OlU1t books, lenther goods, diari,><; hookbinders. etc.. Xo<;. ,)1-;):3 \Yelling-ton street west. Toronto. Ont.. is a member of the family whieh ha, been for more than a century engag-ed in the aboye busilws.s. Tlw Bl"Owns are of Endish C'xtraction. Thom- a<; Brm\ n. the g-r/IIHlfather of our subje(.t, in 1ïï-1 eng-ag-!'d in tIll-' as a member of the ( ueen's Own Rifles, who died in 1 SS : nnd Ril'hard. The firm of Brown Bl'Others l.ontinued until 189:1. when a RÍ(wk company wns formed. under the firm name of Tlw Bruwn Bros.. Limited.. with the follow- ing offi('prs: Ri(.hard Brown, presidpnt; Rohert . Bro\\ n. vice-l'l'""ident; and T. II. l1ornihrook, s('\'rptary-treasurer. 8inC'e The Brown Bros.. Ltd., WIIS form!'ll they have suffered two sl'vP!'e 10ssP!l :39 by fire. On \.pril 19, 1904, when the wholesale distri('t of Toronto was destroyed by a terrific fire, the mngnifie-ent building and !';tock of Brown Bros.. Ltd., was consumed. They secured temporary quarters in the Queen City Rink, where in the month of August. 190-1. they were \'isited by another severe fire. In 1UO:; their well-appointed and commodious fireproof buill!- ing was erected on the site of the first building, :'\os. ,)1-;)3 Wellington street west. This build- ing, which is of conC'rete and e panding ruetnl, and supposed to be one of the most substantial aUlI fireproof buildings in the city, is equipped \\ ith the most modern maC'hinery for the various lines of work C'arried on b J " them. They have a most eomplete and full stoC'k of all kincl,> of paper. stationpry, acC'ount books. offiC'e supplies, leather goods. printers' and bookbinders' ma- terials. etc. The firm hm'p displayed an enter- prising spirit by sending spel'imens of their \\ ork to the \"ariou8 exhibitions. They have still in their possession the book with which their father took the first prize at the first Exhibi- tion in Toronto in 18-16, and from that date the,\' ha\"e taken high honors wherever exhibit- inq: ::\Iontreal. the opening of the Victoria Bridge, 1860; Centennial, Philadelphia. 1876; Paris (FranC'e); Dublin, Indinn and Colonial Exhibition, London, England, 1886; "r orId ';i Fair, ChiC'ago, 1893; l'\ational Exhibition. To- l'onto. gold medal, etC'., etc. Thomas Bro\\ n, the founder of the family and husinC'ss in Canada, was born in 1789, and died in Toronto in 1863. His wife, who bore the maiilen namp of Ann Spour. was born in Eng- land in ISm. nnd died in Toronto in ]86:). Their C'hildren \\ ere as follows: Thomas, deceased; Rohert R. retired; 1Injor .Tohn. decea,>ed; Rieh- ard: \Yilliam: Rpv. George ::\I., ex-president of tlIP 11ethodist Conferen('e; Clwrles S.; 1Irs. B. B. Toye. deC'eased; and )Iiss 1I. Brown. dee-eased. Ri('hard Brown was born in Newcastle, Eng- land. in ] 8: -1. and was educated in his native land and in Toronto. In 18-18 he embarked in the stationery and book business with 1\[1'. Thom- as 1\lal'lenr, their place of business being lo("ated on Y onge street. near King. Here he continued until the formation of the Brown Bros. in 18;)6, when. as abo,'e stated. he was made a membpr of that firm. ::\11'. Brown is one of the oldest stationers in Canada. having been in the business continually since 18-18. He is a director in the Toronto Paper 1Ianufactm'ing Company. of Cornwall. Ontario. 1\11'. Brown's wife bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Robin<;on. She \\ a<; a native of Que- bec, daughter of the late 'Dr. Slade Robinson, a well-known physi('ian of Toronto. ::\Ir. and :\II"3. RÜ'hard Brown had thl'sC' l'hildren : 1Inr ' Edith, 40 CO)D[K\[ORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD the wife of A. A. Fisher, of Brockville; .Amy Douglas, the wife of _.\.. K Huestis; Thomac;; Al- bert, vi('e-president of the firm of Brown Bros., Ltd.; Gra('e K, wife of J. :U. Kerr. a merchant of Toronto; R. 1\orman, a member of the firm of Brown Bros., Ltd.; and Mis.,> Belle, at home. The family are all members of the l\[ethodist Church with whiph thpv haw been identified for , . many years. \LEXAKDER HE DER O . merrhant, born in Old Pitsligo, Scotland, Nov. 3, 1824. died in Toronto, Ont., Canada.. June 3, 1887. His father, John Henderson, died in Ripon, 'Visponsin, rnited States of America, in Of'tobcr. 1 7. at the age of ninety-four 'ypars, ha\'ing re- tired from agripultural pursuits in his sixtieth year: his mother. Catherine Pdny IT(,Ullerson, of the Udny Estate, in Scotland, died in 'Vi"conc;;in in 1862, in her sixty-seventh 'ear. In the year 183 Alexander Henderson paul(' to Canada with his father's family, locating in Toronto, and began the business career that made him one of the wealthy and influential men of that city. When eighteen years old he com- menced the retail dry goods busine. s on his own account at the north-east ('orner of Queen and Y onge streets, shortly afterwards buying the same property, which has bepn known for years as the Henderson Block. After a few very suc('eS\ ful years in the retail business he sold ûut to his head salesman, and embarked in the wholesale dry good., and millinery business, do- ing one of the largest trades in Canada, and at the age of thirty-two years retired from active businf".:;s life. Mr. Henderson saw not only the possibilities, but the probabilities of Toronto be- coming the leading city of Ontario. and invested his dividendc;; in real estate, beconilng a large realty holder in the C'ity whose development he had foreseen. It was not only as a busilH'ss man that )[1'. Henderson was known. to the people of Toronto, howewr, but also as a public officer of popular- ity and effieipn('y. For eleven years he wac; :m alderman of St. .James' W'ard of Toronto, and for th(' greater part of that time was chairman of the Board of 'Yorks and Finance, and he W'1S also one of Toronto's most efficient .Justires of the Peace. He was a director of the Cnion Building Society for J'ears. and also of the (trey & Bruce Railway. In religion he was a (,ollsist- ent member of the Knox Presbyterian (,hurph. In fraternal (.ircles he was affiliated with the St. Andrew's ociety for forty-two 'ellrs. and an old memhcr of thc Calf'donian o('ipty. He was one of the best-known titizenc;; of Toronto, and a staul1l.h IJiberal in politi('s. REV. S. S. B.\TE , B.A., D.D., of Toronto, a distinguished (.lergyman of the city, comes of Engli\';h ancestr ' and belongs to a family which hac;; been devoted to the church and to missionar.)- work. Rev. John Bates. his father. was born in 180;) in !\orthamptonshire, England. being a member of an old settled family of that region. He left his native place in early manhood and went to London. where he was engaged in the dry goods trllcle for a time. lea\'ing it to enter the ministry of the Baptist ('}n1l'<'h. In 1B."jO he settled in Dubuque County, Iowa. where he rf'll1ailled until 1864, moving from there to Hamilton. Ont., and thence to Dundas. wherf' he was pastor of the Baptist Chunh for four years. From 1867 un- til 1873 he was pastor at ". oodstoek. removing then to St. George, ,,'here he died in 187". lIe and his wife were buried at \Voodstor-k. Thf'ir children were: Lieut. Samuel, who was killed in the Civil War in the rnited Stateð; .fane. who is the widow of oW. D. Booker. of Hamilton; John G., formerly a dry goods merehant at Chi- cago, Illinois, who died in 1876; Mary R, wife of Rev. .John l\IcLaurin. D.D., of India (her children are: Kate S., a missionary in India; Jennie, a nurse in New Haven. Connecticut; Rev. John B., B.A., of Toronto; and Elsie R., of Toronto); Joseph 1., B.A., Ph.D.. and Rev. Stuart Samuel. of this sketc.li. Dr. Bates's sister. :\[rs. Bookpr. wa: first mar- ried to Rev. A. V. Timpong, with whom she went out to India, ,,-here he died in the perform- aIwe of his missionary labors. He left three ehildren, namely: Rev. Stuart, .:\I.D., a mission- ary in India; Euretta N., now 1\[rs. H. E. Still- well. also a mi sionary in India; and l\[ary Boo now Mrs. Clwrles :\I. Clarke, of Aylmer, Ont. Mrs. Booker's hushand was a son of the late Re\'. William Booker. The late Joseph L Bates, a.n older brother of Dr. S. S. Bates. died in 18f16. and is survive at (tobles' Cornel'S. Count.). Ox- ford. where he remained for five ye;11'.-;. then HP- eepting a call to the College Street Baptist CO:\DIK\IOR.\ TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Churt'h. in Toronto. which he served with all faithfuhwss for scventeen and a half years. In l!IO: Dr. Bates was madc field secretary of the Baptist nnday Schools in Toronto. Sincc 1892 he has been a member of the S nate and Board of Vowrnors of l\I(' [aster l'niversity. and :-;ince 189:{ lIP has bppn f.hairman of the Baptist For- eign )Ii<;sion Boanl of Ontario and Quebec; he has also heen honored with othe1' position;; of rf'Sponsihility. In 1 :i Dr. Bate,> \\ a<; united in marriage with .J ospphine .r effery. who was born in TJolldoll. daughte1' of the late Jospph Jeffery. a man of IHL<;iness prominpllcP in that pity. They ha\e three sonS. viz.: Stuart .J., B.A.; Harold C., and .J. Edgar. In polities, as far as becomes his profcssion. Dr. Batcs takes an interest in the SUf'cess of the Ref01ïll party. TEPIIE )IAl'LE .L\RYI , who passed away in Toronto in 1!ì0 . was a natiw of On- tario. born near Oak\'ille. third son of Frederick Starr and Susan Dlerigold) Jarvis. and grand- son of Colonel Stpphen .Janis, a prominent r. E. Loyalist, who fought through the sewn years (1776-Iï83) Revolutionary war in the United States. Co1. Stephen .J an'is. after the dose of the Revolution, settled in Iï8-1 in Xew Brunswick, where 11(' lived for twenty-five ypars before com- ing to Ontario in 1808. IIis home ,,-a<; in To- ronto froIll 18m until his death in ] 840, and his ab.<;ene('R from the city wpre only wlÜle making prolonged vÜ,its to his children. In the twen- ties hp lived with his younger ';:;on, f-;heriff Wil- liam Rot<;ford Jarvis. at Rosedale, anù was for mallY years Registrar of Toronto (then York). 'fhp death of f'ol. .J arvis opcurred in '" Pl'1ton. while he was on a visit to his daughter, 1\1rs. Phillips. wife of thp rector at Weston. the Rev. Thomas Phillips, D.D.. for many years chap- lain of the. Lpgislative \ssembly of rpper Call- ada. After Col. .Jarvi<; became l'sher of the Blat'k Rod to the Lpgislati,'e Assembly he had his rooms at the Parliament House, Front street. and there his grandson, Stephen :l\Iaule. lived with him while attending rpper ('anacla Col- lege. Frederick tarr .Jan'ii;, son of Co1. Stephen. was horn in :\'ew Brunswick in ]786. lIe settled near Oaln-ille on land" granted by the Govern- ment. Then' on Aug. 4. 1r;16, his thirtieth birthday, he married Su. an )[erigold. dang-h- t('r of a P. E. Loyalist. who had come from ew Brunswicl;, thp 'ear b('forp th(' Jan'ises. To this marriage were born twelve children, as follmys: Frederick \Yilliam. Sheriff of Toronto, York and Pepl; Amplia. who married Ale"{ander Proud- H foot; Gcorge Thomas, who died at ('hi('ago, leav- ing a family; Stpplwn ::\Ianle. harri...tpr at Os- goode Hall; Peter Rohin,.,on. )111,\"01' at Strat- ford: Charles Beverley. who died in California; ::\[ lry. who 111arri('d deputy r heriff Henry Sl,yn- ner; Arthur )Iurray, aeting deputy sheriff at Osgoodc IIall; Henry \ugustus. "ho '\"lIS drown- ed at Stratford; Edgar John, of Rosednle; .Julia, in England; aud IIe<;ter Elizabeth. who died in 18,)8. All are deeeased e'(cept .Julia and \rthur .Murray. Stephcn 3Ianle Jan'is wa., edm.ated at rpper Canada Coll('ge, being one of tIlt' first students graduated frum that institution. III' later read law with his unde. Judge Jan'is, of Cornwall. and was called to the Bar in 1843 at Brockville. In 18-1.; he \\ ent to Brock,'illC'. where he was for two year... a partner of .Jud:!e Steele. and in 1849 came to Toronto a<; soli("itor of tlw Rhpriff's office for the Counties of 1m'\(, Toronto and Peel. lIe \\a<; one of the fonnd('rs of the ClIn- ada Landed Credit Cmupany. and was soli,.itor of that company for many years. In Toronto )[1'. Jarvis was in ('OIÜinuons legal pradiee from 1849 to ]902. and he was a repres('ntati,-e nH'm- bel' of the Ontario Bar. In 18.")0 :\11'. .JlIrvis nHJnied )[ar.'" Stin"on, born n('ar Hamilton in 18:30. daughter of Thomas and :\Iargaret :-;tinson. :\Irs. :Margaret Stinson was born .Jan. 1. 1f'06. and died lS8 , daughtPl' of James Zimmerman. an P. E. Loyalist. and nl('mbers of the family still li,'e on land patent- ed from the CrowD to the r. E. Loyalists. Thomas Stinson wa<; born in Ireland in 1 ï!ì8. and f'ame to Canada in 18 , lo!'ating in the Kiagara Distril't, later opening a mercantile business in Hamilton. In 18 9 h(' built the Stinson '0;; Blo!'k, the first bri('k store!'> in Ham- ilton, aud these are still standing. III' was the first man to import goods from Liverpool direet to Hamilton. In 18-17 he founded the Stinson Sa,'ings Bank, "hich he successfully couducted for many years. )11'. and :\Il'S. Stino;;;on werp nlPmbers of the ('hurl'll of England. III' was a wry sw.(.essful l.msincss man. and at his death Ipft a handsome competency. To 311'. and :\11'8. Stephen .Jarvis were born: (1) )[argaret habella Iaule married B. R. Clarkson (who died in 189ï). and died in 1900, leaving- three !'hildren: Kina :ì\(ary. Hilda Stn art. and C,\"ril .Janis. ( ) Thomas tinson. bar. rister. of Os!!'Oode IIall. married in lððO .\nn Croft. daughter of Professor Croft. of the To- ronto rniwrsity. They had no children. 1\11'. Stinson .J anis was the authnr of scveral books of tra,-('l and fif.tion, and i now li,'ing in ('ali- fornia. dpvoting himself to journalism. (3) Stephen .rar,-is. manag-er of thp Rank of :\Iont- Nal at \Yallapphurg. manied AgIH's S('ott. and 4-2 ('O)DIK\lOR.\TfYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD has one son. Uuy H. (4) Edward Robinson. of 'l'he )Iol<;on'8 Bank. Toronto. is unmarried. )[1'. .Janis was for several years an alderman of the eity. and 8l.ting Ilwyor during )[1'. Bowe's absenee in England. Ul' was a Consenative in politics. and a member of t. George's So- eiet,\". ) [rs. Jarvis 8m'vives her husband and re:-.idf's at her hOUle. ).,10. 131 Bewrlpy strpf't. To- ronto. IU'UH RY.\X was one of the be. t-l,n(lwn men in Canada. and he left an impl'l'ishabl p monu- ment behind him in the hundreds (If miles of railroad Ill' ('oJlstnH'tpd. opening up a new l'lllpire to thp wurld. He WëlS oorn in County Limeridc Ireland. in 18:32. son of )Iartin and )["rgaret (Conway) Ryan. ::Ual"tin Ryan \Va.<; horn in Irdand. and in 18-1:1 broug'ht his family to Canada. He settled 011 a farm near )[ontJ'eaI. whpre Ill' spent the remaind- er of his life. Ilis wifl'. )[ar aret ('oJlwa -. died in Perth. Out. Their ('hilen years of age hl' embarked in railway eontrading. in whieh linp he gained an international reputation. His first work was on the eonstruction of the t. Lawrellee & \tlantie Railway. whi('h hp('ll1np the fÎl'St link of the (;raud Trunk System, and at his death he was 0111-' of the oldest railway con- tral'Ìors on the .\uH'riean ('ontinent. having spent fort.' -six years in that oe('upation. In all of his ent<'rprisps. invoh-ing the expenditure of hun- dreds of millions of dollars. hI:' never \'ntel'ed an aetioll at law against any man-a fal't whieh alO1w (.;peal;:s volumes for his lnminl's,<; tal't. In Hì.)6 the firm of n. & .J. Ryan took tlw ("ontrm.t for a portion of the Broekvillp & Ottawa line (now the Ontario & Quelwe), from :-;mith's :Falls to Perth. also tl1ëlt hrëllH.h of the same road from Arnprior to Bonne!'here, now a portion of thl' main line of the Canadian Paeifir Railway. 1\[1'. H.YlIII had eontra(.ts on nlll<'h of the work of th(. railroad" in )Iiehi an. Kentu!'k.'" and Illinois -hi" work in the latter lll'ing- a pal't of the' Chi- eago & \lt(ln road. In l üï he w..nt to Xova R('otia, alill with :\11'. .\. Brooks built a lar!!e por- tion of the Pietou railroad. along the Salmon riwr. The saml' firm built a largf' portion of the Ellropl'an & )\orth .\meriean line in )[aine and :'\ew Brunswi('k, also the Pop!' line from Lennox to the eastl'rn township. . )[1'. Ryan huilt Reetion 20 of tlIP Internati\lllIlI railway. in- (,luding the hridges l<'ross tliP ::\Iiramiehi rin'r. In 18ï6. with ::\fr. Purcell. hc built the Canadian Pacific. from Port \ViIliam to Eagle Ri,'er. a dis- tam'l' of 2:W miles, laying the fil'. t rail west of Port William. In 18íï they started the first ]o!'omotin> on the Canadian Paeifie. )[1'. Rvan had th(. managellIPnt of the I'onstrnetion of' thl' road from Toronto to Perth and in eOlljunetion ,\ith )[1'. Ì[ëlllPV he huilt t];1' R..d Rive \Talley road from Wjn ipeg. In all. ]IP had to do witil the ('onstnH'tion of about 1.000 miles of raihnn- III Canada and the Pnited State-'!. . While :\[1'. Ryan could justly feel gmtified at his wonderful su<,cess as a railway ('ontral'Ìor his supreme effort was on the const Ul.tion of th Canadian Sault canal. requiring six years of time. This strul'Ìm'e will of ih elf prove a monu- ment to his husiness ability and meehanipal gen- ins. II.. \\ 11" one of the founders of tlll' Domin- ion ('au]e Company. in whi('h he was a stoek- holder. and he was !!reatlv Ïnterested in maIH' busin!".,,, I'nterprisl's in T ronto. among whieil may be mentiOlll'd the Imperia] Bank. in whieh he was a direl"tor; and he was a dirl:'('tor in the TOl'Onto General Trusts Corporation., thl' Canad- ian General Eleetrie Company. and the Toronto Electrie TJight Company and also in the Old King-ston [J(}('(mHltive \Vorks. He ,vas a trustee of the Toronto (h'neral Hospital; vice-president of Ht. )Iiehael's Hospital; and one of the trustees in Canada of the Ell'. In 18.)8 Hugh Ryan was mm'ried to 1\[is' 1Iar. garet \Valsh. who was born in Ireland, daughter of William Walo{h. She died in Cairo. Egypt Fl'b. 2 . 1901. her rl'mains being brought haek to Toronto alld buried beside ]wr husband. To :\11'. and Mrs. Hyun were born fOllr SOliN anò four daughtp1,!,;, of whom .Tohn 'l'. (the third in or(IN of hirth) and Mary are the only survi\"OI'<;. Rpl'aking of the dpath of Mr. Hugh Ryan, a leading Toronto papPI" \ aid: ., In the death of .\b'. Ryan, Canada lost one of her strongest elmr. actpl'S and ]u'('npst intl']]pcts. and Toronto OlH' of her most ]wne"olent ('itizens. " .fOIlN 'fIlO L\S RV.\N, only sur"i,-ing SOli of thp late 1 I ugh Ryan. was horn at Perth. Ont., .\ pril J, 18(j:3. His parly ]it<'rm'y training was rel'eiYed in tlw sehool: of his native town. and this was suppll'lIl('ntl'd hy stud". in Xew York awl Ottawa. , ,1 ('())L\IE:\[oR.\ TIVE BIOUR.\PHIC \I.J REcnRD -l :'III'. Ryan has hpen 11 resilient of Toronto since 1 t' .ï. In 1 !H).l. on the formation of tllP Dominion e\\PI' Pipe l'omp>>ny. Ill' 'H1S elpdeli its Pl'esi- dpnt. and this eompany has thl' \)('st of prospcf.t hefore it. Lik,' his father, :'Ih'. Ryan is a thoI" oug-h hn'iinl'ss m,lll. awl is deÌf'rmined to make a "ueeps." in any husiness entprprise to \\ hi,'h hc giw.. hi'i tinw amI att l'ution. In 1902311'. H.\illl marripd 31iss Bronw.ha :'IIf'- En:,nlle. daughkr of ,John E. 3IeEvenue. wPll Ii:nO\\ n in 3Iontn'al. To this union lIa,-p heen horn t\\ 0 l"Ilildren. lIul!h /lnd Bronarha. .. IIollydelw." tIlt' homt:' of :\11'. ami 3h-:-;. Ryan. is one of the l1l'autiful spots of Toronto, ami \H1S huilt in l i(j. :'III'. and 3Irs. Ryan are members of tllP Roman ('atholie Churl.h. Lili:p his father \wfore him. ::\11'. Ryan is a 'I:'ry g'enial I!entll'man, amI enjoys the 1'0000pPl'Ì and e"t('('m of >> ypry wide eirele of friend,.; amI a('(IUaint,lIlc(,s in the ('it.'.. who see in the son many of the admirable traits whil'h nUlllp the father so popu- lar ami suerps-;(lIl. In his hon\(' Ill' is a loying hnshand and devoted father. amI in all walk" of life a true Christian g-entIl'man. .JO EI'II W. LE sLIE. 3I.D.. of Xo. 1 St. Patriek street. Toronto. is a memlwr of one of tilt:' old families of the QUí'l.n City. The first of tilt' Ll'sslie famil." in .\meril'a of whom \\e hm"e any data is Edward Lesslie. the Dodor's grand- fatIl\'r. Ill' was h"rn in Dundep, Rf'otIand. about 1íï:3. and on ::\Ionday, .-\ul!. iï. 1í9 . married Elizal1Pth "-atson. also a natiye of Dundee. In l HJ Edward Ll'sslie sent his son. Edward. to Ameriea. on a pro..;pef.ting tour. for the pur- pose of locating a suitahle phwt:' at whieh to settle the famil.,"- After "pending some time in Phila- delphia amI other plaees in the . 'nited Hates ::\11'. Lf'sslie eame to Cmmd>>. and d(,l'ided that Toronto was the plaee for his parents and their famil.'" to ->ettle. Consequentl.,. in 182:t the grandfather and his famil." c-ame to Canada. hringing with them a c-argo of pm'ral merehan- (Ii'il'. anù on arri,'inl! in this l"ountry pmbarked in husilll:''''i in Kinl!ston. Toronto and Dundas. .At thi'i timp they hml the privileg'p of issuing their 0\\ n coin. and Dr. Lp>;slie has in his pos- ses"ion a twopenny pie('e and a halfpenny is.'ilwd h." dlP Les.'ilíes. .bearing' their name and the ad- dress of their places of bm;íness. The family consisted of Edward Lcsslie. Sr.. his wife. and the following c-hildren: Edward; .John. who set- tled in Dundas and had (.hargp of the busin('s there; .JamE'S, who 10f'ated in Toronto for a time. and thpn settled in Eglinton; "Tilliam. \\ ho lwcame a wealth." broker of Xl'\\" York Cit,\"; Grac-e. who marril'd :\11'. Holt. of Dundas; .\nn. who married :'III'. Patterson, of Dundas; Charles, \\ ho went with others from Torouto to Daven- port. Iowa. where the,\" pur,.hasl'.1 a Im'gl' amount of land (some of till' Toronto Iwol'll' \\ IHI px- ])('(.te(l to join tlwm. ('hangin!! tllPir miJ1(k sold their íntere>;t.. to :'Ill'. Charles L"sslie and others of the ('ompan,\"); ,Joseph, the fatlwr of DI'. L,'sslie; Helen. who died unmarried in lR9 1: an.1 L '(lia. who married :\l!'. Thomton, of Dunùas. ,fUo">eph Les.'ilie \\as horn at Dumke ,fan. :.30. lSl:t lIld was ten ,\"ears old when hi" parent'. eame to (',mml>>. II e \\.I'i cduratell in H()('hester and Boston. and then spent some timc with hi!', peopl.. at home in Torouto. II(, he('ame onc of the editor" of the E.ramillrl' (now the (}lobe), amI later purl"hased a farm in Count.'. Xorfolk. near that of Dr. James (}r>>ham. \\host' daughter. Sarah Elizalwth (:raham. he later marríf'd. :'III's. Le.;slíe was hOl'n in ('f)unty Xorfolk. Hpr fath- er, Dr. nraham. was a prominent man of his lhl.". ami sen'Pll a a snrgeon in the war of lRl , "eing with (:eneral Broek at the batdp in whi,'h the Uel1Pral was killed. .Uter two years of farming ,Joseph Les.'ilie was appointed in l"harge of the York roa(l'i. and was later appointeù post- ma':>ter at Toronto, "hich position he filled for twenty-sen'n or twenty-eight ,\'l'ars. until super- anmwted h.'" Sir .John :\[acùonalù with a hand- some supl'rannuHtion. Prior to his post offic-e appointment )fr. Lesslie \H1S af'tive in ('al1l- paigns and was a stronl! aUfI f.onvin('illg stump speaker for till' lIon. Robert Baldwin. thp grand- fathpr of Dr. ,Jospph W. l..esslie's wife. After leaving tht:' P( <,t offi('e :\11'. Lesslie liwd retire,1 until his death. whÏl.h o('('UlTed Jan. 6. IHO-!; his wife pas''Ied aW1l,\" in lbtrt In politic-a I sentiment :\11'. Le "Slip \\ as a Reformer. and in reli ion Ill' \\ as c-onnel'ted with the PI.' mouth Brethren. His l"hildren aI''': Oraee. the wife of E. .J. Harding. of Bristol. England. who has two childrcn. Har- old h'an allll ConstaUf'e; James, de(,pased in lI'ÌÎ:3. who wa'i in the post offiee dl'partment. Toronto. for sonw time: 3Iar,\". who married '1'. D. Bell, of 3Iontreal. and ha'i two children. :\Iurid and Le<;lie: Dr. Rolph. deceased in Ib ) . who wa olJe of thp prominent men of his day; Dr. Jo- seph ,Yo ; <<:eorl!ie. who died in 18il ; and Louisa. ,\ ho married Andrpw Bpll. of :'IfontreaL and has one son. .\ndrew Lesslie BPII. From the London :'IIl'dipal Oireetory of HmO we take tlH' followinl! ('oneerning Dr. Rolph Lpss- lie; :\I.A., :'II.D.. Toronto. 1 ï6; L.R.C.P., Lon- don. Enl!laml. 18ï9 (St. Thomns and Vienna); F.R.n.K: ()rdpr of :\Ipdjidi. fourth class; RlL'-;so- Turkish H11l1 Zulu war nwdal; physician, Queen Charlotte's Hospital: snrgeon major. Turkish war. 1 Mïï -it!; amhulam'(' snrgeon, Xational Aid Roeiet."-Russo-Turkish Compassionate Fund. during' .;mallpox ppidf'mif' in COIL';tantinople, 1878; resident assistilnt physician, Hospital. Port of RpailJ. Trinidad. It'80-S1; ph.' si('ian, HonlPr- 4-! CO:'lI1\IEMORA'fIVE BIOGRAPHIC.\.J RECORD ton Fever Hospital, 1881; surgeon in the Zulu war. 18ï9; physieian. International African As- sociation. 188: -8-! j physician. Congo Free State. 1884 to 1 86 j "Order of LeopoJil," "Chevalier. 1886;" Order of the Congo. Star. 1889: author of" Hints to Traveller;:; in the Tropies." Dr. .Joseph 'V. Le,.,,.,lie was born in Toronto in ]8:>4, and was educated at the Cpper Canada Col- lege and Toronto Vniversity, rereiving' the de- gree of 1\1.D. from the latter in ]8ï9, sinl'e whirh time he has practised his profession in Toronto. The DodoI' ha<:; a1;o been prominent in military mattprs. lIe was surgpon to the" Quepn 's Own" for nearlv fifteen vpars. and was surgeon in thp Northwe t Rebelli n (1885), receiving a medal and PIasp and al<;o twice "sperial mention." Dr. Lesslie's ambulance corps in the "Queen's Own Ritics" was the first started in Canada. and they also had the honour of heing specially men- tioned for their services at "Cut Knife Hill." in 188;). Dr. I..rsslie was married in 1883 to 1\Iif>":'; .Agatha 1\1. Y. Baldwin, daughter of the late William V\Tilh'l)('ks Baldwin, whose sketch appears else- where. Dr. and l\Irs. Lesslie are members of the (,hureh of England. In politics he is a Con- servative. XEILL ROn-ER, who passed away in 1877 in the 'YPSt Indies. was born there, and was a son of the Hon. .James D. Roger. of St. Kitts. VI[. I., where he 0\\ ned a large sugar plantation. The Hon. ;\11'. Roger later removed to Scotland, where he passed the remainder of his life, and there died. Xcill Roger was edueated in rJermany and Hythe, England, and after completing' his edu- eation joined the "Second Queen's" at nibral- tar. lIe remained with this reginwnt two years. during whi('h time he was in Bermuda during the yellow fever epidemic. From this regiment 1\[1'. Roger changed to the commissary depart- ment. and in ]864 he rame to C>>nacla. serving during the Fenian Raill. lIe was stationed at Thorold, Fort Erie and other plac.e=;. He tlwn went to the commissary's office in Toronto. later rpmoving to QuebeC'. and whilc thprp 1\11'. Hoger was called into the second Fenian Raid. having charge of the supplies of all kinds for the men. Ræigninl! from the emnmissary department. 1\[1'. Roger volunteered to go to the West Indies. :'I[I'S. Rogpr aeC'ompanying him. For a time they were located at Trinidacl. and thcn wcnt to S1. Kith;, whpre 1\[1'. Roger died. as abovp mentioned. During his stay in Toronto 1\[1'. RogPl' married Mis..., Elizabeth Paterson. daughter of Peter and lIannah (Wil<öon) Paterson. tlw former born in Xe\\" OhISgOW. and the latter in Enl!land. Pcter Patprson was educ'ated at Bishop Htraehan's School, Toronto. and was for many year,,> a we11- known dry goods merchant on Klng street east. His home wa<; known as "Blantyre Park." the space now being ol'c'upied hy the R. C. Indus- trial School. !Iis father, Peter Paterson, c'ame from Scot land to " l\[uddy York" at an em'lv da,'., and was for some time engaged in the har(l- ware bu inc8s on King street; he founded the firm of P. Paterson & Sons, and died in Toronto. 'l'() Peter and Hannah ('Vilson) Paterson were born: Re\'. C. 'V., who is deceased; Frederick 'Vn citizens and upright men. ,],IIO L\S BROWN (deceased). 1<'01' many years the firm of Brown Brothers has been a Ipadin c'omlllprc'ial illllu..;try in Toronto, its foun- dation having been laid about sixty ypars ago by Thomas Bnl\\ n. Rr.. the fathcr of the gentle- man whose name apppars at the head of thi sketc'h. and it i,<ö with the early history of the eompany that Thomas Brown, Jr., was idcntified. lIe was horn at i\ewcastle-upon-Tyne, England, .Tan. 1;;' 1828. and when ahout eighteen years of age rmne with the family to Canada. where his fathpr pmharkPd in tlw stationery business. At the time of his death it was transferred to the manal!pment of the sons. Thoma... Hiehard and John. A thorough bll'.:;Íness man, Thomas Brown. C01L\IK\IOR \..TIYE BIO( R.\.PHIC.-\T.1 RECORD 4;) our subject, was honest and upright in all of his dpalin "S and had mueh executive ability, and the SUCl't'ss which has attended the firm, with whid1 he continued until his death, in September, 1866, is largely due to his efforts. He was a member of the 1Iethodi,,,t Church, and for mauy years sf'r\ed a'i trustee and Sunday school superinten- dent. In politics he " 1S a Reformer. On Aug. 30, 18-18, Thomas BrO\\-n married 1Iis..., Ann Parry. born at :Uandwster. England, -\ug. ï. 18 8. daughter of IImry and Esther (Bailey) Parry. the former born in \Vales, and the latter in )lan('hester, Englanù. Henry Parry came to Toronto about 18-10. and soon thereafter established himself in the tailoring business on Kin!! street. opposite the" Rossin lIouse." 1\Iany of the early residents of the city will remember :\11'. Parry and his hnsiness. lIe was an enthu- siastic ehureh nml Sunday-school worker. and was eonnected \\ ith one of the first ::\lethodist churches in the city. He died in Toronto in ]8-19, as did his wife in 1886, their ehildren be- ing: Henry, of Toronto; )lar::, the \\ idow of Wil- liam Kilpatrick. of Toronto; Emma. deceased, who married John Henùerson. who also died in Toronto; Esther, who married Charles Blair, and died in Toronto; and Ann, who bel'ame Mrs. BrO\\n. To 111'. and ::\Irs. Thomas Brown the follow- ing family were born: Capt. Thomas, of the Queen's Own Rifles. deceased, a sketeh of whom will he found elsm\llere; lIenry J.. of Brown Bros., Ltd.. \\ ho married liIatilda Reed; )Iiss Annie )1., of Toronto; Emma II.. wife of \Vil- limn 1<:wen8. of Owen Sound; 1Iinnie. wife of Dr. W. n. .Jeffs, of Eglinton: \Yilliam G.. of Toronto, who married :\{iHicent Britt: and Har- riet E.. who became the wife of George H. Lugs- din. DR. JOH EDWARD "RITE, 'who died in Toronto in 18Ð-1. was a well-known medical practitioner of the Queen City for many .vears. The Doctor \\ a'i born at Beaverton, Ont., in 1848. son of Henry \Vhite. also a native of Canada, and a I'ivil enginpl'r of wide reputation. Dr. \Yhite was edneated at the lTpper Canada College. and at the {Tniver. ity of Toronto. gradu- ating from the medical department of the latter institution in 1870. He he!.!im his medical prac- tice at Pontiae, Miehigan. but remained there only a short time, after which he lo('ated in Parry Sound for a number of years. thence went to Beaverton for three years. and finally :;;ettled on Carlton street, Tomntl/, where he cuntinued in the pradice of medieine and sur f'ry until his death. Dr. White was one of the leading physi- cians and surgeons of IIi!> day, was ,'ery sueeess- ful in the praetice of his chosen profession, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. In 18ì5 the Doctor married .:\IÏss \nnie Gurnee Hpwitt \Vallis, born in Toronto in 1852, daughter of Thomas George and Sarah (Hewitt) \Vallis, the former a native of l\Ia, saehusetts, and the latter of Kew York, a sister of the late Senator \bram S. Hewitt, of the Empire State. a son-in- law of Peter Cooper. of New York City. The Coopers and He\\ itts were OW11ers of the Trenton Iron and Wire business at Trenton, Xew Jersey. Thomas George and Sarah (Hewitt) \Vallis were both born in 181 . He was a son of Thomas \Yallis. of Cornwall, England, OWller of tin mines of Cornwall. Thomas George \Vallis came to New York as manager for .John Hewitt, exporter, father of Sarah Hewitt, and who located in To- ronto in 1R16. engaging in eabinet making _ for man." years at the corner of King and Simeoe streets. His wife was .i\Iary -\nn LY11('h, of Eng- lish e\.tl'àetion. Thomas George \\T allis. father of :\11'8. White. engaged in the grocery business at the corner of ( ueen and ,John streets. Toronto, for a number of years. and died in 18ì1. his wife surviving until 1893. Their children were: the late Lieut.-Cot George Hewitt Wallis. who sel'Yed in the American \Var of the Rehellion in 18Gl-5; Charles Hewitt WaUi'l. del'eased: and )Irs. Whitf', "\, idow of the Doctor. To Dr. and 1Ilrs. \\Thite were horn three sons: Edward Hewitt. of ['algar.". \lherta: Franeis Otway, of Toronto: and Conrad L., of the same place. Dr. \Vhite was a member of the Chureh of England. to whieh faith Mrs. White also adheres. In polities he wrus a Conservatiye. DR. \YARREX BALDWIN, B.A., who di<'d at Olive Ishmd. :\Iuskolm, March 23, 1903, was a native of the Queen City. horn in 1864, third ('hild of Robert and ,Jemima Uac- Dougall) Baldwin. whose other ('hildren were: Rev. ,James :\leQlleen. a missionary of .Japan; Robert. deeeased: .Jemima. Mrs. Dy:-;on Ha ue, of London; David Ceeil, deeeased; Catherine, wife of J. S. R. Boyd, of Toronto; Elizabeth Mary, Irs. Barr. of Toronto: Annie Gertrude, deeeased; Frederiek \Yall l'lmtinued his studies in Philadelphia under Dr. Kent. a welJ-known homeopathic physi- cian of that city. Returning to Toronto, the Doetor pradised for three real'S, when failing lwalth l'auspd him to locate in [uslwlm. where Ill' practÎ!,;ed his profession until his death. In 1892 Dr. "'arl'eu Baldwin and \Iiss Cath- erin(' A. I3. Ridlry werp united in marriage :\h-s. Baldwin is a native of Hamilton. and a daughter of the latp Dr. Henry T. Ridley. a well-kno\\ n physi,.ian of that l'ity. born in 18:.n. son of Dr. Ridley. of Belleville; he married Catharine :\Iary, daug'hter of Hon. Edmund )Iurne ', of Belleville. Dr. Ridley read IJ1pdicinp at :àV' (ii II. and Eor many .H'ars pral'tÏst'd his prof('ssion at Hamilton. and he died in 18%. Dr. Ridley's children werl': IJouisa )1. de R., :\lrs. E. W. Boyd, 1\1rs. H. H. LHhatt. Jrs. Baldwin. and Sophia E. D. To Dr. and :\[rs. Baldwin wrre born the following l.hilù- rl'n: Hidlpy \Yarren (del'eas('d); Kathrrine :\[ary \Varren, and Robert Henry Warren. Dr. Baldwin was a nWl1ll'er of the Chureh of Bng'lund. In politics he was a Reformer. RICHARD ::;eGDEX WILLLU[S. who passed away at his latr resiùem'e, "Oaldawn," l'orner of Sherbournp and \Vellesle,\T streets. To- ronto. Feb. 24. ] !J()G, was one of the city's hest k11lH' n husillPs,,, men anil highly estepmpd citi- zens. The 'Villiams fmnil.,' is oÏ English extr;J(.tion, and" as foumlrd in Canada in 18:38 h,\' Riehard ",'{illiams. th(' fathl'r of Ri(.har(l 8.. who on ('om- ing to this country spttled at IIaJni, Iton and thrl'(' lived as a r('tirl'd g'('ntlpman until 18;)4. He then removpd to Toronto,' and Soon lweame l'olm('etl'd with thp Xorthprn railway, at the opening of whidl he was af'f'ideIltaUy I piano hnsinpss in Ottawa. 1h'. \Yilliallls "as a Illall of rpfill('d ta t..s. " , ('((\L\[K\IURATI\TE BIOGR.\PlIICAL RECORD -!Ï enjo 'illg ,lS his rel'reation his plants and flow- ers. in his beautiful conservatory. lIe took fre- quent trips both on this continent and abroad. in \\ hil'h all t1w members of his family were par- tÎl.ipant:.; at one time or other. His later 'ears \\ere spent in contributing to the happiness of others amI lending a helping hand to lIlany who \\'1'1'1' in Jlpl'd. )[1'. \Yilliams was an exemplary eitiæn in e,'ery walk of life, and in his death Canada lo-;t a pioneer manufacturer of musieal instruments. Toronto one of her suecessful husi- nps'''' men. the ('hureh a eonsistent member and lilJeral ,.;upporter. and his family a de,"otpd hus- hand HIllI fHtlIPr. l'1[[U TIE. BRüWX & Cü:\IPAXY. I..DlIT- ED. The buildings oceupied b this firm are situated on Duke street. in the City of Toronto. and eowr an area of 2ïO feet frontage. by 1:30 fpet deep. Thl'l'e are the storey" and basement. ,\ ith a total t!oor space of 210.000 fl'et. The nUlIllwr of employees is .) .Ooí. The history of the firm is an intl'resting one. It was originally formed b.v .Mathers Brown. "ith )h-, William Christie as assistant baker and trawllin!< salesman. In 18;)() )[1'. )[athers retir- ed. and )h'. Christie became assol'iated with \Ir. Ale\.ander TIm\\ n as partner. Three years later the latter retired. but in lS61 Iw was again back in the bu:.,ines'i. when thl' stylI' of thp firm he- Call1(' Christie, Brown & ('ompan . Tn 1878 )[1'. Brown finHlly retired from the firm. )ll'. Christie eontinuing tlH' husil1l'ss under the old fh'm name until.June. 11'Ì9!). when it was merged into a joint toe.k eompan,\". \\ ith a capital of $;)00.000. Aftpr )[1'. William Christie's death, in .June. 1900. his son. \[r. Robprt .T. Chri'itie. beeame president; R. Han'ey, viee-prl'sident; and (' E. Edmonrls. secretary - trea<;11rer. The Imsiness was originally started on Y onge street. It was removed from there to Franeis strppt in 1s7l. amI from Frmll'is strpt't to the prt"..,ent "ite at Fredpri('k and Duke streets in Ih74. The original ImiMing on the pre8ent site "as 60 x O feet. Besides the Toronto factory there are branch warehouses on St. Charles Bor- romeI' street. )[ontreal. and DalholL<;ie street, Quebec. There a 1'1' also agencies in t. .John, Halifax. 'Vinnipeg. Vil'toria. and Vancouwr. [n all. ('hristie, Brown & COlUpan.'". Limited, em- plo sevpntpen travellers. \\ ho cover thc Domin- ion from one end to the other. The far.tory is s('rnpnlously clean. The ! of the "Cnited tates. sneh as Kew York, Boston. Chi('ago. Cleveland and De- troit. hipments are also made with more or less l'egLllarity to outh .Uriea and the British 'Vest Indies. "hill' unsolieitpd husinp'is h11.-; bpen 1'1'- ceiwd from Cnba. TTayti, India and 'e\\ Zea- land. The firm has p\:.port ag-ents in (;reat Bri- tain. onth .\fril'a and the \V t'st Indies. They nwnnfaetm'e alll,iml'i of sweetened and unsweet- ened biscuit'i, and for the e\.port traùe all ib; hiseuits He put up in hernwti('all., sealed tin ho)\.es. \Yn,L/\ '1 )[ELL1:-: ('IIRI,.,TIE. \Vhen the death of th" late William )[ellis Christie took pIa"I' on the 14th of .June. !f100. a promiul'nt figure in the Tomnto l'onunercial èUlll mannfal'Ìuring worlù was 10'it to \"iew. hut his memory will lin- ger for many years among- number of his fel- low eitizPIN. whose admiration and l'1':-.pect he had gained in his Inng'. honorablp and Slw!,pssful busines.'I career. He" as born at lIuntly. Scot- land. Jan. :J, IH !'. and after rel'ei\'ing a good pdlwation and apprentif'eship in that l'ountry emne to Cauada in lR-I:I'>. Ile eugaged in the bak- in!! trade for some ,\"ear'l. and finally settled in Toronto. where. in 1h4!1. Ill' entered the emplo '- ment of :\[PSS1'S. )Iatlwrs & Brown. Bis( uit )[anu- faetureF. . a,-; assistant and tran.lling salesman. In 18."}O )[1'. )[athers rl'fired and )[1'. Christie bel'anw a pm'tner. \\ ith )[1'. Al('\":ander Browu. In 1 :): )[1'. Brown rptirpd. but in 1861 rp-entered the husinpss. when thp name Christil'. Bl'lJ\\ n & Company wa,; adopted. )[1'. Brown retir!'d in 1878. )[1'. Christie continuing alone until .June l. 1899. \\ hen. the business having e\.pamled to s\H.h au e\.tent. it was thoug-ht ne('ess1tQ and to the best interests of the l'onl'ern. to form the same into a limih'd company. This accordingly was done. and tll(' busi1WSS wa"- incorporatpd as "Christie. Bro\\ n & Compan . Limitpd." on .Jnne 1. lR!"l9. with )[1'. William )[ellis ('Jll'istie as the fil .,t prpsidt'nt. This company is the un- doubtt'll leadpr of the biscuit mallufal.turing in- dIL'itr.\' in the Dominion. its wares heiug thor- onghly distrihnted thromrhout the eountr., from coast to eoast. The I'fHll'ern \\ as built up to its pre'sent proportions by the efforts of )[1'. Chris- tie from a comparativel,\" 'Small be inning. and it has taken tIH' dp\"()tion flf a lifetime to dewlop. On .June 14. 1 99. a fp" days aftp1' tlw forma- tion of tIw emnpan,\". )[1'. Christie sailed for Europe for a "ell-earllPd rest. and just one year after\\ard he' pa>ösl'd away peacefull " at hi" resi- d!'nce. ( IIp('n's Park. Toronto. on the l-!th of .June. 190(1. Prat"ti(.ally. his lifetime wa'i ('x(.lu- si,'ely (1p\"oted to hi,. own hll'linl'ss intl'l'l'sh. and 4K C01\Il\IEl\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD that of the company, with the exception that for several years he was a trustee of the Torunto Pni- versity, and from the inception of the Toronto Industrial EdlÏbition almost up to the time of his deMh. worked hard and continuously to bring it tu the position \\ hieh it now occupies. In poli= tics he \\ as a Liberal. lIe was a member of the Toronto and ational Clubs, and of the St. An- drew 's So('ict . Thp favorite oceupation of his leisurp \\ as the reading of high-class literature, old bonks. amI studying the leading scientific, lit- erary anù political reviews and periodil'ale;;. lIe surrounded himself with a fille library of books at hie;; residence in Toronto. where he also took great pride in his extensive garden. which he spared 110 expense to have cultivated to perfee- tion. On the 2jth of ::\Iareh, 18-, William l\Iellis Christie was married to a Canadian lady, l\Iiss )fary Jane )II')lullpn, and left four children: Hohert ,JaJfray; Mary ,Jane. married to John J. Palmer, of Toronto; Ann Elizabeth. married to D. S. Barelay. of Toronto; and FllIlllY Laura, married to T. .J. Clark, of Toronto. )lrs. Christie \\ as born in the County of York in Ib:H. daughter of James and Jane (Robert- son) )fdfullm. the former born in Ireland, a son of .James .;u..)Iullpll. who died in that ('OUll- try James )kUullen marripd l\fi:-;s ,Tane Rob. ertson, and after a residen' e of several years in Toronto removed to ",Yest York. there settling on a farm. where 1\11'. :i\1(')[ullen remained durin the rest of his a(.tive life. Ill' passed his latter da 's in Toronto. \\ hen> both he and :\lrs. 1\If' [ul- len died. On the death of )11'. Christie, his son, Robert ,Jaffra ' Christie. succeeded to the prcsidem.y of thp firm of Christie. Brown & Company. Lim- itp,l. and under his effieient management the busi- ness is su'. taining the high reputation aequired under the direction of his father. Robert .Jaffray Chri tie was born in Toronto April f). uno, and on Feb. 20. 1895, married Mise;; Emma fJ. Lee. (hmghter of J. R. Lee, whose sketc'h appears ehewhere. To l\Ir. and ::\lrs. Christie have heen born the following named ehildrpn: \Yilliam L., TTuntly T., and Katharine. The latp )11'. Christie will long be remembered as a puhlif' spir'ited Torontonian, as well a's a generous and ('haritable citizen. JEREl\TL\H CARTY (deceaspd). 11any of the older Imsines,> men of Toronto will reean plpasant mpmorips of their hnsinpss rei.. tions with thp latf' .Tpremillh ('arty, who from 1 4) nntil his dpath. in lSfìS. was onp of the promin- ent mf>n of 1hp Qne(\n Cit .. hoth in ('ommerf'ial and munir'ipal lifl' IIi" hirth o('('1U'l'eÒ in 18?O is Dunmanway. Connt . Cork. Ireland. He wa<; a sun of John Cal.ty, who died in Ireland. .John Cartr's \\idow, \\ith IlPr two chilùì'en-Jer rniah and ';\lrs. Charles Eedy-came to Toronto in 1830, four :years before that place bel'ame a eity. In the Queen City Jeremiah Carty grew to nwnhood, and thpre he spent his f'ntire business life. In IS4S he erected a plant at the corner of George and Qnepn streets, for the manufactm'c of soap and candles, and was {)n of the pioneers in that line in Toronto. In this business he was Yery successful. III' was one of the founders of the W"sÌl'rn Canada Loan & Saving'S Company, and was yicc-president of that organization until his death. lIe served on the council of the city {)f Toronto as alderman. In poìitics he was a Conservati\'e. and in fraternal matters a mem- her of the LO.O.F, Tn religion he was a 1\Ietho- dist, attending the Richmond street church for many years, and being a member of the boa 'd of t rnstee . .Jfr'. Carty was marripd in Toronto to Miss Mary Rohinson, dallghter of Samuel Robinson, of County Cavan. Ireland. Mrs. Carty dipd in 1876. leaying two dau!!'hters. DR. GEORGE \VILLL\M IL\JJE, for aJ.;my 'ears one of the ìl'ading dl'nhlI praptitioners of Toronto amI St. Catharines, Ont., passed away in the former city ,Tan. 19, 1899. He was ,'ne of thl' first dentists of '1'm'onto, there being but r'np other dentist in the city when he began prac. ticI'. This gentleman soon afterward died, leav- ing Dr. Uale in full possession of the field. George \Yilliam Hale was born in London, England. in 18:?:3, son of William and l\Iary Ann Hale, who came to Toronto in 1836, Mrs. llale pa.ssing away in this pity, while her husband went to Alhan '. ew York, where his last òays \', ere spent. Dr. Halp came with his parents to Canada. and, as above ,mpntioned, hecame the second dentist in the cit T. He pontinu('d his pm- fession in Toronto and Sf. Catharines for many 'ears. and was well and wid('ly known as :m efficient praetitioner of dental surgery and as a citizen of honor and integrity. Dr. Hale marripd Miss IJouise E. \Villiams, \d1O \HIS horn in IJonòon, Enqlanò, in 18 6, daughtpr of Henry and Elizaheth 'Villiams. who came to 'l'oronto in lR 7, where Mr. Williams follo\\'ed ("abinet-makin in his younger days, sp('nding the last twenty year" of his life in re- tirement. :!\fl's. Hale survived the Doctor until l'pt. 2 , l!)Ol. when she too passed away. To them wpre horn: }IHl' ' Ann. dp(>('ased; Louise, \\ ho di"d ag('d twenty-one y.ears; A!!TIes, who al"o died at that age; Annie. the wifp of Wil- 10ughby Cowpin, of Dundas; William, deceased; Hannah. wh() died young; Charles, deceae;;ed; CO)HIK\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHIC -\.L RECORD 49 1\1iss Carol and )liss Harriet. of Toronto; and 1\Iay. deceased. Dr. and lIlrs. Hale were members of the Ieth- odist Chnreh. In political opinion he was inde- pendent. ROBERT SPOOR BROWK, ex-vice-president of the firm of Brown Brothers, Limited, now liy- ing retired at No. 41 Euclid avenue, Toronto, is a member of a family which has long been identified \\ ith the Queen City. 1\11'. Brown 'was Lorn at Xewcastle-upon-Tyne, England, June 8, 1830, son of Thomas and Ann (Spoor) Brown. In the Royal Grammar School of Newcastle 1\11'. Brown received his education, and at the age of thirt.een :rears he entered the employ of the Newcastle & North Shiplds Railway Company, with which he remained until coming to Canada, in the year 18-16. The following' 'ear he spent ;n the employ of Thomas Bilton, a tailor 01 To- I-onto. and his next position \\ were conducted by Rev. Mr. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Chureh, who presided and made an address; Rev. David Hutchinson, of the Park Baptist Church, Brantford, who led in prayer; Rev. 'V. H. Porter, of Brantford, who made a touching address; and Rev. R. J. Eo- ville, of Hamilton, who made the closing prayer'. The remains were then taken to Greenwood Cem- etery for intel'ment, Rev. D. )1. l\Iihell, of T.Jon- don, leading the prayer at the grave. Among the many letters of condolence and resolutions of sympathy received by the family from various sources, were expressions from Rev. J. L. Campbell, D.D., of New York City; the Sunday-school of the First Baptist Church of Brantford; the Baptist Young People's Union of that church; the Class for Bible Study; the Brantford Y.M.C.A.; the Walmer Road Church, Toronto; the Toronto Bible Training Rchool ; the Slingsby Manufacturing Company, Brantford; the Brant County W.C.T.U.; tllC Y.W.C..\., of Brantford; the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.:\I.C. A.; the :\Ianagers of the Widows' Home. Brant- ford; th!' 'Yom en 's Foreign l\Iissionary Society, of Brarltford. :\11'. Harris married :;\Iiss Annie Stewart, sec- ond daughter of Rev. Dr. Stewart, of Toronto, and two sons were born to them, both of Wh,)1Jl survive, makin!! their home" ith their mothel' in Toronto. JOHX O. 'YOOD, for many years a weU- known business man of the ( ueen City. died in Toronto Au!!. 8, ]896. He was horn in Frederic- ton, x'B., Kov. 9, lS.u, son of thp late Rev. Enorh 'Y ood. D.D.. a prominrnt )Ietho(li<;t di- vine of Canada, and Caroline 1\1. UIerrett) 'Vood, of S1. John, Xew Brunswick. Re,-. Enoch "T ood was born in Linrolnshire, England. ,r an. 1 , 1804. He came to N.>w Brunswick. and was for some time pa.<;tor of the Centenary )Iethodist Church of St. John, X.B., after leaving which he became superintendent of Methodist l\Iissions, \\ ith his office on Riehmond strl'et, Toronto. In this capacity Dr. 'Yooel C011- tinued until his dpath, in January, lS8 . On settlin in Toronto he huHt an attractive home on the hill opposite :'oIal' Kenzie avenue. Daven- port road. where his widow eontinued to reside until I1f'r drath. in September, 18RS. Their children" ere: :Mary B., Eliza. C:lrolinl'. Rohert A., Sarah, A\my, :i\Iartha, John 0., 'Vilrnot A., J ames Burns and Enoch B. John O. Wood received his education in To- ronto, where with his brother, Robert A., he embarked in the drug business on Y onge street, under the firm name of R. A. \Y ood & Bro. In this business Ir. Wood continued until the end of his active life, being not only one of Toronto's prominent business men, but a highly estcemerl citizen as well. On June 15, 1863, :\11'. Wood married Iiss )Iary .Anna Filer Stroud, adopted daughter of the latf' Stephen and arah \\ïlson) Stroud. Her own father, Thoma<; Filer, died when she "as but a rhild. Her mother "as Jane Hill, daughter of William and Abigail t}'Iontgomery) HilI, earl)' settlers of Eglinton, York County. :::itephen Stroud was for many 'ears a hotel- keeper near the market, conducting a hostelry from 1M8 until his death, in 188ï. He was wry '\ elllmo\\ n in Toronto. and W:lS highly respected for his many e cellent traits of character. His wife died in ,!'oronto in June, 1861. h. and ),(rs. Stroud had no children of their own, and Mrs. Wood was given a very happy home, re- ceiving aU the advantages that could have heen given her by her own parents had they Ii \"ell. To :\[1'. and :\h's. \Y ood were horn three sons: .Tohn Stroud, in business in Tor.mto; and Enoch Irving and \rthur Ogden, also in business. In Xovember, 190:?, )lrs. "Wood sold the farm house and purf'hased her present residence, at Xo. 3-l:J Dovercourt road. where she has since made her home. :\11'. 'Yood was a member of the Iethodist Church, and in politics was a Reform- er. His fraternal connections \\ere \\ ith the A. o.n.w. at Toronto. DR. ,nLLLU[ AFGrSTFS lL\LDW1N, who departed this life at his home in Deer Parl{, Toronto. July, 1894. was born in the Queen City in December, 1840. third son of the late William Augustus Baldwin of l\Iashquoteh and Isabella. E. (Buchanan) Baldwin. In 1883 Dr. \Yilliam Augustus Bald\\ in was unitf'd in marriage with )[jss Ella 'Yinnifrpd Poston, only daughter of Charles Poston, of Que- hee. To this union were born two sons: Charlf's '''iIliam Augustus, a lieutenant of the British royal navy; and St. George P., a medical stud- ent of Toronto Fniversity. Dr. 'Yilliam Augustus Baldwin wa.<; educHted at the rpper Canada CoUege. and read medil'Ìne in Toronto Rehool of 1Iedicine from whirn hf' was graduated m 186ft HI' engageå in thl' practice of his pro- fession for some time in his nati\"(' rountv and then lorated in Prince \lbi'rt, from whieil phH'e hI' went to 'Yinnipe!!. III' then went tl\ 52 UOMME1\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Norquay, Man. In 1t\91 Dr. Baldwin retul"l1ed to his native city, and died there in 1894. In politics the Doctor was a Conservative, and while in the :t\orth-'Vest was for some time president of the Liberal Conservative Club. III' was a, con- 8Îstent member of the Church of England. Fra- ternaU:r he associated with the I.O.O.F. THOl\L\S WALl\ISLEY, of the finn of Scott & 'Valmsley, underwriters. at No. 32 Church street, Toronto, is a member of one of the early set tied families of the County of York. The 'Yalmsle:rs are of English extraction, and for more than three centuries members of the family have resided in Lancashire, Englacd. The first of the family of whom any de'înitc data is at hand was James Walmsley, the grand- father of our subject, whose son, John, the father of Thomas, was the founder of the family in Canada. John "Walmsley was born in Lancashire, Eng- land, in 1799, and when quite a young man came to Canada, settling at Niagara-on-the-Lake. where he resided for a short time. He then came to the township of York and settled on Y onge treet. in what was then known as Drummond- villI', now as Deer Park. lIere lw pnrchaséd a large tract of land and engaged in the manufac- ture of earthenware and in farming on an ex- tensive scale; and to these interests he gave his attention to the end of 'his husiness career. He died in Septembel', 1846. He was twice married, and by his seeond maniage a son and a daughter were horn: Thomas; and Elizabeth, now the wife of 1\11'. "William Kirvan. Thomas" almsley was born on the site of his present home, "'V almsley Villa," Deer Park, n 184:3, and he reeeived his education in Toronto. Ile early determined to make himself thoroughly aequainted with the insurance business. and went to the office of Alfred DeGrassi, who was then a well-known ius11l'ance man. He remniI1' d with Mr. DeGrassi a short time, continuing with Hugh Scott, into whose hands ::\[1'. DeGrassi's business had passed, and in 1866 the fir.m e.f Scott & Walmsley was formed. which has con- tinued to the prcsent timC'. Th(' business was founded in 1858 by 1\11'. Scott, being' known as Hugh Seott & Co., then Seott & DeGrassi, and in 1866. Scott & Walmsley, th(' present firm. 'rom this will be seen that :\[r. 'Yalmsley is one of the oldest underwriters doing bnsin.>ss in Toronto. The wife of Mr. Walmsley is a danghter of the late Thomas Taylor. of Toronto. l\Ir. 'V alms- le v's homc, "Walmsley Villa." is on part of the homestead settled by his father in 1822; nnd he has presen"ed the old honse nntil this time. and a po,:tion of thp farm is stil] in thc po<;scs. sion of the family. The Walmsleys are Uon- servati\'es in politics, and were staunch United Empire Loyalists. During the Rebellion of 1837-8 in the absence of 1\11'. John 'VaLmsley, his home was searched for firearms, and practically raided, his lllen heing taken prisoners. At the time of the Fenian Raid. in the sum- mer of 1866, when the call came f r volunteers, ::\11'. Walmsley, heing a member of the Governor- General's Body Guard, went to the front with his regiment under Colonel Geol' e '1'. Denison, for which he has since received a Veteran's }Iedal. 1\11'. Walmsle.r is vice-president of the Queen City Fire Insurance Company; vice-president of thc Hand-in-lland Insurance Company; man- ager and treasurer {)f the :Ii1lers' & Manufac- turers' Insurance Company; and manager and director of the Fire Insurance Exchange Cor- poration. All of these companies were foumled by the present firm of Scott & 'Yalmsley, and they owe their success in no small measure to the wise management exhibited by Mr. Walmsley nnd his partner, :.\[1'. Scott. Mr. 'Yalmsley is also interested in some large industrial and financial companies, being a director of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal COl11pan ' and subsidiary companies: a director of the Imperial Trusts Company; vice-president of the Canada Paint Company, etc. JA::\IES FLETC'HER, in his lifetime one of the prominent members of the Ontario Bar, was born at Bl'ampton, Ont., in 1849, son of Robert 'letcher. who came from Ireland at an early date, and foumled the family in Canada, set- tlin in Brampton. ,James Fletcher was educated in his native town, and after completing his literary studies, ('fitered upon the study of law, and was eallpd to the Bar in 1870. Immediately thereafter he ('I1Ìerecl upon the practice of his profession in Brampton. In 1897 he opened an office in 'Yiar- ton. where he continued to practise successfully nntil his death in 1900. In 187;) Mr. Fleteher was married to \'Iiss Re- becca Ida Good. daughter of the late James and Eleanor (Bull) Good. ,Tames Good was born in Dublin. Ireland. in 1814. and in 1831 eame to Canada, settling' in Toronto, when' he SOon en- t!aged in the foundry business at the corner of Queen and Y onge street.,. Here hI' continued in husin!'ss nntil his death in 1882. :\fr. Good buiit the first locomotives eVl'r made in Canada, !1nd among his first made may be mentioned the "Toronto" èmd the "IÆdy El in"" In addition to locomotiv(' huilding he carried on a g'f'neral foundry husiness, aurl at his dpath was thp old- \ ø:-& CO ThlED.lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 53 est foundryman in Toronto. He was a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity. In religious views he was a l\Iethodist, and he was a consist- ent church attendant and liberal supporter of that creed. In politics he was a Reformer, and was at one time a member of the council of Tor- onto, and one of the Queen City's most prom- inent business men. In 1840 ::\Ir. Good married Miss Eleanor Bull, born in the County of York in 1820, who died in Toronto in 1894, leaving these children: Mrs. Alexander McDonald, of Toronto; and Mrs. James Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher had these children: (1) Clarence is at Yokohama, Japan, where he went in 1903 to establish an office for the Sun Insurance Company. The fact that the Com- pany felt that it could intrust its business in- terests in the hands of so young a man, is the highest commendation he could receive. (2) Alfred Good, equally trustworthy, is connected very prominently with the Metropolitan Bank of Toronto. James Fletcher was a member of the Church of England, and in political prin- ciple was a Conservative. His fraternal connec- tions were with the :\Iasons. THEODORE AUGUST HEIXTZ:\IAN. Prob- ably no name is a more universal household word in Canada than that of Heintzman. This is due to the fact that the Heintzman piano is to be found in most of the l ading homes in the Dominion. It is also to the credit of Ontario that among her leading business industries is that of Heintzman & Co., Ltd., whose extensive factory is located at Toronto Junction, with warehouse at No. 115 King street west. This ex- tensive business was founded by the late T. A. Heintzman, whose name appears at the opening of this memoir, and who for many years was one of Canada's leading captains of industry. Mr. Heintzman was of German extraction, and the founder of this family in Canada. In 1831 in his native land :\Ir. Heintzman began to learn the piano business. In 1848 :Mr. Heintzman made the patterns for the first locomotive built in Berlin, Germany, thus showing himself to be of a mechanical turn of mind, having followed the machinist business from 1842 to 1848, when with his father-in-law. Julius Grunow, he en- gag-I'd in the manufacture of optical g'oods until 1850, whcn he emigrated to America. settling in Xew York. The hig-h esteem in which the late :\fr. T. A. Heintzman was held by his many employees is clearly shown in the following article, whiC'h appeared in a local paper in con- nection with the celebration of :Mr. Heintzman's eightieth birthday: "Theodore August Heintzman, founder of the well-known firm of Heintzman & Co., Ltd., piano manufacturers, "as born in Berlin, Prussia, :May 19th, 1817, and his eightieth birthday was fittingly celebrated at 'The Birches,' his beau- tiful home here, May 19th, 1897. The celebra- tion was of a threefold character, the celebrants being the employees of the firm, the Lieder- kranz Club and the German Lutheran Church. "It "as the men from the factory who paid their respects first. About 4 0 'clock they march- ed up to 'The Birches' in holiday attire, headed by their band, and pitched their tents on the lawn. For an hour or so the band played, and then the heads of the various departments in the Junction factory, together with William Ray, cashier; W. H. May, accountant; and L. A. Conrad, general agent, of the Toronto offices, as- cended the steps of the western verandah and there awaited the appearance of Mr. Heintz- man, who was greeted with loud and prolonged applause by the men assembled on the lawn. :Mr. Ray then stepped forward, and, addressing Mr. Heintzman, told him that it was with great pleasure that his employees gathered around him on this eightieth anniversary of his natal day. It seemed peculiarly fitting that they should do so at this time, when there was so much friction between capital and labor, because in this case there was nothing but mutual respect and esteem between employer and employees. The speaker did not like to use a stereotyped phrase, but he could not better express the sentiments of all the men than by saying, 'From the bottom of our hearts we wish you many happy returns of the day,' and the lou applause" hich followed evi- denced that the words were full of meaning. He then asked Mr. Heintzman to accept from the men a beautiful solid silver lyre, set on a shield of carved walnut, in the center of which was a wreath of solid gold, designed to hold a portrait of Mr. Heintzman. On the lyre was engraved the following: 'Presented to Theodore A. Heintzman by his employees on the occasion of his eightieth birthday. It is with great pleasure that we, your employees, meet under your roof to tender our congratulations and pre- sent to you this tribute of our appreciation of your sterling qualities as an employer. We pray that Almighty nod may still add to your length of ,years.' "After reading the above inscription Mr. Ray uncovered another handsome gift-an Edison phonograph-with a large and assorted case of tubes. This he also presented on behalf of the men. In conclusion. he proposed that as Bis- marck is the grand old man of Germany and Gladstone the g-rand old man of England, in future :\Ir. T. A. Heintzman would be the grand flld man of Heintzman & Co., Ltd. "l\Ir. Heintzman, to whom the gifts of his em- 54 COM1\IEl\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ployees came as a complete surprise, said that he had not been born to make a speech, though he may have been born to make a piano, but he found words in which to fittingly express his thanks for the kindness of the men. He had looked forward to having his men around him for a few hours on his eightieth birthday, but he had expected to receive no such gifts as those gifts, which he would always prize above every- thing in the world. "In the evening the grounds were beautifully illuminated and friends came out from the city in great numbers to pay their respects to the popular octogenarian. 1\11'. J. G. Strohmeyer, president of the Liederkranz Club, presented, on behalf of that organization, an address artistical- ly illuminated by Mr. A. H. Howard, bound in the German national colors. There was also an address from the lierman Lutheran Church, read by the pastor, Rev. O. W. Muller. The proceedings were enlive ed with the music of the band, the Toronto Banjo Club, the Lieder- kranz Club and 1\11'. W. E. Ramsay. The festiv- ities were continued until a late hour." Mr. Heintzman was the architect of his own fortunes. He was one of those men who accom- plish much by indomitable energy and persever- ance. At the age of fourteen he learned the pianomaking trade in his native country, and in 1850 emigrated to America with his wife and Y-Oung family. After working a year or two with Luetche & Newton in New York, he went to Buf- falo, where he worked for a short time for a pianomaker named Keough. In 1852 he went into business in Buffalo as a member of the firm of Drew, Heintzman & Anowsky. In 1860 he severed his connection with this firm and came to Toronto, where the reputation of his pianos had preceded him. Here he beg-an business in a small way, his little factory being located in York street. ubsequently he moved to Duke street. In 1866 he took as a partner a 1\11'. Ben- der, the firm name being then, as now, Heintz- man & Co., Ltd. The firm at once moved to more pretentious quarters in King street. In 1868 they built the factory and warerooms ad- joining the" Rossin House " In 1875 Mr. Ben- der retired from the firm and the business con- tinued to grow, finally assuming such propor- tions that the King street premises were inade- quate, and in 1888 the large factory was built in the Junction, where the manufacturing- opera- tions have been carried on, the King street establishment oeing used as warerooms and of- fices for the distribution of the output. At pres- ent the firm employs about 375 men, including factory employees, office hands, and travellers. !\fl'. Heintzman's three sons, Herman. William F. and Georg-e C., are aJl associated with the business, and ChariesT., whose death occurred in 1897, was also connected with the concern. They all have beautiful homes in the Junction. Mr. Heintzman also had three daughters: Anna L., lrs. Charles Bender, of Toronto; Elizabeth, Mrs. Charles Swenker, of St. Catharines, Ont.; and :\Iinnie 1\1., :\lrs. Archibald Loughry, of Lon- don, Ontario. l\lrs. T. A. Heintzman was Ma- tilda Louisa Grunow, born in 1820, died in 1889, daughter of Jü]ius and Louisa Grunow, the for- mer of whom died in Connecticut and the lat- ter in Toronto. .!\Ir. T. A. Heintzman was a truly self-made man, naturally adapted to his vocation, which, coupled with energy and business ability, en- abled him to become one of the greatest busi- ness men and most successful managers of em- ployees to be found in the Dominion of Canada. It may be truly said of 1\11'. Heintzman that both the business and the musical world are the better for his long and useful life. HEK\1AN HEINTZ11AN, vice-president of Heintzman & Co., Ltd., was born at Buffalo, Xew York, :\larch 23, 1852, son of the late Theo- dore August Heintzman, whose sketch precedes. Herman Heintzman came with his father to Toronto in 1860, and received his literary train- ing in private schools of the city, after which he learned the cigar business, which he followed until 1874, when he became bookkeeper for his father, having full charge of the financial part of the constantly increasing business. In 1903, when the business was incorporated, Herman Heintzman was made vice-president of Heintz- man & Co., Ltd., which position he has since ably filled. N"otwithstanding the fact that Mr. Heintzman's duties as vice-president of the com- pany are arduous he finds time to devote to municipal matters. He served as councilman at Toronto Junction for several years, in which he exercised the same energy exerted in connection with Heintzman & Co., Ltd. On Aug. 24, 1880, ::\11'. Heintzman and Miss Lucy A. Spink were united in marriage. Mrs. Heintzman was born at Goole, Yorkshire, Eng- land, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Spink, who came to Toronto about 1853, where lVIr. Spink followed contracting and building for many years, and where he died in 1903, at the age of eighty-one years. His widow still resides in the city, the mother of the following family: Jennie S., Mrs. William Arthurs, of Toronto; Thomas, of Vancouver; Sally, who died in 1904, wife of James R. Barnhardt; Alice, wife of Clarence Nichols, Reading, Massachusetts; John, of Toronto; Althea, ::\11'8. Joseph \Vright, of Toronto; ::\lrs. Heintzman: Frank, of Melita, Man.; .Jessie, Urs. S. Carpenter, of St. Thomas, Ontario. COMME.!\lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD To Mr. and .!\Irs. Herman Heintzman were born the following children: Gertrude L. ; Charles T.; T. Herman; Mildred E.; and Mar- garet E. Mr. Heintzman is a member of the German Lutheran Church, but with his wife and family attends the English Church. }"ra- tern ally he is a member of the A.F. & A.l\I. So- cially he is a member of the :Kational Club. the Lamhton Golf and Country Club, the Caledon Iountain Trout Club and the Liederkran7. So- ciety. In politics he casts his ballot with the Conservative party. REY. THO:\L\S WILSON PATERSON M.A., rector of Christ Church, Deer Park, Ont., is widely known for the great and good work he has accomplished as a minister of the Gos- pel, and 1s a member of one of County York's üld and honored pioneer familif's. The Paterson family is of Scotch e"{traction, as ma) be seen by the spelling' of the name. The family was founded in Canada by Peter Paterson. grandfather of our subject, who was born in RC'otland, and who came, in 1819, with his sons, David. John and Peter, to Canada. He lôC'at.ed in Toronto when that city was known as Little York, and there he engaged in a hard- ware business on King street east. He died in Toronto in 1846. He married Jean Fraser, by "" horn he had the following children: .J ohn ; David, \...ho ('arried on the business founded by his father; Peter, the father of our subject; Sarah. who married (first) a Mait]and and (sec- ond) a Lailey. Peter Paterson. the father of our subjef't. was born in Blantyre, Scotland, Sept. 13, 1807, and "afi but a lad of elpven years when brought to Canada by his father. IIe grew to manhood in Toronto, and hecame one of the leading merch- ants of that city, his busines.c; being situated on the pre.<;ent site of the "King Edward Hotel." Rome time prior to his death. which occurred in 18ö3, Mr. Paterson retired from thp mercantile business anò settled near Toronto, on the Kings- ton Road, and there built a home, "Blaut.\Te," named after his home in Scotland. The place is now occupied by the R. C. Industria] School, which is known as the "B]antyre School." Aiier removing to his rural home, 1\11'. Paterson, for some time prior to his death. spent his wimers in the city of 'roronto, and his summers in the country. It was at his winter home in Toronto that he died. in the year above mentioned. Mr. Paterson marrier] Hannah "Tilson. danghter of Charles 'Wilfion of Ewithington, County Here- ford, born in England, June 1 . 181!), and she died in Toronto in 1892. To Peter and Hmmah Paterson were born, in addition to three who eliI'd 'Olmg. the fonowing childrl'n: Rev. Chal'lf's 55 William, B.C.L., deceased, married Mary Ben- son, daughter of Senator Benson, of St. Cath. arines, by ,,"hom he had six ehÜdren, Annie, :Edith Hamilton, Lillian, Amy, Susie and Charles }"rederick "Wilson; James Frederick, deceased, was a bank manager, and married Isabella :I!'lor- ence :\IcCarthy, daughter of D'Alton :McCarthy, of Barrie, and to this union were born, Percival (of Sarnia), Norman (of Toronto), Florence (of Toronto, married William l\IilJichamp) , :md: Emi1y (of Toronto, married George E. Gooder- ham); Elizabeth, of Toronto, married Neil Hoger, and has children, Maude McKenzie, Edith, Percy and Nei1 (deceased) j Rev. Thom'ls Wilson; Mary Louise is a missionary in Cali- fornia; Emi1y is the wife of Fred Winstanley, of Los Ange]es, California; and John Henry, oÎ the Toronto Hardware Manufacturing Com- pany, married Florence, daughter of William Ince. The Rev. Thomas Wilson Paterson was born in Toronto in 1847. He received his education at the Upper Canada College, and Trinity Fni- n>rsity, graduating! from the latter in 1869 with the degree of B._\. In 1875 he received his M. \., from the same institution. He studied the- ology in Trinity University and began his work as a clergyman in 1871. After spending a short time in Manvers, Hastings and Bradford, and a year in England, Mr. Paterson -;ctUed in 1877 in Deer Park, as rector of Christ Church, in which position he has remained since that time. In 1891 the Rev. Mr. Paterson and l\Iiss Chris- tiana )Iary Porter, daughter of \Villiam Porter, of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, were united in marriage, and to this union were born four ehÏl- dren, two of whom. both sons, died young. The daughters still survive, namely: Christine Mar- jorie and Annie Beatrice. ARTHUR GODFREY MOLSON SPRAGGE, who met his death by drowning in the Columbia river, in June, 1898, was a well-known barrister of Canada. He was born in Quebec in 1848, son of William and :\Iartha (Molson) Spragge. The Spragge family was founded in Canada by three brothers, William, .Joseph and Chan- cf'11or John Rpragg-e. who came to this country at an ea.rly date. The last named became Chief Justice Spragge, for many years the leading jurist of the Dominion, and Dr. Spragge, of Toronto, is his son. Jo!>eph Spragge left one daughter, "ho is now the widow of the Rev. Dr. T..ett, of Ireland. late rector of St. George'iI Church, 'of Toronto. WiHiam Spragge, one of the three brothers, hecame the father of our subject. He wa.c; born in England. and soon after coming to Canada 56 CO.1\ThlE1\10RATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD became superintendent of the Indian offices at Ottawa, a position he held for many years, and died at that place. His widow died at i\[ont- real in 1900. They were the parents of the fol- lowing children: Arthur G. .1\1.; Mrs. William Barber, of England; Henry, deceased j Char- lotte, 1\1rs. Pierson; Mrs. E. P. Winslow; Charles E.; and Alfred S., who died in 1902. _hthur G. 1\1. Spragge was educated in Len- no'Cville, and took a legal course in Ottawa. He was called to the Bar in Toronto, and in that city began his practice in the office of Dr. Hos- kin, continuing there until 1880, in ,,,hÜ'h year he went to the North-West Territory, settling in British Columbia, where he continued pr:tc- ticI' until his death. :Mr. Spra,g-ge was prom- inent in Masonic circles. being past master of Ionic Lodge, Toronto, and the founder of Moun- tain l,odge, in British Columbia. In 1878 Mr. .Spragge married Miss Ellen Eli- yaheth Cameron, daughter of the late John Hill- 'ard Cameron. for many years leading member of the Ontario Bar. '1'0 .!\II'. and Mrs. Spragge was born one daughter, Florence Elsie. Mr. pragge was a consistent member of the Church of England. In politics he was a staunch Con- servative. JA1\IES WILLIAM BRIDGLAND, deceased. The name of the late James ,Yo Bridgland was wen known not alone in Toronto but in many parts of the Dominion for 'his connection with important engineering- enterprises, and such was his reputation that his services were demanded by the f'anadian government. lIe was a native of Toronto, born there in 1R 1, and there his death occurred in October, 1883. The parent,> of James ,Yo Bridgland came to Toronto carly in the nineteenth century, when the to\m was still caned by its old name. York. The father was for ,>ome time connected with the courts there, but his later years were spent on a farm which he owned near Toronto, on the Vaug-han Plank Hoad. He died in the hOlu(' of a daughter, Mrs. Galbraith. There w('re six children in the family, namely: :i\Iartha. de- eea<;ed wife of Oliver Bro\\n; Ann, dec<,ased, who .married RDbert Goulding: Lucy, :Mrs. Gal- braith; Ellpn, Mrs. Bennett; Clark, a farmer in County York: and James W., the only son horn after tlIP parents came to Canada. James 'Y. Bridg-land received his edurntion in the puhliC' sC'hools of Toronto. On complet- ing the course there. hI' desired further instnlC- tion, and selling a part of some land which he owned he went to Victoria College, Cobourg, d1('re lIP pprfeC'ted himself for the profession of a civil engincer. This was his profes ion nominan ' throughout his life, hut in later )'ears he went into the Crown Lands Department, first as surveyor and then as inspector of Coloniza- tion l oads, in which capacity he served till his rlf'nth. He laid out the first road between \Vin- nipeg and Fort \\Tilliam, done as a mattei' of special reqnest from the Dominion government, as .1\11'. Bridgland was in the regular employ of the Province of Ontario. His skilled work brought him naturally into prominence in his line, and his services were alwa)"s highly -.-al- l ed. 1\11'. Bridgland was twice married. His tirst wife was Miss :i\Iarie Dennis, rlaU!!'hter of Co1. Dennis. She died leaving one daught.>r, l\Iaria, now .1\1rs. J o1m 'Yilson Lawrence. 1\Tr. Bridgland married (second) :l\Iiss l\1artha .\nn J ones, and by this marriage there were 10111' children, viz.: Annie, who married Leland Dar- ling, and became the mother of George. r(lrris B.. Reginald and Eric: Ella, assistant super- intendent of the Children's Hospital. 'l'ornnt.J: Josephine, of Toronto; and Millie, .1\1rs. Rob- ert Walker, residing in the same city. ar. Bridgland was, like his father before him, a Methodist in 'his religious belief, and for numy years he held official position in the church. He was a Reformer in politics. Mrs. :\lartha Ann Bridgland was a daughter of Rev. Riehard and Mary \nn (\Vright) J onC'S. The former was born on an island in the t. Lawrence, where his fathel', Richard JOllP , was stationed while serving in the British army. Later the military services of Richard Jones were recognized br the grant of a large traet of land from the govprnment. The boy Rirhard was educated in Quebec, and became a l\1ethodist minister. beginning his study when eighteen years old. III' was locat d in turn at Hamilton. Stamford, Ottawa, Picton, LonJon, and later at Victoria College, Cobourg. III' held there the office of hursar and filled it for some time before his death, which event occurrp.rl till"" in Cobourg. 1\lrs. Jones was a native of V ('1'- mont and a ('ousin of ('01. Rohert Ingersoll. Be- sides "!\{aJ.tha Ann, :\ll's. Dl'idgland. Rev. nnd Mrs. ,Toncs had the foJJowing children: :Uary Eliza, who married .Tohn Lewis. of Rell p vi11e; Sarah Ann, l\Irs. Di('l,son. of Toronto; \melia, Mrs. .John )1('DonaJd; Elizaheth; Ijonise, who was a successful teacher in the Normal Rchno1. becoming later the seC'ond wife of .Tohn Lpwis; .1\laria .J ean, deceased wife of Dr. Davidson; Catherine, dereased wife of )11'. aw 'er, the musician, and for several years the organist of the Central :\lethodist Churrh in Toronto; and Eleanor, who died young. HART AL:\IERIN :\lASSEY. whose death occurrf'(1 Feb. 20. lR!J6, at his late residence, o. 51;) Jarvis street, Toronto, was one of Can- - , . . . ---..:.. i J, p . . . -, '. .... .Jj '" _/--- '9 7ç, -'i _",.. .. '::... -' ... . , , ,'" ,..... . )'1 .. · ,:&,v... --\..]:.p , 't"- r ..' ,\. .,/. ., . /f ";,. k- = t:fJ? ---ø _1>> .". J? -" .- J -li ffJ \I!!, ; .. 0/ -'- C01DIK\IOR.A TlVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD vda's leading' captains of industr ', and 11as- sey-Harris Company, Limited. of which he \\a"; the honored president, from the time of its for- ID of two sons by the first wife, C. Vincent !\fHSS(,Y and Raymond ITart Massey. ,. ""-. .. .. COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 59 W. E. H. MASSEY, who died Oct. 28, 1901, .was one of the most enterprising leaders amon the business men of Toronto, and one of her highly esteemed citizens. :Mr. }Iassey's bi.rth occurred ..April 4, lS64, at Neweastle. Ont., and he was a son of the late Hart A. .;\Iassey. As president of the }Iasse '-Harri'i Company and cìosely allied with other extensin business con- cerns he was an important figure in the com- mercial life of the city and country. \Yhen .ðlr. }Iassey was seven years oLrl his parents settled at Clenland. Ohio, and there he received IDS early education, wh ch was supple- mented b ' one year at Boston University. )[1'. :Massey then located in Canada, becoming a mem- ber of the well-known .ðlassey-Harris Company, of which he was the prpsident at the time of his death, having succe('(led his father in that position. [Ie not only maintained his connec- tion with the }Iassey-Ilarris Company, but was also the promulgator of the City Dairy Com- pan ', of which he was the first president, hoIrt- ing that office up to the time of his death; he was also a director in the Bank of Commerce, the {'arter-Crume Company and the Xational Trust Company, vice-president of the Insurance Ag- ency Company, of Toronto. director in the aw- yer-l\Iassey Company, of Hamilton, and pJ'esi- dent of the Verit . Plow Company, of Br mt- ford. On July 11. 1 , in Roston, :\Iassachusetts, 1\[1'. W. E. H. :\Inssev was united in marrinO'e with :\Iiss Susie Dent n, who was born at Ne;- ton. }[assa('husetts, and is a member of an old Kew England family, being a daughter of George 'I'. and Luc ' -\. (Locke) Denton, and grand-daughtf'r of Jacob and Eliza Denton, all natÏ\'es of Massachusetts. The Df'ntons were originally Englis'h, but settled in :\Iassachus('tts many years ago. After their marriage l\Ir. ßnd :\Irs. )[a.<;se ' settled in Toronto. where Mr. )Iassey sp('nt his business life. and where his \\ idow still resides. In addition to the different ('nt('rprises prt',.-i- 'Ûusl ' referred to, in which :\11'. Massey wac;; in. terested, should be mentioned his b('autiful !'íO- acre farm, "Df'ntonia Park," adjacent to To- ronto. He took a great interest in thorough- brcd stock, especiall ' in Jersey cattle. and in conducting this business was thoroughly sl'ien- tific. All modern m('thod<; w('re employ('d on bis premises, and his dßiry products were abso- lutely pure. To :\11'. and )[rs. Massey were horn children liS follows: Ruth IJilIian, Madeline. Dorothy and Denton. )[1'. Massey WIIS Hn official mem- her of the Cf'ntrlll :\Il'thodist Churph. He was a thorough business man. a highly este('m('d citizen, a de,-oted husband and father. and all in all a Christian gentleman. \YIIJLLDI AUGUSTUS BALDWIN, who departed this life June 1-1, 1883, at " Iash- quoteh." Deer Park, Ont., was a native of To- ronto, horn at the corner of Bay and \Velling- ton streets, in 1808, son of Dr. \V. \Y. Baldwin. Robert Baldwin, grandfather of W. A., was born Aug. 21, 1741, O.S. He came from Ire- land in 1799. and on July 13th of that year set- tled at Port Patrick, " \nnarva," Baldwin'8 Creek, Clarke township, County of Durham. In Decombf'r, 1810, he moved to York (now To- ronto), where he died Nov. 2.1. 1816. Robert Billdwin married Barbara Spread, daughter of William Spread, of Forest, in the County of Cork. and by her had sixteen children, nine of \\ hom came to Ontario, namely: \Villiam \Yar- l'Cll Bßldwin; ,John Rpread; Augustus \Varren. who lived' at Russell Hill; Henry; Barbara; Elizabeth: _\lice; Annß Maria; and l\{ßry War- ren. Of this family Dr. William Warren Baldwin, who had come out with his father, settled in To- ronto, where he parried on the practice of IDS profession. and subsequently studied law. He married :\Iargaret Phoebe .Willcocks, daughter of Willißm Willcocks, of Cork. ßnd they had the following children: (1) Robert, \\ho married .A. ngusta Eliza bet h Sullivan and had these (.hil- dn'n, Phoebe :\Iariß. William Willcocks, Aug- usta Elimheth (widow of Hon. .John Ross), and Robert; (2) Augustus \Yilliam, who di('d an in- fant; (3) Henry, who died young; (4) William \ngl1stus: ßnel (5) Quetton St. George. de- ('cased. \\ïlliHrn Augustus Baldwin was born in '1'0- nmto Sept. 4. 1808. He was educßted at Bishop trachan's School in Toronto, and for a time ('IJgaged in business with his brûther. For manv years prior to his death he lived retired at his I)(' utiful home, ":\Iashquoteh," at Deer Park )Ir. Baldwin was married ept. 25, 183.!, to )[iss I!'abdla Clarke Buchanan daughter of ,fames BIJ('hanHn, Her Majesty's 'Const;l at Xew York Their f'hildren \\ere: Phoebe Buchanan (df'('('ased). who married George Lefroy. and had the folIo,", illg childr('n, Catharine Isabella (died unmarried), Ernest Rßldwin, Harold Baldwin, Benjamin St. George (a barrister of O:;;goode Hall), Phoebe Isabella Beatrice, Wil- liam Baldwin (died an infant), and \ugustus George; Henry St. George, who married Amplia Rarah, daughter of \Villiam Géorge Pentland, of Quehcp, and who has had the fo\lowinO' chil- dren-Bertram St. George (died unma i2d), Tfßrold A UI2'11StU8 and Ethel Isabel; James Bu- ehanan ( fI<<'cf'ased). who nwrried Elizabeth, 60 CO}L\IE},IORATIVE nIOlìR \PHIC \L RECORD daughtl'r of the Hon. Joseph Curran :Morrison, a Justice of the Court of Qu('en's Bench, md had the following ehildl'en--Kenneth ,J o"eph 11OlTison, Flore111'P Emeline (died an Íllfan t), Sybil Isabel (died an infant), [lml .J ames Car- lisle Buchanan; \\ïlliam Augustus (dcrease.l), who ma.rried Ella 'Winifl'cd. daughter of Charles Poston. of ( ueb('c, and had the following phil- Ib'en-Charles \\'illiam Augnstus a Lieuten- ant in the Royal a'-y, and t. GeorgI' ppntland: Roh('rt Russell (deet:'ascd), who JJlIu'l'ied \da .Jane, daughter of .Jan1l's '\'ehster, of Gu,'lph; \emelins, of Ko. 75 Spadina roa.1. TOl'Onto; Isabella Eli7aheth (deceased), who malTied '\ïlliam Ross Baldwin. of Lismol'e, County \\'at- erfonl. lrPland. and had the following childl'en -'Yilliam Atlg'ustus (who died unmarl'ied), Phoebe Isalwlla .ð1a1'l.wret (who married .John H('dley), Godfrey t. fi-porge, anrl Wilhelmine Russell. The mothpl' of the fore;ming children died in l :JO. and in 1852 Ir. Baldwin marri('d :\Im', garet Fry }1aeleod, daug'hter of Capt. }1artin Donald }1al'leod. of the 2:)th Re!!iment. K.O.B. Captain l\1ac-lI'Od camp to Canada in 184:). and took up a farm of 600 acres of land in the" O k Hidges." where he died. IIis wifp was hmn m 1 2R. in Fryhl'Ook. heland. 1'0 \Yilliam All!!- ustus and :\1arg-aret Fry Baldwin the followin ('hildr"n WPI'C horn: .Janp }]aeleod. who married }Ial'tin fJ:rahame, of Rome. Gt:'ol'gia. CKA., an I has had the following seven I.hil,'ren. ì\Iarg-aret Balch\"in (died an infant), ,John, \\ïlliam Bald- win, .Jane Baldwin. Rcginald IÜ'arne,\". Snsannah Ottilit' (died m inf mt), and Doroth,\' Baldwin; Elizalwth Alexandrina }Iaclpod: \nnR }1arirt }Iacleml who married ('harlps Pratt 'Yhelan. who has two chilrlren, (,harles I?ohprt and :'I1a1'- gm'ct Fl'aIlPI'S: Iartin Donald }Iaeleod, who died unmarried: La\uence Heyden. 'a har'l'i<;ter of Toronto. who >rInrried Ethel 1Iar,\' S,\"lvia. eldpst dal1ght('r of P.dward 1Iartin. of Hamil- ton. and has six children. La\\ rence Counsel 1Iartin. Edith 1Iargm"d Sylvia. EtIwl B'll'hara 11acleod. 11m'v Phoebp 0 'Donnpl1. Edward 'YiI- I iam Chari,." 'anf] Rulll'rt R ielulI'Il -\ 1'(']11'1': ) hr- garpt 1Iadl'ul1. who dipd lmnHiITied: Xorman 1Iaclpol1. who died lInmarried: ('har11'S }I11I'- lpod. of Rt. Thomas, "ho married }Iary Craven La,\"cock and has onp son. Donald Macleod; and .Tohn }Iaclcod. a ph,vsiC'ian practi!'in!! III To- ronto. ",\Yil1iam A. Baldwin was a memlwr of the C'hurrh of Eng-Iand. to whirh all his family he- long. His politiral support was given to the ('on<:ervativp party when Rir .Jo1m .\. l\Iacdon- aId was premier. .JOH YOFW} REID. who pas"pd away at hi" late r('sidence, Ko. R7 Pembroke street, To- runtü, ,I an. ;3, 1/'Ì!)!) , was horn in orthumber- lanel. England, of Scotch parentage. His fatht'T was Ale"\.ander Ueid, who soon aft!'r the birth of our suhject returned to Scotland, where he ðpent his remaiuing days. On reaehing" young manhood John Youn Heid came to Canada, and for a time resided in Hamilton, from "hich city he remo,'ed to To- ronto in IH,j6. Soou thereafter he engagwl in the wholesale paper husiness with 111'. Buntin, under the fi m name of Buntin & Reid, ,'on- tinuing as a memher of this firm until failing health made it neees:-.ary for him to retire from adi,'e business. \side from his connection with the rapel' husin('ss. :\Ir, Reid was a director in the Globe Printing Company, British \merica \ssnrance Company, Canada Landed & Kational InYestment Company, and was identified with other business 1>IIterprises of Toronto, as a share- holder therpin and a direetor therpof. He "-as largely interpsted in stoel, raising, heing for a numlwr of Yt:'ars associatcd with the late lIon. Ueorge Brown in flw well-kno\\ n Bow Park Farm. and also owned the Hillside Stock Farm, near Paris, Ont. He was well known throl1!.dlOut w('stern Canadian husiness eireles, and was a man hcld in high esteem by all who were for- tunate enough to havp made his acquaintance. :'Ill'. Reid was mal'ried in 1869 to l\liss \Iary Young Butt, oÏ 111 a sg-ow, Rrotland. 111'. Reid was for man\' veal'S onC' of the leading memhers of Rt. .JlIme ' 'Square Presbyterian ChurPlI. in whi('h he was an elder. as wpll a" hping Ì1;{'asnrer thel,,'of. In politics he was a Refol'mer, anll he tool, an intplIigpnt intèrest in the success of the part,\-, aIthou2'h nc\'er cJC'siring political offiee, preferring- t.o dpvote his t.inw and attention to tlw husine s in whidt Ill' was so successful. :\11'. Reid was one of the oldest rC'sidpnts on PL'mhro1,e "tr('pt at tlIP time of his deHth, in which To- ronto 10Rt a useful citiz('n and an honorahlp. upright man. WILLL\11 (iEOH(m IL\:\"":\"".\ 11. 1,L.B. In the death of ,\Yi11itllll G. Hannah. who 'kparted this lifl' in Toront.o. Rept. -1. l!)O:J, the legal prof(' sion lost a nwmher who for 0\"\'1' forty ,earR had lJpl'n a hrilliant pl'af'titiOlll'l', awl who t thp time of his rlemis(' was thp ohkst law,\"er in thc rity. Charles C. Hannah. fat1wl' of '\'i11iam n., was a nati\Tp of frplaud. and in his earlil'r life saw militan sl'rviee: he was in thp \JaUle of "'\\'ater- 100. On poming to Canada hp located in the County of Halilimanli and ('ngaged extensively in the' llL lhl'r husiness. emplo,\"ing many men and doing a larg-e p""{porting trade to Ruffalo and othpr points. He and his wife, whose maiden nan1P was .\nnie Stuart, both died in the Connty t \ '- rF c- ..,. J . co:\nIE IORA TIYE BIUGRAPHICAL RBCuRU of Haldimand. They became the parents of six children: Jane, .Matilda, Margaret, David, Charles and William George. "'illiam G. Hannah was born in York, County of Haldimand, Dec. 23, 1840. His literar)' train- ing was obtained entirely unùer private tutors, among whom may be mentioned Rev. "ïlliam Hill and ::\11'. Cameron. "'hen he was ready to take up the study of law, upon which he had ,le- cided for his life work, he entered the office of Judge Stevenson, of Cayuga, Ilaldimand Countr. but later went from there to th office of Ed ar Barker, of Dunnville, where he studied for three years. His preparation completed, 1\11'. Hannah went to Toronto, passed his examinations for the Bar there, and on Oct. 1. 1863, was made one of the legal fraternity. Forming a partnership with the late Henry Ince, he at once began prac- tising, but hefore long the association was sev- ered, and :\11'. Hannah from that day conducted an office by himself. lIe became very well- known, and was a prominent member of th On- tario Bar. In 18ï1 he was appointed notary IHlhlic and continued as such until his death. 1\{r. Hannah was one of Toronto's most highly esteemed citizens, and was a man of broad S) m- pathies and interests. .While never an active politician he was always a loyal supporter of the Conservative party. In fraternal connec- tion he was a :Mason. and in religion he was a devoted member of the Church of England. In 18S6 )[1'. Hannah was joined in the bonds of matrimonv to )Ii<;s Gel'trude :\1. Bal'ker. dauD'hter of 'the Edgar Barker in whose office ... . 1\[1'. Hannah read law. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, namely: Beverley, a medical student, class of 1909, University of To- ronto; George David, who is in the Crown Bank; and [abel. The family residence. at No. 164 Park Road, was built by 1111'. Hannah in 1900. JOHX STI SOX HATTON (deceased), who was for nearly half a century actively engaged in the lumber business. was born in Oakville, Ont., in If'34, son of .William and Elizabeth (Stinson) Hatton. The parent<; "ere both born in Ireland, and came to (' mada about the same time in 18 4 but their marriage did not occur until after th ir arrival here, in'1826. They set- tled on a farm at Oakville, which [r. Hatton carried on until he retired from active business operations and mO\'ed to l\Iilton. There he died in 1865. while his wife surviwd him until 1880. They were members of the )1f'thodist Church, and on politiC'al suhjf'C'ts 1\11'. Hatton held. the views of a T.Jibpra1. Always interested in mili- tary affairs. :\[r. Hatton heM the rank of cap- tain in the local militia. and in that capacity did active service during: the rebellion of 1837-38. 61 lIe and his \\ ife had four children. namely: }'laQ', ,\ho died in childhood; Jane, who died in 1863, the wife of James McGuffin; Thomas, who died unmarried; and John Stinson. John S. Hatton studied first at Oakville and later at Victoria College, Cobourg. After leav- ing college he was in a mercantile business, in lilton, in partnership with James McGuffin, for a 'ear or two, but in spite of his strong disin- l'lination for agricultural pursuits it seemed best for him to return home and lmdertake the man- agement of his father's farm, near Hamilton. This he did for a short time, but before long he was able to start in the flour and lumber busi- lIesS in Iilton, and thereafter continued in that line. At first only a lumber merchant, he !ater included the manufacture of lumber also. oper- ating in },IiIton until 1885, when he moved to Toronto and established himself there perman- I'ntly, continuing in the active control of his husiness until his death, which occurred in Sep- tember, 1904. Ir. Hatton emphatically em- bodied the modern business spirit, being very l'nergetic and progressive, equally quick to trunk and act. Identified so long with the lumber trade, he was widely known in a business way aU oYer Canaf1a, and held a "ery high reputation. He had larg'e interests in his line. his biggest holdings in timber lands being in British ('01- mnbia. After his death his son succeeded him in the husiness. Twice married, [r. Hatton's first wife was :UalT Elizabeth Anderson, who was born in Fla horough, Ont.. in 1844, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Erb) Anderson. She died in 1871, leaving three children, namel).: William Henry, a "ell-known lumber merchant, of Ivy, Ont., and who married .Margaret Davidson, and has six childre . Gladys, John, Irene, Wilfred. Helen and Bessie; and Annie .J. and Agnes E., who reside in To- ronto. A fourth child, Frederick, had died in infancy. For his second wife Mr. Hat- ton married. in 18ï6. 1\lrs. :Mary Ann (Hatt) .Aikman. widow of Samuel Aikman. She sur- vives her hushand and with his two dau hters resides at No. 10 Sus.<;ex avenue. The family attend the Methodist Church, of which the late Mr. Hatton was also a member. In politiC's he "as a Reformer. Mrs. Hatton, whose maiden name was Mary \nn Hatt. was born at AncasteT. Ont., daugh- ter of Andrew and Barbara (Thorpe) Ratt. The former was a native of Dundas, Ont., and the latter of' Ireland. Andrew Hatt was a son of RiC'hard Hatt. the founder of thè family in Can- ada. who was a large land owner in the vicinity of Dunda.", whf're he was a general merchant, and where hi" death occurred ahout the end of 62 COM:M:EMOR.A TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD the nineteenth century. Andrew Hatt carried on farming at Ancaster, and there both he and his wife died. ARTHUR C. HENDRICK, l\I.A., I.B., as- sistant demonstrator in Physiology, Anatomy and Biology in the Medical Department of the University of Toronto, is of United Empire Loy- alist extraction, and a member of a family iden- tified with Canada since 1785. .Members of the Hendrick family, which was of Scotch origin, emigrated from Scotland to the North of Ireland many rears ago, and thence to the United States, where the family was founded prior to the outbreak of the American Revolution. .About 1785 the widow of Arthur C. Hendrick's great-great-great-grandfather camð with her family to Canada, settling at the Bay of Quinte, where the family received a large grant of land from the Crown, and in that sec- tion the family has been an important one to this day. Of the family of pioneers to come to Canada was one James Hendrick, the great- great-grandfather of the Doctor, who spent his entire life in the vicinity of the original settle- ment. Among his children was one Jacob Hend- rick, who also followed farming and milling at the Bay of Quinte. His son, Hiram, who was a well-known lumberman, also spent his lif. in that section. and there the latter's son, Will mot Hendrick, the father of Arthur C., was born in 1840. Will mot Hendrick married Janet Gunn. a native of Halifax, and a daughter of Peter A. Gunn, who came to Canada as an officer of the 93rd Highlanders, and was later appointed to Her Majesty's Customs at Kingston, with which he was identified for more than forty years. Mr. Willmot Hendrick 'has been a lifelong resident of l\Iurray township, COlmty Northumberland, where he has been a justice of the peace for many years as well as a member of tht} township COlID- cil. Two sons have been born to him and hi wife, namely: Prof. A. "V., of Sea ttIe, Washing- ton; and Dr. Arthur C. Dr. .Arthur C. Hendrick was born in 1870, in County Northumberland. and received his liter- ary training in the public schools and the rni- ,'ersity of Toronto, where he receivcd his C'la.<;si- cal course leading to thc degree of lVI.A. in 1897. He then 'entered upon rus medical studies, and was graduated from the Medical Departmpnt of the University in 1900. with the degree of :U.B. Being desirous of putting himself in touch with the leading teachers of Europe as well a.<; those on this side of the Atlantic, Dr. Hendrick <;pent 190:; in King's Collegp, London, England. In 1901 the Doctor was appointed lecturer in An- atomy. Ph siology and Biology in the mc(Uf'al department of his alma mater, a position he has ably filled to the present time. For some years he has been a mpmber of the Canadian Army )ledical Corps. Dr. Hendrick is a communicant of the Ángli- can éhurch. In politics he is a Conservative. His social connections are with the Royal Can- adian Yacht Club, Victoria Club, and the Can- adian :Military Institute. ALEXA ])ER BRO''''N, who died at hi.. home, No. 86 Charles street, Toronto, l\[arch 7, 1904, was one of the well-known and highly re- spected business men of the Queen Cit:r. Mr. Brown was born in Berwickshire, Scotland, Feb. 3, 1828, and came of a prominent familv who had resided at" Park, " Berwickshire, fo over 600 years. The parents of Alexander Bro"'ïl, John and Anna (Bell) Brown, spent their en- tire lives in Scotland, and there died, leaving these children: Alexander; :Margaret. who died unmarried j Mary, deceased, who married James Barrie; 'Villiam, deceased j Elizabeth, deceased. who married Andrew Murray j and John 'and David, both deceased. Alexander Brown grew to manhood in his native land, and in July, 1850, came to Toronto, where he resided for some time, engaged in the bakery business with Alexander Mather. 1'rus was the nucleus of the well-known firm of Chris- tie, Brown & Co., Ltd. After his marriage in 1857, :Mr. Brown settled in ,Vest Zorra, COlIDty Oxford, and was auditor and reeve of that town- ship. .Mr. Gordon, of 'Yest Zona, has remarked that :\11'. Brown was the most capable officer who ever filled the office. He also served as school trustee for some time. In 186!) .Ur. Brown came to Toronto to establish the firm of Chnstie, Brown & Co., and later for ten years (1876- 1886) resided in Eglinton, during whieh time he engaged in the milling busines,'i. Returning to Toronto he continued the milling business, and with 1\11'. }'latthcw Robbins owned the Citi- zen l\Iills. A few months later he purchased Mr. Robbins's interest, and continued the busi- ness alone until within a fpw months before his death. Thpn the firm wns incorporated as th," Alexander Brown Milling and Elevlltor Com. pany. with i\lr. Brown as president. 1'11'. Brown was educated for the law, but never followed that profession. However, he became one of the well-known business men of Toronto. and his fricnds were limited only by his acquaintancc. TIe was a mpmher of thc To'"onto Boanl of Trade. In 18.)7 1\11'. Brown married }'liss Elizabpth Lam b, born in Scotland, daughter of James and .Tessie (Cairns) 1..amb. who came to f'anaòa in 1839, locating at Galt, where :\11'. Lamb en!Ng'pd CO:M.ME.MORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 63 III milling. He removed later to a farm near Orangeville, where he and :Mrs. Lamb died. Their children were: Archibald; :Mrs. Brown; Mary, the wife of J. T. w alker; Ellen, wife of '1'. Reid; and John. To :Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Brown were born these children: J ohn, enga ed in the milling business in Toronto, married Clara Walker, by \\ hom he had four children, Kath- leen, l\Iarjorie. Ruth and Dell. Jessie, the wife of Dr. .T. F. Bell, has children. Frank and Alex- ander. Annie, the wife of D. B. Jacques, has two children, Elizabeth and Margaret. .J ames, of Toronto, married Clara Bell, a sister of Dr. Bell, mentioned above, and bas cbildren. Doug- las and Hilda. William married l\Iabel Rice, and has two children. Alexia and Ross. Eliza- beth is unmarried. l\Iary Florence is umnar- ried. :Murray married Ethelyn Harrison. Helen Bell married Armour -\.. l\Iiller, of Toronto. Archibald and Alexandria are unmarried. rr. Bro"\\n was a member of St. .Tames' Square Presbyterian Church. with which Ir . Bro".n is connected. In politics he was a Reformer. GEORGE ELLIOTT, M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon of Toronto, Demonstrator of .\n- atomy, University of Toronto Medical Depart- ment, managing editor of the Dominion Medical Monthly and of the Ontario .1Iedical JOltl"nal, and general secretary of the Canadian l\Ipdical Association, is a native of County Wentworth, Ontario. Dr. Elliott received his literaQ" training in the public schools of his native Cûunty, and in In- gersoll, after which he was a teacher in Oxford and Halflimand Counties for a time. In 1891 he enterf'd Trinity Medical College, Toronto, and was graduated in 1895. with the degree of M.D., C.M., from Trinity University. He at once set- tled in Toronto'in the practice of his chosen pro- fession. In 1898 the Doctor was appointeò De- monstrator of Anatomy in the :Medical Depart- ment of the Lniversit:r of Toronto. and since 1903 has been managing editor of the m dical journals formerly mentioned. Since 1901 he hM been secretary of the Canadian :\Iedical Associa- tion. In 1897 Dr. E1liott married lis."! Sophie Gard- iner, of Toronto, who died Fen. 27, 1907. Fra- ternally Dr. Elliott is connected with the )1a- sons, thc LO.F., the C.O.F., and the Royal Ar- canum. In his political principle he is a Con- servative, and in his religious connection a mem- ber of the Anglican Church. AIÆXANDER KIRKWOOD, whose death occurred .July ]3. 1901, was for forty-seven years connected with the Crown Lands Depart- ment of Ont.ario. and was one of the best-known and most popular officials of the Ontario govern- ment. He was born in Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 17, 1823. In 1846 a party left BelfMt for America, --;yith only the vague idea of taking up agriculture in the neighborhood of Cincinnati, and Mr. Kirk- wood attached himself thereto as tutor. But the majority of the party got no further than :-.J"ew York, where :\Ir. Kirkwood followed his occupa- tion for some time, later, however, turning' his attention to agricultural pursuits. He started out from Xew York and soon found employ- ment in Herkimer County, that State, next try- ing whf'at farming at Gcne,"a, :New York. In ] 853 he located in l\Iontreal. and for a time worked for Stephen Baker. at Durham Flats. While there he read one day that a Department of Agriculture was to be established by thf' gov- ernment, anò this seeming- to hold out promises of congenial work he hastened to Quebec. \Ial- colm Cameron ,\as the new minister. and I'll'. Kirkwood presented himself to him. He receiv- ed the promises of employment, but wns told to wait, and he resumed fllrming. 'While working with Robert ugent "T atts, at Riviere S1. Fran- cis, he wrote an article on the drilling- of wheat which appeared in the Montreal Agriculturist. When :i\Ir. Cameron read the article he at once sent for Ir. Kirkwood, and in a few days the latter had Lord Elgin's commission in his pocket to visit Europe and report upon the growth and management of flax, and to encourage emi a- tion from the continent to Canada. l\Ir. Kirk- wood performed this task most creditHbly, but on his return to Canada found the govern- ment changed and Dr. HaJph minister of agri- culture. Consequently he had to make his re- port to 1\11'. Cameron as a privat.e individual. Soon afterward he obtaincd an appointment to the Crm\n IÆnds Department, allf1. although he would have preferred to remain in the AQ'J'i- cultural Department he ga,'e bis best cnergies to the new work, continuing in this department until his retiremcnt. in 1900. ::\11'. Kirkwood wrote continunlly for publica- tion, and his writings, under t.he name "Xep- tune, " were familiar to the readers of the Weel> and the Globe. He interpsted himself largely in Canadian Fisheries, nf'fore the present depart- ment was founded with 1\11'. Bastedo in charge. ::\11'. Kirkwood and J. J. l\Iurph ', of th(' Free Grants and Sales Department. jointly puhli!'hprl a work on the undewlO"pcd lands of northern Ontario. whiC'h was received with much praise and everywhere Ilclmowledg'ed to be a valuable work. Among ::\11'. Kirkwood's othpr writings were translations of "Thp Art of Ob ervin!!." by Bf'uja.min Corrard. and an aC'count of the forest"! of Russia and their proclucts in compari- 64 CO}I1\IK\WR.\TIVE BIOGK\PHICAL RECORD son with the territorial al'ea and "ith the popu- lation, by p, V. 'Verikha. This latter work was the means of introducing systematic fort'stry into Canada. It was through ::\11'. Kirkwood '3 instrumentality also that tlw Algonquin forest and park were set apart as a reservation. On Oct. 1, 1900. 1\11'. Kirkwood's failing health compclled him to retire from the department and i,'e himself a rest. For many years he resided at o. 1 St. Thomas street. Toronto. JOHN S. HART, :\I.D., of No. 1480 Queen street west, Toronto, is a descendant of a Y ork- hire. England, family, which has for many Yt'ars been identified with central Ontario. The Hart family was founded in Canada by the grandfather of Dr. Hart. Jeremiah Hart married Hannah Drury, and they were both na- tives of Yorkshire, whence in 1830 they came to Canada. .\fter a short stop in what is now To- ronto, they proceeded to Lake Simcoe, and to the south-eastward. settling on a tract of land in Brock township, County of Ontario, where the rest of their lives was spent. Jeremiah Hart had a fine property, and the ashes of himself and wife rest in a cemetery given by him from his own land to the l\Iethodist Church. }Ir. Hart held many municipal positions in Yorkshire, England, and was a man of importance in his day. To him and his wife were born children as follows: Mary; Hannah; John; J erpmiah; Eliza- beth; Hobel't; George: and Sarah, an now de- ceased. An but Sarah had children, "ho are now settled in \arious parts of the country. John Hart, son of Jeremiah, was born in 1.:309, in Yorkshire, and accompanied his parents to Canada. In 1844 he married J,[iss Sabra Way, who was horn in Prince Edward County, Ont.. of U. E. L. ancestry. She was a daughter of Hpunen Imtl Ly(1ia (Gleason) ,V ay, both natives of ('anada, the former bping- a son of Daniel B. "-IlY, of the Statp (If New York. Reuben 'Yay 'VIlS a flll'ffier and public man and a member of the old Home District Council. the Home Dis- t1'if't heing- one of the four oricinal divisions of T" ppe1' Cllnada for municipal purposes. \fter his marrill e he settled on a farm in T;rock township, where they resided until .:\11'. \Yay retired from acti ,'e life. John Hart was ß representllth'e man, and \Vas made a member of th p r(,f'eption committt'e of the county council of Ontllrio, to mept the thpn Prinee of \Vale;;, now King Edward VII.. on the memorahle occasion of his visit in lSG1. TIe at that ti'ne represented his township (Brock) in the Ontm'io county conncil. HI' was Illso president for mllny years hf thl' Brock Agri('nltuml Ro('iety. pro John and Sabra ('V IlY) TIart were horn the foIlow- in'! ('hildrf'n: Hllnnllh. ",ift' of 'William Frank . (, f Iowa; :\ Ulcy. deceased; Reuben, a memher of the council of Georgina township, County of York, and now reeve; Lydia, wife of Jolm Cor- !leI', of Pefferlaw, Ont.; Sarah, who died unma.r- ried; Robert, who died in 1882, while a student of medicine; Sahra, wife Qf Joseph B. HilJ, of Seabright, Ont.; John S., a praeticing physician (If Toronto; Eunice; George P., a merchant; and Phebe S., wife of Rev. n. P. Cummings. All oC thcsp childrl'n were born on the homestead. Dr. John S. Hart was born in Brock township, Ont., in 1860, and he received his I'ducation in ilie home schools and t.he Port Pcrry high schooL In 1885 he entered upon the study of medicine, and in October, 1888, he received 'his degree of .M.D. from Victoria University, and in 1889 the degrpp of 1\I.B. from the Universit.y of To- ronto. Both before and after graduation Dr. Hart spent some time in the office of the late Dr. W. 'r. Aikins. after which he settled down to the individual practice of 'his profession of medicine Ilnd surgery, establishin!r his office in 1890. He is a member of the staff of the Toronto \Vestern Hospital, and of the Home for Incurable", and a mem bel' of th(' council of the College of Physi- cians and Surgeons of Ontario. In 1903 Dr. Hart was united in marriage with l\Iiss Jean Lawson, who is of S('otch descent, but who was horn in Hamilton. She is the daug'hter of William and Jessie K. (Cooper) Lawson. :i\Irs. JJawson is a writer of international repu- tation. her writings appearing in periodical" hoth in Cllnada and Scotland. She first wrote for" Grip" over the name of" Hugh Airlie." Dr. and Mrs. Hart have one son, John L., born in 1904. They are members of the Methodist hl1rch. Dr. Hart is descended from families who were Reformers on paternal and maternal sidps. His father Imd maternal grandfather were both arrested on acconnt of th('ir 1.110wn sympathy with the pnrposes of the" rebel" party in 1837, hut wcre detllined only for a day. Dr. Hart is deeply intl'rl'sted in Canadian politics, history and 1iterature, and is a collector of Can- adian books. hut is not a party politician. He Iwlongs to the -:\fasonic fraternit,},. REV. :\UC1L\ETJ ANDREW FARRAR, whose npath occurred in 1876 at'Vestwood, Ont., was horn in Bradford, England. in 1813. son of Squire Farrar, a native of that country. In his native connty Mic'hael Andrew Farrar received his e(hwation at Bradford and later Wag a student at Christ Church. Oxford, Ilfter Ipav- ing which lattpr institution he en wged in tpach- in!! for some time as a private tutor prior to heing ordain('d as a ('ler!!'yman in thp Chllrch of En!!'land. H(' was head mlJSter of the SW:Jllsea grammar S('llOhl. Rpv. 1\f r. Parmr came to Can- CO:\DIK\IOR -\.TIVE BIonRAPHIC \L RECORD 6;j ada in 1862. settling' at Westwood. and he was incumbent for \ r estwood, Hastings and N 01'- wood, filling those important pastorates as rector until his death. Rev. )[r. Farrar was twice married, the first time to a l\Iiss Ben5.0n, by whom he had a daugh- ter, Caroline, who married Henry Perregrine Leader, and whose son, Gen. H. P. Leader, is now a well-known man in military cirC'les. He was brought up by his grandmother, l\lrs, Farrar, and edll('ated at Port Hope and the Royal )fili- tary College, Kingston. Rev. Mr. Farrar's sec- ond wife was Miss Elizabeth Powel, born in 1836. daughter of Rev. Thomas and Charlotte McGregor powel. Of the children of Thomas and Charlotte Powel John, Flora and Mrs. :Par- rar came to this country. John Powel resides near Norwood, retired from active business. By his second marriage Rev. !Ill'. Farrar had one son, Dr. Stewart Farrar, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and one daughter, Charlotte Isabel, wife of Thomas Grover, Esq., barrister, Norwood. The latter's son, Percy, is an accountant in the Bank of Commerce. Toronto, and Trevor Grover is in the Bank of Torl)nto, head office. In 1904 "Mrs. Farrar located in Toronto, and since that time has resided in the home which she purchased at ::-;0. 71 Lakeview avenue. WILLIAM :r.UCLEAX For nearly half a centur . the name of William Maclean has been a familiar one in Toronto. He \:'omes of High- land Scotch ancestry, and has inherited many of the sterling qualities characteristic of that race. Mr. )Iaclean is a native of Banffshire, SC'ot- land. and was born in 1824. lIe received a I:;'ood education. with a legal training. in Keith. his native town. Aberdeen. and Glasgow. and soon thereAfter joined the staff of the Aberdeen and Great Korth of SC'otland Railways. Mr. :\Iaclean's suhsequent career in Canada was chiefly the outgrowth of his sucf'(".:;sful work in Scotland. for it was his record as gf'neral auditor of the Great North of SC'othmd Rail- way which led the London Board of the Buffalo & Lake Huron Railway Company to seleC't him to look after their interests in Canada. He left Aberdeen in 1856 and was sent out to Canada in that year a."! secretary and treasurer of that company, and for eleven years he was located at Brantford. the company's headquarters. in the discharge of the various responsibilities of his office, and was soon thereafter appointed man- aging director. On the amalgamation of the road with the Grand Trunk System. in 1867. Mr. l\IaC'lean left Brantford and went to Toronto to assume the position of managing director of the Union Loan & Savings Company, \\ hich he held for thirty years. when in 1897 he finally retired. 5 Subsequently the "Union" and "Building & J.Joan " united in the formation of the present Toronto Mortgage Company, under its new name. It should be further stated, however, that Mr. )[ac1ean was also connected with and interested in other important corporations and business institutions in Canada, and was largely instru- mental in promoting, among others, The Toronto General Trusts Company, of which he MIS one of the first directors, and was for some years a direøtûr and secretary of the International Bridge Company prior to its acquirement by the Grand Trunk. ::\[1'. )[aclean's son'S also are well-known as men of superior business ability and standing, several of whom have filled important positions of responsibility and trust, those surviving being ::\lr. Charles Maclean, F.I.A., of Kew York City, who has an influential connection and a large and lucrative practice in that city j 1\11'. Frank W. Maclean, the well-known Toronto barrister, in active practice in that city j and Mr. A. U. Mac- lean, who holds a position in the Government service. The beautifully situated residence of ::\lr. Mac- lean at Xo. 2.J,9 Pniversity avenue has been the family homestead for many years, anù while Mr. Maclean is well along in years it is scarcely real- ized, for his health and activity remain still vigorous and seemingly unimpaired-a pleasant sequel as well as fitting tribute to a useful and honorable career. Mr. l\Iaclean was twice married. His first wife died in 1894. Subsequently he married Mrs. ::\lcLeod. of Quebec, who was well and favorably known in that city some years ago. SERGEANT JOH E. EDWARDS. a Royal Engineer in Her Majesty's Service, and for many years a manufacturer of leather novelties at Bra- C'ondale, County York, died at his home :\1arch 7, 1900. He was born in EdinboroU! h, Kent, England, in 1836, son of George Edwards, who was head gardener for Bi<;hop Gilbert, of Chi- chester, Susse'C, England. George Edwards '8 wife diM in England, and he came to New York State, sf'ttIing with his sons at Brooklyn, but later made his WilY to Canada, dying at the home of his son, James, in 1R95. Of the sons of George Edwards, James and .John E. came to Canada; Albert, Charles and Henry reside in Brooklyn, Xew York: Joseph resi.des in England; and Wil- liam. George and Jacob di.ed in Bngland. .J onh E. Edwards was a Royal Engineer in Her Majesty's Service for twenty one years, and was stationed at Cape Town, South Africa, for some years. He there married Elizabeth Jane Slade, who was horn in l'<:sp"" England. daughter o William and Jane Slade. After five years in 66 C01IMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Cape Town, Mr. and 11rs. Edwards returned to Chatham, Kent, England, and after some time there Mr. Edwards was commissioned to go to Ireland for two years. In 1875, while in the GoveJ'Ilment service, Mr. Edwards came to Can- ada as an engineer on the boundary survey, and was discharged in Quebec two years later. Then he located on Y onge street, Toronto, in the leath- er business, after some time coming to Bracon- dale, erecting a factory which was destroypà by fire in 1899. He then put up the present hrick factory. After Mr. Edwards' death. in 1900, his sons bpcame his successors, under the firm name of .J. E. Edwards & Sons, and they are among the leading fancy leather and harness goods dealers in this section of the country, their product finding a ready market all over the Dominion. In polities ::\11'. Edwards was a Con- servative, and during his residence in Braron- dale he served as deputy postmaster under Mr. Turner. He was reared in the faith of the Church of England. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards had children as follows: Alice, born at Cape Town, Africa, married N. Keel, of Toronto Junction, and to them was born one daughter, Alice. Elizabeth, born in Cape Town, Africa, married Abraham Ball, a merchant on College street, and has children: Albert. Mabel, Lilly, Claude, Irene and Grace. ð ohn, born in Cape Town, was reared in Toronto, where he married Miss Lillie Tooze, and they reside on Bathur.;;t street. Bracondale; they have five children: Florence, Elsie. Allen, Frank and Harold. William, born in Kent, England, mar- ried Miss Elizabeth A. Cursley, and resides near the factory in Bracondale; he has two \'hildren, William H. and Esther. James, born in Ireland, grew up at the home in Toronto. marripà Miss Edith Dickinson, a native of En land, and re- sides on Christie street, Bracondale. wlwre he owns a fine home. Charlps, born in Clwtham, Kent, England, married Mi,>s Lucy Flight, daughter of Captain Flight. of Toronto. and re- sides on Christie street, Bracondale; th<,}' have two children, Margaret and Edith. Emil). born in Toronto, wa'! educated in the public and high schools of the Queen City, and resides at the home with her mother. Mary, born in Toronto, married Olander Dunsford. and resides in Bra- condale. Mr. Edwards was a membpr of thp Army and Navy Club. He was very higl1ly estepmed in Bracondale as a mlm of honesty and integrity, and his memory wiH 1)(' long cherished h)" a host of friends and acquaintanres. JOHN CHRISTOPHER NOTMAN, who died in Toronto May 2, 1890. was one of the we11- known men of that city, having been in the pub- lic service for more than forty years. He was born in Montrose, Scotland, in 1829, son of John and Margaret (Howden) Notman, natives of Scotland, who came to Canada in 1849, locating at the village of St. George. There John Not- man died, and his widow pas.;;ed away in Toronto, at the home of her son, John Christopher Not- man. John Christopher Notman was educated in Ed- inburgh, Scotland. On coming to this country he located first in Toronto, where for some time he was bookkeeper for J. B. Smith. From this position l\Ir. Notman changed to beeome bookkeeper for the "Kerby House," in Brant- ford, and in about 1830 he entered the employ of the Government at Toronto, on its transfer to Quebec, making his home there, to continue in his work. From Quebec 1\11'. Notman went to Ottawa in connection with government work, later returning to Toronto. where he was ac- countant to the Legislative Assembly, and later became the Queen's printer, which position he held at the time of his death. His cleverness and ready adaptability to the position be filled made Mr. Notman a favorite with all, and none knew him but to honor and respert him. Mr. Notman was married in 1860 to Eliza Jane Frazer, daughter of James and Julia (Hines) Frazer, the former of whom was born in Ire- land in 1788 and died in 1860. Mrs. Frazer died in 1889, aged ninety-seven years. Their cl1ildren were: Thomas. William, George, James, Sarah, Amelia, Margaret, Clarissa, Eliza Jane and Julia. 1\11'8. Notman was born at St. George village. She now resides in Toronto with her daughter, Clarra Etta. Her other children are: Florence Maggie. married Dr. John A. Tuck. of Toronto. and they have two sons. Wilfred Per- rival and Christopllf'r Notman Turk; Christopher R. Notman is in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Mur- iel L. is the wife of A. .Tohn McKay, of Toronto. In religion 1\11'. Kotman was a Presbyterian. :Mr. Notman made a sperialty of minerals. rel- ir!': and coins. and hlid one of the finest collec- tions of the kind in Canada. The Agricultural College at Guelph purchased the minerals and sold the balam'e of his ('ollpction. He had a mu- seum of his own in the Parliament Buildings. To show how much the Government appre('iated 1\'Ir. Notman '8 collection, it is only necessary to say that it was given room in the Parliament Buildings. WILIJIA1\1 CARTER HEGGIE. M.D.. of No. 116 Dovercourt rOlid. Toronto, is a mprnher of a family of profes.<;ional rnpn. his fMher. Dr. Da- vid Heggie, being" one of thp olde.<,t rnedi('lil prar- titioners in Ontario. The Heggie family ('lime originally from Switzerland. but it {'an be traced ---- ---- ---" --- " /' /' "" , \ \ \ / \ I \ I ( \ .. j \ . / / \ "\ . ./ --- ;tJ COMME IORATIVE BIOGRAPIIIC \L RECORD 6ï to France. and thence, in the persons of Hugue- not refugees, to Scotland and still later to Can- ada, David Heggie, the Doctor's grandfather, was a lifelong resident of Scotland, and died there. His father was a member of the Fifeshire Y 01- unteers. His son David, the eminent physician and surgeon of Ontario, and the father of Dr. William C. Heggie, was born in 1837, in Seot- land, and was thoroughly eduf'ated at :Edinburgh. For sOllie ,veal'S subse(lUcntIy II<' taught sehool in his native land. but finally eame to Canada. lI("re he taug-ht s('hool and also studied medicine, graduating at ( ueen's University in 18(;(j with the degree of l\I.D. Shortly afterward he settled at Brampton. where he has eontinued as a gen- eral practitioner and has acquired a large degree of emineIll'e. Ill' is particularly well known as a lover and student of Carlyle, his book. "How I Read Carlyle's Frenl'h Revolution." being one of the finest works on Carlyle literature. Dr. David Heggie was united in marriage with Miss Mary Carter, who was born in Bramp- ton, daughter of William and Sarah (Elliott) Carter. William Carter was born in England, coming to Canada with his parents when four years old. His wife was a native of Canada, and a daughter of the late John Elliott, one of the early settlers at Brampton-almost the founder of that place, to which he gave its name, in memory of Brampton, England, his old home. William Carter was also an earl." settler at Brampton, where he owned valuable farm pro- perty, on whirh both he and his wife died. Both lines of our subject's ancestry. it will thus be seen, have been closely identified with Dominion inteI'f'sts for a long period. The children of Dr. David Heggie and his wife were: Dr. William Carter, of Toronto j Dr. Da- vid Livingston. of Brampton; Robert Elliott. a barrister at Brampton; Dr. Norman l\[('Ll'od. of Jacksonville, Florida, who receivf'd his mpdical training at Baltimore. Maryland: anrl Isabella, wife of Christoplwr Ir\.ine. of Hrampton. William Carter Heggif' was born in 1 RI)6 at Brampton, Ont., where he received his litf'rary training. In 1Rf'2 hc entered the Toronto l\Iedi- cal School, and was graduated in 1886. with the degree of ::\LD.C.l\I. After graduating there, Dr. Heggie went to Ann Arbor. l\Iichigan. \\here he eontinued his studies Ül the University of Michigan, and there it w s that he camr under the instruction of Dr. Donald Ì\1l'Lf'an. Profes- sor of Surgf'ry in that institution. .While at \nn Arbor Dr. Heggie was invited to Dptroit to be- come a: <;istant to Dr. 1IcLean, and thus he en- joyed a training in surgery under this notf'd man of science. the benefits of whil'h l'an sl'arcply be o\'erpstimatf'd. He remained with Dr. McLean about a year, when he contraded typhoid fever, making it necessary for him to give up his medi- cal work for a time. He recuperated in the South, and when he resumed practice it was at Malton, Ont., where he remained for three years. He then removed to Detroit, where he practised until 1898. In the latter year he settled at To- ronto, where he has built up a very large prac- tice as physician and surgeon, and is an esteem- ed and valued citizen from e\"Cry point of view. In 1897 Dr. Heggif' was united in marriage with Miss Gf'rtrude Lizzie .:\lacAffree, who was born at Kewport, Rhode Island. a daul,!hter of David and Mary (IIoplÖns) )Iac \.ffref'. The mother of l\II'R. Hegl,!ie belongs to an old and distinguished family of Rhode Island. her great- grandfather having been onc of the si ners of the Declaration of Independence, whosc deseendants in the States have reason to be proud of the ùis- tinction. DAr\IEL CLARK. U.D.. physil'ian, lecturer, author and for thirty years superintf'ndent of the Toronto Asylum, is a leading member of the medical profession in Ontario. and a recognized authority on mental diseases. IIp waN born in Sl'otland in 1831. Alexander Clark. the Doctor's father. was born in Scotland in 1806, and his wiff', who was Miss Annie Mr Intosh, a native of the same coun- try, was born in 1808. The family came to Can- ada in 18.1:1, and settled on a farm near Port Dover, where 1\11'. Clark continued in agricultural pursuits till his death in 1872. After that event his widow made her home with Dr. Clark. and died in Toronto in 18H8, at the advanl'ed age of eighty-nine. Mr. Clark was a Reformer. and both he and his wife helon ed to the Presbyter- ian Churrh. They were the parents of three liv- ing children, viz.: Dr. Daniel; Annie, wife of Robert I orteous. of Simcoe; and John Alf'xand- er, of the County of "Xorfolk. Dr. Danil'l Clark receiyed his litprary educa- tion in Canada. At the age of eighteen he went to th(' gold fif'lds of California, but after two yearn' experience there he returned to Canaùa, and, deriding upon the practil'e of medicine as his profession, he entered Virtoria l\1edil,al Col- lege, taking hL'> degree of M.D. in 18;)8. In 1892 he rereived the degree of M.D. from the Pniver- sity of Toronto. Dr. Clark thcn went abroad and spent some years in the hospitals of London. Ed- inlmrgh and Paris. thus al'quiring a nlried ex- perience and puttinQ' himself in practical touch with the bf'St medical thoug-ht of tllf' da '. Fpon his return to Canada Dr. Clark estab- lished himsf'lf at Prinl'f'ton. County of Oxford, but in 1864 hf' went to tl)(' ITniteil Rtates and hel'ame an army snrg-l'OJl for the rpmaindpr of 68 CO:ðlMEl\IORATIVE BIOGR,\PHICA1.. RECORD the great Civil Vi ar then pending in that coun- try. During this time he met personally Pre- sident Lincoln, "General Grant, and others who ",ere leaders of that day. From a professional point of view, thi,> period offered more varied surgical experience than he could otherwise have obtained, and was of great benefit to him. He came back to Canada and resumed his former practice until 1875. when he was appointed to the position \\ ith whÜ'h his name will always be chiefly associated. From 187.3 till 190.3 Dr. Clark was superin- tendent of the Toronto Asylum for the Insane, and during that long period of service more than 5,600 patients passed under his charge, more than 2,000 of them fully recovering. Dr. Clark is an authority on the treatment of insanity, and is the author of the text-book on that sub- ject uSl'd in the University of Toronto, and by the College of Physi!'ians and Surgeons, besides being a contributor to various medical journals; and he bas written a number of monographs on medical subjects. His "Pen Autographs" ran through two editions, as did also his novel, "Josiah Garth. " For fifteen 'ears he lectured on insan- ity at thc University, and was at one time exam- iner of students for the Medical Council. also for the rniversit,\, of Toronto. and is an ex-president uf the _\ml'rican Psychological Association, and in June, 190fJ. he was made an honorarv mem- ber thereof. This association is cOl;posed of su- perintendcnts and as.<;istant superintendents of the asylums of Canada and the United States. He was a mpmber and president of the medical council. and also of the Ontario l\Iedi!'al Asso- ciation. Dr. Clark is likewise an honorary mem- ber of the Canadian Prcs. A,>sociation, and in connection with hi" brother-in-law established the Princeton RceÎclC, and later the Vvooclstock Re. vimv, a Reform sheet, which thev aftprward sold !o the late Mr. Patullo. 1\1.1'.1'. :Dr. Clark's opin- Ions are everywhere hel(1 in mueh respec.t. and he has long been an influential faetor in the medical thonght of Canada. lIe is a Reformer in politics, and belongs to the St. Andrew's and the Caledonian Societies. of 130th of which he has been chosen prpsident. rIe is now at a ripe oM age, retired from aptive practice. In 18;;9 Dr. Clark was married to :\Iiss Jeannie Gissing. who was horn in Prillceton. COlmtv of Oxford. daughter of \lfred Gissing. an earh: set- tler in that section. 1\[rs. Clark died in '1898. She bore her husband three children, but all are deceased. Both Dr. Clark and his wife united many years ago with the Presbyterian Chureh. Since resigning his position as superintcndcnt, Dr. Clark has re. ided at Xo. 375 Huron street. Toronto. RICHARD S. WILLIAMS, president of the R. S. Williams & Sons Companv Limited manu- facturers of and dealers in ml;sical instr ments No. 143 Yonge street, Toronto, was born in th; Queen City ::\Iarch 1 ï, 1874, son of the late Rich- ard Sugden Williams, a busine;,;s man of inter- national reputation, a record of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. Richard S. Williams was educated in the Wel- lesley street public school and at the Collegiate Institute on Jarvis street. From an early age he showed marked ability in the busines.", visit- ing the offiee, factory and warerooms after school hours, and at the age of fifteen years started out in the city one morning to interview some pros- pective purchasers of pianos. In this, his maiden e ort as a salesman, hi' was successful. returning wIth the order of two ladies, sisters, for a piano. On finishing his collegiate tourse 1\[1'. Williams entered his father's business. and hæ been iden- tified therewith to the present time. In 1890, on the formation of the R. S. Williams & Sons Company, Limited, he became vicp-president. and in 1906, on the death of his father, wa" made president. One room of the spacious buildings of the com- pany, at o. H3 Y onge street. is devoted largely to the exhibiting of antique musical instruments. On the walls among these instruments are dip- lomas received by the company showing the high standing taken by the instruments, one of which (dated 1861) is from the Mechanics' Institute, and another (in the same year) for the finest col- lection of nUL,>ical instruments' still another dat- ed 1863, being from the Agricl ltural Associ tion, for a brass drum. In this room one has a chance to study the style and finish of primitive instru- ments. among them being a cello made by the !'l'eat-grandfather of 1Irs. Williams in 1803, in the Isle of Wight, and a violin case of the eight- eenth century weighing thirty-five pounds. This collection of antique im;tnlments is the finest on the American continent. This firnl are the only makers of small instruments in Canada, manu- faeturing any instrument from a jewsharp to a pipe organ. In visiting the warerooms of the ('ompany one is imprpssed with the distribution system and arrangement of the different lines of instruments. One floor of the great building is given to violins. and in l!)O.3 27,000 of these went out of this department. On another floor are th bras, instruments, and on another the phono. graphs, etc. Another interesting department, especially to the musician, is that in which is kept the collection of the finest violins, not for the gpneral trade, but for those who know a fine instrument when they play it. anù at the same time are ablp to own one worth thousands of rlol- lars. l\Ir. Williams. thc president. is always early CO)DIK\IORATIYE BIOURAPITlCAL RECURD at the ofike and "arerooms, an l takes great pleasure in showing visitors through the various departments and e'ì:plainin all points of interest connf'pted therewith. On )Iarch :U. 188ï. :\lr. Williams \1"as married to l\liss Alma Coleman. a skilled musieian, daughtf'r of Charle. Coleman. at one time leader of the Philharmonic Society of Toronto. To ::\lr. and 1\lrs. "Williams have been born three children: Irma D., born in 1896; Madeline, born in UIOO; and \nnette, born in 1905. 1\lr. and ::\lrs. 'Yilliams are members of the English Churl'h. In politics he is a Conservative. and he is conneeted \\ ith the Canada Bowling Club, the River BeaC'h Athletic Assoeiation, and the Beaeh Sailing \ssoeiation. ::\L\.JOR .J. K. LESLIE. treasurer of the In- dustrial Exhibition Association of Toronto. and an ex-alderman, i,> a nati,'e of the Queen City, and a son of George and Caroline (Davis) Leslie. The grandmother of our subject mar- ried John Leslie, and their chilùren were: 'Yil- liam (deeeased) was a farmer ; John (deceased) was a farmer; George (deceased) was proprietor of the well-knmul Toronto Kurseries; Robert was a contractor and housc huilder; and Eliza (deeeased) was married to William Phillips. of Orangeville (deceased). By a sel'ond marriag(' to John Leslie. a cousin of her first husband. the granùmother had these ehildren: Willie (de- ceased) was a farmer; James (deceased) was a farmer; and Geordie. a merehant, was in the Civil War ill the lTnited States. 1 61-fj5, and is now a resident of the I'nion. Of the above mentioned children. {ieorge Les- lif' was the fathf'r of ::\lajor Leslie. IIe was born at Rogart. utllPrhmclshire. Scotland. in 1805. and in his nati,'e l'01111tr," followed gardening. On settling in Toronto he {'ontinued gardening for many years. and many of the beautiful shade trees of the city were planted by him. ::\11'. Le;;- lie later settled on a farm in Dl'r1'Y " est. and went into the rain. seed and gro('en' busines.__ at the corner of Y onge and Colho1'ne streets. [n 183ï he went into the nursery busint:'!'> at Rus- Rell Abb ' Square. south-ea.__t eorner of King and Caroline (now Sherbourne) streets. and carried on that business until his death. which oceurred in Toronto June 2-1. 11'\92. In 1\lr. Leslie's store on :Front street were exhibited the first gas lights e,-er installed in Toronto. lIe \\as a mag- istrate for many years. and also served as an alderman. and he wa.<; a member of thp old Vol- unteer Fire DepartulPnt during thp I'Pb('llion of 1837. In religion he 'HIS a Presbyterian; in his politieal sympathips a Reformer. In 1835 1fr. Leslie married Caroline Davis. daughtcr of C'ah'in Davis. an ('arly setUl'r of Toronto. and 69 she died in 1831. leaving children as follows: George, of Toronto; )Iajor J. K.; Caroline Jane, the wife of Robert C. Jennings, manager of the Bank of Commerce at Toronto .Tunetion; and Esther Ann, wife of Alexander McDonald Allan, of Goderich. )lajor J uhn Knox Leslie was born in 18-1b. He was edueated in his native city, completing his studie. at the :;\Iodel Grammar School. For two years he "as ill the exchange office of E. Chaffey & Co., and then engaged with the Can- ada Permanent Building & Loan Society. For three years he was with the Royal Canadian Bank at Whitby. Returning to Toronto in 1869, he was until 1881 in the nursery busine. s with his fathpr. in that year being appointed clerk of the township of York. a position he held until 18ö.:'I. In 1890 he was eleC'Ìl'd an alderman of Toronto, serving nine years. two years of which time he was on the board of control. lajor Leslie "as one of the original directors of the Ewelsior Life Insurance Company. He wa a direetor of the Industrial Exhibition Associa- tion. 1893-1903 j in 11areh, HIO-t. he was made ('ashier, and in June, 1906, treasurer of the as.<;o- ciation. On Dec. 25, 1889. )fajor Leslie married )Iiss Blanehe Elean()l' Anderson, daughter of the late Thomas \V. Anderson. of Eglinton. whose sketeh appears elsewhere. They have had one ('hild. Dorothy, born Sept. Uí. ]893. )lajor and ":\Irs. Leslie are members of the First Chureh of Christ, t;cientist, Toronto. In politics he is a prominent Liberal. and in 18!:): . on tlw death of Hon. Alex. Maekenzie, conte,>ted the East York Riding for Parliament against fr. McLean, the Government supporter, hut was deff'ated by a small majority. lajor Leslie is very prominent in military af- fairs. his record being as follows: IIe joined the Highland Company of the Q. O. R.. and suhse- quently \\a__ a meml1Pr of r\o. -1 Cllmpany of that regiment. until he left the city. On his return he joined the 12th Re iment, "York Rangers, " serving through the Kortll\\ est (Riel) rebellion. 188:), as First Lieutenant in the York and Simelle eontingent. He wac.; Captain of o. :3 Company of the 12th for nearly ten years. wa." .Junior :\[a- jor for five years. and is now Senior Major of the regiment. lIe is a pa.<;t master of Orient Lodge. Ko. 339, A. F. & A. 1\1.. G.R.C.. and a pa.<;t Z of Orient Chapter, No. 79, G.R.C. GEORGE ALLAX ARTIH'R8 (deceased). Among the families long ana prominently identi- fied with the Connty of York and the busine":!S interest;;; of Toronto are the Arthurs and the Anstins. of whieh families the late George Allan ,0 COl\I"ME1IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Arthurs and his 'widow, Annie Jane (Austin) \rthurs, have ùeen worthy representatives. The Arthurs family is of Irish extraction, and was founded in Canada by William H. Arthul'3, the father of George Allan. He was born in Ireland and came to Canada in an early day, being among the earliest settlers of Toronto, com- ing hither from the lTnited States. The Arthurs of Toronto are related to the late Chester A. Arthur, who became president of the United States on Sept. 20, 1881, upon the death of Pre- sident Garfield. and served the remainder of the presidential term until ::',[areh 4, 188;). On com- ing to Toronto, \Villiam H. Arthurs opened a general 5tore, and he continued to make Toronto hi,> home until his death. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Helen \Vatson, became the mother of the following ehildren: Helen. who married ,John Le)'s, anrl left two children, Wil- liam (de('eaRed), and Helen (of Toronto) ; John, rleceased; Col. William, dec('ased; and George ..\llan. Oeorge \Ilan Arthurs was born in Toronto in December. 1 3;), and received his education at the Upper Canada College. His busine:ss life was begun with the firm of Howland & Fitch, with whom he remained for some time, and then he engaged with a 1\11'. Hutchinson, a wholesale merchant, with whom he remained a number of years. Having hecome well versed in the whole- sale grocery business with these gentlemen, :Mr. \rthUl'.;;. in company with 1\11'. .John Boyd. form- ed tlIP firm of Boyd & Arthurs, and engaged in bu::;iness. On the dissolution of this firm 1\11'. Arthurs formed a partIlf'rship with the late .John Smith. and carried on a wholesale gro('ery busi- ness on \Yellington street ea ,t. continuing in this ('onne('tion uutil his rf>tirelllPnt from husines." in 18ï6. In lR63 :\11'. Arthurs and 1Iiss Annie .Jane _\ustin '\prp united in marriage. Mrs. Arthurs was a daught('r of the late James and usan (Bright) Austin, pioneer settlers of T1ittle Yor1\. now Toronto. '1'0 Ir. and 1\Irs. .Arthurs were born three daughters, as follows: Ada. who mar- ri<,d Victor Cawthra, of Toronto. and has one daughter, Yi('toria Isobel 1\lirille; Helen Elma, who is dereased; and 1\1argaret Georgina, who married Sidney A. C. Green. decea.<;Ptl, and has one daughter, Doris Margaret. 1\11'. Arthurs was a consistent memb('r of the old Knox Presbyter- ian (,hurch, while 1\1rs. Arthurs is a member of the Anglican Church. Fraternally, 111'. Arthurs wa.,> connectpd with the l\lasoni(' order. AUSTIN. The Austin family is also of Irish extracti'Ûn, and was founded in Canada by John Austin, the father of James Austin, and grand- father of 11rs. Arthurs. .John Austin eame to Canada in lR 8, and settled ahout Ì\wnty-two miles from Toronto, where he took up a tract of land, and her(' he and his wife spent the re- mainder of their lives. Their family, all of whom were born in Ireland, were: John, Mary, Wil- liam, Thomas, and James. It is with James Aus- tin's business career that we are espeeially inter- e.<;ted. IIe was born in Ireland in 1814. anù was but a -laù of si'deen years when his parl'llts settled in the forests of Ontario. Here he grew to manhood, and at the same time laid th(' foun- dation for a progressive business life. He wa,:;; partly edueated in Ireland, and when quite :mung engaged as a elerk with William Lyon l\Taekmzie. in the printing business. During this tinu .Mr. Austin attended ewning 5('hool in To- ronto. and thereby acquired a liberal education, which, with his largl' amount of natural ability, made him one of the leaders in financial circles of his day in Canada. Mr. Austin began business on his own aceount in eompany with the late Patrick Foy, under the firm name of Foy & Austin, wholesale and retail grocers. Later }Ie entered into finance so con- tinuing until his death in 1897. With' the late lIon. .fohn Ross, he was the founder of the Do- minion Bank, and it was he who conceived and was instrumental in putting into effect the city Branc.h Banking System of ('anada. Besides these interests, he was president of the Consum- eIT.' Gas Company. North of Scotland Canadian D ortgage Company, Queen City Fire Insurance Company. and for many years was identified with many other busine .;; interests of the city. In lRG5 lr. Austin pUl'ehased a beautiful tract of land on the north sidc of Dctvenport road, which is known as the "Spadina Property." Here 1)(' built his home. and also the one now owned by his daughter. 1lrs. Arthurs. On the death of 11'. Austin. tlw property was divided hetween 1Il'. . \rtlmrs and her hrother. Albert William. he taking the family homestead. which is still known as tlIP "Spadina Property." The .\rthurs phwe is known a." "Ravenswood," and is one of the most heautiful spots in Ontario, oH>rlooking. HS it dot's. the ('ity of Toronto and Lake Ontario. nnd in a el('ar atmo.;;phere may 1)(' seen the spray that rises from Niagara Falls. In 18....-1- :\11'. Austin was united in marriage with :\Iiss Susan Bright. "ho was born in To- ronto in May. 1817, and died Feb. 21. 1907. She wa." a daughter of \Villiam Bright. a pioneer of Toronto. a reeorù of whose family will be found elsewhere. To 1\11'. and 111'.;;. James Austin were born five children. three sons and two daughters. as follows: \nni(' .JaIlf'. who married lieorge Allan \.rthurs; Margaret Louise. who married ('01. \ViUiam .Joice, of England. by whom she had onc son. (,harles Albert (deceas- ed); Charles Gl'orge. who died when fourteen r - ... 4' Jì7771!. COMMEùlORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD years old; James Henry, whose death occurred in 1894; and Albert William. the present resi- dent of the old homestead, who married Mary R. Kerr. and has had six rhildren: May (deceased) ; James Percival. \dele :\Iary, Albert Edison, Anne Kathleen, and Constånce Margaret. 1\1. B. J.A.CK::;O has for nearly forty-three years been clerk of the Crown and Pleas at Os- goode Hall, Toronto. During this time the en- tire personnel of Osgoode Hall has changed, Mr. Jackson being the only man now found on duty at this seat of legal talent and learning who was there in 1864. lIe was born in County Wexford, Ireland. in 18;H. son of Benjamin and Anne (Tuthill) Jarkson. About 1831 Benjamin Jackson came to Can- ada, locating in Brantford, and in 1836 his fam- ily joined him. From Brantford Mr. Jackson removed to Sydenham, County of Peel, and then to Toronto, where he died in i852, at the age of sixty years. His widow passed away two years later, in her sixty-second year, and they are both buried in St. James' cemetery. Benjamin Jack- son served as an officer during the Rebellion of 1837-8. Of his children, but two, 1\I. B. and Mrs. .J. B. lcKay, are living. 1\1. B. J arkson was educated in Brantford and at The Toronto _\rademy. Toronto. and after leaving the latter read law with the late Hon. Rtf'phf'n Richard. He was called to the Bar in 1855, and at once went into a partnership with his former prereptor. which rontinued until ;\larch 23. 1864. when lr. Jackson was appointed clerk of tllf' ("ro\\n and Pleas by the Hon. ,John Sandfield :;\lacdonald. a position he has abl.\' filled to the present timf'. a period of nearly forty-three years. In 186b !\II'. J al.kson and .:\Iiss Claire E. CuU were united in marriage. 1\1rs. Jackson was born in Toronto, a daughter of John A. Cull, an early settler of that city. '1'0 this unIon have been born: Misses 1\'ora and Rosalie, of 'roronto; M. R.. of ,!,oronto. a member of the class of 1906. of 1\1cGill University. where he took thl' British As- sociation medal; Philip T.. B.Sc.. :\Ic.Gill Uni- veI'Sity, class of 190-1. in which institution he was demonstrator in 190-1 and 190,) ; 1Iisses Lucie and Gladys. :\11'. and Irs. .Jac'kson are members of the Church of England. Mr. Jack- son is a meml)f'r of the La\\"' Ro(.if't.... of Turonto. The offices now occupied b." \Ir. J wkson are those in which he first took up the duties of his position. Sinre assuming those duties in 1864 up to the winter of 1906-7. he was detained from his office by sirkness for only a period of three weeks-a very remarkable record. His whole life has been given unreservedly to his profession, and he is onf' of the most highly f'Steemed gen- 71 tlemen of the Queen City. Although past his three score years and ten, he is enjoying the best of health, and is sound in body and mind. STUART SCOTT, l\I.D., a leading physician of Newmarket, York County, who has held various positions of trust and responsibility in this lo- cality, and who has been for twenty-two years coroner of York County, was born in Northum- berland County, Ont., Feb. 26, 1860, son of Jo- seph S, and Mary (IrL'ih) Scott, natives of that county, the former born in July, 1829, and the latter April 1, 1832. Mary (Irish) Scott was the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Stanton) Irish, the former, who was born in 1801, coming to Canada when a boy. He was an orphan, and made the trip to this country alone when he was eleven years old. The Stantons were Scotch. Joseph Scott, the Doc- tor'8 father, was the son of Reuben and Mary (Keeler) Scott, natives of Massachusetts, who came to .Korthumberland County at an early day. Reuben Scott was a millwright, and also engaged in sawmilling, and he and his wife died at C'olborne, that county. They were Methodists in religious belief, and were the parents of these I'hildren: Reuben, James, Joseph, Mary, wife of one Abbott; Jane, wife of a 1\11'. Jones, of Penn- sylvania. Dr. Joseph S. Scott, father of our subject, studied medicine at the Queen's College, King- ston. and settled at Gananoque, where he prac- tif'ed his profession until his death. Feb. 4, 1876. Hf' married in April, 1855, Mary Irish, who died in 1888. She was well educated, and for a num- ber of years was a teacher in the public schools, a,<; wf'll as a music teacher and artist. They were 1Iethodists in religion. In politics Dr. Joseph . f'ott WHS a staunch Reformer. Their only ('hild was Dr. Stuart. our subject. Dr. Stuart Scott was educated in the public and high !;whools of Gananoque, and the Model sl'hoo1. and afterward engaged in teaching for three yem'S. At the end of that time he entered Trinity Fniwrsity. Toronto, from which he was graduated in 1885. He located at Lloydtown, York County. where he practised medicine four years. In 1889 the Doctor located in Newmarket, where he ha.<; followed tllf' practice of his pro- fession to the prf'Sent time. being very success- ful. The Doctor is a skilled physician, and has tlIP f'onfidence and esteem of the entire commun- ity. Dr. Reott was married Feb. 24, 1886, to Miss T...ïzzie Dunn, born in Northumberland County, daughter of Jonathan and Lydia Dunn, a Quak- er family of that county. 1\1rs. Scott was edu- rated in the school of Trenton, and later gradu- atf'd from tllf' Pickering ColIegf'. .!\Irs. Scott's 72 CO ll\'lEl\'IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECOR D parents had these children: Lizzie, Mrs. Scott; Lelia, deceased; l\Iattie, deceased; Audra, wife of Perry S. Corl, of Riverside, Cal.; Alexander, a farmer of Northumberland County; Lloyd, a druggist, of ::\lontrea1. Dr. and l\Irs. Scott have one son, Douglas. born at Lloydtown. Jan. 22, 1888, who is now a stu- dent in the high school of Newmarket. The Doctor and his wife are members of the 1\letho- dist Church. In political principles Dr. Scott is a Reformer, and he has been a member of the school board for eighteen years, and has served as coroner of York County for the past twenty- two years. m wded a part of the Canadian military conting-- pnt. lIe was colonel of the 36th Pppl battalion. On April 26, 1870, Colonel Tyrwhitt was mar- ried to Miss Emma Whitaker, a lady of English birth, and daughter of the late Yen. Arf'hdea('on Whitaker. The latter came to Toronto in 1851 to assume the duties of Provost of Trinitv Col lege, and remained in that capacity untiÌ 1881, a period of thirty years. lIe then returned to England, and there dipd the following year. His ",ife survived until 1898. and during that time remained in England. Of their family. two daughters live in C:mada, Mrs. Tyrwhitt and :i'lrs. H. Leonix. of Barrie, whose husband suc- ceeded Co1. T 'rwhitt as the member of Parlia- ment from South Simcoe; two daughtc1'3 live in England; one in California; and a son, Rev. George H. 'Whitaker, lives in England. The union of Colonel and ::\11'8. Tyrwhitt was blessed with the following' children: Alice, Mrs. Arthur icol. who has two children, KeIll1f'th and Ron- aId; Elizabeth; Charlotte; .Arundel; Dorothy; Gf"org-e Herbert: Richard. deceased. who marrie.j Miss ::\lildred Graham, and was employed in the Marine and Fisheries department at Ottawa j Henry Percy. also del'eased: and Raymond. A loyal son of the ('hurch of England, Co1. Tyr- whitt always took great interest in churl'h work, and materially assisted in building and rppair- ing many ehurehes in his riding. lIe laid the ('orner-stone of Christ Chureh, Tottenham, in Xovember. 1886. and the corner-stone of St. (}porg-e's Church, .Alhwdale. Sept. 22, 1892. Hp was askpd to lay t1w corner-stonc of Trinity Chnrl'h. Bradford, when it was rebuilt after the fire in 1900, but was unable to do so. A win- dow in memory of him wa<; plal'ed in this churl'h b ' the offil'pI'S and members of his regiment, and a bell was also presented to it by the Con- sprvative Association of South Simroe in his memory. lIe was affiliatpd with two fraternal ordf"rs. thp Orange Lodge and the Sons of Eng- land, having an influential voice in the affairs of ear'h. His death at his home in County Sim- coe in 1900 deprived the county of an able ser- vant and \'alnablp (.itizen. whose loss was dpeply felt in both privah' and puhlil' cirelps. COL. RICHARD TYRWHITT, M.P., whose death June 22, 1900, brought to a dose a long and honorable political career, ('overing over eighteen years, during that period of service to his 1'00lDtry, made a record for loyal, disinterested and statesmanlike conduct of affairs, that re- fterted credit bot.h upon 'himself and his constit- uency. Of a family early identified with West- ern Ontario, he was born in County Simcoe, Ont., Nov. 28, 1844, son of William and Elizaheth (Armstrong) Tyrwhitt. William Tyrwhitt came from Shropshire, Eng- land, in 1836, and chose County Simcoe as his place of aboùe, and there he married. There were four children, namely: Richard, .T ohn and William ITenry, all now deceased; anù 1argaret Elizabeth, Mrs. Thomas Graham, of London, Eng-land. CoL Richard Tyrwhitt was given a sound pre- paratory training in the Barrie high sl'hool, and then was sent to France to complete his educa- tion at Dinan. When he returned to Canada he made farming his nominal vocation, and settled on a fine place in f'ounty Simcoe, but his atten- tion was by no means eonfined to agricultural pursuitR. An adhf'rent of the f'o\lsprvativp party, IlP soon began to manifest an adive in- terest in politil'al matters, and became in time a man of marked influence in his section of the Province. In 1882 he was elected a represpnta- tive in the Dominion Parliament, from outh Simcoe, and served that constituency continu- ously from Ihat time until his death, pighteen years later, a rel'ord which showed indisputably .\RCnln \LD YOC\O. who died in Toronto the estimation in whieh his political talents and in October. 188!). was born in Lanark township. services were held by those whom he reprpsented. in thp County of Perth. in 18:12. eldest son of Thp influence of Colonel 'l'yrwhitt was no less Ard1ibald Young (2) and grallll,>on of Archi- felt in the milit.ary cin'les than in the political. bald Young-. and lw had seen actual service in both the Fen- Thp Y onng famil ', which I'OuntN Crusaders ian Raid and the Northwest rpbeUion. In 1887 and Covenanters among its ancestry. is of Sf'ot- he was sent to England in command of the Wim- tish extraction. and was foundpd in Canada in bleton tl'am. and again in 1897, on the occa- 1820 h,\' Archibald Young. He settled in 1..an- Rion of the .Tubilpe, to celebrate the sixtieth an- ark township. County Perth. later removing- to niversar,\' vf Qupcn Yiptoria's reign, he com- County Lambton, where he died in 1871. His C'U)L\IK\lUR_-\.TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD son, Arehibald Young (2). the father of the sub- jeet of this sketch, was born in ::;cotlalld, and was but a hid of fourteen when bis parf'nts came to anada. His husinf'ss life began in Lanark, and was continued from 1R39 to 1872 in Sarnia, whf're for many years he was a gpneral merchant and mill-owner; he \Va.<; one of the early wardf'ns of the eounty. Later he went to Manitoba, where he died in 1881. His wife was Helen Har- vie, also a native of Scotland. and their !"hild- ren besides Archibald were: .Janf'. wife of Wil- liam 13. Clark, eldest son of the seiguf'ur of BerthiC'l': :'IfHry. wif(' of the Rev. WiBiam Blain, Presbyterian mini ter; Helen, who first married H. F. l\Iackenzie, I.P., and subsequently \Vil- liam Roy; Agnes, wife of the late Charles :\lac- kenzif', )I.P.P.; Peter, postmastf'r of Lockport. )lan.; \Villiam. town clerk of Selkirk 1\[an.; and David, medicaL superintendent of the Asy- hun for the Insane, Selkirk, .:\Ianitoba. Archibald Young. eldest son of .Archibald (2), was educated in Sarnia, and there engag('d in mercantile pursuits. in which he continued for many years, the larger part of his business life being spent in that place. In 1877 hf' removed to Toronto, where his death occurred. after he had actively intf'rested himself in matters pertaining to .:\lanitoba, espeeially in the Oreat N"orthwest Central Railway. In 1837 Archibald Young married l\Iiss Annie \Vilson, spr'ond daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Harding) \Vilson, both of whom were born in 180 . .Joseph \ViL<;on was a native of Gnys- borough. England. and in 18:lO settled in ('an- ada, where he engaged extensively in cahinet- making. at the rorner of Yonge and Temperance streets. Later hf' went to County LHmbton. wherf' he bought land Hnd hecame factor to :\11'. L. Talfourd. dying in 186;). III' and his wife were originall ' members of St. J limes' parish, but became lethodists. In politirs he was a strong Conservative. To 1\11'. and 1\[rs. Joseph \ViL"on werf' horn thc following children: Rob- ert. now of Saginaw. Michigan; Charles Hard- ing, deceased; .Mary Catherine, widow of Ebe- nf'Zf'r P. \Yatson, of 8arnia; Annie, Mrs. Y onnf!: and Emily, widow of John R. Major, of Roek Island, Illinois. :;\lrs. Young was born in 18:34. and is now liv- ing at No. 524 Euclid avenue, Toronto. To her and her hushanrl the following ('hildren were born: Mary Helen, .Jane Harvie, Prof. .Arl'hi- bald Hope, of Trinity Collpgp; Dr, WiL"on Yates. of Toronto; Henry Bruce. Annie Hester, Floren('e Emily, and Agnes l\lae!n'nzie. Mr. Young wa" a member of the Presbyterian Church, upon whose services he was a consist- pnt attendant. In political opinion he was a Reformer, furthering with his father, who re- ï8 fused to stand himself, the candidature of the Hon. G.eorge Brown against the lIon. I\Ialcolm Cameron, anù, on 1\11'. Brown's withdrawaL from l.JRmbton, that of the Hon. A. Mackenzip. TREYOR R. O\\TEX, a gentleman living re- tired at No. 8 Cawthra Square, Toronto, in his earlier life an officer in the British army, was born in 1847 in South WaIf's. 1\11'. Uwen and all his family are members of the Church of Eng- land. In politi!'!> he takes an independent stand. ']'UU)L\S P.ET.EI PEARCE, who departed thil:! life July 1-1. 1894. at Santa Barbara, Cali- fornia. was born at Norwood, Unt., in 1843, son of Peter Pearce, who came from England to Canaùa, settling near Norwood. Thomas Peter Pearce was educated at Norwood. He began business on his own aceount at :\Iarmora, wbere he engaged in the lumber and flour-milling busi- npss, in which he was very successful. III' con- tinued in this line, conduding his interests per- sonally, until obliged by failing IlCalth to seek rest, and in 18!I2 he moved from Belleville, where he had lived for several years. and settled in Toronto. Theuee he ",ent to California, be- lieving that a I'hange of dimate would bf'tter his health, and it was \\ hile there that he passed away. 1\11'. Pearce was very prominent in politics, as a member of the ConservatiVf' party, was a ll1pm- bel' of the ('ounty council of County Hastings, and warden of that county for many years. 'I' he Conser,-ative party urged 1\11'. Pearce to acrept Parliamentary honors. but his poor health caus- ed him to de('line the offer. lIe was interested in various busine ent<:'rprises, at one time own- ing the Cobourg, Peterboro & Harwooù Rail- road, and was a storkholder in the l\Iail Printing Company, of 'roronto. lIe was a man of relia- bility and influenr'e, anù enjoYf'd the estpem of all who knew him. In 18fi9 .Mr. pparf'e married Ii .;; )Iargaret Campion. daughtf'r of the late Col. William Campion. who (.ame from England to Canada and locatf'd at Lily Creek, where he died. Col. .William Campion was for many years an agri- culturist, and owned a fine farm near l\larmora. upon which he died. l\lrs. Pearce wa.<; born at Lily Creek. She now resides at No. 14 Pril1<'e Arthur avenue, Toronto. in tIle home pllrr'haspd by l\Ir. Pearce shortly bf'fore his death. To )11'. and Mrs. Pearf'e were horn f'hildren as fo\\ows: \VilIiam. of Toronto; Frank R. who with his brother, IIenr." R.. is f'onducting thf' business founded by tllf'ir fßtlwr at :Marmora; l\Iary A., and Ada n. 1\11'. PI'Hrl'!' was w'ry prominent in Masonic (.irl'lps. II!' \Va<; HII adherent of the Methodist 74 C01\1l\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Church, Mrs. Pearce being a member of the Church of England. JOlIN 'I' AYLOR GIL1\IO CR, M.D., warden of the Central Prison of Toronto. has been prom- inently identified with the Province of Ontario in various ways. Dr. Ciilmonr belongs to an old familr of thp County of Durham, the first of whom in Canada was Thomas Gilmour, a native of the Emerald Isle, from which country he came to the Dominion in the early part of the last eentury, loeating on a bush farm in the County of Durham, where he followed lumbering and agriculture until his death, in 1850. Thomas Gilmour (2), father of Dr. Gilmour, was born in the County of Durham in 1825, and for some time after reaching his majority en- gaged in farming and contracting, following the latter line in connection with the construction of t.he Grand Tnmk railway, fur which hp. fur- nished ties, timber, etc. In 1862 'rhoma" Gil- l'lour went to British Columbia, and in 186:3 t.o \Iaska, being one of the first white men to pros- pect for gold in that country. He remain,'d there and in the Pacific States until 1894, whpn he returned to Ontario, settling at Toronto .Junction, where he dieel in 1897. In 18 Thomas Gilmour married Jane Leet, of Clark township. Mrs. Gilmour: who died in Augllst, 1905, was born in the Count . of Durham in 1831, and from 1894 until her decease was a r!:'sidellt of Toronto Junction. In religious faith shl' wa,> a l\Icthodist, as was her husband. who in poli- tics adhered to the principle,> of the Reform party. 1\11'. and Urs. Thomas Oilmour had four children, two daughters and two sons, the latter being John Taylor Gilmour, :\I.D.. and T. H. Oilmonr. K.C., of Winnipeg. .John Tayloe Gilmour "\\"(\S horn in the County (If Durham in 185;). Hi litel'ary training- was received in the high school at Port Hope. where he completed his course in un:j. after which he taught in the public schools of his native county for two years. He then turned his attention to the study of medicine, and in 1878 was gl'adu- ated with the degree of :M.D. from Trinity Medi- cal College, Toronto. The Doctor at oncp began the practice of his profession. his first field bein in the township of King, County York. where lw remained one year. He then returned to his native county, where he continued to practise for five years, at the end of that period remov- ing' to Toronto Junction. which at that time (1884) was not a separate municipality. Dr. Gilmour was active in school matters and in public affairs generally from the time of his settlement at Toronto .Junction, which place be- came a village in 1887, and a town in 1888. In .June, 18R6, Dr. Gilmour was nominated by the Reform party to contest West York for the Ontario House, and notwithstanding the fact that the riding was Conservative in both Houses of Parliament, he received a handsome majoritv over his opponent. At the next general election in 1890, Dr. Gilmour was re-elected to Parlia: ment from West York, his opponent being D. W. Clendenan. In 1894 the Doctor was again ten- IIered Parliamentary 'honors. but declined. In 1890 Dr. Gilm()ur seconded the address the mover of which was the late Charles 1\rack nzie of Sarnia. a brother of the late Alexander Mac: kenzie, Premier of Canada. While in Parlia- ment Dr. Gilmour had charge of the bills which incorporated the first electric railways in the Count.... of York-the Metropolitan, the City & uburban and the Mimico railways. He also had chargp of the bills for the inc rporation of the towns of North Toronto and Toronto Junc- tion. While thus serving W est York the Doc- tor did not forget his home, Toronto Junction, into the history of which his life is interwoven. He was ehairman of the first high school board of the place, which board was elected in 1891. 1 )1'. Gilmour established, and for one year edited, the first ncwspaper-tlw York Tribullc-at To- ronto Junction. which paper is now one of the wl'll-establislwd sheets of York County. rll 1KKJ Dr. nilmour was appointed surgeon of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, which position he filled until rctiring from the practice of medicine. in 1894. In 1894, after declining Parliamentary honors, the Doctor was appointed registrar for the C'ounty, a position hc filled until 18%. when he was requested by the goyernment to take charge of the Central Prison of Ontario, situated at Toronto, to ac- ('cpt which incumlwncy he resigned the office of registrar. Since assuming the duties of warden of the ('entral Prison Dr. Gilmour has taken an active part in le Ôslation for the betterment of the eriminal cla!';s, and it WHS partly due to his ef- forts that th!:' "Tieket of Leaye Act" for the Dominion of Canada was passcd, becoming a law in 1899. Dr. Gilmour is a member of the Xational Prison A "ociation. and at the Con.. !!re,;s hdd at Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. in 1902, he was made secretary {)f the "Wardens' As. sociation. At the Congress hcld in Louisville, Kentucky, thl' following year, he was elected President of that association. "When it is under- stooel that this congress is composed of about four hundred members, of whom but ten Or twelve are Canadians, his selection aR the president was certainly a compliment to Canada, and a testimonial of the hi h appreciation of the abil- ity of Warden Gilmour. Dr. Oilmour has been twicC" married, his first , '- . f/; . : . .. . . CO:\UIE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD wife being :Miss Emma Hawkins, of Canton, near Port Hope, who died in 1886, leaving two chil- dren: Charles II., a physician at Toronto, now ;10lding a prominent position with the Can- adian Northern Uailway Compan;y, and l\Iiss :Enuna H., of Toronto. In 1889 Dr. Gilmour was united in marriage with )1argaret Edgar, daughter of the late John Edgar, of Toronto and Brantford. Dr. and 1rs. Gilmour are members of the )1ethodist Church. The Doctor is a past master of .Mimico Lodge, No. 369, A.F. & .A.l\l., of Lambton l\Iills, and is also a mem- ber of the A.O.H.1\". and of a number of the leading clubs. JA:\IES FREDERICK PATERSON, whose death occurred in Toronto in 1896, was a native of the Queen City, born in 1843, son of Peter .and Hannah (Wilson) Paterson. :\11'. Paterson's education was received at the rpper Canada College, and after his graduation he turned his attention to the banking business. For some time he was mana r of the Imperial Rank, of Toronto, and. after leaving that lllsti- tution, "\"ent into the brokerage business, in which he was engaged at the time of his death. In 18ïl :\11'. Paterson and Miss Florence Isabel l\IcCarth;y, daughter of D'Alton :McCarthy, wPr united in marriage. :\11'. :McCarthy, who was a well-known barrister of Barrie, Ont., was )orn in Ireland in 180!. son of Bucknall :McCarthy. D 'Alton :\IcCarlhy settled in Barrie about lö!ö, 1:nd for many years was one of the most prom- ineut barristers of that portion of the count . lIe prepared for law in Ireland, and had prac- tised his profession in Dublin before coming to Canaùa. l\Ir. :McCarthy married Zina Hope Ianners. a native of Edinburgh. and they had children: (1) Buclmall, served in the Royal avy. (2) D'Alton. K.C.. for some time a mem- ber of Parliament for ::çorth Simcoe, was one of the leading- politicians of the day. He was at onp time tendered the premiership of Canada JJ ' the Consef\"atiw par"ty. hut declined the honor. He married Emma Katharie Lally, by whom he had children, Ethel Reda and D 'Alton Lally. (3) His Honor, Thomas .Anthony Mait- land :\IcCarthy was Judge of the County of Dnf- ferin. (4) .Julia .Ann Hope married .Tohn II. Hornsby. (5) Annie Katharine Hope is un- married. (6) Clara :Matilda Hope (deceased) was the wife of His IIonor .Tudg-e Edward "l\fOl'- gan. of the County of York (7) Clara Mait- land Hope. (R) Dr. .Tohn. (9) II. B. (10) Flor('n('e Isahpl b<.>('am<.> :\Trs. Pêlterson. To Mr. and Mrs. J. Frederick Pat.Prson the following children bave been born: Percival Le :\Tessieur. of Sarnia, is in the lumber business; Fr('(lerid D 'Alton Norman is in the Impelial ï5 Bank at Toronto, and has t\\ 0 daughters. Bev. f:'rley and orma; Florence Lillian is the wire of R. William l\Iillichamp, of Toronto; and Emilie Francis married George E. Gooderham, of Toronto, and has one daughter, Florence El- kn. l\Ir. Paterson was a member of the Church of Emdand, to the faith of which :ì\Irs. Pa r- 'SOli also adheres. In politics he was a Con- servative. HEE:;OR. This family name, which is spelled in G<.>rman Reiser, is a very old one. Families J)l'aring till' name are mentioned in German his- tories of the early Reformation, as residing jn FrmH'onia and ",itzerland, belonging to the merchant class and ('ity burghers, and connected with the German 'Yaldenses as early as the fourteenth century. One, Frederick Reiser. son of Conrad Reiser, born in 1401, was a \Valden- Sl'nn Bishop and did much to keep together, by his tere five brOthers of the fam- il,\' emigrat<.>d to \merica. The first to ' ome O\'er were rIrich and Jacob in 1729. John fol- lowed in 17; 8. and the last two, Philip an, 1 the IlhoY<' named Peter. landed at l'hiladelphÜl in 1 ï:1!). All of them s<.>tt!ec} in Lancast r County, J>ennsylnmia. Peter's home b<.>in in the north- l'1'll pm't of thp county near the village of M:il- 1hn GroW'. ahont twenty miles so,1th cast of Har- J'is}nu'g'. Ifp carried on the husinpss of farming und milling. His dwelling- hOll.'3e was a two- story stone huilding, \\ ith pitched roof built in the Colonial style and haying an archerl cpllar. Thc huilding is very pi('turesquf" and is now (ownpd and o('('upied hy .Ta('ob O. Risser. the !::r<.>at-gTandson of the original owner. Peter llnd his wife Elizabeth had ten ('hi1drell. two of wÌlom were born in Germany. 'l'heir names and dates of birth are as follows: Esther, 1737; John, 17:19; C'atharine. 1741: Elizabeth, 1743; Bar- bara, 174!): Christian (the Canadian ancestor), 1747 (died 1R06); Peter. 1750 (died in lR41); Abraham, 17:ï3 (di<.>d lR23): 1Iag-dalene, 175F\; and Jacob. 1764 (died 183!J). Christian Risser marri<.>d FranCl'S Detwiler, of Lancast('r connty. Pennsylvania, and resided 71ì CO:\DIEMOR.\.TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD t.here until thc 'ear 1i86, when he and his brothel', Abraham, with their wives and children, moved to Franldiu County, same State, and took up farms adjoining each other, and about five miles north of Cha.mbersùurg. Christian re- mained there until the 'ear 180-1, when ('wing to unfair trcatment of :'\on-Associator;;;. to which party he belonged, by the Revolutionary party, he decidpd to come to Canada, and in the same Year he set out for Canada with his wife ;lnd ix children, arriving in Canada in the fall. and f,pttling- in the eastern part of the township of :\farkham. lIe did not long enjoy his new home. for two years after, in 1806, he met with nn ac- ('idcnt, a'tree falling upon him while he wa..;; !!Ìv- ilL!! dircctions m felling timber, to whi('h he SlIC- cU;:llùed. lIe left surviving his widow and six children, namely: Petpr, John. Elizaheth, Bar- bara, Abraham and Christian. In the sPl'on-'l generation after the settlement of the family in Canada. the name of Hisser heca.m( (,)lang'''d to its present form of Reesor, while in the tates the family IJranch retain the old torm of Risser. \ 1) Ppter Repsor, eI(lest son of Christian, the Canadian ancl'stor, was horn Del'. 2:>. Iii:>. lIe narri('d Elizaheth Erh. and his home was at ('('dill' nl'O\"l'. \ t the timc his father died he be- ('mm'- mtitled, as d(kst sOn. to thc whole of his fatllPr's lands, bcing the sole heir at law, uuder the Primogeniture Act, his father having died without a will. Instead of claiming the whole pstate. he at once divided it cquaJ1y hetween the hl'othprs and sisters to carry out his parent's wish. lIe died at Cedar Orove. ov. 16, 18,J-!, in the seventy-ninth year of his age, IIml had ten ehildrpn, namely: Christian. France8. ./olm, ElizalJeth. Esther, Peter. Anna Maria, .\bra- ham, Samuel and Josephus, all of whom except the el(lest son, Christian, married and had ('hil- lh'en. Christian, when a young man, paid a visit to the Southern States, and whil" there died of ,ellow fever. His bodv was hrought to Canada ;tnd huried in the fam'ily bUl'ying ground. AU the other children are d('ad, exeept thc yonng- cst. Josephus, who is living retired. now over ninety y<,ars of age. The third child. Rpv. Jolm Reesor. wa!'> a minister of the l\f<,nnonite Church at Cedar Grove, and his son, Christian. is the prescnt .minisÌl'r there. (2) .John Reesor. the second son of Christian, resided north of Cedar Grove and <,ast of I\lark- ham village. lIe married Anna Grove, and had issue, the following- children, namely: Fran('es. Elizaheth, f'hristian G., Simeon, Barbara, John G., Anna. Jaf'ob, P<,ter, Esther, ::\fary. Samuel, :Magdalen<" Benjamin G., .Tesse G. and Ahraham. all of whom e'{cept Benjamin G. and Jesse G. are now deceased. Benjamin G. resides at Mount .Toy, a retired farmer; Jesse G. has his home at St. .Joseph's Island, wherc he holds several pllb- ]ic offices and is ODC of the most prominent. and enterprising farmers on the islaml. All of the above children married and had f'hildren, ilnd their descendants number several hundred. (3) Elizabeth Hepsor, the tIlÌrd child of Christian. married Abraham Stouffer. It is from his name that the village of Stouffville takl:'s iV: name. 'fhe ' had issuc six children, namdy: Christian, Ahraham, John. .Jacob. Elizabeth :m(l Prances. (4) Barbara Reesor, fourth child of Christian, manied a :\Ir. Gamble. and had issue one !ion, who married Marie \ntoinette Fr,wklyn, of )Iid. tileton, .Kew York, and left issue. (5) Abraham, the fifth dÚld of Christian, married his cousin Anna. Detwiler. His home was south of :\Iarkham village. then called Eec- sorvi1le. IIe died in 1831, leaving surviving' him his "idow and six children, namely: (1) Christopher, born :\Iay 18, 1816, married 11iss Margaret Armstrong, a sister of the late \Yil- liam Armstrong, of )Iarkham. lIe resided in Concession 10. of l\farkham, whpre he carri<'d on farming-. His death oceurl'l,<-1 1\0". "27. 1.'ì46. (2) Jolm. born July I.'). 1818. resided at the homestead on Lots i and 8. in Concession 8. of :\larkham. He married, in 1843, Eliza Whitney. daug-htpr of the late Henry Whitncy, of New Ross. Connty W ('xford, Ireland. who with his hroth!:'r, Panl Fr('deJ'ick. eame to Canada m IS31. .J ohn Rpcsor was depnty reevp of tho township of lHarkham for till' years 18;) anò. 18:í:>: president of the Markham & Sf'31'horoug-h Plank Hi'ad Company: ('hnr('h warden anI lily delcgate of Grac( Church for many years; and WfiR OIl!' of thc s('hool trustees. He was en- gaged in the husincss of mi1ling and fal'ming. He died ln Octoher, ISHI. and his wiff' dhl in .Jnly. 18ßR. (3) Fanny. horn .Tan. 15. 18"21, marricd .Joseph .Tames. latp of the township of Vauerhan. Hc was a well-known farmer oLthat tow hip and a member of the \Vi1lowdalf' Nh.th. odist (,hurch. H(' was one of th(' most uprig-ht and hiddv est.eemed residents of thl' township. (4) n n.'Dmrid, horn .Tan. 10. 182:3, wa.s ,odu- cated at till' privatp sf'hool of SiJ)l'lair n"l(kn of the vi1lage of ;\Ial'kham. \\"hl're his hrot'hf'l"I and many of the carl.y rpsirlents attpllfkd. 1'his Sinclair Úolden f'arri d on a drugg-ist's business after h(' gave up the school. and waR also a 10f'a1 preurher in the )fpthodist. Chnr('h. After nnish- in er at Rin('lair Holdl'n's sl'hool lIon. David R sor was supplied with a private tutor. Tn 1860 he was elected for and represented King-A Divisi()n in the IJegislative f'o\mcil from lRßO until conferleration. whrn he was called to thp Renate in ]Rß7. III' was appointed jnsti('e of th(' peaf'e in 1R4R, and Lif'utpnllnt (,olon..\ in CO: Il\IE IORATIVE BIOGK\THICAL RECORD í7 the Heserves. lIe was for man) years a mem- her of the township council and was chosen warden of the county in 1860. In lS:)G he started the Markham Economist and editeli it for man)' years. lIe was pl'e!'idl'nt of the Bast Riding of York Agricultural Society, and helped to promote the St. Lawrence Bank and the To- ronto & Xipissing- Railway, no,", the Midland, Hnd the Whitb)' & Georgian Ba)- Tele raph Company. III' died April 26, 1902, at RosPlble, Tm'outo, leaving his widow, Emily l.Iacdongall (\\.ho is a sister of the late Hon. William Mac- dougall) and five children. His widow, Emily Reesor, still l'esides at the home in Rosellale. (.')) Xanl'y, born April 4, lS2ï, is still living. he married Henry R. Corson, of )Iarkham, editor of the l\Iarkham Ji:co II omist. :Mr. Corson acted as clerk of the township for many years, is a notary public and issuer of marriage licen- ses. He belongs to a well-known family of Huguenot deSf'el1Ì. (6) Peter, born Aug. 5, 1829, as a young man attended a college at 'Yashington, D.C. He acted as a law convey- ancer, and for some y!'ars assisted his brother in tllP management of a cheese factory. He died in 1883, unmarried. Besides the abo\-e chil- ùrell. Abraham Heesor had two step children, who married 1\\0 \vell.known and prominent l'esidents of the township, namely, Chauncey Crosby and Archibald Barker: the former was a justice of the peace and father of the late Hugh Powell Crosby, l\I.P.P. for the east ridin of York for many years. The latter was also a justice of the peace and as the senior magis- trate of the county usually presided at thc Quarter Sessions in Toronto. He was post- master of the village for .many years anil took a prominent part in the early days in the coun- cils of the Home District and afterward in the county councils. He was a Conservativc in poli- tics and was a strong opponcnt of the lIon. Daviil Rf'esor in all politif'al contests. He was also one of the first trustees of the l\'[arkham grammar school, at which some of his chililren were e(h1f'ated. One of his sons, Peter l\1. Rar- ker, is a graduate of thf' University of Toronto, and afterward entered the Ipg-al profrssion: he now resides at Edmonton. (6) Christian Rf'rsor, the sixth and youngest f'hild of Christian, resided at the old homestead. He was born in Franklin county. Pennsylvania, in 1793. He owned considrrable landed prop- erty in the township. He was twice maITied. and had ehildren by both marriages. He- died in 1877. The living descendants of tllf' ahove named six children of Christian, the first Canadian an- cestor, are now estimatl'd to numher not lr"s than nine hundrf'd. In 1904 a family !'eunion was lwld at LlIl'ust Hill, on their ance,>tors' old home- teaù, .to celebrate the one hundredth annivers- ary of the settlement in Uanada, at which about five hundred descendants attended. Some of the more prominent living descendants of thf' fam- ily, bearing the surname of Reesor, residing in tlw County of York, are as follows: (1) \.braham Reesor carries on milling and farming at Altona. He is a son of Noah Re<,"or. !!randson of Rcv. John, and great-grands,m of Peter, eldest son of Christian, the first Canadian :mcestor. (2) Andrew Reesor is a prosperous farmer 1md owner of Lot 3, 9th Conces ion, Markham. lIe is a son of Peter, grandson of Peter, eldest son of Christian, the original ancestDr. He mar- ried a Miss Raymer. His post office is Cedar Orove. (3) Albert Rcesor is owner. with his brother, of one of the larg-est creameries in the county. He attended Guelph Agricultural College, tak- ing a special course. II e is a son of Christian and grandson of Christian, the original an('estor. He married Miss Bertha Pike, daughter of I ohn Pike. His post office address is Ilopust Hill. (4) Abraham II. Reesor, a retired farmer, .is now residing' at :\fount Joy. He is a broth;>r of thc above named .\ndrew Reesor. He was mar- ried twice, his first wife being a sister of ,John Pike, and his sl'cond a daughter ()f the late T. P. White, of Whitevale. (5) Benjamin B. Reesor is a son of Rev. John Reesor, and brother of Rev. Christian Reesor, of the Mennonite Church. Ill' married a daughter of John Hoover, and is nOw a retired 'farmer. His post office is Cedar Grove. (6) Benjamin F. Reesor is a son of the late :->amuel Reesor of Cedar Grove. and grandson of Peter, the eldest son of Christian, the an- restor. For some years he was engaged in the milling business at his father's home, and ;lfter- ward at Ne\\market. He served several years in the municipal council as reeve and deputy reeve. He is now an electrical engineer, has put in plants for the electric lighting ()f several towns, and was chosen president of the SOf'iety of Electrical Engincf'rs. He is at present en- gaged in installing an elpf'tric plant for Owen ound, and has also the management of the power works at Fplwlon Falls in connection with the lightin!.!' of IJindsay. where he now re- sides. (7) Benjamin G. RcesOl' is a retired farmer living at Mount Joy, and is a son of John Ree- sor and grandson of Christian, the oriv.inal r.neestor. He married a Miss Cook. (8) Benjamin H. Rpcsor is a son of the above named Benjamin B., and is the owner of I.Jot 3, 78 C01DIE1IORATIVE BIOGK\..PHICAL RECORD 11th Conce!',sion. He is married and carries on farming. His püst office is Cedar Grove. (9) Christian "Reesor is a son of Rev. John Reesor, and is minister of the Mennonite Church at Cedar Grove. On account of his age he has turned the management of his farm over to his son, Thomas. (10) Colin D. Reesor carries on the bus.iness of milling at the homestead of his father, the late Samuel Reesor. who died in 1901. :3umuel was a son of Peter Reesor, the eldest son of Chris- tian, and was born in 1817. He was one of the most prosperous and wealthy farmers in the township, and was much respected by aB his neighbors for his kindly and neighhorly acts. lIis charity extended beyond his oWn home. He gave liberally to the Hindoo missions of his Church, and at the time the Hussian 1Iennon- ites settled in l\Ianitoba he became surety for the payment of the advances made them by the government of Canada. Colin D., his ddest son, is married and his post office addn'ss is Cedar Grove. (11) David Reesor is a son of Christopher Reesor and grandson of Abraham and nephew of Hon. David Reesor. He resides in th 10th Concession on his father's old farm. lIe' mar- ried Jane Miller. daughter of the late (ícorge Iiller, \\ho was one of the first to import pedi- greed stock into the Province. lIe enQ'aged in large farm and stock operations in the early days of the settlement of Manitoba, alHt has traveled f'xtensively in both America anù Europe. He is prominent in stock raising' and in all farming- matters. (12) David A. I eesor is a son of Noah Ree- sor, and grandson of Rcv. .John Reesor. He is engaged in farming, and hi", post office is Cedar Gro\'e. (13) Elias Reesor is a retired farmer residing at Stouffville. He is a son of Peter G. Reesor, and grandson of John Reesor. He married Miss Burkholder. (14) Flavius Rcesor is a son of 13. 13. Reesor and grandson of Rev. John Reesor. He carries on farming near Cedar Grove and there rf'ceives his mail. (15) Frank A. Reesor carries on farminO' on Lot 10, Concession 9, Markham. He is a'"' son of the late AIJraham B. Reesor. and g-randson of John G. lIe married Miss Àrmstr ng, only daughter of William Armstrong. His post of- fice is Locust Hill. (16) Frederick Augustus Reesor, son of John Reesor and grandson of Abraham, was born in 1844, and was educated at the Markham gram- mar sphool under E. T. Crowle, and at the Uni- versity of Toronto, class of 1867. Durin his course he took honors in mathematics and ob- tained a scholarship and a medal. lIe after- ward entered a bank. and has been manager of the Markham branch of the Standard Bank for thirty-three ;rears, having but lately retired.. He has been warden and lay delegate of Grace Church for many year's, secretary and treasurer üf the village lihrar.\' and school trm;tee. Ile married Catharine Bain, daughter of [{ev. James Bain, late of Scarborough, and sister of the late John Bain, K.C., of Toronto. He re- centl ' mo\'ed to Ottawa which is his present post omcc addrcss. (Ii) Frederick E. Reesor is a son of Chris- tian Reesor and a brother of Albert Reesol'. and with his brother owns the Locust Hill Creamery. He is married to a daU! .hter of Anthon ' Foste"r, ex-warden of the county. His post office is Lo- cust Hill. (It)) Frederick K. Reesor is a son of Petey' Reesor, late of Cedar Grove, and grandson of Peter, who was the eldest son of Christian. lIe received his education at the Markham gram- lllar school. He has always taken a great in- terest and prominent part in municipal affairs, and has been reeve and deputy reeve of the township for many years, and was warden of the county. For some years he was engaged in farming- and milling. and afterward took up the business of insurance becoming connected with the Standard :\Iutual Fire Insurance Company and acted as inspector. lIe married Miss u - Creight. He now resides in Toronto, and his "on carries on tht' milling business in ::\Iarkham. (19) George Reesor carries on farming on Lot 14, ('onpession 7, :\Iarkham. lIe is a son of Josephus, deceased, and grandson of Peter Reesor. His post office is :Markham. (20) George E. Reesor, of Toronto, is a son of Samuel Reesor: late of Cedar Grove, and brother of Colin D. and Benjamin F. He re- sides in Toronto and is engagc 1 in the business of butter and creamery manufacture. (21) George -Walter Reesor is a son of John Reesor, and grandson of Abraham, and was born in 1849. He married a Miss Flewry. a niece of the late Ex-Warden Flewry, of Kew- market, and has been engaged in milling and i" now a general merchant in :\Iarkham villaQ'('. He has for several years been chosen warden of the Eng-1ish Church. lIe is president of the Publil' Lihrm';\', and has also J1f'ld many other offires and takes part in all muniripal affairs. (22) Herman C. Reesor is a son of Benjamin 13. Reesor and grandson of Rev. John Reesor, Jatf' of Cedar Grove. He married a Miss Burk- holder, and is a prosperous farmer. His post office addres'3 is Cedar Grove. (2 ) Henry Arthur Reesor is a son of John and grandson of Abraham Reesor, and nephew C01\Il\IE1\IORATn'E BIOGRAPIIIC \L RECORD 79 of the late ::3enator Rt't'sor. III' was born in 1847, and educated at the :\1arkham grammar school and Toronto Cniversity. He rel'eived his dt'gree of B.A. in l ïO. He then .:;tudied for the legal profession and was called to the Bar in Hilary term, 187-1. He became a partner of the late J ud e :\1aekenzie, in whose office he had studied. and has ever since practised ln the same firm and its successors on Toronto <;treet, the names of the firm being .:\1ackenzie. Dela- mere & RI:'t'sor, Delamere & Reesor. Delmllere, Reesor, English & Ross. and at prt'sent i.... Dela- mere, Reesor & Ross. The office is at lJ. 18 Toronto stt'eet. 1\11'. Reesor holds a certificate of the Military School, and he served four vears in the Queen's Own and retired as lieutenant in the York Rangers in 1874. He married 1iss Frances L. Fowler, daughter of D. Fowler, R. C.A., late of the "Cedars," Amherst Island. (24) Ht'nry B. Reesor is a son of Chrisiian, who was a son of John Reesor and grandson of Christian, the original ancestor. III' was edu- cated at the 1\1arkham grammar school. He then engaged in the blL"iness of insurance. The Standard l\Iutual Fire Insurance Company was formed by him and for many years he \\ flS its manager.' III" was tru<;tee of the Ma dJIam gTamm8r school. supcrintcndent of the Snnday- school in 1\1arkham village, and has identified himself with public affairs in general. His first wife was a l\Iiss Daek, a sister of ,Yaltcr Dack, :M.P.P., of Kincardine, now deceased. n. was married a second time, to a :Miss Peck, f'f To. rc)uto. His present residence is 'foronÌ'). \\'her'::! he carries on a real estate business, ha\'in ! sev- ert'd his ('onnection with the managership of the Rtal1dard )Jutual Fire Insurance Compan '. (2.)) lSHal' Reesor is a son of X oah I: 'eS0r and grandson of Rev. J olm Reesor, grea t-grand- son of Peter Reesor, eldest SOIl of Christian. He carries on farming near Cedar Grove, which is his post office: and he owns one of the finest anrl best cultivated farms in the county. (26) .Jacob Reesor is a son of Peter and a grandson of Peter, the eldest son of Christian. He is a retired farmer, and his post office ad- dress is :Markham. (27) .Jacob B. Reesor is a sOn of Noah Ree- sor and granrlson of Rev. John Reesor. He car- ries on farming near Cedar GrovP. (2R) .Josephus Reesor resides on Lot 5. Con- cession 9, :\Iarkham, and is a retired farmer. He is the only surviving child of Peter Reesor, elde<;t son of Christian. and is now over ninety years of age. His post office is Box Grove. (29) Dr. J. Arthur E. Reesor is a ,;on of Christian and grandson of the original ancestor. He and his two brothers Albert and Fred Ree- sor, propl'it'tors -of the Locust Hill Creamery, are the only living grandchildren of th, orig- inal ancestor except Josephus Reesor. Hé' re- sides in Toronto and is an osteopathic physician. lIe has attended meetings of members I)f the profession in the Pnited States, and has also traveled extensively in Europe. He is unmar- ried. (30) Le\\ is II. Reesor is a son of the late Samuel Reesor, and brother of Benjamin };'., the electrieal engineer. He is engaged in the same profession and at present has charge of the elec- tri(' works at St. :\Iary's. TIe is married to a '\liss Eby. (31) \Iartin .J. Reesor is a farmer and rèf>ides 011 Lot 6, Concession 9, l\Iarkham. He is it son of Jacob Reesor, deceased, who was a son of John and grandson of Christian. His post office addrpf's is Cedar Grove. (32) \Iartin S. Reesor is a son of Noah Ree- sor, and is a farmer of Cedar Grove. (33) icholas E. Reesor is the owner of a farm near Locust Hill. He is a brother of Henry B. Reesor and grandson of John. He married his cousin, 8m'ah Reesor, daughter of John G. Reesor. (34) Xoah Reesor. a retired farmer at Cedar I;rove, is a son of Rev. John Reesor. (35) Peter Reesor is a son of Peter RecsoJ', and is a farmer at Cedar Grove, near Hillside. (36) Peter B. Reesor is a son of oah Reesor, and has a farm at Cedar Grove. (37) Peter H. Reesor is a son of Jacoh, who i the son of Peter and grandson of Peter. eldest SOn of Christian. He carries on farming with his father and has been a member of the village ("ouncil of :\Iarkham. (3R) Rubert Reesor is a SAID of Christopher l1nd grandson of Abraham Reesor. and nephew of Senator Reesor. lIt' was captain of the local {'ompany of the York battalion, and ho!ds a military school certificate. He is well known as an importer of pedigreed stock, and was one of the first to bring to Canada ponips from the Shetland Isles, having made a trip there for that [tnl'poot'. He has alwa:- taken an intere .t in :Ig-rieultural sociI' tit's and has heen a dire("tor of the East Yorl, \grienltural Rociety. an, I has acted as judge at many large e"(hibitions. He earries on farming and is the owner of a large herd of fine .J erse:- s. He married )Jis, Barr, daughter of the late Rev. 1\11'. Barr. (39) Russell J. Reesor is a son of Frederick K. Reesor and runs the Glen Rouge Mills at :Markham. III' has also taken a course of studies in electri(.al en ineering. His pm,t office is )Iarkham. TIp married a daughter of 'V. Delos Crosby, and nieee of the late H. P. ('rosby, :\Lr.p. (40) Simeon Reesor is a snn of Rev. .John 80 CO:\I IE IORA TIVE BIOGR \..PHICAL RECORD Ree:-or, and has a farm near Cedar Grvve, whicl is his post office address. (41) Solomon Reesor is a brother of Frederick K. Reesor, ex-warden of York County, and owner of a farm which he works near Cedar CII'o"e at his father's old homestead. -! ) Tilman Heesor is a SOn of Simeon Ree- sor, êmd grandson of Rev. John Reesor. He has a farm nea.r Cedar Gro\'e where he resides. ( 43) Thomas Reesor is a son of Rev. Chris- tian Reesor, and grandson of Rev. John }{eesor. He carries on farming at his father's home near Cedar Grove, residing with his parents. He is ë'\ school trustee, and is one of the best farmers in the neighborhood, making use of many mod- ern improvements in machinery, and many of thc fm'm honses in that neighborhood are con- nected by telephone. ( 44 ) Wesley Reesor is a son of .J osephus. of Box Grove, and carries on fanning on Lot 14. in Concession 7, ::\Iarkham. (45) William D. Reesor is the only son of the late enator Rpesor. IIe was erlucated at the :Markham grammar schooL For some years he was engaged in farming in Concession 9, of :Markham, and had a fine herd of Jersey pedi- greed cattle. TIe was president of the Ea,>t York Agricultural Society in the year thc Earl of Aberùeen, governor-general of Canada. visited and opened the exlùbition. He is now eng-aged in the management of a large ranch in the Ol.th- West Territories. (46) William J. Reesor is a son of John R ('sor and grandson of Abraham. He was edu- cated at Hamilton College and Trinity Un i- versit ,. He afterward engaged in insurance for many years at Winnipeg. He is marricd to Miss Emma B. R. Buchan. GEOR(}E ;\fARKS, of Toronto, whose death took phH'c in that city in 1899, was born in England in 1814. His father, .James Marks, was a manufacturer of woolen cloth. The son rl.'w IIp in his native country, receiving a good edu- cation, and became a chemist by profession, an occupation which he followed there for many )ears suc('essfully. His removal to Canada o - curred in 11'87. and from that time until his death, twclve years later, he made his home in Toronto. ::\11'. Iarks did not marry until rafher late in life, whcn in 1865 he was l nited, in England. to \Iiss Emilie Pripe. A family of six children "crp hum to them, as foHows: (1) George Her- "Py Pri"'e was horn April 13. 1.' f)6. (2) Arthur Hervey Selwyn. born March 4, 1868. mar- ried Miss ZelIa Mary Dunbar, of Toronto, and had two children, Aileene and George I vaTl Don las. (R) Ada Marion. born Oct. 31. 1869. died .April 23, 1885. (4) Emilie Lillian. horn Jlme 3, 1872, married Ale'(ander O'Brien, of 'rol'onto, and had two daughters, Isabel Campion :\Iarks and Barbara Lillian. (5) Isabel Ruber- gall, born Oct. 19, 1875, died in 1896. (6) Ed- win '\TaIteI', born ::\Iarch 1, 187!'), married 1iss Ida Tilt, of Brampton. and has two daughters, jadeline Ruberg-all and .Josephine :Marion. .:\11's. Emilie P. Iarks belonged to a familv settled in Canada since the earlier part of the nineteenth century. Her pal'ent,> were Hon. .James Hervey and :\Iary Elizabeth Ann (Ruber- gall) Price. James H. Price was born in Cum- )Jerland, Eng-land, and received his earlier edu- eation at Eton, whenee he went to DOctors' Com- mons and prepared for admission to the Dar. His marriage took place in his native comltry, and later he moved to Canada and settled in Little York. lIe resumed the practice of law t here and as the place grew became very snc- l'essfu1. He was in partnership with )[1'. Thomas Ewart. Mr. Price ran for Parliament as a .mem- ber from York, and was elected, becoming a rep- l'esentative at the same time Hobert Baldwin was. A close alliance between Mr. Price and ;\Ir. Baldwin sprang up, and the government was hnown as the Price-Baldwin government. Mr. Price was connccted with the Cê1lladian Parlia- ment for thirty-two years, after which he re- turned to England and while there died, in 1883. I-Ie was also commissioner of Crown Lands for many years. His wife died in England, in 1380. Thpy were the parents of se"en children, namely: Hervey William. late Judge of the County of W pIland; Eliza.. i\Irs. Edward CO\\'les, of Farm- ington. Connecticnt; Edwin RnbergalI, who died in Australia at the age of twenty-three; Emma, who marriecl .J oseph J ackes, both now dece3Sed; .\rthnr \Vood, who died in England; Emilie, Irs. Marks: anrl IJ8.vinia, residing in Deer Park. WALTER .1Al\m BREAKE RID(1E HEAD, Counsel for the Board of tatute Com- missione.rs for the Ontario Government. and a son of the late D. B. Read, K.C., mentioned plscwhere, was born in To- ronto in 1855. His education was ac- quired in Upper Canada College, and on leav- ing school he detcrmined to follow in lùs father's footsteps and enter th legal profession. He read law with his father, and was called to the Bar in 1879. In that same year was formed the law firm of Read & React consisting of father And son. Later it became Reacl. Read & KnÜrht, and so continued until 1896, when it was again changed to Read & Read, the style under \\"hi h it was known until 1907, when Mr. "T alter .J. B. Read closl'd thc offire to assume the antips attendant npon his present position. " , tu oJk .r';). f Pn JJ-( $;{L . COl\1l\IE:.\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD For over twenty years Mr. Read was solidtor for the Fpper Canada Law Society, which posi- tion he resigned to become counsel for the Board of Statute Commissioners. He has been en- ga.ged in many notable cases, and has a high reputation amonp- his fellow practitioners. .Among the most famous .cases may be mentioned the St. George Railway cases before the late Judge Rose, in which he was associated with the late Judge Lount and George Tate Blackstock, K.C., as counsel for the plaintiffs. Mr. Read ....as engaged also on the Morse extradition case -a case which excited a good deal of local in- terest in Toronto-winning the case for the prisoner, Morse. Outside of his profession Mr. Read has found time to take an interest in public and business affairs. For many years he was actively asso- ciated with, was one of the founders and filled the office of president of the 1\1uskoka Lakes As- sociation. Socially he has been quite prominent. He belongs to the National Club; he takes an active interest in whist, and was the first presi- dent of the Canadian Whist League. In his religious affiliation and belief he is a striet churchman, belonging to the Anglican Chureh. and is particularly interested n church music. In his political id.eas he is a Conservative, sup- porting by voice and ballot the men and meas- ures of that party. He stands in the front rank of his profession, and as a citizen is progressive and public-spirited, and as a man upright and smcere. REV. GEORGE ESBITT, M.A., now I>uper- annuated and living in Toronto, has been en- gaged in the ministry of the Anglican Church for thirty-five years. He was born in the town- ship of Beckwith, County Lanark, Ont., Aug. 12, ]831, son of John and Jane (Pierce) Nesbitt, and grandson of William Nesbitt. who eame to Canada in 1819. He settled in Franktown, which was laid out as a government town, County J.J:m- ark, where he died. He was of Scotch parent- age, and was a member of the Established Church of Scotland. His children were: Hugh, Dr. Ceorgoe (who was sent to Scotland to be edu- cated), John, and two daughters. John Nf'sbitt. father of Rev. George, was born in the North of Ireland. in 1789, and came to Can- ada with the family. He, too, like his father was a Presbyterian, but in after years became a mem- ber of the Anglican Church, in which he bt'ought up his family. He died in 1880, his wife havin pre-deceased him for some four years. Their children were: William, John, Rev. George, Thomas, James, Dr. Edward, R. C. S. K., and three daughters. Before preparing for the ministry our sub- 6 81 ject attended Perth Grammar School, and in ] 856 he (with his brother William, deceased, who also intended entering the ministry), ma- triculated in Trinity University, taking a Foun- dation Scholarship. In 1859 he took the de- gree of B.A., with mathematical honors, and also a Scholarship of $120 which lasted during his Divinity course of two years. Tn 1861 he was ordained to the Diaconate, and the following year to the Priesthood. In 1863 he took the de- gree of M.A. His first charge was that of Mary- horo and Peel, where he labored ten years, thence r,-oing to Port Perry, Rosemont and Sutton \Vest. which is a noted place for pleasure seek- ers. 1\11'. Kesbitt was first married to Joanna Mor- ris, only child of Rev. E. Morris, rector of Franktown. Pive children were born of this union: Ebenezer G., John W. G., James E., George Mowbray (who was drowned at Ren- frew-a clerk in the Merchants' Bank), and Georcina. In 1877 the mother of these children died. 1\11'. Nesbitt's second marriage was with Elisabeth McNab. Of this union there were four children: George Heber, Hugh Waldemar (man- ager of a branch of the Merchants' Bank, Napin- l,a, Man.), George Oswald (of the Bank of \[ontrea( Vancouver) and Mary Emma (de- ceased). The mother of these children passed away in 1885. WALTER B. GEIKIE. M.D., C.M., D.C.h, F.R.C.S. Ed., L.R.C.P. Lond., secured the e;I- tablishment of his medical college, Toronto, in 1871, and was for the last twenty-five years of its existence its Dean. Dr. Geikie was born in ] dinburgh, Scotland, and came to Canada with the family in 1843, when he was very young. The late Rev. Archibald Geikie, father of Dr. i1eikie, on coming to Canada, settled on the river St. Clair, in the township of Moore, about ten 'miles below Sarnia. Here he ministered to two congregations of his own gathering, one in 100re. and one in Sarnia. His wjfe died in lí'4R, and in 1849, the family removed to To- ronto where Mr. Geikie was for some years the l'e:;:pected minister of a congregation. In the family ther(' were three sons, two besides the !ings to the Province. In 1889 Tl'inity fJniversity. in acknowledgment of the long CóJß- tinued and great services he hall up to that tillie rendere:l to medical education in this Province, ('onfmred upon him the degre() of D.C.h He 11JSO represented Trinity ::\Iedical CoHege on the Council of the College of Physicians and Nur- f'ons of Ontario for twenty-fixe years-l 77 to 190 , inclusive. On .June 4, 1903. Dr. Geikie rp::;igned his po i- tion as Dean of the Trinity Medical College, the o(o('asioll bein the proposed U amalgamation" of the Fal'u1ty of that institution with t11.e Tm'onto I'niwrsity l\f('(1ical Fa('ulty. This change. w 1 1ich mpant cxtinetion. and only this. Dr. Geikip. to- gether with man ' other expcrienced me-:lical tpachers, and nearly all the graduates of l'r;n- it). :\Iedical College. entirely disapprowd of, for i}Jf' following rpasons: (1.) The mere suggestion of such a thing was exceeding-Iy distasteful to evpry medical g-r3(11l' atp of Trinit - rniversity wherever hp n.ay be found. and t(, studl'nts of Trinity Medi,'a 1 C-:.I- Ip. e ...:ith hardly an exerption. (II.) Whpn sugg('sted some tinlP befo!',> it took plapc. a!one did the ('ollpg'P much injury in many w:ws for two consecutivp Years. 'fhp pl8n ]11'0- po ed, proved not only failure when first Plade, hut a failure whieh was felt by many teachers and graduates to he insulting heyond deseription, to the -:\Irdical ('ol]eg-e. What was co:\nIE:HORÅTn E BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ofÏereu as "amalgamation" had it been accept- ed, woul,l ha\'e been then. a humiliating an- nihilation, so far as Trinity Medical College was concerned. It was promptly declined. an.l "amalgamation" was at that time definitely and finally decided against by the College, a decision which was printed On a fly leaf and scattered broadcast in the calendar for no less than two con<;ecutive years, 1901-2 and 1902-3. (III.) From the moment it was announced in two successive calendars that aU "amalga- mation" negotiations were at an end, the Col- lege did as "<í,ll as ever, and but for the re- newal of ,. mnalgamation" negotiations even be- fore tlIP "lose of session HJ02-3, the session 1903-4 would haw bcen. h?d amalgamation not taken plaN>. one of the bcst of the very best in the histor ' of the College. (IV.) " \malgamation," nO matter by "horn proposed or what its character might be, neces- sarily extinguishes the College entirely, so far as its namp. and its long and successful past his- tory go, and to this its true friends object.ed in the strong-est W:i.'", and reg-ard it as. in every way, most undesirable, and ther continue to t.hink ex- actl ' as they did when it was first mooted. (' .) \Y ere the previous objections not suffi- cient to exclude the idea of amalgamation of any kind, and were such a proposal made and agreed to, it is certain. that for practical teach- ing purposes, the formation of one huge ml'di!;al school, h ' merging two medical schools, each :tlready large enough, into one. would all but surely prove to be a failure. as a practical. work. able teaching body. In London. England. with her many )Iedical Colleges, the rule is, and aL- wa 's has heen, to ha\'e several medical schools, with the desire that no one of them should be very large. Each se('ures as good a teal'hing facult ' as possible for itself. and nc\'er so large as to be unworkable. In Edinburgh there are several large medical schools. The students there. m\ ing- to the large numbers in attendance. are ohligC'd to emplo ' "Grinders." who ahound, an,l whose char!!'('s are a hea\'y hurdcn to the student as they equal, or sometimes excel'. 1. the fees paid for the reQ'ular medical "Iassps. Huge facultips and hu!!e classes. can not in the nature of thing" do justice either to indiddual 11"1'- turprs. or to individual medical students. The interest of teachers in student", indivi,il1al1 '. is, under such circumstances, simply impossible. Hence the wisdom of the London plan of having many medical schools, each of modf'rate size. Two schools han> existed for fifty 'em's pa"t in Toronto. and are now more necessar ' th:m ever before, for the numher of students who come here ever ' 'ear to study is nearly seven hund- rerl. :mrl oon wil1 he l:ir!!pr. Thp orth--West. 83 too, is filling up rapidly, and doctors will be re- quired there in considerable numbers. Besides this. there is a consumt demand outside of the Dominion for medical men educated in Canada. (VI.) Were Trinity :Medical College extin- guished by being amalgamated with any other medical facult ., another medical school would, without doubt, be shortly established, for the absence of all competition, by the creation of a huge medical teaching monopol T, "Was a serious blunder. \s above stated, for more than fifty years there have always been at least two medi- cal coUeges in Toronto when, with a very much smaller population, two were mueh less neederl than they are now, and before long we may ex- lJect to see another medical school formell (may it be composed of able. practical teachers). as Trinity 1\Ierlical College, with its honoretl his- tor ' as a distinct medical teaching body. has been blotted out by amalgamation. (VII.) Trinity Medieal College. after thirty- two years of success, earned for herself a very high pla e amongst the medical schools. not of ('ana,la alone. but of the world, and to have her extinguished by "amalgamation" has proved not onìy no advantage. but already to have bel'n a great injury to practical medical education in Ontario, and thus an injury to our Province. (VIII.) Even were the position of Trinity Pniversity to be changed by "federation" with the University of Toronto, 'l'rinity 1\IcdicaJ Col- lege would have had no difficulty in securing in Ontario all the University recognition she required for the graduation of her students, and the Provin,'f' :-;houlrl not hy "amalgamation" ha\'e heen deprived of one of her most valuable educational assets. (IX.) Xo one favored "amalgamation" of Trinity 1\Iedical College except those under the influf'nce of persons who, witll(lut being pf'rhaps a\\ are of it, were led by the views of Toronto (Tniwrsity's special friends. who saw in Trin- ity :\Iedical College a "I'll anll long e<;tablished and f>ue('p<;sful rollf'ge, and a powerful rival of their own :\lrdiral Department. fX.) Another and a \"ery strong reason against the amal!!amation of Trinity ;\{edical College with an r other teachin!! ),Iedical Fac- ulty. is the fact. that every member of the Cor- poration of that College had si ed, as a condi- tion of memhership. :in indenture. and harl 'hi seal affixed to it. and also the seal of the Coll , and was duly witnessed. whirh f'ontains the fol- lowing strong and solemn agreement, which "'as. pra"ti":ilIy. "0 self-denying oraillancf'." ""\Ye hf'J'eh ' eOVeH:int. promise and agree with the party of the first part" [that is, the Corpor:ition of Trinity l\Iedical Col1eg'e] "to b :it :ill times loyal to HIP S:iid College. and t.o do 84 COl\Il\IEl\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD everything in our power to uphold its honor, and to promote its welfare." o agreement, not even an oath. could be stronger or more binding than this. Dr. Geikie's resignation called forth many expressions of regret and tributes to his char- acter and work, from which three have been se- lE:Cted for preservation here. The first is from the Toronto Satm'day Night, of July 25, 1903, and rearls as follows: "Hundreds of medical practitioners not only in Canada, but in far corners of the American continent, and C\Tcn in more distant lands, will be delighted to have a memento of Dr. Geikie in the accompanying lifelike and characteristic por- trait of the retiring Dcan of Trinity l\Iedical Co]]ege. Dr. Geikie has been long associated with medical education in Ontario, and has left his impress indelibly upon the thousand or more doctors who have passed as it were, through his hands Rince he was instrumental in reorgan- izing Trinity Medical School, which has now passed out of existence. His high sense of duty and his exalted precept and example as to the social and profes"ionHl standarits which a medi- cal do{'tor should strive to maintain, have done much to elevate the ideals of his students; but {'hiefly, perhaps, he is hcld in loving and grate- ful veneration for his unfailing kindness and spirit of hf'lpfulness in his relations with 'his bO 1>. ' In the heHrt of many a successful medi- cal man there will be an unwavering response to every word of the following personal tribute to Dr. Geikie by one of the early graduates of Trin- ity. Dr. Charles Sheard. the Medical Health Of- ficer, of Toronto." The second: "A contemporary, in writing of university appointments, a while ago, said: 'Colle-ge professors seldom die and never re- sign. ' So evenl T has the tidc of affairs in the universities of Toronto cbbed and flowed, that when even a venerable teacher sees fit to with- draw from what has bcen Hn average life-time of earnest, splendid se vice to his college. and a never-dying example of sturdy manhood and keen, unswerving application of good sense and hi!!h mental attainments, all dedicated to his of- fice, of Dean of Trinity Medical College, it causes more than a ripple of regret, while at the same time it leaves an opportunity for his mantle to fall upon the should!'rs of another. Dr. Geikie was founder, and for tWt'nty-five year;:; Dean of Trinity College Medical Faculty. Earlier in life he was a professor in the old Rolph Medical School; so for over fifty years he has been a medical teacher in Toronto, and knows his work from its alpha to its omega. Father-like, he loves his child, Trinity Medical College, and now, with the current of the times, and the ten- dency to amalgamation in all circles, business, educational, and even religious, the c'hild of his heart and care through all these many years has reached out and formed an amalgamation with Toronto University, and so, with enlarged re- sources and better equipments, and a strong teaching body. elected from both institutions, presses On keeping pace with this rapidly advanc- ing age of high and ever higher achievements. We feel sure we are voicing the feelings of every Canadian medical practitioner when we say we are heartily sorry that splendid old Dean Gei- kie feels, owing to this amalgan-wttion, of which he does not approve for many reasons, that he must withdraw. He has our admiration and re- spect; he will be missed, for in educational af- fairs, as well as in business pursuits, we need the men of experience, who can look back as well as forward, and who can close one eye in retro- spection, applying the old-fashioned test of ripe judgment to ascertain, when occasion requires, if t.he proposed action answers to the plumb-line." The third is an expression of appreciation by the Corporation of Trinity l\Iedical College, and appeared in the 'l'oronto Satul'day Night, Aug. 1. 1903: "The corporation of Trinity l\Iedical College, upon receiving the resignation of Dr. Walter B. fieikie, founder of the college and for many years its dean, lmanimously passed the follow- ing resolution, an engrossed copy of which has been forwarded to Dr. Geikie: "'vYe, the Corporation of Trinity Medical College, in accepting the resignation of Dr. Wal- ter ß. Geikie, D.C.L., F.R.C.S.E., L.R.C.P., Lond., Dean of the Faclùty and Professor of the Principles and Practice of Medicine, desire to place on record our sense of the debt of grati- t udc we owe to our late associate, for his two and thirty 'ears of earnest and self-sacrificing la.bors on behalf of the college. At all imes. in season and out of season, by night and hy day, ycar after year, the cause of Trinity Medical College has ever bcen foremost in his thoughts as the one object aronnd which his affections eentered. 'With ewry cnergy and faculty he possessed, Dr. Geikie labored to promote what he considered thc hest interests of the college which was so dear to his heart, and owing in a large degree to thcse unwearied efforts Trinity )ledical College has attained her present proud position. It is with feelings of regret that the corporation parts with him, who is the father in medicine of most of it'! members, who has pre- sided over its meetings, and piloted its ship through many breakers, and we one and all de- ire that Dr. Geikie may be spared for many years to enjoy t.he satisfaction of well-earned }'epose. COl\Il\'IE:MORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD " 'Signed by all the members of the Corpora- tion. ' ,. 'Toronto, June, 1903.' " JOHX EDWIX USHER, deceased. To few mortals is given the inestimable gift of the art- istic spirit united with the P>('- Ilonell, the great-grandfathcr of Angus Claud.' }lacdonell. who was horn in Glengarry. in tllt' Highlands of Rrotland. and came to the .\meri- can Colonies prior to the outbreak of the Ameri- I'. at the opening of that struggle, Capt. Allan }lacdonell came to Canada as a L. E. Lo 'alist. settling in Glengarry Coun- ty, Onto Very soon thereafter he joine(l II IS 1\1a- iest,\"'s forecs in Canada anrl returned to the rnited RtMes to fÌ!tht for' the Crown. In 1783. at the close of the war. Captain ;\laedonell 1'1'- t1\l'ned to Glengarry County, subsequently re- moving to Quebec. "here he died. His wifl , Helen :UcLean. was also of Scotch extraction. Of his rhildren his sons. the late Alexander l\Iacdorwll, grandfather of the member for outh Toronto, and the late Angus "l\Iacdonell, were prominent in Canada. Angus 1\1acdonell was a well-known harrister in '1'01'onto many yean; ago. He was t!'easurer of the Lmv S()('iety for many years, and in 1804 was drowned, with other members of the Bench and Bar of Ontario, when the schooner" Bpeedy" went down in IJake On- tario while making a trip from Toronto to Kingston. Angus l\Iacdonell was Crown COUD- sel and represented East York in the Old Par- liament of Upper Canada. He was unmarried. The late lIon. Alexander .Macdonell was born in Scotland in 1762. When thirteen 'ears of age he held a commission under the British Government in the war of the American Revo- lution, and with his father served throughout that struggle, at the end of which he returned to Glengarry County. Onto He represented that county in 1 i92 in the First Parlißment of Up- per Canada, and was its first Speaker. At that time Parliament met at Niagara-on-the-Lake, then called Newark. In the war of ]812 Hon. .Alexander Macdonell was paymaster-general of both the Volunteer and Imperial forces in Can- ada, and held the rank of lieutenant-colonel in connection with that war. In 1818 he settled in Toronto. where he died in 1844. and his wife in ] 838. lIeI' maiden namp was Ann Smith, and her father. Colonel Smith, was at one time ad- ministrator of the Province. The adopted son of this rouple, Col. John MacdoneJl. A.D.C., feU with Brock at l ueenston Heights, and is buried with him under Brork's monument. 'rhe chil- dren of Hon. Alexander and Ann (Smith) Mac- tlonell were: Allan. who was a prominent IDan in the thirties and forties in the settlement of the )J ort h - \Y pst. being agen t for Lord Selkirk; James. deceased;. Angus Duncan. deceased: Alp":lIl(ll'r. deeea"pd. fot, many Yl'ars clerk at Os!!oode Hall: and Ramuel Roo K.C.. of TOlonto, fOl'mel'l . of "\Yindsor. Ontario. Of this famil ' Angus DUlH'an Macdonell was the father of Angus Claud!'. He was born in Kingston in 181:1. was for many years a well- known resident of Toronto, where he eD! aged in thp brokerage business. and for 'ears in the Internal Rpvenue Department at that place. He married Mis." Panline Rosalie DeLaHaye, whose father. .Tohn P. DpLaHnyl', was appointed in Uì f) h ' the British nOWl'llment as French Clas- siral Master at rppl'J' Canada College, on the t'stahlishmellt of that Colkg'e. Angus Duncan fßedon('ll died in Toronto in 1895. while Mrs. !lfardonell survives him and resides in the city. '1'0 this union were born the following family: Helen: Henriette. wife of "\V. :\1. German, K.C., )f.P., of WeIland: .John D., of Toronto: Angus (,laude; 1\1arie: Margaret. wife of I.J. M. Hayes, harristpr at 1'eteroo1'O': a.nd Iajor Archibald, D.R.O" D.A.A.n.. of Halifax. ova Scotia. Angus ('Jaude Macdonell wm; born in To- ronto in 18/)1. :md received his literary train- ing under private instruction and in the model school. In 1881 he entered upon the study of ....... " c-- --, COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECüRD law, and in 1886 was called to the Bar of On- tario, receiving in the same year from Trinity University the degree of B.C.L., and in 1902 the degree of D.C.L. Since 1ö86 1\11'. )lacdonell has been actively engaged in the practice of his pro- fession in his native city. He has always taken an active interest in politics, being officially con- nected with organizations for the advancement of Conservative principles, and is an able politi- cal speaker. In 1904 the Conservative party in South Toronto nominated )11'. Macdonell to rep- resent them in the Commons at Ottawa. When the votes were counted, On the eve of Nov. 4, 190-1. )11'. )lacdonell was found to have received a handsome majority OWl' his Liberal opponent, )11'. H. H. Dewart, and since that time he has served as a member of Parliament to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. JJUIES WORTHINGTON, who died in To- runto Nov. 24, 1898, was one of the well-known men of Ontario, having been for many years en- gaged in contracting in this and other portions of Canada. 111'. Worthington was born in Staf- fordshire, England, in 182 , and at the age of five years was left an orphan. He remained in England until his eighteenth year, when he came to Canada. locating for a time at Kingston, and later at St. )lary's. where he owned a small farm, the cultivation of which was his first busi- ness venture. From St. :l\Iary's he came to To- ronto and embarked in the contracting business with his brother, John \Yorthington, and they built the old UnÏ\'ersity building at Toronto. the .10hn )Iacdomlld block, and many other struc- tures. They also erected the fortifications at ( ucbec. This partnership was later dissolved, and James \V orthington continued in business alone. lIe had a 'contract on the Intercolonial Railway, and in company with A. P. 1\1I'Donald built the Wellington Basin, at 1\1ontreal. 1\11'. \Vorthington also huilt ihe Canadian PHcific roa(l from Pembroke to Sudbury. In 18R6 he resumed his residence in Toronto and went into the bolt works, in which hf' continued until the end of his business life. )11'. \Vorthington was twice married. his first wife being Hannah Shunn, by whom he had one child, J. C., now deceHsed. who left fonr chil- dren, Harry, Charles. Ida and Pear1. In 1839 1\11'. \V orthington married C'a.roline Hitchcock, daughter of .Tohn Hithccock, who died in Eng- land. )1rs. Caroline \Vorthington passed away in 1903. 1\11'. Worthington was a member of the Church of England. In politics he was a Con- servative, while fraternally he was connected with the Masons and the I.O.O.F. JOHN TAYLOR MORSE, who died in To- ronto. Aug. 17. 1868. was born at Black JWck, 87 near Buffalo, New York, iq 1832, son of William )Iorse. When four years old he came with his parents to '1'oronto, where he was educated. Mr. l\Iorse began his business life as a flour and feed merchant on Francis street, Toronto, and later went into the milling business at Tollendale, Barrie, Ont., also dealing in grain. In 18(j4, in company with two brothers, William Mills and George Dennis, under the firm name of Morse Bros., he engaged in feeding and shipping cattle to foreign .markets, and in this he continued until his death. In 1859 Mr. Morse and Miss Elizabeth Ann Helliwell, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Bright) Helliwell, were united in marriage. To this union were born five children: Freder- irk William, Frank Morton, Nellie Maude, Har- I r Victor and John Taylor. 1\[1'. .Morse was a member of the Church of England. to which his widow and family also belong. In his politi- cal sympathies he was a Reformer. Frederick \Villiam l\Iorse, born in Toronto in 1 tiO, was married in 1902 to Margaret Eliza- heth 1\IcBride. He was in the wholesale hard- ware business in Winnipeg until his death, Nov. 29. 1905; he left no issue. Frank )lorton Morse, born in Tollendale in 1861, is now one of the largest shareholders in the Miller-:Uorse Hardware Company, Limited, \Yinnipeg.1\Ian. He was married Aug. 22, 1888, to Ella Ruth Cummings, of Birtle, .Man.. and they have foul' children, Stanley Cummings, Gerald Frederick, Eric David and Garth. Xellie Maude 1I10rse, born in Maitland, Ont., in 1863, was married July 28, 1885, to Harton Walker, son of John Gardiner Walker and gl'Hndson of Rohert Walker, and they have five rhilJl'en, John Harold. Madeleine, Dorothy, Evplyn Koel and Alan Morse. Harry Victor ::\1orse, born in Toronto in 1866, is now in the hardware and lumber business in Swan RÏ\'er, )lan. In June, 1893, he was mar- ried to Elise Douglas, and they have one son, ,10hn Douglas. John Taylor :1\lorse, born in Toronto in 1868, was drowned in Toronto Bay June 12, 1884. JESSE FRAXCIS BY.<\1\I, who liv-ed retired at his home i'{o. 87 Homewood avenue, 'foronto, until his death Dec. 8. 1906, was for many years a teHcher and a business man in Ontario, and nfter 1883 an estee.med resident of Toronto. He was born at Lyon's Creek, near Niag-ara Falls, Ont., Aug. 14, 1826. The B,\'am family originated in Wales, and was founded in the United States by the grand- father of our subject. who died in the State of Vermont. His daughter married and settled in N"ew York State. One of his three sons, Jesse, 88 C01\ll\IE1\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD also settled in Vermont, and one died there; and the third, John Wesley, became the father of Jesse Francis. John Wesley Byam was born and educated in Vermont, and there entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1810 he came to Canada as a missionary, and settled in the County of \Velland. Later, he was one of the "original seven" who held true and loyal to the Methodist Episcopal Church at the time of the division, in 1828. His whole life was spent in religious work, and his peaceful death took place in Manchester, Reach township. Those weN the days when the prea.cher, with saddle-bags on horseback, took a whole month to get once aro 1 md his circuit, and he did this for years. He mar- ried Miss Joanna Buchner, daughter of Lieut.- Col. Henry Buchner, an U. E. Loyalist, and an officer in the British army during the wa.r of the Rcvolution and in the war of 1812, his death following the latter struggle in the County of WeIland. The children born to the Rev. .John W. Byam and his wife were: Sarah Ann, Joanna, George, Eliza J., Jesse F., Henry, Charles Fred- erick, Mary Ann and William, of whom Sarah Ann (in her eighty-ninth year), Joanna (in her eighty-seventh year) anù Henry (in his seventy- ninth year) are thc only survivors. Jesse Francis Byam was educated in the schools of his native place and in the Toronto Normal. He then taught school for eight years, nfter that entering into the mercantile busincss at Canifton. in which he continued for four years. 1\'11'. Byam then made a visit to Australia, where hc spent four years in mercantile md mining pursuits, and after his return settled in :Minnesota. where he served in public offi('e as coroner and as magistrate. From 1861 to 1865 he was a soldier in the Civil war in the States a!> a mcmber of the 2nd Independl>nt Bat- tery, Minnesota V oluntfer Light Artillery. In one engagement Mr. Byam had charge of the battery, and at his own request went in first on the "double run." "While l\fr. Byam was in the army it was an a.nxious time for his wife, as, in addition to her fears for her 'husband, the In.1i- ans got on the warpath and were massacrinf! the whites wherever they dared to make a raid. In reality they were nine miles from the Byam home, but the wildest rumors were rife, aml the greatest alarm and confusion prevailed. as many helieved thl.'m to be in the woods near Buf- falo (Minnesota). Families hastily collecting a few household goods met in Buffalo, and there erected whHt protection they <,ould against the expected attack. After their fears were some- what quieted 11y the non-appearance of the In- ðians--and yet not knowing what they might ex- pect-the settlers, who were mostly old men find young boys unfit for war, and the women, gath- ered together what they thoui'ht most needful, and drove or walked nine miles to the nearest town. Monticello. Although unwilling to leave her home, 1\1rs. Byam, with a baby a few weeks old and three older children, was obliged, as she could not get anyone brave enough to stay with her, to go, too. After staying there a month, she and her family went to her sister Louisa's (l\Irs. John Frank), whose husband was also in the army, with whom she stayed a month, and then rented a house in Rochester Minnesota, where she remained until Mr. Bva returned from the war, he being discharged on account of illness. "When they returned to their farm they found all their stock--cattle and forty hogs-destroyed or lost. Two years later they returned to Canada: and 1\'11'. B 'am became a merchHnt and miller in tllP township of Caledon, County Peel, remaining there about twenty-five years, and being one of the most prominent men in the locality. In 1883 he retired from active business life and settled in Toronto. On Aug. 2, 1849, Mr. Byam was mar-ried to Miss Adeline McCurdy, who was born in Belle- ville, Ont., Aug. 16, 1R27, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Frank) McCurdy. The children born to 1\11'. and 1\1rs. Byam were as follows: Adelaide, deceased, married Robert Johnson; Chat'les. deceased, ma.rried l\Iary Edith Ramsay, and left five children, :\Iildred, Otto, Francis, Percy and Charles 1\[.; Carrie I.J. is the widow of Dr. George Mark, of 1\It. Pleasant, Ont.; Fre- mont R., of Toronto, married Annie Ramsay, and hHS two sons. Jesse Fremont Howard and Manly Frederick 1\1alcom; and Manly George \Vashington, of New York. married Carrie Lemon. and has one daughter, Dorcas May. Mrs. BYHm is a leading member of the Methodist Church, to which her husband a]so belonged. In politirs Mr. Byam WHS a Reformer. Fraternally he was a membpr of the Masons, the Orangemen and the Royal BJark Knight,>. 1\11'. and Mrs. Byam celebrated their Golden Wedding in 18!)!). at their home, No. 7 Home- wood avenue, gathering around them their chil- dren Hnd grandchildren, and many other rela- tives as well. On Nov. 23, 1906, 1\[1'. Ryam at- tcnded the silver wedding anniversary of his son. Fremont Russell BYHm, and there gave an after dinner speech, describing his trip of that :mm- mer through the Western States to Nebraska, via Lakcs Huron and Supprior. returning by way of Montreal up the 8t, IJRwrence river through the Thousand Is]ands to Toronto. 1\11'. Byam died sudden]y at his late homp, Dec. 8, 1906. He had been unusually wen and rheer- ful when he retired the night bcforl.', but quietJy passed away, from heart trouble, he fore mOMl- \(1 , ,/ .1. n. BI Il STEAD. CO DIE)IOR \TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 89 ing. His sons and grandsons acted as pall- bearers a t his funeral, and the services were conducted by Dr. Cleaver and the Rev. George Jackson, B.A. Interment was made in Mount Pleasant cemetery under the direction of the Orangemen. Samuel l.IcCurdy, paternal grandfather of Mrs. Byam, was of Scotch descent, and was born in Freeman, County of Antrim, Ireland. Being a gentleman's son, he was educated for the law, after which he emigrated to the {Tnited States, settling in Kew Hampshire, where he owned an extensive cattle ranch (which was looked after by a manager). In his younger days he was one of the renowned Green )lountain Boys. His mother's brother, Stuart Barrey, was Governor of PennsYlvania. Samuel MC'Curdv wm: the father of'seven childrf'n: Jonathan; James, who remained on the New England homl"stead; Joan- na (1.\1rs. Joshua Smith) and Sarah ( Irs. George Ferman, who also came to Canada; and Mrs. Henman, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Brown, who re- maiDE'd in the United States. Jonathan :;\[cCurdy. son of Samuel and father of Mrs. Byam, was born May 24. 1801, in Sur- rey, Kew Hampshire, and became a prominent g-eneral merchant at Bellevil1e, settling there when not more than twenty-five houses made up the vil1age. In 1841, he and three others were elected as a board of poliC'e to manag-e the af- fairs of the village until 1830, when it was in- corporated as a town. In 1851 :\fr. 1IcC'urdy was appointed deputy reE've and he continued a member of the council and as magistrate IIp to his death in 1856. On Dee. 23. 1822. he married Mary Frank. born at Williamsburg. Oct 14, 1800, daughter of William Frank, and they hall children: Gordon, Charles, George, Russell, James, Mrs. Byam, l\Iargaret. l\Iarf'tta, William. Louisa and Helen. WiUiam Frank, father of Mary (Frank) Mc- Curdy, was born On the ocean during the voyage of his parents, natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, to the United States. Refusing to take up arms ag-ainst Eng-Iand in the R-ebellion of the Thir- teen Colonies in 1776, he became what was after- ward known as an U. E. Loyalist, and received grants of land in Canada from thc British Crown. He macried 1.Iargaret Miller. who was born of English descent in Albany, New York, a daughter of wealthy parent,> who owned con- siderable property in an,"l around Albany. They, too, were loyal to the King, and wer(' forced to leave their home. They buried their g'fIld under the barn, built rafts and floated down the Huù- son river to a place of safety. During this primi- tive voyage, they suffered many hardships and were threatened by hostilf' Indians, but finllIly without loss of life reached a British post. When peace was declared they returned to find their home and barns destroyed and everything lost. 'I.'hey then moved to Williamsburg to begin life afresh. Later 'he sold this farm, and moved to Caledon township, County Peel, where he huilt a grist mill, a sawmill and a brewery. His house, which is still standing and in the family, was then one of the finest and largest for miles around. JAl\lES B. BOUSTEAD was born in Carlisle. England, in 1832, only son of Thomas and Ed- wena (Bell) Boustead. His father came to Can- ada in 1832, and settled at Newtonbrook town- ship of York. He died the following yea'r. \t thf' age of twenty-one 1Ir. Boustead organ his busine<;s life hy entering- the employ of 1.1es8rs. John ::\TaC'donald & Co., wholesale dry goods merchants, "ith ",horn he remained for one year. The following five years were spent in managing a lar-!!e millin and general husi- ness at Hillsburg-, )VellinQ'ton countv. In i8.19 he returned to Toronto, where he engag-ed in the wholesale provision business till the veal' 1874 after which he conducted a prospHo S fire in surance business. He wa.<; alsa an official As- signee and Issuer of :Marriage Licenses. :\11'. Boustead was elected to a seat in the citv council in 1865, representing' what was then St. David's Ward. and after the increase in the number of wards took plaC'e he represented St. James' Ward till 1897. He has l>f'en chairman of all the most important committees of the <"itv council, notabl;,>', the Fire. Water, Gas. Wat r 'Vork<;, ExeC'utive, ana Claims Commissions com- mittees. He was instrumental in reorganizing the fire department. and he established the fire alarm systf'm. Through his efforts the city ob- tained the charter b;,> whirh the present water works were built. thus supplying pure water for the city. 1\'11'. Boustead also took an active interest in educational matters, and was a member of the high school board. Nor did he take a less În- ÌE,rest in military affairs. He was one of the first memh('rs of the "Queen's Own." and soon recei,'ed his commission as lieutenant. He was present at Ridgeway in command of lIis company, ;lnd retired with the rank of captain. In churcq work Mr. Boustead was an old pioneer. He was superintendent of YorkviIle Sundav-school from 1866 to 1878. and of the Metrop'olitan sC'hool from 1878 to 1891; also of the Sabbath St'hool at what wa.<; then known as the ".J ohn 1IcDon- aId" church, now "North Toronto." He also held the office of trustee and steward in the Central 1ff'thodist C'hurC'h, an offiC'e which he filled in tllf' l\Tetropolibm church when a mf'ID- bel' of it. For years Mr. Bou<;tead was choir- 90 COlYIl\IE.MORATlVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD master of the olJ Adelaide street church, and of Bloor street, now Central, church, and for eleven years was connected with the Toronto Philhar.monic Society, being vice-president, then president. Recognizing the truth of the adag'e, however, that "All work and no play makes J lck a dull boy," he eneouraged all kinds of honest, healthy amateur sport, and was presi- dent of the first bicycle club in this country, also first president of the Canadian Vl1fieelmen's As- sociation, lIe was for J ears a member of thl>' Toronto La('rosse Club. '111(:, cause of temperance always founù an ardent supporter in :Mr. Boustead, and during his work he had taken six hundred pledges. He gallantly fought for the cause in the city council when the question of reducing the number of licenses was under discussion. 311'. Boustead was married, in 1856, to MÏss TsHbl'lla .J Hne f:riffith. of this city. He died _\pril 11th, 1902. f'urviving him are his widow, éI son, Fred "'., of the City Treasurer's Depart- ment, and a daughter, Mrs. A. Russell Clarke. "A man of broad sympathies, genial manners nnd untiring energies. many movements for the ;Idvancement of life in the community in some form or other benefitf'd by his labor and patron- ge." THOi\L\ E. UANKON, JR. The firm 01' T. ('annon & Son, contractors, is probably onp. of the best known in the Dominion on account of the length of time in which it ha.o; he('n in busi- ness and because of the size and importance of the contracts accepted and carried out by it. J'homas E. Cannon, f'r., the founder of the business and father of Thomas E. Cannon, of 1'0- 1'Onto. was born in Kf'nt. England. in 18.14, and grew to manhood in that pIa ('e. There he beeame pngaged in the contracting business as foreman for a railway company, and did similar work at :\Ianchester and l..ondon. In 1870 he left 'his native countr,' for the rnited States and set- tling in Chic go was in that city at' the time of the g-reat fire in 1871. Immediatelv after the fire he' was f'ngaged with a large ontra ting firm in the rehuilding of the burnt district. In 1873 Ur. Cannon lo('ated in Toronto. and a short time later enga,....o-ed with Lionel Yorke, a weIl- l. nOWn contractor, with whom he remained until that gentleman's death, in 1890. In this ('on- nection Mr. Cannon had considerable to do with the erection of St. Andrew's Church, and at the time of 1\11'. Yorke's death they werf' engaged in the ere('tion of the Parliament building, Queen's Park, Toronto. They also built the present :Mc- Conkey building, King treet west: thf' Presby- terian church. Denison avenue and W oolsley street; the street railway barns, corner of George and Front streets; Bank of Montreal building, Front and Y onge streets; Standard Bank build- ing, Jordan and Wellington streets; and the Quebec Bank building, Toronto and King streets. Thomas E. Cannon, Jr.,.present propriet.Jr of the firm of T. Cannon & Son, is a native of London, England, born in 1867. He was edu- eated in Chicago and Toronto, and bis entire business life has been spent in the latter city, engaged in contracting. In 1879 he engaged with his father and 1\11'. Lionel Yorke, but in 1887 he went into business on his own account. Among the buildings he erected were the Gas Company building at the Bathurst Bridge; the Chalmers church, 1888-89 j property in New To- ronto; and the t()wer on the George Street Meth- odist church. Pcterboro. In 1892 father and SOn engaged in business together and since then the following important structures have been erected by them: Walmer Road Baptist church: residence of the late Mr. Pratt, corner of St. f:eorge and Bloor streets; the American Wa.tch ('ase Company building; Imperial Bank, lwad office, Toronto; the bridge over the Highbnd ere('k for York county: the Lawler building, King and Yonge streets; and the Trinity Col- l('ge School, Port Hope, Ont, A short time after the partnership was formed, :Mr. T. E. Cannon, Jr., took ('harge of the entire business, and 8ince that time has be('n the owner and sole propri t()r thereof. The firm name has remained the same, however, and Mr. Cannon, Sr., sti1l devote;;; his time and experience toward the welfare of the husiness. He has superintended the erection of a number of building'S. among them bein the Bank of Commerce and the Impcrial Bank. both (.f Toronto; the Hospital building at Lindf'ay. Ont.; the Canada Foundry buildings at Haven- {'ort. Ont.; and th(' re.,idence of D. D. rann, Esq.. at East Toronto. The rapid gTowth of the business mad" it neressary for the firm to have better accommoda- tions than the former location offf'red. and in consequ('nce, in 1905. they purchased the pres- ent place, No. 75 Brock avenue. whrre they have a large yard. furnished with proper machinery for handling heavy matter. The;\' also have a private siding. thus affording ample facilities for the handling of all material used by thEm in their extensive business interests. .TOHN RIDOrT, who departed this life Sept. 1. lR94. was born in Toronto. ray 8. 180fì. !';()n of Samuel and Elizabeth (Parsons) Ridout. The family is a very old one in Toronto, and it" his- tory reaf'hes far hack into the old countr.v as well. The first authentic record of the Ridf\uts is in the College of ArnIs, London. where a ('oat CO:M:\IK\lOR \TIYE HIü(;K\PIIICAL RECORD n of arms was granted, in 1.'531, to one Thomas Ridout, of the Point of lIensbridge. in Somer- set. The Ridouts ,"ere pri:l\cipally in Bland- forJ and Sherbourne. Dorset, after the latter of "hich ::;herbourne street, Toronto, was named b ' 1\11'. Thomas Gibbs Ridout, son of the Hon. Thomas Ridout. surveyor-general of Upper Can- ada, who founded the family in the New \Y orJd. Samu('l Ri lout, the father of ,John Ridout, WI1S a son of the Hon. Thomas Ridout, and was horn at Hancock. Iarrland, in 1778. He mat' ied Elizabeth Parsons. and they had C'hildren: .John: Samuel George; Thomas; and five daughters. After completing his literary studies .John Ridout reaù law, and practised for a few years in conjunction with his duties as Jeputy reg- istrar of the County of York. He was ap- pointp<'1 registrar of the County of Yõrk in 1855, hl1ing that position until a short time priOlo to his death. About the time of the outbreak of the rebellion of 1837-3E- he organized a company of militia, of which he was captain; they were stationed at Niagara, guarding the border line. :Mr. Ridout was all his life a member of St. J pmf's' Church. In lS39 he married Charlotte B. Powell, who was born in "l\Iudùy Yo...k" (Toronto), March 15, 1814. and now rE'sidp,;; at )\0. 2:)0 Rusholme road. :\Irs. Ridout is prob- ably the oldest native-born resident of Toronto. With the f'xception of a slight deafness ;;h is in possession of all her faC'ulties, and hE'r mind is as clear as ever. She ha.... SE'E'n ml1ny changes in the community, and her reminiscenc :o; of ('arly days are very interesting and told in a pleasing and entertaining way. :\Trs. Ridout is a dmlghter of Dr. Grant and Elizabeth (Bleeek- u) Powell, the former of whom was born in England :\Iay 4. 1779, and died in January. 1838. He was inspector of the hospitals from :\IontrE'al to Kiagara. His wife was a nativ.> of Albany, New York. .John Ridout and bis wife lwd the following- children: Elizabeth Harriet. who marrit'd .John oW. Langmuir, and had children; Charlotte, un- married: Violet. who marrif'd :\11'. Gwyn Fran- cis. I1nd has one daughter: and .J. Grl1nt, of the Assistl1nt RP<'eiver General's Department. To- ronto, who married Aliee Callighen. of Barrie. Imd has no children. "'ILLJA!\I :\TAC'JÆ.\X who passed awuy at. his late residence. at Ko. 3 assau street. To- ronto, April 24. 1898. was ,'ery well known in bllsiness circles in thp Queen (,ity. Hp \VIIS born 1n Seotland in the year 1847. son of Wimam MaC'lf'an. 11 weII-known hu<:iness man of Toronto. now rptired. :\11'. 1\Taclelm r{'{'eived his literary trainill!." in his nl1tive country. being' ahout thirteen years 01' age when he camé to Canada. \Vhen he was bixteen we find him connected with the Bank of :;\Iontreal, with which institution he remained for thirteen years, holding the position of teller fo\' s<,me time prior to his rcsÌ!mation. On Dec. 2i. I8iD. while still conneeted with the BanI{ of 1\f ontreal, 1\11'. l\Iaclean ,,'as united in maniage with l\Iiss )lary B. Stephens, daughter of Ù1e late Moore I1nd May (Gibbons) Stephens, nat- ives of Ireland. To this union were born eight children. .\fter their marriage )11'. and \Trs. Maclean rC'sided in St. Iary's for three y ars, and thenee he went to BrockviIle and latel" to Toronto, where he became the inspector for the Union Loan & Savings Company, of that (.ity. l\Ir. )[aclean had been with this company hut a short time when he becl1me teller, a position he l)(']d until the spring of 1898. when he resi ned to go into the real estate business. He had searcel . become settled in his new business at the time of his death. For many years I1n official member of St. Stephen's (,hureh, of Toronto, :!\fl'. Maclean was a man well "known and hig'hly esteemed. He was muC'h interested in curling, and was a prominC'nt m<.>mber of the Victoria ('urling Club, of To- ronto. EDWARD DA('K (t1pc'eased). Probably no business house in Toronto is better known than that of R. Dack. at No. 73 King street west, the present owner of thC' establishment being of the third genera tion of the family to carr T on the same bnsiness in thf' same place. The Dack fami1 . is of Irish extraction. and was founded in Canada by Matthew Dack, who was born in Ireland in 1786. and there mar- ried Lucy Korman, a native of Stradhally. Ire- land. In 1 t'3-t :\Tatthew Daek I1nd his family of fìw childr<.>n eame to Canadl1, and after spend- ing two years in Kingston settled in 1836 in To- ronto. Here :'\[1'. Dack fouuded the boot and !'hoe husinC'ss subsequently carried on by hi"l "Ion, E(lward Dllek. and now b:v his grandson. Rob- ert Bower Daek. In Irl ll1nd Uatthew Dack had been a hardware> merchant, hut after comin to ('anl1da devoted himsclf to the shoe bu<;ines,;;. in whi(.h 11(' C'ontimwd until his death, in 1 4 . His C'hildren were: Catherine. df'ceaspcI: Ann; Dr. 'I'homl1s. deeeased: WiIlil1m. deceased; I1ml Ed- ward. On the del1th of his fl1ther Edward Dack suc- eeeded to the business. which he earried on until l1bout 1 R4, whpn he retired. His son RoÌ1ert sueeeeded him. and still conduct"! the husiness. Edwl1rd Dack was horn in Irf'land in 11313. Imd was thpre f'duC'ated. eoming- to Canada with the fl1mily in 1834-. His entire businf'ss Hff' was spC'nt liS a shoc merchant in Toronto. wh('re he 92 COThUIE)IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD died in 1899. In Toronto, in 1849, Mr. Dack and Miss Jane Bower Nixon were united in marriage. Mrs. Dack was born in Dublin in 1822 and died in Toronto in 1889. She was a daugh- ter of Thomas Nixon, a wholesale merchant of Dublin, where he died in 1829. His wife was Kate Bower, who also died in Dublin. Ireland, and who was the elder daughter of Sir James Bower, of Y õrkshire, England, a captain in the Honorable East India Company's service; their vessels were half merchantmen and half at'mf'd cruisers. To Edward and Jane Bower (Nixon) Dack were born: Edward, of the United States, married Olive Wooldridge, by whom he had two children; Emily, the wife of Frederick B. Wil- son. of Chiswick, England, has three children; Robert, who succeeded his father to the shoe business, married (first) Minnie Sinclair, by whom he had five children, and (second) ",Iary Oldham, by whom he had one son; Miss Lucy, of No. 24 Grosvenor street, Toronto; and Clara, the wife of Alfred Effingham Mason, of Toronto. has ('ne daughter. Mr. Dack was a member of the Church of England, and in politics 'he was a Conservative. He also associated with the York Pioneers. 1\11'. Dack built the house at No. 11 Grosvenor street, where he lived for thirty-five years. THO IAS C. MITCHELL was born in ?w- market. County York, in 1859, and died in To- ronto in 1902, from injuries received in a fall . from one of the buildings at the Exposition Grounds. .T ohn and Minerva (Mosier) Mitchell, his parents, were born in Scotland and Canada, re- spwtively, the latter a daughter of Thomas Free- man Mosier and Nancy Ann (McNulty) :Mosier. ,Tohn Mitch('lI came to Canada when a 'oung man, settling- in I\ewmarket, wh('re he became well known as the proprietor of the "lVIitl'hell If ouse," conducting that hostelry for many years. He and his wife still reside thC're. To them the following named children were born: Thomas C.; Harriet Heurietta Gibson; )Iinerva, now Mrs. Thoma" Little, of Detroit; and .John. Thomas C. :Mitchell rel'pivpd his education at Newmarket, going to s('hool to the late Alex- ander Muir. On rea('hing his majority hI' en- tered the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway Company, remaining with th,Ü compl1ny for seven years, at the end of which time he took up the structural iron business, working under the direl'tion of the Dominion Bridge Company. Tn this connection he was engaged on the iron work in the ('it;\. HI111. the Parliament Build- ing, the "King Edward Hotel," the store of the Robert Simpson Company (by whom he was twice engaged), the Globe building, the ltlail building, the armories, etc., including many of the most substantial structures in the city. It was while thus engaged that :Mr. Mitchell fell forty-five feet fronfthe Transportation building, in the Exposition Grounds, receiving injuries which soon proved fatal. He was very wen l.'"IlOWll in Toronto, particularly in the line of his work, and wa,> a member of the International Architectural and Structural Iron \V orkers' Union No. 23. Cheerful and liberal in disposi- tion, he was well liked wherever known, and he was a citizen highly respected by all. In 1884 Mr. :Mitchell and Miss Joanna Pen- nock were united in marriage by the late Rob- ert Wallace. She was born in ::\Iarkham town- ship, County of York, in 1854. daughter of John and Charlotte (Vallier) Pennock, who were like- wise born in the County of York. Truman Pen. nock, Mrs. l\'Iitchell's grandfather, was born in Strafford, Vermont. and was am on/! the parly sC'ttlers of York. He married Catherine Badg>- ero, who was born in the town of Cambridg-e, Kew York State. John Pennock. Mrs. :Mitchell',i father, followed farminQ' during his act.iví' Hfe, and now lives retired in Toronto. His wife, whl) rassed away in 1902, was a descendl1nt of a distinguished French family. She was noted for her fondness for poetry and music, her I!l'eat love for nature, and her piety. Kind to her neighbors, unselfish, cheerful under great trials. she was beloved by all and the devoted friend find C'onfidant of her children. She left the fol- lowing family: Mrs. l\Iitchell. Mrs. Painter, Angus, Truml1n, ,Joseph. Willis and Bernard. To Mr. and :\Irs. Mitchell were born: John, Charlotte finò :!\fyrtle. ::\Ir. Mitchell attendpd the Presbyterian Church. He WI1.<; a ConsC'rva- tive in political matters. Mrs. Mitchell resides at present at No. 311 !lIarkham strept. ROBERT COLIN GW A'rKI , who died in Toronto in 1889, was born in Clifton. Enghmd. in 1819. son of \Villiam Gwatkin and grandson of Rohert T...ovrll Gwatkin, both of ,,-hom died in EI1p:ll1nd. Rob(,I't Lovell Gwatkin's home wa in \Yales. and his wife, "Offie" Palmer, whom h(' married in 1781, wa.<; a favoritr nif'pe of ir .Joshua Re:molds. On pl1ge 97 in the "Life of ir ,Joshua Reynolds" is found: "Early in that year (1781) his niece 'Offie' Palmer married Richard (sic-should }](' Rohert) Jlovell Gwat- kin, a Cornish squire; the marriage took place- at Torrington. There is a charming lettí'r of Sir .Toshua's writt('n on this occa.,>ion to his fav- orite niecf'; it finishes thus: 'Thl1t yon may be as happy as you both deserve is my wish, and you will bf' the happiest couple in England. So God bless yon.'" Offie (Palmer) Gwatkin lived COl'C\IK\IUR.\ TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD bappily \\ith her husband, and dicd at the age of ninety; she was permitted to see her child- ren's grandchildren. William Gwatkin, son of Robert Lovell and Offie. died at the untimely age of twenty. nine, and his little son Robert Colin wcnt to his grand- father's home. Robert C. Gwatkin came to Toronto at the age of sixteen years. He learned the grocery busi- ness under 1'11'. ::\Ioore, afterward Perkins & Co., now Perkins & Ince, :Mr. 'Villiam Ince. Sr., learning his business at the same time. 1\11'. Gwatkin went into the grocery business on King street east, opposite S1. Lawrence market. He continued in business there until the great fire which destroyed that part of the city, and soon after he went to the Lnited States and engaged in business in Green Bay, 'Visconsin. From there he went to Vicksburg, Mississippi. remain- ing until the close of the Civil war. In 18t:5 he returned to Toronto, and resumed the grücery business on Edward street, later moving to the corner of King and Bay streets. whel"(' he en- gaged in printil1g, finall T removing the busi- ness to the corner of Bay and "r ellington street,>, where he remained until his death. In 1843 :Mr. Gwatkin married :Miss 11ary Theresa Todd, born in England. daU! hte.r of 'William and Sarah (Brow'n) Todd. Mrs. Gwatkin was born in 1818, and died in 1899. This marriage was ble,>sed with the following children: R-Obert. of Toronto: Clara ThHesa, who married Robert H. Verrall. a native of Eng- land, who came to Canada when a young man f. in politics a Conservative. in religion It com- municant of the Church of England. and in fra- ternal connection a member of the Sons of En - land) ; William Henry. who resides in Toronto: .J ohn, of Ohio; Lucy T., deceased: Sarah, Mrs. Bailey of "The Soo" (American); George St. John, of Toronto; and Beatrice. of Toronto. 1111'. Gwatkin was a member of the Churc>h of England. In his politic>al sympathies he was a Conservative. HENRY JO BOrIJTON. who passed away in the Queen City in 1R7tî. was a native of To- ronto. born in IR26. son of the late Chief Justice Henry Boulton. for some time Chief .Justice of Newfoundland. .Justice Boulton was a native of England and was there enucated. Un coming to Can ad;! he was for a time a resident of To- ronto, from which place he went to Newfound- land, accepting the position of Chief Justic>e, but later returning to Toronto. where hp dipd. Henry .Tohn Houlton was enucnted at Upper Canada College and at Trinity TTniversity. He read law in Toronto, and followed the profes- "ion succ>essfulI T for a short time, afterward 93 turning his attention to modern farming. He owned a large tract in the township of Moul- ton, and here he introduced into Canada the tile s 'stem of land draining, which has proved so valuable to the rural districts. Mr. Boulton'8 home was known as "Humberford," and was located near Thistledown, this property, one of the beautiful spots of Canada, being also drain- ed with tile. After some ten years spent here }[r. Boulton returned to Toronto, where he lived practically retired until his death. In 1852 Henry John Boulton married l\1iss Rudyerd, daughter of Henry Rudyerd, an offi- cer in the British army. Henry Rudyerd came with his regiment to Canada prior to thf Re- bellion of 1837-38, and here received his ak of the Rebellion, however, be offered his serv- iN's to his country. and on cessation of hostili- ties settled in Toronto for a time, whence be returned to England, and there ilied. To Mr. and Mrs. Boulton were born the fol- lowing children: Henry Rudyerd, of the Hank of Montreal lit Brockvil1e; Reginald RHLlyerd, of Toronto; Const.ance Rudyerd: Elizab'3th Rud- erd; W oIfrid Rudyerd; and Marion Rudyerd. 1\11'. Boulton waS a member of the Church of England, to which faith the family adheres. In politics he was a Conservative. J AllIES S. I\'Icl\mRRA Y, who died. in Toronto in 1895, was for many years a well-known bar- rister of that city. He was born at Dundas, Ont., in 1840, son of Rev. William nnd Charlotte (.Johnstone) l\Icl'Iurray. the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Canada. daughter of J ohn Johnstone, who settled in Canada many years ago. Rev. William McllIurray was born in Ireland in 1810. and was the founder of the family in Canada, coming' here when a year old. HI' was ""\Iissionary of the- Church of England, at Smllt Ste. Mari , for some time. later at Dundas. and for thirty-six 'ears at iagara. At his death he was arcbdeacon of Niagara. James 8. McMurray was educated at Dundas and Hamilton. IInd then entered the law offices of Cameron & Harman. where he pursllpd his leglll studies. He was called to the Bar in 1R63. and settled down to practice in Toronto, where he was actively em!aged Imtil his death. In ad- dition to bis legal practice, Mr. McMurray filled a number of prominent public positions, both local and international. He was an aldermlln for some time, was secretary to the Hon. George Brown at a conference in Was'hing-ìon. D.C., in 1872. and at the time of his death was vice- consul to Norwav anò Sweden. Mr. McMurray WIIS instrumenta1 in Imilding thf' new Home for 94 CO:\1MEl\'IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECOlm the Protf'stant Orphans on Dovercourt road. Toronto, and wa.<; interf'sted in all movements for good of present and future generations. In 1864 Mr. McMurray married Elizaùeth Fuller, daughter of the late Right He,'. Thomas Hrock Fuller, Bishop of Niagara, and his wife, Cynthia (Street) Fuller, the latter of rnited Empire Loyalist ancestry. Rev. Thoma<; Brock J<'uller was a son of Major Thomas Richlll'd Ful- ler, of the 4Jst Regim. nt, who came to Canada with his regiment. settling in Kingston. The Rev. Mr. Fuller was bom in 1810., and after being educated at "Little York" and Chambly, Quebec, was located at ,1ontreal for some time ns curate in the parish ('hurch. He then went to Chatham and Thorolù. and in 1860 located in Toronto, and wa." consecrated Bishop of Ni- agara in 1875. His death occurred in Hamilton in 1884. His children were: 1111's. MacLeod; 1111's. l\'fe1\1urray; 1\lrs. Benson; and si" sons. 1\Irs. MplVIurra v was born in Thorold in 1843, and her entire life has been spent in Canada. To Mr. and 1111's. )1c Murray were born six chil- dren, as follows: Leonard L.. of Toronto; Ar- thur, deceased; Louis S.. of Toronto: .J ames S., of Toronto; Elizabeth Street: and Douglas S., of Winnipf'g. T'hp family are members of tbe Chureh of England. Mr. McMurray was 11 Con- servative. ALEXANDER A. i\L\f'KID, who dipd at No. 168 Dowling avenue, Toronto, Marl'h 30, 1904, was born 1\Iareh 30. 18;;4, in Goderich, Ont., son of the Rev. A. :\fackid. B.A.. who was born in Scotland, and who came to Canada when a young man, founding the family in thi" ('oun- try-the only family of thf' name in th(> Do- minion. Rev. A. Mackid was a well-known Presby- terian clergyman of God('rieh for many years, in which place hf' died. His wife. whose m dden name was .Julia Brown. was horn in (}od('rich, daughter of thf' late Georgp Brown. of Goder- ieb, a native of EnQ'1and. where hp had heen a large ship owner. The C'hildren of Rev. A. and .Tulia (Brown) Maekid were liS follows: Alex- ander A.; John 1\r.. deceased; Dr. H. Go<,dsir, of Calgary; and Per('y. decpased. The Ma(.kids of Canada descend from one of the first fami. lies of RC'otland. and "inee locating in thc Do- minion have manifeste (as are also her daug-htf'rs) 1lld a member of 1h(' F. 'E. LOYlllists. Her son" are IIffiliatC'd with the r.O.O.F. Tn religion thp family lire members of the ChurC'h of England. !Ill'. l\'f1lC'kid \VIIS a Conservative in politics. In fraternal matters he was conneC'ted with the Commercial Travel- lers' Assof'iation. the LO.O.F., the ROYI)I Ar- C'anum, thf' A.O.n.W., and the 1\Il1tual Reserve Assuran('e Company, of New York. He was a man highl T respeeted hy all who kn('w him. for his business ability, his irreprollchable integ- rity and many other sterling qualities appreci- ated by those who had dealings with him. His remains rest in the GoneriC'h ef'metf'ry, beside those of his pllrents. REV. .JOHN DUNN DTNNT('K. D.D.. was horn in England in 1841. IInd hi" rl<'3.th opcurred in Toronto in 1901. tllking from that C'ity one of its most highly estf'emen ('hristilln g('ntle- men. Dr. Dinniek WIIS the son of Thomas and Mllry (Dunn) DinniC'k. thf' fOrTI1f'r of whom \VIIS in the Civil RerviC'e in Endand for many years, ann WI!!'; well-to-do IInd weI11rnown in his Dlltive eount.r:,>T. Therf' his son, .John Dunn Dinnick, was eduC'aten. attending thf' public school;:; and C'o]Jeges. IInd having- deeided upon the ministry as a life profession. he prepared for the pra<'tl<'e COMl\IE IOR}.. TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 9:> thereof and received the degree of Doctor of Di- vinity. For a quarter of a century Dr. Dinnick was a Methodist minister in some of the lead- ing churches of England, among which may be mentioned churches at r..ondon, Brighton and Ramsgate. At Aldershot he built the' Rotunda Church, and the Soldiers' Home, and he also built churches at Reigate. Rcdhill. Farnham anJ Guildford. On account of failing health the Doc- tor's physiC'ian advised him to make a h'ip to Canada, in accordance with which he tour!'d the country for se,'en months. and returned to Eng- land, resuming his position at Brighton. On continuing his work the Doctor soon foun!l that his health required a second trip to Canada. and he spent some months in this country. again re- turning to his native land. where he remained for four 'ears. He' then clime with his f:imily to Toronto, where he Ih'ed until his death. Dr. Dinnick WIIS devoted to his work liS a minister of the Gospel, and ever gave his hearty support to all church mowm('nts and rpforms for the betterment of his fellowmen. He preach- ed in nearly ever ' pastorate church in the city, and thus became well and widely known IInd most highly esteemed. Dr. Dinnick "VII!; wen vnown as a writer on theological topics, his con- tributions being printed b,. some of the leading magazines, and in both his writings and ser- mons his arguments were logical and convinc- mg. Dr. Dinnick married :Miss Charlotte :M. Sav- ery, a native of Cornwall, England, and dllugh- tel' of William and Martha (Bowden) a\'ery, the former a large land owner and one of the leading men in financilll C'irC'les of CornwalL where both he and his wife died. To Dr. and Mrs. DinniC'k were born thl' following C'hildren: .Tohn EI'ncst. who dird in Endand at the age of twent '-one years: A U lstus George, man- ager of the Casualty and Boiler Immrance Cl)m- pany, of Toront.o: "'ilfrid R. manllgel' and vice-president of the bmdard LOlln Company, and also vice-president of the Casull1ty and Boiler Insurance Company; Rev. SamuC'1 Dunn, pastor of Zion l\Iethodist Church of Toronto; Oswa1d Too M.D.; l\Iiss Annie S., at home; D. Vincent: IInd Theodore', decf'ased. Mrs. Dinnick and hcr d:mghter. Annie, re- side on Clinton avenue, Deer Pllrk HEXRY TJIDDET..T-" YERCOR ßLD.. whose death took place at Toronto in .Jul '. 1 iG. was an eminent physician and belonged to an hon- orahle Canadian family of Emr1ish extraction. His fath('r was ,John Vere'oe. and his mother was a sister of Capt. Tames T..iddell. of the Royal Navy. .John Yerco(' C'lIme from England to ('an- MIa and settled at Spllrta. neilI' t. Thomas, where he engaged in farming and whf'r(' he and his wife died. Dr. Vercoe had only common-school advan- tages in his youth, and to make his way through medical college he was obliged to exert all his energies. He succeeded in graduating with his degree from )IcGill Universit T in l\Iay, 1868, IInd had the satisfaction of carrying off the chief prize. He settled at Sparta in practi!'e for two 'ears. and then removed to Seaforth, where be remained until on a('C'ount of failmg hf'alth he went to Texas. .While there he was ur!!ed t.o accept a position as memher of the faculty of a college. but this honor he was obliged to de- cline on account of dl'1Ïcllte health. He re- turned North in 18R-t and dieå the following- :year-a loss to family and friends ami to a profession whiC'h he was fitted to adorn. Dr. Vercoe married Phoebe Bristol. daughter of Coleman Bristol. who belongs to a fine old English family which settled in the 1.Tnited States prior to the American Revolution anJ when trouble arosf' joined the Pnitf'd Empire Loyalists, subsequently coming to Canllda and settling on the Bay of Quinte. At the close of the war they took up a large body of bush land. which they cleared, making a fine home here. The paternal grandfather of l\Irs. Ver- coe married Elsie Ellsworth and their chiidren were: .John, Norris, Joel, Coleman, Elizabeth, Susan and Elsie. Coleman Bristol was born on the BIIY of Quinte in 1796. He took part in the war of 1812. during which he was a sentinel at 'Wolf Island. He became possessed of 300 acres of hmd. and died on his home in 1886. He married Katie "T a,. and they hlld C'hildren as foHows: Caroline; . Dr. Amo . dpceased: Sarah: :\Im '; Catherine : James: Louis: and Phoebe. l\Irs. Vercoe. The following children were born to Dr. Ver- coe and wife: Gertrude is the wife of .A rchie lIIcIJean. grandson of Chief .J l1l"tice JllcI..pan, and they have two sons. Archie and Duart; Frank is Jeceased: Augnsta i;:; the wife of Herbert To" nsend, Rosslan,i. and has two daughters, Dorothy anò Helen: Harold. of Win- nipeg, married Relf'n 'icKeC'hnie. and hll<; one daU!!'hter. The late Frank Vercoe, whose young- lif!' was saC'rificed in South Africa. was a hril1illnt 'ol1ng man. a civil engineer, and at the time of death was in the path of dut . following an honor- ahle career. lIe was gradullt('d at the RO Tal Militllr ' College. Kingston. where he received the gold mf'dal in apprecilltion of his scholllr- ship. For a f'hort timf' he was with thC' Can- adian PIIC'ific Raih,IIY Company and in \'arl- ous positions testifif'd to his professional skill. 96 CO IME:MURATI IE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD In 1900 he took advantage of a chance to go to South Africa, where he was at the time of the Boer war, and after its close he was made acting resident engineer at Bloemfontein. In his death Canada mourned the lo s of one of her most valued sons. COL. SALTER 1\[ JARVIS. The late Lieut.- Col. Salter Mountain Jarvis was born at Corn- "all in 1844, son of the late George Stephen Jarvis, judge of the County of Stot'mont for nearlv fiftv vears. He !:ntered Trinity College, recei ing Ìiberal education, prior to which he was for years a pupil of rpper Canada College. He then became a student of law, hut for some vears did not devote himself to the practice f his profession. Hp began his active military career as a sergeant in Trinity's College Com- pany of the Queen's Own Rifles, and saw serv- ice with that famous corps at Ridgeway in 1866. I..ater he was promoted 'toO the captain- cy of the company and was afterward made major anò adjutant of the battalion. In 1882 he retired with the rank of brevet lieutenant- colonel. Colonel Jarvis came of good enited Empire Loyalist stock. his granòfather having served in the wllr of 1776, and his father in the war of 1812. Though not a conspicuous poli- ticilln he was. nevertheless, a staunch upholder of Liberal-Conservative principles. Artic>les from his pen appeared in many of the Canadilln marrazines dealinrr with both military and poli- tic affairs, whi h showed him to be a deep practical thinker, as well as facile writer. His mother was a member of the 1\'J:olmtain family, known in Qnpbec and Montreal from the earliest days of the country, her father, Bishop Moun- tain, being the first Rishop of Quebec. Colonel .Tarvis was a firm adherent of the Church of England. Ry nature he was one of those fine-stnmg, sensitive men, scnlpulous to a deQTee in his business transactions. the very soul of hi!!'h principle. and ,,'hose instincts re- volted at the bare thou!!'ht of an unmanly or un- worthy act. He was liberal in the òispensation of hi" charity and ever took keen interest in benevolent and philanthropic work. In 1881 Colonel .Jarvis married Jennie E. sf'P- ond òau hter of Mr. .John E. Brooke, one of the pioneer families of Toronto, whose grandfather, Daniel Brooke. eame to 'Toronto, in the early days of the nineteenth century, from Englanò. Colonel Jarvis died in 1890. leaving- a son, G. Arth 1 1r Jarvis, at the time of this writing at- taphed to the staff of the Bank of Montreal in Toronto; and "Muriel B. Jarvis, residing in To- ronto. JOHN KAY. In the death of John Kay, who passeò away Dec. ]6. 1891. Toronto lost onp. of her most energetic business men. Mr. Kay was born in Garqunnock, near Stirling, Scot- land, in 1817, and came to Canada when little more than twenty years of age, settling in Lit- tle York. For about three years he was en- gaged with the old wholesale house of Ross, Mitchell & Co., and at the expiration of that time the firm of Bettey & Kay was established at the southeast corner of King and Yonge streets, where they carried on a business for nearly twenty years. The partnership was then dissolved, Mr. Kay conducting the business alone until 1881, when he removed to No. 34 King street west and engaged exclusively in the line of carpets, his favorite department in the trade. In 1887 ,John Bryce Kay, his son, and Colin Fraser Gordon, his son-in-law, wcre taken into partnership, and since that time the :firm name has been John Kay, Son & Company. Early in the spring of 1R91 Mr. Kay's health hegan to decline, and as his physician urged him to withdraw from husiness, he decided to travel for a time and made a trip around the world, starting in Febn18ry, accompanied by his sec>ond son. Frank, and the Rev. D. J. Mac- donnell, the l tter returning to England from Ceylon, while fathe and son proceeded via .Japan to Canada. Having benefited by the voy- age. Mr. Kay resumed business with his usual activity, and continued until December, when áfter a short illness he died on the ]6th of that month. "!'IIr. K::ty, at the time of his death. was one of thf' oldest merchants doing business on King street. and was known from one end of the Do- minion to the other, as well as in many of the European markets. A bout three years r.f his life had been spent On the ocean, as he had crossed the Atlantic nearly one hundred times. 1\11'. Kay was twice married, his first wife bearinQ' the maidf'n name of Agnes Brycp Cul- len. To this union were born thrf'e òaughters, Katherine (Mrs. D. C. Ridout), Eliza (Miss Kay), Janet Paterson (Mrs. Colin F. Gordon), and two sons, James (deceased) and John Bryce Kay (who carried on the business of the firm until the autumn of 1906). Mr. Kay's sccond wife was Ellen C. Macartney (deceased), and their children were: Francis, who died in 1901; anò a daug-hter Helen, residing in Toronto. While Mr. 'Kav had no desire for public life and declined Il offers of official position, 'he was an ardent Liberal and supporter of the Hon. Georg-e Brown. Mr. Kay was a pillar of St. And ew's Church, and it was mainly throug-h his efforts that the St. Andrew's Institute l1uild- ing on Nelson street was erected. Mr. Kay was truly a genial gentleman, a liberal contributor \. ...... I . J:;l)z ,9--ec .r /'il COl\L\lE IOR \TIVE BIOuRAPHICAL RECORD to nil philanthrnpie and rf'lig-ions obj<:'cts, and he was hf'lm f'd h ' all who Imf'\\'" him. TIIO IA TIIO:\IP:::;O , now living retired at Xo. 13 f'rescent road, Tm'onto, was for many years a well-known \\holesale and retail merch- ant of that city, \\hei'è he was born Jan. 9, 1832. The Thomp:son famil ' was originally of Yorkshire. England, and wal'> foundf'd in Can- ada h\" Thoma Thompson (2), the father of the TI omas Thompson who is the subject of this sketch. Thomas Thompson (2) was born in York- shire, England, in 1t'O: , son of Thomas Thomp- son, who also came to Canada. 'rhomas Thomp- son (2) came to Toronto (then "l\Imldy York") in 1830, and for some time conducted a private sehool, one of the first in the place. He f>ubse- quently went into the mercantil<:' businp!', , on King strf'et west, OIl ground now o('cupied hy the Stitt Costume f'ompaJlY, f'ngag;ng in th<:, boot and shof' trarlp. He purchnsf'd his stock in Iontr<:,al shippiI1'" it bv boat to 1'oronto. His was the' first boot and' shoe store in Toronto, and was succ<:'ssfully conductf'd by Mr, Thomp- son for a number of years. He finally clof>ed it out. however, and nf'xt embm'ked in g'f'neral merchandising at the corner of Francis and King strf'et ea...t, opposite the market, whf're hp con- tinued in businpss until his death. in 1868. His wiff', Rebecca (Boyce), was born in Yorkshire. England, in 1800. and died in Toronto in 187R. They were mpmbers of the ::\Iethodist Church. Their ehildren who gorf'w to maturity were as follows: John R., born in To- ronto in 1830, a shoe merchant of the city from 1871 to 1890, married l\1argarpt Duff, and their children are Svdenham. Bennington, Rebecca, May, Gf'orge L:. Florence and Robert; Wiìliam, decl'ased, who was a profp sor in a college in Brooklvn ew York married Miss Blachtone, by wh m' hp had fiv children; Thomas is men- tioned below. Thomas Thompson recf'ived his education in Toronto, his teacher being Ir. .Tohn Boyd, of the Bay Street Academy, the father of the pres- ent Sir John Boyd, and among his schoolmates were Sir John Boyd, Vç. H. Pearson, :MI:'. Foster (a well-known optician of the city), .Tohn Has- sen. Michael Dwan, William Thomson and Jos- eph Lawson. "\V'hen thirteen years of aga Mr. Thompson left school and entered upon the duties of life as a clerk in his father's store. In 1R64 he became a partner, and on the (leath of his father, in 1868, took ovpr the bu!'>iness, which he conducted until his retirempnt from active commercial life in 1890, the business in turn being taken over by his sons, who con- 7 97 ducted it for some time, closed it out and em- barked in another line. On April 26, 1R5!j. 1\11'. Thompson married Iiss Hester Carbert, who was born at "!.\Iarston :\Ioor, in the house in which Olivf'r Cromwell passed the night before the battle of ::\Iarston Moor. Her parf'nts, Joseph and Lucy (.Jf'fI'er- son) Carbert. were natives of Yorkshire, Eng- land, the former born in 1790, and the latt<:'r in 1791; they died in Toronto in 1837 and 1856, respectively. 'I'hey came to the city in 1844 from Yorkshirf', England, where l\Ir. Carbert had l)een a farmer for many years. Their family was a large one, and Hester. l\Irs. Thompson, was the young-pst rlaughter. To l\Ir. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson have bpen horn a large family, all sons: Iajor .J. Boyce, of the ( ueen 's Own, is a merphant of To- ronto. where he wa... born, and where he mar- ried Miss l\IcCausland, by whom he has one son, Gordon (a member of the class of 1907, TTniver- sity of Toronto), and one daughter, Mildred; \Yilliam Alfred, born in 1860, is a real estate df'aler of Toronto; Dr. Percy \Valker is a medi- cal pl"actitioncr of London, England; Bert is de- cea,>ed; Arthur is also deceased; Thomas C.; Georg<:, is a resident of British Columbia; Dr. Frank is deceased. ::\Ir. Thompson wa... made justice of the peace in 1885. In 1882 he was the Liberal candidate for East Toronto for the Dominion House. his opponent being John Small, collector of customs. The city being strong-Iy Conservative, l\Ir. Small won the election, although Mr. Thompson polled the highest Liberal vote. He was a licpnse com- missio er for a number of years, and wa... also a member of the library board for some years. He is now a member of the Victor 1\1ission Board, and he is an official member of the Carl- ton Street Methodist Church. to which he has always belonged, and of which his wife has also been a member for many years. On April 26, 1905, Mr. and Mr . Thompson held a celebration in honor of the fiftieth anni- Vf'J'sarv of their wedding at their home, which was attf'nded not only by all members of the family, but by a number of time-'honorerl friends. JOHN KERR. In the death of the late John Kerr, ,, hich occurred July 12, 1896, Toronto lost one of her prominent business men, who had been among thp large real estate holders and at the head of two extpnsive wholesale estab- lishments. Mr. Kerr was born at Carney Hill, County Tyrone, Irpland, in 1819. and in his native land recf'ived a good education, and on reaching man- hood made his first essay in business-a career 98 COl\ThIE1\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORlJ destined to be uniformly successful. Embarking in the confectionery line, he was so engaged untit the thirties, when he broke off aU connections in the Old W orId and sailed for the New. J.Jand- inQ' in New York he remained in that CIty a few years, and during that time resumed his previous occupation, but about 1840 decided to Ipave the United Rtates entirely, and settle in Canada in- stead. He removed to Toronto and opened up a ba.kery and a confectionery businpss. p,lch on a wholesale scale. In the former line he wac; one of the pioneers in the city, and estahlishpd him- self at No. 324 Queen street west. The location of his confectionery business was in that same vicinity. and in both lines Mr. Kerr was very succeR,<;ful and huilt up a large tradc, thus win. ning for himself recognition as one of the city's prominent business men. :Mr. Kerr was a large property owner, especially in thl' region where his own stores were located. In addition to the Imsiness houses erected by Mr. Kerr himself, two handsome brick stores have been put up since his death hy his wife, who manages th(' estate. He 11 Iso owned considerable residence property in different parts of the city, partieularly On Bul- wer street, and all of this was very valuanle. The family home at No. 32 Maynard avenue, where 1\Irs. Kerr still rpsidps, was built by her hu<;hand. Not only was Mr. Kerr an able business man, but he was also equally prominent in both mu- nicipal and church affairs. For sewn years he WRS a valued memher of the conncil of Toronto, repr:p;;;enting the district of St. Patrick's \Vard. for the Rpfoml party, and during this term of service he worked on several of the most import- ant committees. His church relations wcre es- tablished with the Queen City Iethodist Church, in which he was a leading member, and served for twenty years as recording Eteward. Al- though firm in the faith of the lethodist Church 1\11'. Kerr was not, however. higoÍf'd in hi" views, but was broad-minded and ever rcady to recog. nize a true faith and genuine manhood. wher- evpr fonnd. He was also a mpmher of the Ma- sonic fraternity, taking a prominent part there as elsewhere. and likewise held the offil'e of chap- lain in the Enniskillen Orange Lodge. Twice wedded, Mr. Kerr's nrst marriage was to Miss Mary Weir, and to this nnion was born one daughter, Susan, now the wife of Rpv. .r. W. Sparling, D.D., of Wesley College, Winnipeg. There are three andchildren. JÆura, .Tohn and Fritzie. Aftpr the loss of his first wife 1\'[1'. Kerr, in 1884, married Miss Ann .Tanp Ne'wton, who was born in Robin Hood's Ray. Yorkshire, England, in 1862, daug'hter of Capt. Thomas and Catherine (Dwyer) Newton. The former, who was horn in 1822, in Lincolnshire, Eng- land, a direct descendant of Sir Isaac Newton, was for many years a sea captain, and he died in 1900. His widow resides in Toronto at pres- ent. 1\1rs. Kerr was the eldest of their four- teen children. and she hersplf hecame the mother of two daughtprs. A nnie, the eldest, was gradu- ated in 1903, from the Abbe Loretto School for Ladies in Toronto; and Kathleen May completed her literary course at the Jameson Avenue Col- legiate school in 1905. Both daughters are now living at home. Since the death of her husbanà Mrs. Kerr has had charge of the property. and has managed it with unusual success, proving herself possessed of much genuine business ca- pacity. All of the valuable store property which 1\ fl'. Kerr left has been advantat:reously rented. In the career of a self-made man like :ðIr. Kerr there is much to serve as an example and an encouragement to others. An upright, hon- est business man, his fair dealing won the re- spect of all, while his devotion to his work, his energy, and sound judgment brought material prosperity. JAMES G. MACDONELL, of No. 11 MacDon- ell avenue, Toronto, represents one of the city's old and prominpnt families and resides on land that has been in the Ma.cDonell name since they first settled in Canada. The 1\IacDonells are of Scotch extraction, and the first to come to Toronto was Alexanàer, grandfather of James G. IIe was a pioneer in that part of the country and bought up large amounts of land in what is now the west end of the city. MacDonell avenue, one of the fine resi. dential streets of Parkdale. is named for this family. Alexander MacDonell had five sons, James, Allan, Samuel, Alexander and Angus. James -:\IacDonell, the eldest son of Alex- ander, was born in Toronto in 1808, and died there Feb. 6, 1865. He was a grandnephew of the Colonf'l IacDonel1 who fell with Brock at Queenston Heights, and received from the Col- onel the property at the corner of King and Church streets, Toronto. He married :\liss Mar- garet Leah Smith, who was born in the County of York, daughtpr of Col. Samuel Smith. who was for many years attorney-general of rpper CaJ1ada and at one time govèrnor-general there- of. -:\lrs. MacDonell died Nov. 22, 1892. Chil- dren as follows were born to James and Ma.r- garet Leah MacDonell: Alexanàer, deceased', Samuel S.; John G.; James G.: 1\1rs. W. G. 2\Ic- Williams; ::\largaret J., deceased wife of Bever- ly Rohinson; and JessiI' H., deceased wife of A. B. Harrison. James MaC'Donell, who was a life- long rpsident of Toronto, waR for many years in the governmf'11t service in the Inland Rev- enue departmC'nt. His wife survi-ved him fÕr , , r. .. j L- CO:\DIE:\IOR.\TIVE mOGR.\PITIC \L HEl'ORD many years. Their old home is now used for the Western Hospital. James G. :MacDonell was born in Toronto in 1843, received his education in his native city, and has passf'a his entire life there. For a num- ber of years he has had no active business in- terests. but has lived as a retired gent1eman. He was married in July, 1866, to :Miss Ann Jane Walsh. who was born in Ireland in 1848. Her parents were Ralph and Elizabeth (Pier- son) '\'alsh, "dlO came> to Canada in 1R52. settled in Toronto and' t.he>re died. he aged fifty-thrf'e years. and his wife aged fifty-one. There were two other childl'en, younger than 1\1rs. MacDonell. Seven children have been born to James G. and Ann J. lYfac- Donell. viz. : James .Alexander Greenfield. of Memphis, Tennessee; Margaret Jane; Allan, de- ceru>ed ; Jessie H.; Frederick \Villiam, deceased; John George; and Beatrice Gertrude, deceased. The parents are both communicants of the Church of England. l\Ir. :\lacDonell is a Con- servative in his political ideas. and fratprnally belongs to thf' :Masons. He is a man held in high esteem in Toronto and the family is a promin- ent onp socially. EDWARD FREDERICK CLARKE, M.P., late Grand Trpasurf'r of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario 'Vest, and editor and propri- etor of the Srnt-inel, who died at his home in To- ronto March 3, 1905, was one of the leading men of the Dominion in every walk of life. Mr. Clarke was born April 24, 1850. in Bail- lieboroug-h, County Cavan, Irpland, thp third son of thp late Richard Clarke. The fathf'l' w.as a large linm and flax merchant there and wa." well able to give his children all the advantages of a finished education. His death, however. in 1864, broke up the family home, and Edward accompanied his bereaved mother and the other members of the family to Toronto. There he served his apprenticeship at the printing trade, in the office of the 'I'm'onto Globe, and was laÍPr emplo I'd on the T0r o nto lfail. Mr. Clarke was married in 1 84 to Iiss Char- lotte E. Scott, daughter of Dan and Phyllis (Ford) Scott, of Chesterfield. England. In 1 64 1\lr. Se>ott came to Toronto with his family anrl becamp 600kkepper for 'V. .J. l\IcGuire. of that city, a position he filled until his d('ath, in 1888. 1\1 rs. Scott pa<;sed away in 18%. They had childl'pn as follows: J oIm Herhert and Alexander D.. of Toronto; \.lice Iay, wife of H. C. Otter. of Chicago: Sarah Evelyn, Mrs. Charles H. ::\Iortimer: Annip S., wifp of Edgar J. Allen, of Tlondon. Ont.: Charlottp K, Mrs. Clarke: Minnie Phyllis, wife of T. S. 'Vatson, of .\shland. California; and Dan, of 'roronto. !)!) For a number of years 1\lr. Dan Scott, the fathel', was the salaried tenor singer at St. James' Cathedral, Toronto. Within the limits of a record like the present it is almost impossible to do more than to sketch the career of so prominent a man and so useful a member of society as the late Edward Fred- erick Clarke. His endeavors covered so many lines of activity, he wa.', so energetic, eager, en- thusiastic, broad,mindf'd, and had such a clear, wide view of what life and its environments mpant, that pages could be filled which would be profitably read by those who must admire the scope of such a noble career. In the great print('rs' strike of 1372 1\lr. Clarke came to the front, contf'nc1ing that the laboring man had a right to leave his I'mployer. He was arrestpd under an old Art pa--sed in the days of Queen Elizabeth. whieh held that it was an offense. \Villing to sacrifice himself in order that the matter should be brought before the at- tention of Parliament, Mr. Clarke held to his contention. and it was the real beginning of the emancipation of labor and the final legalization of trades unions. With telling ol'atory he de- fended his principles and his name became fa- miliar throughout the Dominion. In 1877 he founded the newspaper which he owned entirely at the time of his death. and whil'h Mrs. Clarkf' has sinc(' sold, and in this journal he had a medium by wbieh he I'ould speak to the thousands whom he ('flUld npvel' see. He becamp promint'nt in the c01ll1se]s of the Loyal Orange Assol'iation and was. made Deputy Grand Master of the order in British Amprica, and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Ontario West. In the general elections of 1886 Ir. Clarke was elepted to the Ontario Legislature and served until 1894, when he voluntarily resigned. In 18 8I he MIS eleeted maror of Toronto, and was re-elected, sprving four successivp terms, a.nd being the only individual pver so distin- guished in that city. As chief exel'utive of the city his administration \Va." notable. TI(' entered upon municipal office at a time when a strong hand and firm will were needed. Debt faced the pity in f'very direction. every department of civic affairs 'had become disorganized. In a remarkahly short period Mayor Clarke had the department.'! again in working- order and the deht consolidated. and in this connection he ncgotiated the sale of city honds in Englanrl. For floating this loan 1fr. Cla.rke was pre- sented with an illuminatpd address. signed hy ll'ading I'itizens of t]1(' City of Toronto. Dur- ing his tf'nure of offi"e thp duty of making a new strept railway contract fell upon Mayor Clarke, th(' old franchise pxpiring. It was his desire 100 C'O:\L\IEl\IORATIYE ßIO({IL\PHI(' \ L Ii.E('OR L) that the ('ity should rf'tain the franchise and operat<, the railway. hut he was not able to over('ome the opposition of a majority of the city cOlIDCil. Subsf'quently Mr. Clarke was able to sf'Cure the present agrf'ement with the To- ronto Railway Company, which has hef'n of ,'Inch grf'at ad\"antagf' to the city. During his ad- ministration many public improvements wert inauguratpd and tht' new city hall was com- menped, Mayor Clarke laying the corn er-ston f'. In 1892 Mr. Clarke was appoint('d a member of the Royal Commission on the liquor traffic. At the Dominion general election in 1R96 he was rctnrnf'd as one of the memhers of thp House of Commons for Toronto West, and again in 1900 he was returned at the head of the poll, receiving the largest majority in Canada. At the general elf'ction in 1904 the city ridings wpre redistricted and rr. Clarke was chosen, after a bitter contest with the Liberals, as the stand- ard-hearer of the Conservative party in Toronto Centre. In the Housc of Commons Mr. Clarke was regarded as one of the foremost parlia- mentarians. Hf' was one of the most convinc- ing' debaters, one of the clearest and most lo i- cal speakers. and had a manner that spoke of sincf'rity in every word. He appearpd first at Ottawa in August, 1896, and hie; first address was a stirring protest against the resort to the spoils system by the new government. All through his whole Parliamentary ('areer he wa'! the earnest friend of labor and On many occa- siom; (.ame forth in protests by word and pf'n when his zeal imperilled his own political fut- ure. He exerted great influence, and many of his ideas concerning industrialism received the careful consideration of the Government. How- ever. the whole aim of his efforts was in the di- rection of a closer imperial union, a union of sentiments strengthened by a union of inter- ests, and thus, logically, he favored Canada ','I participation in the South African war. Mr. Clarke was thrice elected tó Parliament and 'he grew in power and influence continual- ly. He \Vas an orator and durin!! his tour with Mr. Borden through the \Vest. in 1902, he was everywhere g-reeted with enthusiasm. Hf' was admirPd and esteemed hy hoth and all political parties, and, although a strong Orangeman, he enjoyed the friendship of a large number of the Roman Catholic clergy. For several years Mr. Clarke was manager of the Excelsior Life Insurance Company of To- ronto. and hp was deeply interestpd in the To- ronto Western Hospital and was prf'sident of its board of trustees. He was a consistent Chris- tian. a devout member of the Reformed Episco- pal Church. Mr. Clarke's home life was wholesome, ten- del' and true as it was beautiful, aml to hearth- stone, wife and childrf'n he gladly turned when hf' could put asid!' for a spason thf' great respon- sibilities resting- upon him. He wa" the fathe!' of eight children. namely: Phyllis Ellen. Alice Mary Victoria (deceased), Isobel Stewart, Char- lotte Louise (deceased), Edward George Rey- nolds, \Yarring Kennedy, Elizabeth Hac;tings and Evelyn Grace. Hf' was permitted to pass the last ff'"\\' wf'eks of life, after he was stricken with illnes.e;, with his heloved familv. Until the immf'diate end hope was entertain d for his re- covery, but this hope was not fulfillf'd. In touch- in.!! Ia.Dg'uag'e he bade his loved onf'S farewell and, devoted to them to the last. he sought Di- vine blessings upon them ,,-hen he could no longer give them his earthly protection. From every portion of the Dominion, from cuJleagues, friends, mere acquaintances and peo- ple in every 'walk of life, came messages of ap- preciation and regret, and the crowds which thronged his late home while his body was lying in state could scarcely be counted. The private services were conducted at the home, No. 383 Markham street, by the Rev. Geor e Orman, pastor of Emmanuel Rf'ÍormC'd Episcopal Church. A public service wa." hf'ld at the Broad- way Tabernacle and \Va!;: attended by an im- mense throng. The funeral wa.e; held bv the city, an honor rarely conferred. The c rtege was one of the longest and most imposing in the history of the city. The lînal services at the grave were under the auspices of the JJoyal Orange As..<;ociation. AJÆERT JOHN WEDD l\IdIICHAEL, M. A.. pastor of the Catholic Apostolic Church of Toronto, is a member of one of the oldest fami- lies of eastern Ontario. The l\lc:\[ichaels were of Dutch extraction, and the family was founded in Canada by the grand- father of Our subject, Albert McMichael. who came thither from the United States about the time of the American Rpvolution. IIe married Mary Ferris, dau hter of John Ferris, who was of Scotch des('ent. On coming to Canada the family settled at \Vaterloo (now Cataraqui), ahout three miles from Kingston, Ont. Here the g'r'andfatJwr died. Hf' had nine ('hildr'f'n: DRn.. ieI. M.A., LL.D.. Q.C. ; John; Barbara; Albina; Albert; Charles; Osmond; and Kitty and Neil, who died in childhood. Of this family Daniel was the father of Albert J. 'V. :\[c:\tIChael. He was born at 'Wat.erloo, Oct. 8, 1816, and died in Toronto, Aug. 5, 1894. After locating in To- ronto he attended King's College. from which he received the degrees of M.A. and IJJJ.D. In To- ronto he practised law 1'01' many years, Rnd dur- CO:\DIE:\IORATIYE BIOGRAPI-IIC \L RECORD 101 ing his life there was one of the representative men of that city. He also took an active part in the work of the Catholic Apostolic Church. in the interest of which he made man T trips to Eng- land. lIe was made a Q.C. in 1872. Dr. l\rc- :\[ichael marripd Amy \Yedd, who was born Dec. 31, 1826, danghter of John Wedd, and sister of William W edd, :\L\., formerly first cla'>Sical master of L"pper Canada Collpge, Toronto. 1\[1'8. ':\[f' :\Iichael died \ug. 26. 1:'61. the mother of the following children: .Amy Adelaide. wife of William Cook, B.A., harrister, etc.; A. J. \V.: and Charles Baldwin, decpased. .Albert John "'edd )[e:\Iichael was horn in Toronto :\lareh 22, 1837. and was educated at Upper Canada College and Trinity University; from "hich la-ttpr institution he "Was graduated, in 1878. \\ ith the dpgree of B.A., receiving the degree of 1\1..\. in 18 2. He thcn read law, and was called to the Bar in ]883, frum which date until 1896 he practised his profpssion. In the latter year he was appoint.ed pastor of the Cath- olic .Apostolic Church, Toronto. in which ca- pacity he has since acted. In 1 6 ì\k :\IdIichael married :\lÏ<;s Ada. Helen \Yinstanlpy. daughter of Dr. \Vinstanley, extended mention of whom will he found else- where. in the sketch of C. J. H. Winstanley. 'ro :\11'. and :\Irs. :\IC)Iichael were born the follow- ing children: Albert Roland. who after pa.<;sing through thp :\Iodpl School completed his f'ourse at the "Cpper Canaùa College in 1901, and is now a student at Trinity College, Toronto; :\Iary Charlton: Charles \Y edd; Daniel .J ohn. deceas- I'd: and Amy Elizabeth. Thp Chureh in Toronto was set up in 1837, and its pa<;t.ors ha ,'e òeen as follows: Capt. GeorgI.' Gambipr. Rpv. George Ryerson, Rev. Joseph Elwell. Charles :\Ic1IichaeL and Alhert. J. W. l\Ic:\IichaeI. "ho was the successor of his uncle. DR. RICHARD {"SHER TOPP, who died in Toronto Sept. 7, 189H, was horn in Ireland in 18(ì6, son of .John and Cllarlotte (Boate) Topp. In 1 ï7 the family came to Bracehl'idge. ant., where John Topp liwd retired until his death. in 1 90. His widow continupd to reside in Bl'ace- bridge until her drath, which occurred ther\ April 1:5, 1906. They had three sons. all or whom werp profps,<;ional men: ("harlps II., 3 civil enginper of Victoria. B.C.: Dr. .Tohn, a dentist of Bracehrirlge; anrl Dr. Richarrl rsher Topp. Dr. Richard Psher Topp attendf'd the publie schools and then entpred Trinity }Iedical Col- lege. from which he was graduated in 18R7, with the ITpgree of :\I.D. Soon after Q'raduation he :o;pttlpd at RIIssean, }[USkOKã.-" here he pract.ise.! two or three ;years, at thp end of which time he returneJ to Bracebridge, practising in the home of his youth unt.il 189;). in ,';hieh year he settlpd in Toronto. He became well known in the medi- I'al ('irdes of thp Quepn City. making a sppc- iaIty of surgery. in which line he was very fav- orably known. He spmt the remainder of his life in Toronto. Dr. Topp married :\Iary Eliza Beley, who was born at P.osseau. .:\luskoka. daug-htpr of Benja- min and 1m!',," E. Beley. nat.i,'es of England. The Bpleys came to Canada in 1867, settlin at Iuskolm, where 1\Ir. Beley lived retired until his death. in 1896, his widow surviving' him until 1900. To Dr. and )[rs. Topp were born four sons: Charll's Berpsford. .Tohn ('sher Sowden, James Basil. and nporge E. Dr. Topp was a promin- ent. memher of the Church of the Redeemer. In p(,lities he was a Conservative, and fratf'rnally he "as connpctpd with the .:\Ia<;ons and thp LO.n.F. In 1900 :\I1's. Topp purchased her home at o. tl1 Prince Arthur avenue, Toronto. HEXRY S. CA E, ex-mayor of Npwmarket. president and manager of the William Cane & Sons :\lanufacturing Company, of ewmark t, and viC'e-prl'sidpnt of till' rnited Fa<'Ìories. Lim- ited. of Toronto. was born at Queensville. Coun- ty York, Sept. 19, 1850, son of William and CatherÏIw (Belfry) Cane. 'William Cane wa<< for many years the head of the firm l."11o\\n as \Villiam Cane & Sons, lum- her merrhants and manufaf'turers. He was horn in Albany, Xew York. in 1822. of Irish parent- age. and emigrated to Canada in 1>::33, first lo- cating in )Iam'ers and then in :\lariposa. In about 1841 hp ,,'ent to the village of Queens- "ille, County York, ",hpre he commenf'ed the husiness of wood tuming. He operated t.he pump works, and also purf'hase(l thr sawmiH formprl T ownpd hy :\11'. \Vilson. and houQ'ht some hmd upon which he erpctpd another mi!i. :\Ir. Cane. during his residpnce in QueensviUe, wa<< reeve and councillor of thp t.ownship of East Gwillimbury for a number of ypars. and durin 1874 was warden of thp County of York. He came to KpwmarkPt in 1875. and in that year established the business which.has now snell an extensive connection; he also purchased a half interest in the S 'ke<; & Elvidge foundry an.i. engine works, which was destroyed by fire in the spring of 1876. In the following year the firm of \Villiarn Cane & Sons commenced thp manu- farture of all kind<< of building materials, woodpnware of all kinds. such as pails. tubs, washboards. clothes pins, etc. They also erpetell a foundry on the same lot. and the entire brace of buildings were destroyed by fire in 1 85. In ]() CO:\UIE:\IORATIVE BIOOR \PIIICAL RECORD this same year the firm erected the present large brick factory and wareroom!;. The sash and blind faC'tory was also erected about the same time. As manufacturers of pails, tubs, washboard3, clothes pins, ironing boards and all kinds of wooden ware. the firm is known throughout the Dominion of Canada, and they likewise export their goods to the mother country. 1\11' William Cane's g-eneral fitness for public office was quickly recognized by the citizens of Newmarket, and very little time was allowed tG elapse after his location in the town before his election as a member of the council. When Newmarket received the honor of incorporation, in 1881, he was elect.ed mayor, an office he held for nine years. Mr. Cane was married in 1844. to Miss Catherine Belfry, of Qneensville, and eleven children werp born to them. 1\11'. Cane died at his home in Newmarket in 1899, loved and esteemed hy all who knew him. His name will long be cherished with en- dearing pride. and his neighbors. in pas!;ing- judgment on his ('haract.er, will rank him among the good and noble men of his time. His worthy wife is still living, and resides in Ñewmarket. Henry S. Cane's early education was received in the district schools of Queensville, and while young he worked in his father's mills and fac- tories until he mastered the business in every rleútil. After coming to Newmarket in 1875, he and hi!; brother William became members of the firm of William Cane & Sons, and in 1885 when the new works were built the company was in- corporated as The 'VilIiam Cane & Sons ::\fann- facturing- Company, Limited. On t.he dpath of .William Canp, Henry S. Cane was made presi- dent: .1. E. Cane, vice-prf'sident; E. S Cane, secretary, these som; carrying on thp business under the incorporated name, Henry S. being g-pneral managf'r of the business. In 1876 :\11'. Cane marripd Miss :\Ja:v Armit- age" born in County Victoria in 18!16. daughter of Seba Armitage, and to this union were bom two sons, Howarrl and Lawrence, who are in the manufacturing- husinf'ss with their' father. They are both well educated and have brig-ht futures hefore them. In religion :\11'. and :\Irs. Cane an> members of t.he Methodist Church. 1\11'. Cane hping a member of thp Quarterly Board of oft1- cers. In politics ]1.[1'. CmlP has always been iden- tified with the IJiberal party, and has always bepn active in local affairs. He ha.<: been chosen many timl's to represent his party in positions of trust and honor. Rince IRS1 hf' ha.<: bpen a member of the board of council of Newmarket. was reeve for five years, and mayor for eight years. Such lasting popularit.y is conclusive evi. denpe of sterling worth. He is active in ewry movement calculated to he of benefit to his com- munity, and is one of the city's most upright, honorable and public spirited men. He is chair- man of the electric light and water systems, these plants being under municipal ownership. JA1\IES PRINGLE, whose death on ]l.[ay .3, 1895. in Toronto, brought sorrow to his devoted family and dcep regret to a wide circle of friends and business acquaintances, was one of the sub- stantial citizens and progressive business men of the Queen City. ]1.[1'. Pringle was born in Scotland June 16, 1828, SOn of .r ames and Mary (Vail') Pringle, natives of Scotland. The Pringle family was founded in Canada by the subject of this sketch, who came across in 1853, settling at Niagara-on-the-TJake for a short time and then locating in Toronto, where he engagerl with the 'Vestern Assurance Com- pany, of Toronto, with which company he re- mained continuously until his death. He was at first general agent, later becoming general agent and insppctor, and was rated as one of the most successful agents ever with the com- pany. At his death the following memorial, handsomely carved in leather, was read at a meeting of the board of directors of the Western Assurance Company. in Toronto: "RESOLVED: That this board de:-,:res to place on record an expression of their sense of the loss which the company has sustained by the death on the 3rd instant of Mr. .J ames Pringle. who has been connected with the ('ompany in various eapacitif's during the past thirty-five years, and who, in the prosecution of his duties as general inspector and adjuster, always main- tained a deep interest and zealou8 devotion tl) the interests and welfare of the company, re- sulting in a valuable and self-sacrificing ser\'. iN'. eminently satisfactory to its directors and officers. ,. The directors wish to pxtend to Mrs. Pringle and family their warmest !;ympathy and con- dolence in the deep affliction which they are ealled upon to hear. Signed hy Gf'orge A. Cox, prf'sident. and J. J. Kem1f'Y. managing di. rector. " James Pringle was married, in 1854, to Miss :\[argaret Forbes, who was born in Aberdeen. Scotland, and to this union children as follows were born: .r ames Forbes, who is in businpss in Toronto. married Catherine Lai llaw, and has two children, Ina and Franklin; Ale'lander, who is in the 'Yestern Assnrance Company's of- fice, married Sarah Dill, and ha!; three children, Rena, Dorothy and Allan; Edward. of Toronto, married Bertha Ashpnfelter, and has one son, Edward; Albert, who is deceased, was with the 'Vestern Assurance Company, married Ida Ma- , , .. ,. COl\D.IEMORATIVE BIOGK\PHICAL RECORD belle Booth, who is also deceased. and they left one daughter, Elva; Frederick died at the age of twenty; Margaret is the wife of Robert Weir, and has one daughter, Gladys; :Mary is the wife of John Ewart; Flor- ence" married John l\I. Sutherland, who is with the Standard Bank of Toronto; Lillian Ross is unmarried. 1\11'. Pringle was a Presbyterian. In politics he was a Reformer. He was a popular memo bel' of the Masonic fraternity. 103 bel', 1870, Mr. Brodie married his second cousin, Adeline J. H. Lowe. [n N"ovember, 1871, having regained his health, the old love of finance asserting its lf he decid('d to accept a position offered him by the late Thomas McCraken, manager of the Royal Can- adian Bank, Toronto (both Mr. and Mrs. Brodie having already visited Toronto and having friends there). In the spring of 1875 Mr. Bro- die accepted the agency of the bank's branch in Montreal. After a very short stay, through trong requisites made by Mr. A. J. Somerville and the late Mr. John Kerr, 1\11'. Brodie acceptell the position of manager of the St. Lawrence Bank, then in a very bad condition, and of which the late Hon. T. N. Gibbs was president. En- tering on his duties in the fall of ]875 the ad- visability of changing the name of St. Law- rence to the Standard Bank of Canada was not long in being considered. The resuscitating of a bank was hard, strenuous work, as Mr. Brodie wrote to his wife, then in lVlontreal, "it will take ten years of my life." After eighteen years' service in the Standard Bank, having been ap. pointed managing director June 6th in place of t.he late Mr. A. Thornton Todd, Mr. Brodie died June 18, 1894. JOHN LOWE BRODIE was born May 15, lR3;j, at. Coupal' .\ngus, Scotland, eldest son of John Brodie, farmer, East Grange, Culross, who was accidentaHy killed at Culross Station in De- c('mber, 1852, leaving a widow wit.h eight chil- dren, the youngest an infant. Mr. Brodie attended Geddes Endowed School at Culross. The death of his father led to the removal of his widow in 1852 to Dollar. Clack- mannanshire, where at the Dollar Academy Mr. Brodie finished his education. This academy was founded and endowed by 1\11'. McNab, a West India merchant, who was born at Burn- brae, Dollar, in 1732. Dr. Milne was head mas. tel', and under him Mr. Brodie had the advant. age of an excellent mathematical training; he DR. GEORGE WILLCOCKS, a prominent was also under Dr. Lindsay, through whose class citizen of Toronto, distinguished as a physician a great number of pupils passed attaining emin- and surgeon, died in that city in 1885. He was ence in all parts of the world, especially India. born in the County of York, in 1851, son of Abel In 1855. at the age of sixteen, Mr. Brodie entered and Fanny (Jobe) Willcocks. natives of Eng- a branch of the Commercial Bank at Alloa. land, who were among the early settlers of the where he remained for three years, leaving to Count.y of York, where for some time Mr. Will- enter the head office in Edinburgh, where the late cocks was in the lumber business. They later Alex. Kincaid Mackenzie was manager. In 1861 Rettled in Toronto. the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Dl'. "\\TiIll'ol'ks was educated in the home China applied to 1\11'. Mackenzie for a thorough- school" of his native place, and afterwards in ly trained account.ant for their London office. Toronto. He then took up the Shldy of medl- with the prospect of being sent to India to one cine. and in 1881 graduated from the Toronto of t.heir branches. 1\11'. Brodie was chosen, and School of Medicine, with the degree of M.D. He left Edinburgh in 1861 for London. remain- then went to Edinburgh, where he continued to ing but one year in London and proceeding to pnrsne his medical studies. and where he rece v- Bombay, where at the age of twenty-three he ed the degree of L.R.C.P. Returning to To- was appointed manager, serving as such for four ronto, Dr. Willcocks engaged in the practice of years. During- this time o('curred the great his profession. Although a young man, he was crisis and panic in the cotton !'p nlation;;. well fitted for the work in which he had put his brought about by the American Secession .War. entire energ-y. He had been well educated in In 1865 Mr. Brodie resigned his position in the Toronto, and was a reco ized counsel in the bank and accepted an appointment as manager medical profession, when, in the prime of life, of Messrs. H. & B. Cama's Trust -large coffee he was called to his reward. plantations held by ParsC('s. This he closerl In 1881 Dr. Willcock"! and 1\Iiss Annie Filbert most satisfactorily. In 1868, owing to broken were united in marriage. Miss Filbert was born health, he returned to Scotland, whence after a in Toronto, daughter of William and Harriet short sojourn he went to Hanover. leaving in the (Shaver) Filbert, the former a native of Gel'- autumn of the same year for the United States. many and the latter of the County of York. To where his two brothers were settled. At Wall- Dr. and Mrs. Willcocks were born two daugh- kesha, Wisconsin, he bought a farm. In Octo- tel's: Lillian E., a graduate of the Toronto Con- 10-1 CÜ:\Il\[K\[ÛRATI\TE BIOGRAPlIICAL RECORD servatory of Music; and Georgiana F. Dr. Will- cocks was a member of the .Methodist Church. Politically he was a Refonner. and he was as- sociated fraternally with the LO.O.F.. the C.O. F., and the Royal Arcanum. REV. WILLIA I RLA In, B.A., \\ ho passed to his reward 1\1arch 1, 190-1, was one of To- ronto's able ministers of the Methodist denom- ination. A son of William Blair, he was born in Ross, Renfrew COlmty, May 6, 1843. Although greatly hampered by circumstances, l\Ir. Dlair was from early hoyhood determined to have an education, and so diligently did he improve every opportunity that at the age of fourteen he was able to pass the examination ror a third-grade teacher-'s certificate. Ambitious for a better cducation, after teaching some time Mr. Blair entered Albert College. Bellpville, in the year 186-1. There he came under the in- fluenf'e of Principal Carman, who confirmed him in his purpose to enter the ministry. He entered the Conference of the 1IIethodi t Episcopal Church in 1866, and was sent to Otta\\ a under the oversif!ht of the Rev. S. G. tOl1(:, after w'hieh he was assistant pastor with Rev. Dr. I. E. Aylesworth, at Xnpanee. His next charge was Arnprior. Durin an this time he had never abandoned his purpose to completR his college work, and on leaving Arnprior returned to \lbert ('ollege. The following' yenr he lab- ored in Ottawa West. Returning to College again he rndnated in 187;) \\ith l1On- ors in I('taphysics, Ethies and Civil Polit .. After his grndnation he was !.tationcd sne('essively at I.J 'n, Iroquois. Farmersville, AlmontE', Smith's Falls. Kempt- ville. \Vnterloo, Qne., North Day. rarkham and 1\Iimico. \'llen the union of l\Iethodist Churches was first proposed 1\11'. Blair. associatl'd with Rev. T. G. Williams. Rev. W. H. Graham, Rev. A. D. Traveller and Rev. T. W. Piekett, was a prime mover in the matter, was secretary oi the first meeting held to consider the question, and after the union was aecomp1ished was chosen first secretary of the Montreal Conference. He was financial se<>retary of the Perth district for four years, and the chairman of the \"aterloo and Nipissing district<;. While chainnnn of the Nipissing district he practieally opl'ned IIp the Tl'miscaming' distriet. preaehing the fir t 1Iletho- dist sermon in the now growing town of Xew 'Liskeard. While at North Dnv hv a clutnO'e of boundaries, fie came into the' To r.nto C fer- ence. In 1902 he went to l\Iimico, his last charge, where his death (){'curred in 1904. Hm'ing been received into fun connection in tlw ministry. ana having graduaterl with honor, the year 1875 was marked by his marriage, June 25th, to Mrs. Martha A. (Tuttle) Smith (widow of Rev. B. A. Smith), who "as at tIlt' time of her marriage to 1\11'. Blair preceptress of Alexandra College, in Belleville. One dauf!hter survives of their uníon, now the wife of H. G. Barber, and residing in Toronto. 1\11'. Dlai: wns a prom- inent man in the councils of the church to wlúch he had devoted his life, and was honored by being sent as delegate to several of the Gen- eral Conferenees of that body. lIe was a very earnest supporter of the movement for the union of the l\Iethodist. Presh .terian and Congrega- tional churehes of Canada, a projeet that orig- inated in the reading- of a paper on that subject by a Presb .terian layman before n 'oung peo- ple's society. This paper was so wen considerea and showed sueh a profunditv of tl)0l1O'bt as to arrest the attention of all wh hearù it,"'and ns It result a Chureh rnion Conferenee was cnLled to meet at 1\Ielville Presb .terian Chureh. 1lnrk- ham. The Conferenl'e was largely attended and the object enthusiastienJJy discussed, resulting in almost a unanimous desire for the lillion. The Conference was coneluded by a resolution appointing a eommittee to draft a eonstitution. 1\11'. Blair .with three laymen represented the 1\1ethodist Church. and he carried the recom- mendations of this committee to the General Conferenee held at \\'innipeg. As a preeeher of the liospel. 1\11'. Blair's whole heart was in his "ork and the suceess whieh he fi(.hieved nnd the extent of his personal influence for (,hrist was overwhelmingly inclieated after' his death by the appreciative letters whieh poured in from all sides to 1\Irs. BIniI'. Kot only did he choose tlw work for whieh hc was pre-eminently fittf'd, hut he Q'ave to it his whole powel's. He waR a good preaeher, a good pastor and a "\\ise 'eoun- spUor of souls speking Christ. Faith in God, courage, deeision and gentleness were markell traits in his cha1'ncter. He died amid the activi- ties of service nurl he hn8 ent.ered into rest and ltis works foUow him. ADRATTA I D. FLINT, late of Toronto, wa" for Ì\wnty-five 'ears engaged in husiness in the Queen City. and was universally recof!nized as a man of strict integrity and upright business principles. He was born in Wishech. England. Aug. 2;), 1b-l0. and grew to )11nnhooll in his nat- ive country, wherp he received his edueation and learned the mereantill' business. In 1 61 :\11'. Flint loeated in Toronto. and from that time until bis death. wllil'h occurred in 1886, was well known in the business circles of that city. He was engaged as buyer and trav- eller for Jennings & Brandon. and later became a member of the firm of Bi-nndon & Co. The busi- I)PSS was locntl'll on Front stl'eet Wl':'Ì, in wliat CO)DIK\IORATI\TE BIOGRAPHICAL RECOl{D was known as the Iron Block. Later Mr. Flint removed to Colborne street, where the busine:os was being conducted five years before his death. In Toronto )11'. Flint met and married liss Elizabeth Acred, daughter of :\11'. .TanH's M. Acred and 1\1rs. l\Iary (Schofield) Aered. of Lincolnshire, England. Abrallam B. Flint was an honorable business man and a Christian gen- tleman. In political sentiment he was a Re- former. WILLIA)I JOIIX THO)IAS was one of the best-kno\\n business men of the Queen City, where he was horn Dpc. :3J 1840, nnd hI' died Oct. 4. 1904. at his late residence. No. 32 River street. The Thomas family was founded in Canada by .T ames Thomas, the father of William J., who was born in England, and came to Canada about the year 1830. Here he followed the busi- ness of military tailor, his place of business being On King street, between Bay and York streets. His \\ ife, whose maiden name was Susnn Bishop, was born in England, nnd died in Toronto in 189;}. This good couple had two children: Wil- liflm .John: and Susan, the wife of William Brand, of Toronto. William Jolm Thomas WfiS educated in his native city, where he began his most successful business career. He was an flrchitpct and also a builder, but it was not in these lines that he made his record as a business mnn. From the Mail and Empire we have the following regard- ing 1\11'. Thomas: "He was born in Torunto; educated at the l\Iodel school. In 1 62 he made his first trip to California, and a second trip in 1880, crossing the Plains both times. After a useful exprrience in mining and in the cattle business in Idaho. in 1869 he returned to To- ronto find became a contractor, erecting some of our most important structures. He later be- came interested in the malting and later in the brewing business, under what is known as the Ontario Brewing & l\Ialting Company, Lim- ited, the business being situated on the corner of Ontario find King streets, extending to Front. Mr. Thomas designed the malt house, erected in lR82, and the brewery was built in 1885. The malt house has a capacity of 22:>,000 bushels, the largest in the Dominion, On entering the malt business it was the inh'ntion of 1\'11'. Thomas to ship malt to the rnited States. but the tariff law made this disadvantageous, and he built the brewerv, therebv manufacturinO' thl' product of the m lt house'into ale and po;' tel'. The business was organized in 188 under the name of the Queen City Malting Company. aneI in lSP,9 assumed the name Ontario Brew- ing & Malting Company. }O;} "A prominent iIDan of Torunto said of 1\11'. Thomas: 'I became acquainted with him as a member of the city council in 18Î . IIp is one of our wealthiest citizens. He is what is known as a safe man, to whom can be trusted a great responsibility. I now frequently come in con. tact with him as a director of the Traders Bank. He SCArcely ever errs in judgìJlent. Not only (loes he possess splendid busine s talents, but he has the pleasant and easy bearing which makes him a ver T effective husiness man. He has at all times heen willing to serve a friend. Many mpn have homes whosc families would be with- out one but for .William J. Thomas.' " On Sept. 6. 1t;Î6, l\Ir. William J. Thomas unò )Tiss Sarah \.. Davies, a member of an early family of Toronto, were united in marriage. Mrs. Thomas, like her distinguished husband, is a native of Toronto. She is a daughter of Thomns and Fidelia (.Jones) Davis. the forIllPL' of whom was horn in Cheshire, of 'Yelsh par- ents, in 180; . and died in Toronto in 1869. On comin to Toronto, in 18:3 , :;\11'. Davies embar'k- ed in the brewing business. lIe was the pioneer brewer. IIis every-day deeds were proof of t.he assertion that "'Yürth makes the man. and v. ant of it the fellow." Thomas Davies always be- lievpd that his best friends were his ten fingers, and that men seldom died of hard wùrk. lIe established his business in 184!J, in Toronto, which has since been condudf'd under the names of Thomas Davies, Thoma<; Davie!; & Ron, Thomas Davies & Brother, Thomas Davies & Co., and is at present known as the Davies Brew- ing & }Ialting Company. In connection with the Davies 8re\\ in er & Malting Company, the Jlail alld Empire of :Jan. 20. 1898, quotes a prominent banker of Toronto as saying: "I wish you to lÎ.nderstand. sir, that the people and patrons of this {'ompany are as- sured that the election of ""illiam .J. Thomas. a man of great executive ability, as president, 'has done much for this company." To Thomas Davies and his wife were born the following children: Elizabeth. decea<;ed, who married Rohert Defries; .J oseph, of Toronto; Rarah A.: ;\Irs. Thomas; Thoma . of Toronto: Hobert, of Toronto: Fidelia, and Hpnriptta. }Ir. and Urs. Davies were memhers of the Church of England. In politics he was a Conservntive. 1\11'. and 1\11'8. William Jolin Thomas became the parents of children as follows: Robert Ar- thur, M.D.. a graduate of Trinitv Medical Col- lege. Toronto. 1901, who in 1!)0:i received from the College of Physician and Surg-eons. of Lon- don, England. the degree>; of hR C.P. and 11. R.f'.S.: :\Iiss Snrah A., and Miss Etta Fidelia. :\11'. Thomas wa. a member of the Church of England, and in polities a Conservative. lOG CO)[l\[K\IOR \TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD HEKRY PEARETH BRU1\IELIJ, who passed away in Toronto Jan. 14, 1877, was for many years identified with the interests of that city. 1\lr. Brumell was born at Little Hough- ton, Northumberland, England, in 1835, son of Hawdon and l\Iary (Blackett) Brumell, the lat- ter a grand-daughter of Sir \Yalter Blackett, of )latfen. Through his paternal grandmother Mr. Brumell was a direct descendant of the Peareths of Usworth Castle, in Northumberland. which family is now extinct. Henry Peareth Brumell grew to manhood in England, and there received his literary edu- cation. Leaving- his native country in 1857 he went to New York City, and in the following year settled in Toronto, where he associated him- self with Mr. Francis Richardson as a practical chemist, later buying out the business. This he conducted for some time, and then sold out and, with his wife, went to England for a while. Re- turning to Toronto, 1\1r. BrumeH engaged as a commission agent, and later embarked in the wholesale dru!:!,gists' sundries business, in which he continued for a short time, his place of busi- ness being in the Phoenix Block. Selling out this business he went to Montreal, and, with Mr. Robert Russell. embarked in the same line, con- tinuing there during the remainder of his busi- ness life. Some years prior to his death he re- turned to Toronto, where he spent the remainder of his days. In 1862 Mr. Brumell married :\liss Emily Car- ter, who was born in Northumberland, Eng- land, daughter of Walter R. and Mary (Maug- han) Carter. In England Mr. Carter was a law statistician. In 1857 he settled in Toronto, and for a time was connected with The Colonist, a leading paper of that time. II.' was later ap- pointed to the Registry office, after which he was with Co1. Sir Casimer Gzowski and Mr. McTur- son. In 1871 he went tD New York City, where he remained for some time, retired. Returning to Toronto, he died l\1arch 14, 1889. His chil- ch'en were: Miss Carter, of Toronto; Mrs. King- don, of New York City; 1\1rs. Rrumell; Walter Robert. treasurer of the Pacific Express Com- pany. at St. Louis: and Maughan, of New York City. a practical chemist. To Mr. and 1\1rs. Brumell were born the fol. lowing children: Henry Peareth Hawdon. a mining engineer of Ottawa, married Alice Hun- ter, of Chicago, and has three children, Mary, Henry and .John; Mary Lilian, wife of W. A. Hamilton, of New York City, ha<; two children, Arthur G. and Emily Hope; Walter Blackett, a member of the firm of Boyd & ErumeU. of To- ronto, married Kate Peters. and has two chil- dren, Henry Ralph and .Tack; Rawdon. a min- ing engineer, is at Ottawa. }Tr. Brumell was a member of the Anglican Church, to the faith of which Mrs Brumell also aòheres. In politics he was a Conservative. Fraternally he was connected with the Masons. .JOSHUA LONG RORDANS (deceased), who for many years was a well-known business man of Toronto, where he was the first dealer in law stationery, passed away in that city in 1888, when si'ì:ty-four years of age. }Ir. Rordans was born in 1824 in J.Jondon, England, in which country his parents both died. He came to Canada in 1847, and spent the rest of his life there. He made the trip in a sailing vessel, which was six weeks on the voy- ag'e. and after disembarking he decided upon Toronto as his permanent location. establishing himself there as a law stationer, at the corner of Church and King streets. For a time he was in partnership vrith Mr. French, but both the partnership and the location were given up later and for many years Mr. Rordans carried on his business alone on King street east, finally retir- ing some time before his death. T"ice married, Mr. Rordans' children were all by his second wife, who survives him and re- sides at No. 458 Euclid avenue. She was Miss Charlotte Turner, and was born in Essex, Eng- land, in 1826. Their four children were as fol- lows: John, who is in the book-hinding busi- ness in Boston, l\Iassachusetts; James, with the Canadian Paeific Railroad Company in Van- couver' B.C.; Mrs. Charles E. Fice of Toronto; and Harry, of Dayton, Iowa. Mrs. Rordans is a member of the Church of England, which her late husband also attended. . WILI.IAl\I II. STEW ART. Among the prominent and enterprising business men of To- ronto who have passed to their nnal rest may be mentioned William H. Stewart, who died in the Queen City in 1904, after an active and useful commercial career of about thirty years. )Tr. Stewart was born in Covington, Kentucky, in ]854. son of William and Sarah (Dunkley) Stewart, the former a native of Toronto and the latter of Ireland. Alexander Stewart. his grand- father, was a builder, and at one time owned a farm where the city of Toronto now stands. He served in the Rebellion of 1837-38. and died about 1883. His wife, whose maiden name was Ann Maria Hitchcock, passed ami y in ]899. :Jged eighty-nine years; she was a resident of Toronto from her fifteenth year. Among this good couple's children was William Stewart, the father of William H. He was an architect of Hamilton, and at one time a member of the firm of Stf-wart & Strickland, of Torontò. William Stewart was the father of the following named CO.ð1MK\lORA'l'lVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD children: William H. ; Annie 1\1., deceased; Alex- ander, deceased: Walter W. and Charles A., of II amilton; and Lottie 1\1. \Yilliam II. Ste\\ art was educated in Toronto, whither he had come with his parents when six :,"ears old. He attended the public schools and the Ppper Canaòa College. and on completing his education engaged with ]'oster & McCabe, in the wholesale fancy goods business, on \Vel- 1ington street west. After about six years he embarked in business as a manufacturer's agent with H. C. Boulter, at No. 30 Wellington street east. They later went into the manufacturing business at No, 13 Front street west, and con- tinued for about seven years. when they amal- gamated with a manufacturing firm and became known as the ovi l\Iodi, manufacturers of lad- ies' costumes. In this line Mr. Stewart con- tinued until April 19, 1904, when the great fire swept that portion of the city. Some time previ- ous to this he had been at Gravenhnrst Sanato- rium, on account of failing health, and had in- tended removing to California, and the shock of the loss in busines."! no doubt hastened his death. In lS88 Mr. Stewart married )liss Georg-ianna Rodger, who WWi! born in Hamilton, dal1 hter of J hn and Elizabeth (Steele) Rodger, natives of Glasgow, Scotland (born in 18 9 and 1834, respectively). Mrs. Rodger died in 1880, while her husband is living retired in Hamilton. 1\11'. &nd :\1rs. Rodger came to Canada soon after their marriage and at once seWed in Hamilton. They then went to Chicago, where he was en- gaged in business until about 1870. in ,":hich veal' he returned to Hamilton and engaged in the manufacture of wagons. machinery:etc. Mr. and 1\[rs. Rodger had the following children: Mary F. and John, both deceased: Caroline E.: Rohert, of Hamilton; A es, of Hamilton; Wil- liam C., of New York; and :Mrs. Stewart. of Toronto. To Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were born: \VilliftJIl Steele and "Marf"aret Boulter. 111'. Stewart was a member of the Presbvterian Church. He was O'reatl\- devoted to hi home anò family. and vas o'ne of Toronto's most energetiC' a d pro- gressive business men, as well aR a thorough Christian gentleman. GEOROE S.\L:\ION, who for thirty-three years WWi! connected with the Canada Life In- surance Company, was born in Surrey, Eng- land, in 1836. and died in the city of Toronto, May 2;), 1903. )[1'. Salmon received his education nnd grew to manhood in his native country. and there joined the Rifle Brigade, with which he came to Canada. With this brigade he was on duty at Quebec during the Fenian Raid, fot. which serv- 107 Ices he received his medal. He began his business life as a messenger in II bank at Guelph;and shortly afterward went to Hamilton. On the 1st of )1arch, 1870, he en- wred the employ of the Canada IJife Insurance Company, with which he remained until March 1. 1903, when failing health made it necessary for him to give up active work. In 1899 Mr. Salmon located in Toronto, where the main of- fice of the company had been transferred. lIe was widely known in insurance circles. and high. ly esteemed as a business man and Christian gentleman. In 1868 l\1r. Salmon married Martha Sample, who was born in Hamilton in 1844, daughter of Robert and l\Iary Ann (Smith) Sample, the former of horn, born in Ireland in 1823, died in Col{}rado in 1893; and the latter, born in Ire- land. died in Hamilton in 1845. The only child of their marriage was Mrs. Salmon. l\Ir. Sam- ple married for his second wife :Mary Ann Mc- Cormick, by whom he had eleven children, five of whom are living. Mr. Sample subsequently removed to Colorado. where he and his second wife died, at the home of their daughter. They were Presbyterians in religious faith. and in polities he was a Conservative. :\Ir. and 1\1rs. George Salmon had children as follows: George, who is with the Canada Life Insurance Company. at :i\Iontreal, married An- nie Isahel Simpson. and has three children, :\Tartha Annie, Sm'ah Irene and George; Jennie, married Crawford l\lcCleary; Robert is with the Canad8 Life Insurance Company, at Toronto; Sarah is with the same company: 'Villiam and Harry are in Toronto; two children died in Hnmilton. :\11'. Salmon was a member of the Church of Englana. He was a Conservative in politiC'al matters. and fraternally he connected himself with the Ancient Order of Foresters. TIp was huried in Hamilton. "ïlCn [r. Salmon was a boy in England he served in "The Castle" with tIle gamekeeper, and was hunting with the present King Ed- wm'd when the latter shot his first rabbit. Mr. Salm{}n carried the game to the Castle, being careful not to injure thp fur, as the family de- "ireò to mount the skin. .LUIES FTÆ:MIXG (deceased) may be men- tioned among' the well-known and highly-esteem- ed business men of Toronto of the past genera- tion. He WWi! born in A berdeen, Scotland. in 1812, and in his native land learned the seed business. In 1834 he came to 1\1ontreal, whence he mnde his way to Toronto two yeal'H later. be- ginning seed growing on three acres of land on Yonge. south of College. Mr. Fleming built a s ed store and greenhouses for the sale of ]Ox CO:\L\IK\IORA TIVE BIOlmAPHICAL RECuRD plants and seeds. This venture proved a most profitable one, Ir. Fleming thoroughly under- standing his business and giving his attention to its constant betterment. lIe was the pioneer seed grower of the County of York, and made a decided success in his line, accumulating a hand- some competency. His original place, establish- ed in 1 37. is still in the possession of the fam- ily. 1\11'. Fleming was not only well known as a successful seedsman, but as a leader in public affairs. In 1864 he was commissioned a justice of the peace in Toronto, and in 1888 was ten- dered the same position for the County of York. In 18ï7 he was elected an alderman for St. John's Ward, and was re-elected for three con- secutive elections. He was a director of the Horticultural Society and of the Industrial Ex- hibition Association. In political sentiment he was a Reformer, in religion a member of the Presb .terian Church. )11'. Fleming was twice married. his first wife bearing the maiden name of Margaret Geddes She i<; now deceased, as are the children of that marria!Æ. :Mr. Fleming was united in marriage to 1\lis; Mary E. \Yade, daughter of the late .Tolm 'Yade. who was born in England in 1808. :\lr. 'Vade came to ClUlada in 1819, settling near Port Hope, where he resided until his death. lIe married Elizabeth Barrett. who was born in Cornwall, England. 1\Irs. Fleming survives her husband and resides at Ko. 267 Rnsholme road. To .Tames and :\Iary E. (\\Tadt.) Flpming came one son, .Tames II., a naturalist of t.he city of Toronto, born in that cit.y in 1872. who was educated fit lipper Canada College. completing the course in 1889. He further pursued his studies in Europe, and since returning has bef'Il engaged in his professioJJ, that of naturalist, in the citv of Toronto. He married :\Iiss Christ.ine Mackay Keefer, now deceased. by whom he had two children, Annie Elisfihcth and Thomas Keefer. REV. JOSEPH CILUIBERR GmSOX (de- ceased), who for a number of yeat.s minil';tered to the parish of St. .Ann's, in Toronto, had I';eemingly many more yefirs of usefulness before him when he WfiS called from thil'; world. in 1872, at age of forty-tv.'ù. But while his life was not long it "as rich in goorl rlepds and in faithful efforts to lead his fellowmen to a higher view of their duties and opportunities, and many indeed are those who owe the ideals and inspira- tion of their Christian lives to his teaching-so He was born in Cumherland, England, in 1830, a son of Rev. John Gibson, of that 10f'ality. At the age of nine years Rev, Joseph C. Gib. son came with his parents to Canada, where hI, father was settled at Sutton as rector of tIlt' English Church. and where both Rf'v. John liih- son and his wife died. After acquiring the usual preliminary literary training and general education the son entered Trinity College, To- ronto, and prepared for the ministry, being' graduated in 18;)3. In that same year he was ordained, and then beg-an his life work as curate fit 'V oodstock. After six years he was moved t.. \Yal'wick, thence to Strathroy, find thence to To- ronto, wherc until his dcath he was l'ector of St. AnD'S Church. The sincerity of his Christian- ity and the consil';tency of his life made all re- spect his work, while the heauty of his char- acter won him many warm pen;onal friends, and his untimely death was deeply lamcnted. In political sentiment Rev. l\Ir. Gibson WfiS a Con- servative. Rev. Joseph Chamhers Gibson marrieù Mis... :UarcelJa Dewson. and to their union were born th following children: George; Charles A: Charlotte Augusta, the wife of George Sparks, of Alberta; Lilla; Edith Josephine; Iarcella Adelaide; and Joseph Charles. deceased, who was in the Dominion Bank, of Toronto. CoI. Jeremiah Dewson, 1\1rs. Gibson's fathpl'. was born in England, and in 1827 came to Can- ada with the l!)th Hegiment, in which he Wfis captain. He settled on a farm in East Gwillim- bury township, County York, where he and hi<; wife spent the remainder of their lives. Of thpir ten children, 1\[rs. Gibson was horn in King,;- ton, Ontario. TIIo:\rAS ::-;IIA W WEBSTER., M.D., a prominent practitioner of surgery and medi- cine, who is located at No. 581 Spadina avenue. Toronto, is a member of a well-known family of Ontario. The "Tehsters are of English extrac- tion, the fa.mily being founded in Cfinada bv Henry \Vebster. Sr., the DOf'tor's gramlfailier, who came from England to New Y ork Cit .. and thence to Guelph. where he was engag-ecl a<; a Coppel'smith and stove dealer for some timf'. Be- fore coming to America he had been copper- smith to the l\Iarquis of Basting,<;. From Guelph Henry \Vebster went to Fergus. find engaged in tllP stove busiIJPss until his death. TIIP wife of Henry \Vebster, Sr., was Elizfihpth. dang-htel' of Thomas Shaw. and among tl](' children of the uniun was Henry Webster. .Jr. Henry \Vehster, Jr.. WfiS horn in Eng-lfind in 1831. find WfiS Imt twelve years old when th", family came to Canada. Grov.ing to manhood in Gllelph. he removed to Fprgus, where he estab- lished the home later occupied by his father. Henry Webster, Jr., was a very successful busi- ness man, and was able to retire from active life many years prior to locating on the farm which J. ) CO DIE:\ruRATIYE BIOURAPIIICAL RECORD he now occupies, near Fergus. He devotes him- self to looking after his investments. He mar- ried Susan Stacy, who is also living-, and two sons were born to this union: Dr. Thomas Shaw. our subjeet: and Henry Railey, once a weU- kno\\n breeder of J:?urham cattle, now a dealer in rea] pstate in Regina, Raskatehewan. Dr. Thomas Shaw 'Yebster was born at Fer- gus in 1857, was edueated there in the public and high sebools. and in time heeame principal of the Fergus public school. He then began preparation for his profession. graduating from ViC'toria University in 1888, and from the TTni- versity of Toronto in 1889. Aftpr completing his medical course Dr. .Wehster engaged for one year in the praC'tiee of his profession at French River, and then settled in Toronto, where he has heen engagerl in a large practice sinee 1891. In 1903 the Doctor ereeted his very pleasant home and offiee at No. 581 ::;padina avenue, in which immediate loeality he ha<; heen located sinC'e 1894. In 1890 Dr. Webster and :Miss nf'orgiana Ross McIntosh were united in marriaQ'f', she beinQ' a daughter of Daniel McIntosh, a rpsident of '1'0- ronto anrl for many years a well-known wholC'- sale merchant of the Queen Cit T. To Dr. and )1rs. Webster have bpen born two children. Is/!'- bpI MC'Lean and Henry Fprgus Ross. Dr. .Webster is a memher of the Canadiml Medieal Association, the Ontario Medical As- sociation and the Toronto Medical Society. IIp is Q"ynæcologist to thp Western Hospital of To- ronto. In politics the Doetor is a Conservative. Socially he is connected with the :Masonic fra- ternity, the C.O.F. and S.O.E. HOK. EDWIN N. GPXSA PTXS, Consul (.f the TTnited States of \meriea at Toronto, was born in Knox C'olmty, Ohio, son of the late Cal- vin Gun!'>aulns, :\I.D., a native of the State of Xew York, and for many years a noted mediC'al praetitioner of the Buekeye State. After a long and successful mpdieal career Dr. Gunsaului! passprl away. .Tan. 1;). 1904. Hon. Edwin . Gunsau]us receiverl his edu. cation at :\It. Vernon 8nd :\Tt. Gi]ead, Ohio. after which he. served an apprenticeship to tRe new;::- paper business at )It. <1ilead. In 1887 :\11'. Gun- sanlus settled in Lonrlon. Ohio. where for abo1't twelve ;ears he was pditor of the London Timps. the leading Republican rrew!'>paper of that place. In the eapaeity of editor of thi!'> puhliC'ation Mr. Gunsaulu!'> rendered hi!'> party vpry effiC'ipnt !'>er\'- ice and became very prominently i(lpntifipd with the 10ea1. State and national org:mi7ations. On different oceasion!'> hI' was a delegate to the State and national eonventions of the Republican par T. in the work of which he took a prominent 1m' part. Mr. Gunsaulus's public career began when llP was eleeted ma 'Ol' of CCllterburg, Ohio, "hich position he rpsigned to bC('ome editor of the paper above mentioned. On Feb. 1, 1900, the lat(' President IcKinley appointed Mr. Gunsau- Ius Pnited States Consul to Pernambuco, Brazil, outh America. which position hI' ably filled until Nov. 13, 1901, when President Roosevelt appointed him consul to Toronto. The history of the Republican party of the rnited States con- tains a full record of l\Ir. Gunsaulus's work in eonllection therewith. Mr. Gunsaulus is a cousin of the Rev. Frank ,Yo Gunsaulus, the well. known president of tll(' Armour Institute, Chi- cago. DR. F. H. TORRIXGTOK Dr. Torrington's name is so well known throughout Canada and the United Statps, and his identification with the musical resources of Canada has been so marked. that a mere record of his aetive work is a sufficient indieation of the po!'>ition he ho]d<; in the musieal world. Dr. Torrington "as born III Dudley, 'Yorcestershire, :England. At seven years of age hI' gave evirlence of marked ahility in playin the violin, and was placed by his parents under the care of competent musical instructors in Bir- mÍngham. Afterwards, he was articled fm' four years to James Fitzgerald, Cathedral organist f St. George's and St. l\Iary's, at Kidder- minster, subsequently be('oming organist and ehoirmaster of St. \nn 's Church, Bewdley. After a successful career in England Dr. 1'01'- rington C'ame to Canf1da. and was engaged in :\Tontreal as organist of Great St. James' Street :\Tethodist Church, which position he occupied for twelve years. He then removed to Boston. )1as.<;achnsetts, having been appointed organist and musical direetor of King's Chapel, which position he left in 1f<ï3 for the one he now holds, in the Metropolitan Church of Toronto. rpon his arrival in Toronto, he accepted the conduc- torship of thl' Toronto{) Philharmonic Society. .Whi]e rpsic1ing in Boston he was conductor, in assoC'iation with Carl Zerrahn and P. S. Gilmore. of the mass rehearsals of thp great chorus of the last Boston Juhi]ee, as well a." being conduf'tor of a number of musical soeieties. He was also professor of piano and solo organist at the New England Conspr\"atory of :\lusic. Boston, Ma<;<;a- chusetts; first violinist of the Harvard Rym- phon T Orchestra: solo org-anist at Boston Music Hall: and solo organist at Plymouth (Henry .Ward Reechpr's) ChurC'h. Brooklyn. NeW" York. Hi!'> e'(perience as orQ'anist at King's Chapel. and professor of piano at the New EnQ'land Con- servatory of Music, and as eonduetor of orches- tral and voral soeieties, together with his train- 110 ('O::\T:M:El\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ing as a cathedral organist and choirmaster, and his ability as a violinist, eminently fitted him for the work he has accomplished in rforonto. rfhus Dr. Torrington's name is the synon) m for leadership and experience in everything- mu- sical in Canada. The value of his teaching is commensurate with his reputation. He strives assiduously to impart to his pupils correct meth- ods. and to place before them every legitimate aid in acquiring a thorough, modern musical education. A special feature of his work is the training of advanced pianists and vocalists for professional work. Provision is made for the puòlic appearance of such, with full orchestral accompaniment; opportunities are also offered for those duly qualified to appear in oratorio, and in church concerts. Among the many vocal pupils of Dr. rforrington, who have attained dis- tinction, special mention may be made of Miss Eileen Millett. rfo Dr. rforrington is due thc conception of establishing musical festivals in TOronto. rfhe first took place in June, 1886, with 1,000 voices in the chorus, and 100 performers in the or- chestra, at which he conducted the great ora- torios. "Israel in Egypt" (Handel) and Gou- nod's "Mol's et Vita," the mi"cellaneons pro- grammes including the overturcs to "Tann- häuser" (Wagner), "Rny BIas" (Marchetti), "William Ten" (Rossini). md "Oberon" (Weber), etc. Dr. rforrington also conducted the Festival given at the înançruration of the new Massey Music Hall, in June, 1895. and the Jubilee performance of Menrlelssohn's oratorio "E]ijah." given at Massey Hall in NOvPmber, 1896. He was engaged to train th(' large chorus and orchestra for the reception to th(' Dnke and Duchess of York in Toronto. in October, 1901. and was associate conductor with Sir Alexander Markenzie, President anrl Directflr of thp Royal Academy of Music. IJondon, Emdanrl, for the Cyrle of :M:usiclJl Festiva]s inaugurated by C. A. R Harriss. Mus. Bac. (Un. Tor.), held April 16-17-1R, 19m. in Toronto. On .Tune 1: . 1902, thé degree of Doctor of 1\1"usie (Mns. Doe.) was conferred upon Dr. rforrington by th!' Univers- ity of rforonto. in recog-nition of the valuable servirps he had rendered to the <-ause of music in Toronto dnrinQ' the past twenty-nine y!'ars. Rom!' years ago Dr. Torrington made an ex:- t.pndpd tonr through Europp in the intprests of the Toronto Collegp of :Music, visiting the TJeip- sir Cons!'rvlJtorium and Gewandhmls; the Hoch (.Toarhim) Rchool of Music. Rpr1Ïn; the Wag- ner Festival at Bayrputh; the Hoyal Arademy of 1\1"usic, London: the Royal ('o)]pg'(' of Music, London; and th(' ('o)]pg-e of OrP.'lJnists. TJonrlon. HI' wm; also most corrlially rC'reivrd by Rir .John Rtain!'r. Profrssor of l\fusir. OxfoI'rl Fniven;ity; Sir Alexander l\[ackenzie, Royal Academ '; Sir Frederick Bridge, Westminster Abbey. and Professor Gresham College; Dr. \V. H. Cum- mings, of the Guild Ha.lI School of Music; Dr. rfurpin, College of Organists: and in Leipsic by Herr Jadassohn and Herr Krause. and other eminent musicians. It is very satisfactory to find tha t the strongest features of these vari- ous schools of music are inCorl)Orated in the scheme adopted as the basis of the work of the Toronto ('ollege of 1\1 usic. rfhe rforonto College of Music is justly pn- titled to rank as one of the most advanced in- stitutions of it,> kind in Canada, not only from the character of its general work, but because On several most important lines of mu<;ical edueation it òears mOre than favorable ('omparison with the most eminent musical schools of Europp and America. Founded by Dr. Torrington in 1888, incorporated by Government in 1890, the first musical institution recognized by affiliation with the University of Toronto, the Toronto College of Music has. from it"! inception. proved to be a prosperous and ever-increasing effective agency for musical development in the Dominion. rfhe amount of its capital is placed at $50,000. The ('harteI' granted by Governmpnt gives power for the fullest development in the art and science of ::\1usir. together with control of lands, build- ings and appliances necessary thereto. Graduatps of thc Toronto College of l\[usic are afforded the highest Toronto University ad- vantages, heing exempted from all examination!;:. excppt tlw third or final, for the degree of Ba('hplor of Music. The faculty of the Toronto College of "!\I usic has, from the opening, consist- ed of the most prominent and experienced ex- ('('utive and theoretical musicians. representing the òest mpthods of Germany, Franc'e, Rus<;ia, Italy, Eng']and and America. Stndpnts have thus been drawn to the Coll!'ge from all parts of Canada and the United Stati's, and it,> ex- aminations in music are sought throughout the Dominion of Canada. Amongst those who hllve takpn both tõe Theory and Practical examina- tions are thp daughters of the Governor-General of Canada (Lord Minto and the Countess of 1\1"into), .thf' Ladies Ruh - :md Yio]('t Elliot. The equipment of the Co]]egp is !'omp]ete in ewry department. and llDllSnal facilities He provided for th!' most thorough all-round mnsi- ('al education. including two of thl' largest and most eomp]ete three-manna] and four-manual modern organs: orchestra undpr Dr. 'forring- ton's personal dil'Pf'tion; ('hoil' anrl oratorio (.horus training, notably in the Toronto Fpstival ('horns and thp Metropolitan (,hnr('h choir; and special opportuniti!'s for intro,lur1ion in ron- ('prt, oratorio find l'hurch work, togethf'r with C01\DIK\TORATIYE BIOGR.\PHlCAL RECORD every up-to-date means calculated to educate musicians on broad lines. Vocal and instru- mental graduates are brought out with full or- chestral accompaniment, conducted by Dr. rror_ rington. Practical testimony to the efficacy and value of Toronto College of Music training is accorded through the fact that its vocal, instru- mental and theory graduates are being constantly song-ht to fill important positions as teachers, or- ganists, choir directors. and as soloist" for con- certs and church engagements. Through the generosity of :Mrs. ::\1:asse - Treble -patron of the Toronto College of Iu!"ic-one of the finest organs in the world has been placed in the :Vfetropolitan Church, of which Dr. Tor- rington is organist and "hoir ùirector. This organ, the specifications of which were prepared by Dr. Torring-ton and Mr. Lemare, has electric pneumatic action. four manuaL,>, sevent '-seven stops, and all modern appliances, including a complete chime of bells. The pedal board. the first of its kind in use in Canada, is termed con- cave and radiating, and is the scalp adopted by the .American Guild of Organists. The organ was built by !\Iessrs. Karn- Warren. 'V o(){l<;tock, the whole construction being designed and car- ried out under the personal direction of ::\lr. C. S. V,Tarren. On )1:arch 9, 1904. the 0l'g"3n was formally opened, when the Toronto Festival chorus sang l\[endelssohn's "Hymn of Praise," under tlie direction of Dr, F. H. 1'orrin!Zton, and on which occasion he displayed the heauties oÎ the organ in a brief recital. Mr. Ed" in H. Le- mare, the celebrated English organist. gave a recital on !\Iarch 10th, and pronounced it the finest instrument on the continent. The main organ stands behind the pulpit, with auxiliary organs on each side. the solo and echo organ being- placed at thp opposite enrl of the church, all heing connected b ' pnpumatic tubing and electric cables lairl beneath the floorin!!'. REV. WILLIAM REID, D.D. The ;ate Dr. William Reid, of Toronto, was a man whose en- tire life was devoted to thp work of the Chris- tian ministry, in connection "ith the Presby- terian Church in Canada. For more than fifty years he took a leading part in the work of this church, and was widply known throughout the Dominion. Full of charity and g'ood-wi1l. he had numl'rOus friends, whil(' his sound judgment and sterlin!! cha.raclpr won him a plar(' in the front rank of church leaders. Dr. Reid was born in Aberdeens'hire, Scot- land, in 18Hì, and in his native country was well prepared for his work as a minister. In 18:19 he rame to Canada. and in 1RiO was set- tled at Grafton. Ont.. as his first pftstorate. Here he re.mained until 1849. w"hen he arrepted III a call to Picton) and there served untíl 1853. At this time he removed to rroronto to become agpnt for the then Canada Presbyterian Church, an office which he held, amid tlie various changes in t1w constitution of the ('hurch, until his death in January, lfì96. In 1848 Dr. Reid married Miss Uary Ann Harriett Street. daughter of William and Mary .Ann (Porter) Street. .Wil1iam Street was born in England in 1779, and died in 1834, while his wife, born in 17Rl, passed away in 1864. In 1R32 they came to Canada. and after livin at Xiag-ara Falls for a short time went to An- caster, where 1I1r. Street died. Mrs. R{'id was born in Deyonshire, England. in 1820. and, after a long ana useful life, died in 1905, hav- ing resided for forty-nine years in the same im- mediate vicinity on Bloor street east, Toronto. Dr. and :Mrs. Reid were the parents of four sons and four daughters, of whom two sons and three daughters snrvive. DR. W. J. CHARLTOK of Weston, Ont., is known throughout his community both as a phy- sician and surgeon of skill, and as a prominent public man. He was born on thp 4th Conces- sion of York township, son of John anù Mary (Bull) Charlton, the former born in Cumber- land. England. in July, lR07, and. the latter in County York, Ont" in March, 18]7. On coming to Canada 1\lr. awl Mrs. Charlton settled in Toronto, but later located On the 4th Concession of York township, J'emaining there until their removal to Wpst-On. \t the latter place lr. Charlton di('d in 189:t and his wife survived him ten years, passing- awa ' in the faith of the :\Iethodist Church, OJ which he was an adherent. In politirs he was a r'on- ß('rvative. Eight children were born to )Ir. and ::\lrs. Charlton: Edward. a 1Ï1f'rcl1ant of San Francisco. California, where he was a snffprer during' the earthquake in that city, losing all his property; John, an orange-grower of Los Angeles. California; 'Thoma"!. of 'Toronto; Rob- ert. a farmer of l\IeadO\nlale, Ont., Alb('rt, ron- strurtion engineer of the Canftdiftl1 Pacific Rail- way at 'Yinnipeg (is married and has a fam- il T): Mrs. G. C. Moore, of Oakville: rrs. A. C. Atwood, of London. Ont.. and Dr. W. .T. W. J. Charlton was reared on the home farm in York township, and received his education in thp pn"hlic schools and the Streetsyillp high school. In u sn he entered thp Toronto TTni- versit .. and graduated from that institution in 1883. after whirh he spent one and one-half 'pars as resillent house surgeon in the rroronto Genpral Hospital, at the end of this time locat- ing in Weston villag!', find first settled on Main strt'pt. He erected a fin(' hrick home on North 112 CÚ:\fl\1K\1ùR \. TlVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECURD Station street in 1893, and here he has success- funy continued to the present time, engaged in the practice of his profession. Dr. Charlton is a skilled physician, and he has won the con- fidenrp of the community, thcl'l'h)' gaining a large and lurrative practice. In June, 188:), Dr. Charlton was Imited in marriage with :\Iiss Annie :\1C'Nally, horn at Hanm'er, Ont., daughter of Samuel :\1cXan '. of Hanover. :\11'8. Charlton. who was a gradu- ate of Whitby r'ollegp passed away at hp!' home in l\Iarch, 1903, at the age of thirty-five years, in the faith of the ::\Iethodist Church, of whil'h slIf' was an active member. being president of the Larlies' Aid Society. To Dr. anrl Mrs. Charlton were horn children as fonows: NOIï11a, a stndpnt of the Hi2'h school; Dorothy; and Howard. Dr. Charlton is connected with the Mptho- dist Church, in whiC'h he has been rccordin: stpward for the past eighteen years. In poli- tics h(' is a Conservative, and was 1'1'1"'1' of "Teston village for five years, as well as a mem- bpr of the high s('hool and publiè "chool boards. 'flU' Doctor is very prorninput fraternally, holding memhership with the following organi- za.tions: H nmber :\1a.sonic Lodge of -Weston, thè LO.O.F., the Ancient Order of Foresters, the Independent Order of Foresters, the Canadian Order of Foresters, the Royal Templars, the Canarlian Order of Rocial Friends, CanadÜm Homp Circle, anrl the Sons of England Ben- evolent Rociety. Dr. Charlton has lwen coron('r for the County of York, Ont., for the past fif- teen yeRrs. .JOH CREIGHTON".. a well-known bar- riSÌ<'r at law of rroronto, is a native of the Queen City. and a son of William and :\1argar('t Ofountjoy) Creighton. nath'(>S of Irpbnd. William Creighton and his wife came to C:\n- ada about 1840, and settled for a sh(1I"t time at Oakville. where th(' fOIï11er engagpd in the Ù!'Y goods business. In 1851 they located in Toronto, on King street east. where :\11'. Creighton C'on- tinned in the dry goods business until his re- tirement from active life. He ownp(1 a large amount of rpal estate in Toronto, among which was his fine home at No. 507 .Jarvis street with much arljacent property. In addition to this he owned the home On King street in which ){r. Rtitts is now living. Mr. and :\1rs. Creighton werp members of the Church of Englanrl. In politiC's he was a Consen'atiw. Their rhildren wcrp: :!'If 1''1. :Mina Gordon: 1\[ rs. .J olm Pa yn.' . .J ames ß., of Toronto: William T., of Winni- peg: :Mrs. :Murray H. Miller. of Winnippg; l\[ifo:s Flor.'nC'e, of New York; anrl .John. John Crei hton W'lS horn on the present site of the" King Edward Hotel," Toronto, in 18;)3, and was eòucated at the 'I'oronto high SChOOl, taklng hi!', legal studies at OsgoodI' Hall, and C'ompleting his education in I88n. Since that time he hli!' been engaged in the practice of !Ú proféss:Or:: in his nativp rity. !\Ir. (;reighton . specialty is titles, and 'he has been connected with some very important cases in this con- nection, among whieh may be mentionerl the Ref ton Trust case, 1886, England, which hI' set- tled without legal action; the Creighton Y"s. Pearson ca"e in rroronto: the Creighton vs. Swpetland action against the sheriff of Ottawa; and he was also successful in the case of Schwpn- nessen vs. Harris, of Chicago, to which city Mr. Creighton went at the time. He i" a Conserva- tive in political principle, and his relig-iom; faith is that of the Church of England. REV. S UIl'EL ROSE, D.D., who deD:ìrtt'11 this II ì(" at his late residence, No. 27 Rose aYe- nne, July 16, 1890. was a well-known resident of Toronto for many years, and a leading ;\1('tho- dist divine of Ontario. Dr. Rose \Va" born at Picton. Ont., Sept. 13, lx06. III' was the son of Peter and "\Villnifred (Byrns) Rose. Peter Rose was twice married, his second wife being 1\1rs. Gerolamy. of a U. -K Loyalist famil '. Peter Rose was also a des- c('ndant of a U. E. Loyalist. who flerl in the night with his wife and family from a com- fortable home. to live in the forest, under the British flag. Dr. Rose received his education in the best schools then known in Canada, always keeping ahreRst of the time". He held pastorates in various places in Ontario, spending six years as governor of Mount Elgin Institute, an institu- tion for the education of the Indians and sup- ported b ' the Oovernment and th(' Missionary Society of the rethodist. r'hur"h. In lR65 he was pT)ointed hook steward of the Methodist Book Room, then situatpd on King street and sinr(' removed to Rirhmond street. This posi- tion he filled with great satisfa.ction for four- teen years. On retiring from this position he settled on Rose avenue. one of the most pleasant rpsirlential strpet" of thp Quppn (,ity. whiC'h was nampd in bonor of him. Dr. Rose was twice married. his I1r8t wife Iwing l\Iatilda Burdick, daug-htpr of Hev. Cal('b and Lavina. ßurrlick (all of n. E. TJoyalist stock). who died after a short marrierl life, If'aving him one daughter, now 'h . Frank Bvrne' of Hnron street. Toronto. His s('cflnd wife , 'as the daughter of John and Rusannah Rtreet. of 81. John's, in the Niagara District, and to them were born five rhildrpn, thrr:e dang-hters and two sons, John E. Rose, deceased, " - f o '" oIlevt Cü:\L\IE:\IüR.\TIYE BIU(æAPl-IlC \L RECURD and S. P. Rose, a 1lethodist minister, now sta- tioned in Winnipeg, and well known in the min- istry in Ontario and Quebec. Sarah Rose, daughter of Dr. Rose, lives in the home at o. 27 Rose avenue. Dr. Rose was long identified with the Chris- tian ministry and labored faithfully for his fellowmen. lIe will be well remembered in the Queen Cit . and elsewhere. EDW ARD LEADLA Y was among the prom- inent business men of Toronto who fonneled anð_ carried through to a most successful issue the industrial enterprises associated with thei:- names, and he passed away in that city Sept. 17, 1899, after forty-six years of active participa- tion in the commercial development of the placf'. l\Ir. Leadlfl)" was born in Scarb Esther street, was built by Mr. Lealllay in 1876, anò was sold by his widow some time after his death. In 1904 she built her present home. at No. 3 Sherbourne !>tr t north. Of the children born to Edward and Mary 1. (Ferris) Leadlay, Gertrude is the widow of F. H. Laud, of Boston, i\1assachusett<;; Percival, who is conducting his fathpr's business, is married to Frances Linnington. of Chicago; and Reginald (deceased) married Eva Shr9- pard, and they had one daughter. Eva Gertl'ud(> Isabel. 1\11'. Leadlay was a lllan of not only marke,-t financial ability, hut of most upright and hon- orable character, and was It devoted husban30 King street oV<'rlooking TJ8 ke Ontario. and being one of the fine homes of the city. JOHN 13RECKENTUDGE READ. who pas8- ed away in Toronto Sept. 9, 1882, was for many years a well-known barrister of that cit ., and a hrothpr of the late D. 13. Read, the author of Read's "History of the .Judges." Mr. Read was born at :;I,Ierriekville, Ont.. Fph. 1, 1832, son of .John IJ. Read, also It native of Canada. John 13. Read was educated at Peterboro, under the private tuition of the Rr,'. l\Ir. Tayler, 114 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD and ,,'as later a law student under Read & Leith. He was called to the Bar of '1'oronto in 1853, and soon thereafter formed a partnership with ::\11'. Richard Ruttan, son of Sheriff Rut- tan, of Cobourg, where he remained some time. He then came to Toronto and became a membei' of the well-known firm of Read, TJeith & Read, the firm consisting of David B. Read, Alex- ander Leith and John B. Read. This partner- ship continued for a number of years, and on its dissolution ouz' subject for some time con. tinued legal practice alone. He was then ap- pointed solicitor for the Law Soriety, a posi- tion he held until his death. On April 28, 1858, Mr. Read and Miss Rox- ana Ballard were united in marriage. Rhe was born in Prince Edward County, daughter of Norman and Roxalane (McConnell) Ballard: the former a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of ew Jersey, their people being TTnited Empirp Lo 'alists and early settlers of Canada. His father was Luke Ballard, the founder of the Ballard family in Canada. Norman Bal- lard, the father of Mrs. Read, was for many years a merchant at Picton, and later received the appointment as agent of the Crown Lands office at that point. Here he died aged sev- enty-seven years, his wife passing away in her sixty-third year. The children of Norman anrl Roxalane (McConnell) Ballard were: Luke is deceased; C:ynthia Jane, born in ] 820, resides in Vancouver; Emily. deceased, was the wife of the late D. B. Read; Erastus Perrins is dp- ceased; Roxana. Mrs. John B. Read, was born in 1832; Norman Upson is dereased; and Anna is Mrs. Donald Fraser. '1'0 John B. and Roxana (Ballard) Read waS! born the followi J family: (1) Jessie, married Dr. R. Francis, of Montclair, New Jersey, and has two children-:\largaret and .Tohn Rea(l (2', Emily May, married Justice Archer C. Martin, of Victoria, B.C., and has two sons-Archer D'Arcy and Oliver ('arew. (3)Ethel is the wife of John 1\1. Lain , M.A., Oxon., principal of th, collegiate school at Victoria, B.C., founded in 1895. and which in 1905 had an enrollment of fifty boys. ( 4 ) Norman is with the street rail- way company, Toronto. (5) Harold, in busi- ness in Chicago, married Gwendolyn Beddone, of TOronto. (6) Percy, of" Chicago, married Rlanrhe Henderson, of '1'oronto, and has one daughter-Audrey. (7) Lionel. manager of the l\{erchants' Bank of Rt. George, Ont., marrie,l Ag'lles McLean, and has one daughter-Agnes. (8) D{)Uglas is manager for H. O. Armour & Co., at Mobile. Alabama. Mr. Read was a mem- ber of thp Churf'h of England. In politics he was a Conservative. He was affiliated frater- nally with the Orangemen. EDWARD COURSOT.JLES .TONES, who pass- ed away at his late residence, No. 241 Church street, '1'oronto, in 1885, was born at Broek- ville, Ont., in 1823, son of Jonas A. and Mary (Ford) Jonps, both of whom were natives of Canada. Jonas A. Jones and his family settled in '1'0_ ronto in 1836, and here 1\11'. Jones practiced Jaw for some time, finally being appointed to tIle Bench, on which he served until his death in 1848. His widow passed away in '1'oronto in 1869. Edward Coursolles Jones was educated at the '1'oronto University and was called to the Ontario Bar. He at once settled in 'l'oronto in the prac- tice of his profession, in which he continued until his death in 1885. In 184S he married Miss 1\[argarøt Innes, a daughter of Robert and Ma.rgaret (Donoven) Innes, the former born in Scotland, and the latter in Canada in 178: . Thev came to Canada at a very early day and set- tled in Amherstburg. where 1\1:rs. .J ones was born Dec. 20, 1819. Her mother died in 18(;4. To Edward Coursolles Jones and his wife were born: Mary Louisa, who married Captain Geddes, and both died, leaving two daughters--- Petica and Margaret: Edward Coursolles oÌ England; and James Gordon, a barristf'r of' To- ronto. From this it will be seen that thrpe gen- prations of the Jones family have engag d in the practice of law in the Queen City. 1\1rs. Jones, who resides at No. 241 Church street, Toronto, has passed the eighty-seventh milestone of life's journey. but is in iull pos- session of all of her faculties, and her memory of early times, and her reminiscences thereof, are full of interest to the younger enfl'ations. :\1'rs. Jones is a member of St. James' Cathedra], of which her husband was also a member. In the death of Edward Coursolles Jones, the On- tario Bar lost a prominent and eminent mem- ber, and the City of Toronto one of its esteem- I'd citizens. REV. JAMES BR:ECKENRIDGE, who. dieit at Streetsville. Ont., in 1879. was for many years a well-known Preshyterian divine of Ontario. He was born in Scotland in 18:10, son of Edward Breckenridge, who came from Scotiand to Can- ada many years ago, soon afterward removing to the State of Illinois. where he died. Rev. James Breckenridge was hut a YOlmg man when he came to Canada, and he first en- gaged in teaching in the County of Peel. Feel- ing it his duty to enter the ministr), he accord- ingly fitted himself for the work, and in 1869 entered the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, in which he continued until his death, in 1879. The great and good work accomplished by the CO:\L\IE)IORA TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 115 Rev. :\11'. Breckenridge in the preaching of the Gospel wiHlong be remembered by the people of StreetsviHe, where the greater part of his work was done. ALEXANDER :MA:KNIKG. rfhe city of rfo_ ronto lost a public-spirited and useful citizen and progressive, energetic business man in the death of Alexander :Manning, which occurred at his late residence, No. 11 Queen's Park, rfo_ ronto, Oct. 20, 1903. Mr. Manning was born in Dublin, Ireland, May 11, 1819. Alexander :Manning came to Canada in 1834, and settling in rforonto when that place first became a city, he began a business career that was one of the most successful in the history of the city. For sixty-nine years he was a prom- inent factor in business and public life. and at the time of his death he was a large land anJ real estate owner and one of the wealthy men of the Queen City. On first locating in rforonto Mr. ::\Iannin!! enga!!ed in contracting, which he followed throughout his life. He bui1t the first sawmill in rforonto, and among his later con- structions were the :Manning Arl'ade at No. 24: King street west, and the Manning Chambers on City Hall Square, both of which buildings are a part of the Manning estate. Not only was Mr. Manning prominent as a business man, but he was also a representative public man as welL He was an alderman of the city for a number of years, and mayor thereof in 1873 and 1885. He was twice married. His, only surviving children are by his second wife, Susan Smith, who was born at Sherbrooke, daughter of Sir Hollis Smith, and who died in 1889. The children were: Blanche decea.<:cd . Georgie Edna, wife of Hume Blake: and Perc; .Alexander. ,. rfhe late Alexander Manning was a staunch Conservative. In his religious views he was a strict churchman, and was always a consistent and dpvoted member of the Church of Eng- land. JA:ì\IES FRASER, who pMsed away at his late residence, No. 16 Walker avenue. Toronto, Feb. 2, 1905, was for many years a well-known and higlùy-esteemed business man of the Queen City. He came of sturdy Scotch stock. being born in Glasgow, Scotland, July 24, 1827. son of WiHiam and Margaret (Laird) Fraser. :Mr. Fraser grew to manhood in his native country and there received his education. About 1847 he came to Canada and engaged in the insurance business in Toronto for tht' IJiv- erpool & London & Globe Company, continuing in this capacity until 1882, when he retired from actiw life. On Feb. 2, 1853, in Toronto, just fifty-two years before his death, Mr. Fraser married Miss Agnes Gemmel, born in Glasgow in 1825, daugh- ter of .Alexander and Margaret Gemmel. natives of Scotland, who came to Canada durtng I\1rs. Fraser's girlhood, settling in Montreal. whence they went in a few years to rforonto. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Frager settled on Bond street, and from there removed to the present home of the Hon. Robert Jaffray, corner of Gren- ville street and Surrey place, which Mr. Fraser built. Here they resided for sewnteen years, and then went to Guelph, returning after three years to Toronto. rfhey then settled on Daven- port Hill, but Mr. Fraser later built the home at No. 16 -Walker avenue, where he was living at the time of his death. Not only was Mr. FrMer well known in business circles, but in municipal and church matters as well. For sev- eral ypars he was a member of the council of Toronto, and served in that body ,vith credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constitu- ents. He was a member of the Bond Street Congregational Church for many years. and laid the corner-stone for the present edifice. For twenty-five years he was a deacon in the Bond Street Church. On returning from Guelph he became connected with the Charles Street (now Westminster) Presbyterian Church, but at the time of locating in his last residence he identi- fied himself with the Deer Park Presbyterian Church, with which he was connected at the time of his death. :Mr. and Mrs. Fraser had a family of four daughters and two sons, one son and one daugh- ter dying in infancy; the remaining son. Ed- ward, resides in California. :r.rrs. Fraser sur- vived her 'husband fourteen months, passing away April 2, 1906. On Feb. 2, 1903, :Mr. and Mrs. Fraser cele- hrated their Golden Wedding, and two years from that date his death occurred. Mr. Fraser '8 name was a household word among the sick and needy of rforonto. During the later years of his life he spent much time among those suf- fering from sickness and want, cheering them with helping words and with his substance. Full of charity and thought for others. Mr. FrMer was a true Christian gentleman, and in his death the' city of Toronto lost one of its best citizens. GEORGE MACAULEY HAWKE, who de- parted this life O(.t. 26. 1903, at his late resi- ò,'ne'e, No. 111 VIr ellinaton street west, was born at Bath in 1826. Ron of Anthony Bawdon Hawke, who came to Canada from Cornwall. England. at the clO!;e of the war of 1812. ftllt'l se'ttled in the CÄ'unty of Prince Edward. Later he was appointed chipf emigration agent of Up- 116 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD per Canada, and came to reside in rroronto, from which place he suùsequently removed to "Whitby, where he died in October, 1865. He left n fam- ily of two sons and three daughtpr8. viz.: Eel- ward Henry, of New York; George Macauley; Eliza, who married Judge Dertwell; Harriet, who man'ied Lyman English, of Oshawa; and Eliza, wife of "William Hawkins, of Colrhester, On rearhing his majority George Macauley Hawke came to Toronto to read law, becoming a solicitor, and he follo"pd thp prol'pssion for many years, until he rptired from acti\'e work. He was a meruber of thp Church of England. In 1857 :\11'. Hawke married :Miss Charlottp Ann Widmer, \\"hose f[.ther, the late Dr. Christo- pher Ralph Widmer, wa.<; born in 17H: in Eng- land, and married )Jiss Hannah StonpllOuse. Dr. Widmpr was a noted surgeon, and as st'.ch served in the Peninsnlar wars and the war of 1812, and in 1814 he settled in Toronto where he founded a hospitaJ on 'Vidmer stre t. To him and his wife were born thre.. children: Ha.nnah :\laria, who married Captain Clar l " anù has two daughters, Isabella and Edith. rpsi- dents of rroronto; ChRrlotte Ann. Mrs. Ha.wke; and Christopher. Mrs. Hawl,e. who '"as horn in Toronto .June 19, 18 8, survives her husband, and resicies 3t the old home, No. 111 Wellington street west. To her and her husband were born tbe follow- ing named children: Louisa, deceased: 'Viclmpr, vice-president of the 0 'Keefe Brewing Com- pany, who married Isabella Harston. by whom he ha.<; had two sons, George and Edward; May Caroline, the wife of Theodore BrClllg'h; and Hannah Josephine, ,,'ifp of TJieutenant-C'olonel McDougall, of Quebec. ARTHrR HARVEY was born in England, April 23, 1834, and educated chiefly in France and the NptherJands. with which lattp country his family had long been connpcted. RI>turn- ing from the Continent he entered Trinity Col- lege, Dublin. in 18;}2, and in 185;} added a special COUI'SP in actuarial science, in IJondon, where Profpssor De 1\iorgan was the g)'eat lode- stone for students. Coming to Canada in 1856, Mr. Harvey first took service as assistant editor to a newspaper in Brantford. but soon removeli. to Hamilton. where he became associated with the Spectator. Being one of the two swiftest shorthand writers in Canada, and all wpll able to follow a French as an English orator, he lived in Toronto during the sessions of Parliament, and, on the removal of the seat of government to Quebec, took up residence there as C'onfidential correspondent of the Spectator. and engagpd in literary work generally. as a ,niter of mM{azine artiC'lps. For a time Mr. Harvey was editor of the QtlPbec Chrpnicle, and dpvcloped a liking for statistics. A small pamphlet on the grain trade of the basin of the JJakPs, in which graphic statistics were uspd for tlll' first time in Can- ada, brought him tl1(> fripndship of Mr. (after. wards Sir) Alexandpr Galt, ",horn he assisted in preparing the Budget of 1862, which in return led to his being appointed to a position in the Departmpnt of Finance. nominan ' as statistical clerk, but really as confidential aid to the min- ister of Finance. In this capacity he served under several ministers, being entrusted with im- portant inquiries for pacb. Thus. for Sir Alex- ander Galt he investigated the working of thp Rcciprocity rrreaty, and was the secretary of the commission sent to Washington by the Five Provinces to negotiate for its rpnewaL For Mr. Holton he investigated the expenditures for printing and supplies to thp Department a.nd organized a new and regular tariff of charf'ep and a system of C'hecks which resuJtpi] in large public savings. For 1\lr. (now Sir) William P. Howland he examined In tprpro\"ineial Tril(lp and its probable development on the removal of tariffs and the completion of an Intercolonial Railway. For ::\11'. Galt, again minister, he col- le('ted the statistics of the several Provinces in view of their approaching confederation, spend- mg spveral months at the capit:lls of the Mari- time ProviD('ps. for this purpose. With the leave of the Government a great part of thi<; work was published as the Y par Book of British North .\merica, 1867, and of Canada, 1868 and 18ô!l. and :\11'. Harvey always regarded it f1S his mag- num opus. It entitles him to be looked on 8S the father of Canadian statistics. The collec- tion. completion and summing up of materials indppendently and often imperfectly gathprf'd is no slight work. The genpral "ummary, com- municatpd to his chipf. Mr. Harvey understoorl to have hepn uspd in London in laying down thp basis for Confpdpration; and thp Year BOf)k, which \Va." in morp complete and sC'ientific shapp than any national statistical work ('xcept that officially published for Italy, was the standard for refprence during all the Provincial dpbat s on that nnion which follow pd. Under Sir .John Rose the chipf work done by Mr. Harvey was thf' suggestion and preparation of the first Can- a.dian insurance law, which called for the mak- ing of regular annual rpturns and for the (le- posit of a StUll of money as a guarantee of per- manency. All thpsp ministprs had heen )11'. H arvpy's personal fripnds, hut when Rir Francis Hincks was appointed to the offire, 1\11'. Harvey resigned his most agrpeahle find (for a civil serv- ant) wpll paid position. and came c Toronto in lS70 to tak!' ('harge of the Prov:ncial In- snrance Company. .\ftpr spveral .('Prs' labor "'" -... COMMEl\IORATIVE BIOaR \PlIlèAL RECORD in building up the finances of the compan;r, on the eve of success, a conflagration year came along, and with the fire at St. John, N.R. (1877), as a climax, he thought it most honor- able to wind up its affairs. From that time he did not engage in important public enterprises. :\11'. Harvey had always been actively con- cerned in the work of scientific, literary and other societies. He was secretary of the Horti- cultural Society a t Hamilton, and the real founder of the Hamilton (Scientific) Assocla.- tion. He was a hard-working secretary of th( S1. George's Society at Quebec, and n member of the Literary and Historical Society there. At Ottawa he formed llld Wa.'> secretary-treasur('r of the Civil Service Building and Savings Soci- ety, and was largely instrumental in the erl.'c- tion of St. Alban's Church-both urgently needed. On coming to 'foronto, several building societies here and in other places wished him to value their terminable mortgages, and, being un- willing to divert his attention from the affairs of the Provincial Insurance Company, he published the Tables he had prepared for his own use. which were the first tables anywhere printed for the valuation of mortgages repayable by monthly payments. In due time he joined the Canadian Institute and was its president in 1891 and 1892. In lS90 he was a delegate to a function at )Iontpelier, France, where he ad- dressed the meeting in French. which the other delegates were surprised to find was not a patois; and he expre.<;sed the hope that some d.ay Francl.' would take a less narrow view of the Kewfouml1and French horl.' question. He he- came a membl.'r of the Astronomif'al SOf'ietyand was its prl.'siùent in 1898 find 189D. The Trans- actions of these Societies contain se\'eral papers from his pen. His spl.'cifllt), was the investiga- tion of the connection between solar and terres- trial phenomena for which the records of the Magnetic and Ieteorologicfll Observatory her!' give many of the neccssary data. In recogni. tion of his work on solar phenomcna he was elected lIonorary President find Director, Tla In- stit.utio Solar 1nternacionfll, ::\1onte Yideo. l l'1I- g-uay; and jnst shortly hefor8 his death wa'i elected a Fellow of this Soc'iet).. In 1894 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Socir.ty of Ca(]- ada, and the bihliogrflphy whif'h ea<:h Fdlow hfls to prepare, for election, can be referred to in the proceedings for that year (Vol. XU.) as 3n evi,lenf'f' of the fertility of his pen. Later 11(' published a work on "Decimals and Decimaliza. tion," lwing a historical rest/me of the move- ment'i prf'('eding the adoption in France anò other cOlmtries of the metric system, of whiC'h Mr. IIarve)' was a warm advocate. Thongh IVh' Harvey pref('rrml his literary to his scientifi( 117 papers his most recent contribution to the Can- adian Institute. on "The Principles of Insur- ance, with Special Reference to Sick Benefit " (the "proofs" of which he was correcting an hour or two before his death), seems to i[1dicatc a desire to aid in the establishment of a system of relief in sickness and old 1\ !;C. not based on German precedent but adapted to Canadian con. ditions. 1\11'. Harvey was a most versatile man. He had a remarkable mastery of languages, livin and dead, and was highly accomplished hoth in music and art. In debate he was a strenuous fighter, but when the fight was over no one WI!.S gmtler or kinder than he. DR. WILLIAM STL"ART FR A.LEIGIT, for many years a prominent citizen of Toronto, Ont., where he was distinguished as a physician and surgeon, was born in 1847, "on of vVil1iam find Julia (Vanderwater) Fraleigh. After com- pleting his preliminary education Dr. Fraleigh f'ntel'ed McGill Pniversity. Montreal, from which he was graduated with the degree of M.D.. and he hegan his medical practice at Napanee. Dr. Fraleigh finally settled in Toronto, an] engaged in the practice of his profession, also carrying on the drug business, at No. 182 Clare- mont street. His residence was at No. 596 Col- lege street. Not only was the Doctor known as a physician and surgeon of skill, and as a busi- ness man of ability, but he was also prominently identified with municipal matters. In 1893 h was a member of the council of Toronto, and he took a very active part in the deliberations of that hody. In politicfll sentiment he was a Con- servative, and in religious faith he was a Metho- dist. Dr. Fraleigh was very prominent in Ma- soni,. cirf'les. The Do<,tor was twice married, his first wife being Miss ;.\1ary McBride, by whom he had three son,,: .Tames Stuart, a druggist of Midland. who married Margaret Symes; Wi11iam E., a drug- gist of Fort Frances. who married Marie Bell Perry, and has one daughter, May Stuart; and E. fT., who is also a druggist, located in To- ronto. The mother of this family died and Dr. Frflleigh married (sf'cond) 11iss Frances Bow- erman. a native of HftStings County, and a daughter of Bennett and Mary (Smith) Bow- erman. both of whom were of United Empir 1loyalist extraction. He was a son of Cornel ins Bowerman. a Quaker minister, whose father was the Pnited Empire Loyalist who founded th;J family in Canada. To the Doctor's second mar. riage there were born two children. TÆJie J\rade- line and Hilda 1louisa. 118 COl\Il\IEI\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD NA THANIEL WHITEHOUSE, who died in Toronto in 1876, was born in Birmingham, Eng- land, in 1839, SOn of Charles and Mary Ann (Richardson) Whitehouse. 'l'he parents left thE'ir native country and came to Canada, settling fm' a time at Toronto, whence they later removed to New York. Nathaniel Whitehouse received his education in the schools of Birmingham. He went to New York in 1859, and in 1861 came to Toronto and engaged in making fancy leather goods. in which line of work he continued u:Jtil his death. He was with Brown Brothers, and for about ten years before his death was in business for him- self, Mr. Julian Sales, now of the Sales Leather Company, having learned his trade with :Mr. Whitehouse. The latter erected a shop and residence and employed an average of ten men in the business. Mr. "\V'hitehouse was the pioneer in the making of fine leather g'oods of all kinds. Mr. Whitehouse married Miss Sarah Kent, who was born in Toronto, daughter of Joseph and Ann (Newton) Kent, the former of whom, born in Lincolnshire, England, in 1807, died in 1883; his wife. born in 1815, died in 1903. They werc married in the old country, and came to Canada in 1836, settling at Niagara FaBs, Ont In 18'H they came to Toronto, and Mr. Kent carried 1m a grocery business where the "Rossin House" now stands. Thev had children: John, deceased, a lumber mercha t, and at one time alderman of Toronto; Mrs. Whitehouse; Hannah, deceased, wife of William Terry; Charles, of New York; and Joseph, of Toronto. To Mr. and Mrs. Whitehouse were born chi.l- dren as follows: Charlotte Ali('e, who is at home; Clara, a trained nurse, of New York; and Na. talie, a teacher, of Toronto. Mr. Whitehoru,;e was a memher of the Methodist Church. In political sentiment he was n Conservative. GEORGE A. HOWET1L. until recently man- ag-ing director of the well-known firm of Grip Limited, 'who make a specialty of fine engravin!5S and half-tones, is one of Toronto's leading bmi- ness men and substantial citizens. The Howell family, which is of Welsh extrac- tion, was founded in Canada by the late Rev. James Ho\VpB, horn at Brill, Buckinghamshire, England. in 1810, son of Re.... William Howeil, who died in that country. In his nativ. land Rev. :Mr. Howf>ll grew to manhood. received his education and began his life work as a Con re- gational minister. and On coming to Canad!!. in 1856 he settled at GUE'lph for two years, beiu pastor of the Congregational Church there. Ac- cepting a eall to Tliverpool, N.S., he filled the pul- pit of the Congregational Church there for som time. after which he moved to Granby, thence to Cold Springs, and finally returned to Guelph, where he was retired for some years. Later he removed to Orangeville, and then to Toronto in 1880, in which latter city he died Nov. 5th of that year. Rev. James Howell married Margaret Amelia Dougall, born in 1829 in Scotland, who died in 'l'oronto Feb. 25. 1900, and to this union were born the following children: Margaret Amelia, of Lambton Mills; George A.; Mrs" J. W. Bolton, of St. Lambert, Quebec; David .Tames. of Toronto; Mrs. C. F. May, of Toronto; Mrs. "\V. A. I.Ji11ie, of Monterey, California; md Eva C., of Lftmbton Mills. George A. Howell was born May 24, 1861, at Liverpool, N.S.. and was educated at Granby, Cold Springs and Guelph. He began 'his b11si- ness life with l\Ir. G. B. Ryan, a dry gooÙo.'I merchant of Orangeville, from which house he went to that of Kenneth Chisholm & Co., in the same business at that place. In 1881 }Ir. HOWE'll settled in Toronto. and for some time was with 'l'he :i\Iammoth House of that city, then em- barking in the dry goods business on his OWn account on Yonge street, In 1891 'Ur. Howell became a member of The Grip Printing & Pub- lishing Company, Limited, of Toronto, and ten years later the business was reorganized and the name changed to Grip, Limited, of which '11'. Howell was managing director lmtil Nov. 30, 1906. This firm make a spel'ialty of fine en- gravings and hftlf-tones. Mr. Howell is now eon- nected with the Stftndard Paper Company, TJim- ited, of Toronto. In I!JOO l\Ir. Howell was married to Lucr Knox, born in Armag-h, Ireland, in 1871, dau h- tel' of William and Rachel Knox, and to this union there has been born one daughter, Mal.'- Q'aret Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Howell attend the Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Re- former, and his fraternal connections are with the Canadian Club. of which he was president in 1904 and 1905; the Toronto Canoe Club, of which he was commodore in ]901, and the Xa- tional Club. .JOIIN W. PEAKER. M.D., "Cniversity of To- ronto. 1886, M.R.C.S., London, England, 18S , . hfts been identified with the medical fraternity of Toronto since 1889. Dr. Peftker belongs to an English family lon identified with western Ontaric. AI'<>ut the yt'ar 1841 the Peftker fftmily was Ù'UndE'ò in Canada hy William Peftkpr. a native of Yorkshire. Eng- land. who settled at CooksviJIe, where hI' en- gaged in a merrantile business for a numbl'r of years. His son, Williftm Pèaker, the Doctor's ffttllPr, was born in 11129, in England, but his en- tire husiness lifE' has bPen spent in Canada. On reaching his majority he en aged in a merC1Jn- COl\1l\1E:ßIORA TIV E BIOGR.\PIIICAL RECORD 119 tile business at Cooksyille, where he remained several :years, at the enrl of that time removing to Brampton, where he is still actively engag d in merchandising. He is one of the oldest merchants of that place. having been in busi- ness there since 1860. .William PeakeI' married Miss Janet Grimshaw, a natiw of England, wbo died in 1901. at Brarnpton, leaving chiLdr n: \Villiam, Thomas, George and Frederick, en- gaged in the mercantile bm-,iness with their father; Dr. E. S., a dentist üf Toronto; Dr. K., a dentist of Toronto; Dr. John W.; and Dr. Oliver, a dentist of Bramptou. John W. PeakeI' was born in Brampton in 1865. and his literary education was obtained at the Brampton high school and the University of Toronto. In 1882 he entered the medical .1e- partment of that Uni\ersity, from which insti- tution he was graduated in 1886 with the degree of lVI.D. Dr. PeakeI' then pursued his medical studies at London, England, where in 1888 he received the degree of IVLR.C.S. Returning to Toronto he established himself in the practice of his profession and has been in continuous prac- ti('e in that city Rince that time. Dr. PeakeI' married Miss Florence .W oodrui}', and to this union has been born one son, Cort- landt. Dr. and Mrs. PeakeI' attend the l\letho- dist Church. In political faith he is a Reformer. Fraternally he has connected himself with the lVIasonic order and the Knights of Prthias. ALFRED GARDNER. deceased. The domm- ant trait. of integrity, perseverance and deter- mination to succeed, which mark the English race the world over, have had many exponents among the business world of Toronto, but in none have those sterling qualities been more un- deniably pre!"ent than in the late Alfred Gard- ner. who during his fifteen years in that cit.y built up one of the largest business connections in the place. 1\11'. Garòner was born in Bucking-hamshire. England, )larch 5. 18:)4. and grew to matnritv in that cf Samuel and Elizabeth (Terryberry) Russ, nat- ives of Canada. He was a :;on of Ezekiel Russ (born in Kew York State) and his wife Beulah Bracket. Ezekiel Russ founùed the Russ fam- ily in Canada, and followed farming in Griffi! by, where he died. Samuel Russ also followed farm- ing in that section, but later removed to Lewi;- ton, where the remaining days of his life Wèrc spent. lIe died in 1887, in his eighty-first year, and his wife died in 1890, when eighty-three years of age. Elizabeth Terryberry was a daugh- ter of )Iorris and :\Iary (Young) Terryberry, the former of whom founded this family in Can- ada. Both he and his "ife died in Lincoìn County, where he had followed farming. To the Rev. )Ir. Richardson and his "ire w re born these children: Amanda M., the wife of Horace E. Parsons, of Erie. Pennsylvania, has thrpe children. Albert E., Charles W. and Anna 1\1. :;\Iiss Ellen S. is a resident of Toronto. !Ja- vina V. is the wife of J. C. Bull, of Weston. William T., of Xova Scotia, married Emily l\L White, and has two children. Ada and Viola. John Coleman, of 'Veston, married Grace 'Vad- law, by whom he has had three children, Har- ve ' L., Grace Eileen fwd ('harles :\I. HER)L\K H. COOK, :M.P. The Ontario Lumber Company is one of Canada's leading in- dustries as well as one of the oldest in the Prov- ince of Ontario, and the history of this ent r- prise is coycred in the life of Herman H. Cook. who has for many years been prominent in pub- lic and business life in the Province ani} Do- minion. :\11'. Cook belongs to a fami1y long identifi d with Canada, many members of which have been extensixely cnga cd in the lumber business. rhe Cooks, originally Palatinates, located in the days of Queen Anne in the County of Middlesex. aJ- jarent to the city of London, and many years later members of thi" family. as well as those of C'a""elman and Hackney, to whom they were relatpd hy marriage. removed to the Amcrican Colon ips, the Cooks settling in Virginia and the H:wlmeys and Casselmans in the :Mohawk Val- ley, Kpw York. During the struggle between the C'oloniE's and the mother country these fami- lies stood hy the Crown, and about the year 1783 came to Canada, the original Cook ancestor in this C'ountry being George Cook, the grandfat11er of ITp-rma.n H. He settled in Williamsbu to\\nship, County Dundas, receiving a grant of land from the Crown, and there spent the re- mainder of his life. He left two sons. both of whom are now deceased, Capt. John and Capt. (t('or . The former represented County Dun- 122 CO I1\IE IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD das in Parliament, having been first elected in 1828, and he continued a member of that body until 1840. One of his opponents for that honor was the late Colonel 0hrysler, on whose property the battle of Chrysler's Farm was fought. Both the Cook brothers were in that fight, as well as at "The Windmill," near Prescott. Capt. George Cook was born in County Dun- das, and there his entire life was spent in he lumber business, he becoming one of the leading lumber merchants of his day. His wife was Sarah Cassp.lman, and to them were born chil- dren as follows: Sarah Phoebe, who died at the age of thirteen years; J. W. Cook, M.P., for many years a prominent lumber man-a mem- ber of Cook Brothers Lumber Company-a mem- ber of Parliament for County Dundas. who mar- ried Miss Paul, of Quebec, and had two children, George William and Ellen; Catherinc, who died unmarried; George J., also a prominent lumbcr- man and member of Cook Brothers Lumber Company; John Larkin, also a member of that company; Mary who died unmarripd j Simon S., 1\LP.P., who was also engaged in the lumber business; Sarah; and Herman H. Herman H. Cook was born in 1837 in County Dlmdas, and from his earliest recollection he h;s been connected with sawmil!s, lumber compan- ies, etc. By the time he reached his majority Mr. Cook was well schooled in the lumber busi- ness, and he founded the Onturio Lumber Com- pany, of which he is now president and sole owner. IIe owns extensive Ìl1mber tract.s !!.ncl purchases timber from other district'!, aU of which he manufactures into lumber for the home and foreign trade. 'fhe annual output of th Ontario Lumber Comrany is from 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 feet, to accomplish wmch Mr. Cook employs 500 men. His mills are at the mouth of the French river, one of the most his- toric spots in Canada.. Since 1858 Mr. Cook has been a resident of Toronto, being numbered among the oldest citi7.ens an.] most substantial business men of the c.;ty. Not only ha.<; hi<:; life been a prominent one from a business stand- point, but a.<; a public mlm a.s weB. In 1872 h was elected to the Dominion House from orth Simcoe, and has also been chosen twelve times by the people as their standard-bearer in the Dominion and Local Flouses, his puhlic life ()OV- ering a period of neady a quarter of a century. In 1 ß1 Mr. Herman H. Cook marrierl Miss IJydia White, a member of one of Canada's old- est and most honored families, a rpcord ofwllich is given in the sketrh of John h Cook. To Nfl'. and Mrs. Herman H. Cook hnve been born two daug-hters: Sarah A., the wife of Frank Mac- Donald, son of the late Senator MacDonaM, has ree son.s and one daughter; and Emma ::\1., the wIfe of Col. A. N. Worthington, M.P., /)f Sht:'r- broc>ke, has one son. 1\11'. Cook has always taken much interest in the United Empire Loyalist Society of Toronto of which he was third president, much advan e ment being made in the socIety during his ad. ministration. In their religious belief the fam- il.y are Lutherans. ]\fl'. Cook's political prin. clples are those of thè Reform party. The home of :Mr. and Mrs. Herman H. Cook at No. 20 Dowling a venue, known as "Ardnacloich, " com- mands a charming view of Lake Ontario, ;w'] is one of the most beautiful residences of the Queen City. JOHN FOY, whose death occurred in Toronto Dec. 6, 1904, was born in the Queen City in 1845, son of Patrick and Catherine (Mallamy) Fay, natives of Ireland, and early settlers of To- ronto, where Patrick Foy was a wholesale gro- cer for iIllany years. He and his wife both died in that city. John Fay received his eady literary training in Toronto, at St. Michael's College, and when about fifteen years of age went to England and studied at Us'haw College, Durham, England, completing his education in France. 1\11'. Foy then returned to 'l'oronto, and began his bUi';i- ness life as confidential assistant to the late Sir Frank Smith, whose daughter he afterward mar- ried. Shortly after the foundinO' of the Niacrara Navigation Company, by the late Sir F;ank Smith. lVIr. Foy berame manager thereof, a po- sition he ably fillerl until 1903, when, on accollnt of ill-health, he resigned. He was soon the1' - after elected president of this company anå filled that position until his death. Mr. Foy was a director in the Crown Life Insurance Com- pany, vice-president and a director in the Home Savings & Loan Company, a director in the To- ronto General Trusts Corporation, and wa!'; 'ìlso financially int!'rested in other business entpI'- prises of the rity. In 1879 ::\11'. Foy was married to Miss Gertrude A. Smith. a native of London, Onto Mrs. Fay came to Toronto in lR66, and was educated at I,oretto Ahbpy. To Mr. and Mrs. .John Foy were born seven children, as follows: Frank C., who is in the New York Central office at Toronto: John Vie..' tor, of the Niagara Navigation Company; Gert- rude; Clara; Emily; Mary; and Kathleen-all born in 'I'oronto. 1\11'. Foy was a Roman Cath- olic. In politiral faith he was a Conservative. His late residence at No. 40 Bloor street west was built hy 1\{rs. Foy's father, and is one of the heautifnl homes of the city. l J. / _....\..lllt est ana is gi ven and 1\frs daug'hter Donald, : (' ... 4 -ø O :J COMJ\IE:\IOR \. TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 1 3 SIR FRANK S1.II'l'H. the father of Mrs. Foy, was born in Rich Hill, County Armagh, Ireland, in 1822, son of Patrick Smith, also a na- tive of the Emerald Isle. In 1832 Patrick Smit.h came to Canada, and settling at Port Credit, he spent the remainder of his life there. Sir Frank Smith was but ten years of age when he came to Canada with his parents. He was edl1cate.l here, and began his mercantile life at Hamilton, later going to London. Ont., and in 1866 set- tling in Toronto, where he was a wholesalp ; ro- cer for a munber of years. lIe was president of the Dominion Bank, and the original promoter of the Niag-ara Navigation Company. In politifhl life Sir Frank Smith was one of the foremost men of Ontario. He was aeting minister of public works in the Dominion Government for a time, and was for many years a member of the Dominion Senate. He died in Toronto in 1901; his wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary o 'Higgins, passed away in 1896. JOHN L\.TTGHAX The Maughan family, of which John Maughan is a member, is of Scotch extraction, and was founded in Can- ada by John Maughan, Sr., who was born at Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1800. There he mar- ried Miss Euphpmia Stein, also of Scotch par- ntage. In 1827 he came to Canada, making the trans-A tlantic trip on a sailing vessel. which was stranded at Newfoundland. Soon after pet- tling in Toronto Mr. Maughan became identi- fied with the commisRariat department of the army, in which capacity he continued for many years. In 1842 he compiled .. A Table of Com- putations. " in book form, for the use of th army, whereby sterling money is converted into its equivalent in currency and vice versa, being the firRt ever published. It showR much pains- taking work, and possesses a great deal of prac- tical information. From the commissariat de- partment Mr. Maughan went into the Bank of rpper Canada, where he remained for some time, later retiring from active business. He died in Toronto in 1882; his wife died there in 1862. Of their three daughters and two sons, John Maughan is the only survivor. John Maughan was born in Markham village, County York, Ont.. Oct. 19, 1835. His parents removed to Toronto in 1836, and he was erlll- cated in private academies and the Toronto Academy, a branch of Knox College. In 1851 he st.udied Jaw one year with MeRsrs. Mowat & Hel1iwp]J, in 18!}2 taking a ('lerkship in the Y{estern ASRllranCe Company, and Rince that time he has continued in his chosen hne, having' for many years acted as agent for the Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Aside from his busi- ness 1\T r. Maughan served the city as member of the council from St. George's \Vard for a period of nine years, a member of the boar,1 of education for two years, and has been COD- nected with the militia since 1853, when he W,tS commissioned ensign. In 1865 he was ad vanceù to the rank of captain and adjutant. His mili- tary training was received at the Toronto 1\1ili- tary School, where his examination was passed. On June 18, 1863, Mr. Maughan married Miss Margaret E. Parks, born in Toronto, daughter of the late Charles G. Parks, of Palermo. To Mr. and Mrs. John 1\'Iaughan were born the fol- lowing children: Herbert J., deceased; Chad<'S F.. deceased; J olm, of Toronto, ornithologist to the Ontario Government; Harry, partner with his father in the insurance busin('ss; Walter, city passenger agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Toronto; Florence. the wife of T. C. Howard, of Hamilton; and Miss Min- nie. Mr. Maughan and his family are mem- bers of the Church of England. Fraternally he is connected with the Masonic order. TH01IAS J. .WILKIE, provincial secr t. ry of the Young Men's Christian Association for the Provinces of Ontario and Quehec, and one of the oldest Association workers in Canada, is a member of a family long- identified with County York. The Wilkie family is of Scoteh extraction, and was founded in Canada by Thomas Wilkie, grandfather of Thomas J., who was born in 1784 in S('otland, son of James .Wilkie. In 1833 Thomas Wilkie came to Canada and settled at Richmond Hill, where he died in 1840, and where he and his wife are buried. The latter w:ts Agnes HiUson, horn in 1784, who died in 1849. Mr. and 1\1rs. Wilkie \ had childrpn: John; Agnes, who married .Tames Newton; Jane, de- ('eased, who married Peter McCall; Janet, who married Andrpw Burns; Margaret, who married William Brydon; and two who died In infancy. John Wilkie, father of Thomas J., was born in Scotland, and died in Toronto in 18R2. He was a veterinary surgeon, and also C'arried on a blacksmithing- business at Richmond Hill for a number of years. In 1857 he I'('moved to Barrie, where he carried on the same occupa- tion for 3. number of years, when he was "p- pointed to a position in the Boys' Reformatory at Penetanguishene, and there r{'mainpò until advaneed years and failing health made it necessary for him to resign. IIp then settlf'd in Toronto, which city was his home until his death. His wife, formerly 1\Iiss Elizaheth Bin - ham, was horn in the South of England about 1R13. daughter of William Bingham, the found- er of the family in Canada and an early settler of County York. To John and Elizab('th. 1 -1 CO:\1J\IE.MOR.\TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD (Bingham) Wilkie were born three children: Thomas J.; John, deccased; and Mary M. Thomas J. Wilkie was born ::\iay 10, 1842, at Richmond Hill, County York, and was educated in the grammar school at Richmond Hill and the grammar school at Barrie, where his father had removed when he was fifteen years old. Aft"r completing his schooling 111'. Wilkie was employed at a general store in Barrie for a time, from which he became operator and <;ta- tion agent for the N"orthern Railway. In 1864 he came to Toronto as manager for the Provin- cial Telegraph Company, and after one year this line passed into the hands of what is now the GI"('at Northwestern Telegraph Company, with which Mr. Wilkie remained until 1867. This year marks an important epoch in Mr. Wilkie's life. In 1867 he was converted to the Christian faith. and the entire trend of his Jjfe was changed. Hc became general secretary of the Young )'[en's Christian Association. of To- ronto, in 1869, which position he fì]led until 1880. In 186R l\Ir. Wilkie, after returning from a Young ]\fen's Christian Association con- vention at Detroit, proposed the formin of a provincial committee to as:>ist in supel'vising thc various associations in the provinces of On- tario and Quebec, and this idea was taken up and the committee formed, since provin!! of much benefit to the ()rganization. Mr. \Vi!kie was made its first secretary, but on May 14, 1R80. he relinquished the secretaryship at To- ronto, and went to Brooklyn. New York. where he was secretary until 1886. During this time the association made Teat material and spiritu- al advancement. TIe left Brooklyn with the largest and best equipped building in the world up to that time. The ardn0 1 ls duties of his po- sition began to tell llpon 1fr. .Wilkie's hea'th and his physician advised him to seek out-of- door work and a relaxing of mental strain. Accordingly l\Ir. \Vilkie retnrn('d to Canada and purchased a farm five miles west of 'ro- ronto, and converted it into a summer resort, ,called "Long BI'aneh," which property has become very popula" "ith Toronto people. Roon after returning to Canada 1fr. \Vilkie in- terested himself with the Cllamberlain Invest- ment Company, of Denver, Colorado, and WflS the mana-l!er of this IJllsine<;s at Corpns Christi and San Antonio for three and one-half years. In 1893 he returned to Toronto, and in 189 wa.<; callpd to his present position. In 1871 .Mr. Wilkie organized the Young ]\Ien's Chri;;;tian Association movement under canvas, in connec- tion with the militia. This has proved a won- derful agent for good, hoth in the <,amp and on the field of battle. During the Routh Afri- ('an war, Spanish-American war. and recent war between Japan and Russia, this branch of the work was most highly appreciated by such men as Lord Roberts, as well as the Emperor of Japan. who contributed $5,000 to its sup- port. This was the first instance of a contri- bution from the Mikado to the work of Chris- tianity, and this act alone speaks volumes for the military branch of the Young Men's Chris- tian Association. ]\fl'. Wilkie has been twice married, first in 18í4 to Charlotte Cornell, daughter of Charles Cornell, an early settler of Scarborough, whE're Mrs. Wilkie was born in 1844. She died in 1884, leaving two sons: "William J., one of the secretaries of the Buffalo Young Men's Chris- tian Association; and Charles C., with the Kemp 1\Ianufachming Company, of Toronto., The present Mrs. \Vilkie was Miss Mary, daughter of Andrew 'ratlor McCord, for forty years treasurer of the city of 'l'oronto. 1fr. and Mrs. Wilkie are members of the Northern Congregational Church. He is a Reformer in politics. HENRY BUTV..' ELL. \mong the WèU- known and representative bm:iness men of 'fo- ronto may be mentioned Mr. Henry Butwell, who has been extensively engaged in the manu- facture of brick in the Queen City for a num- ber of years. Mr. Butwell was born in Ox- fordshire. England, in 1830. <;on of Richard and Prudence (Richard) ButweU, the former a brickmaker in the old country. Henry ButweU grew to manhood in his nat- ive country, and in 1857 came to Toronto, his first night in the city being spent at the old "Lennox Hotel" on Colborne street. fr. But- well at once startpd in to work, his first em- ployment being with a Mr. Davis, at splitting wood, this job lasting for half a month. On heing employed he agTeed to work for twelve dollars per month, hut as an appreciation of Mr. Butwell's good work, his employer paill him at the rate of fifteen donars for that period. MI'. Butwell next worked on a famn for :>ix months, the following winter taking a job threshing wheat with a flail at one-eighth roy- alty. His next employment was at cutting twenty-five cords of wood, this. he 8ays, being thp hardest joh of his life. After (',()mpleting this tedious task Mr. Butwell decided to re- sume the brickmaking husiness, whic'h he had learned in the old, country, and 8PlOordinQ'ly went to Y orkviHf', where he workpd at brick and tile making for Mrs. Townsley, continu- ing here fonr years. In 1878 Mr. Butwell re- turned to Toronto to. take charge of the brick yard at the Central Prison, where the prison- ers were made to pay their way by work for COl\L\IEMORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD the Provincial Government, while serving th2ir terms, and here he remained for sixteen years. During this time .!\Ir. Butwell rented the ::lId Crawford estate on College street, where h started a brickyard on his own account, and after leaving thc prison work enlarged the plant until it had a capacit . of 9,000,000 pel' year. When College streét was put through it ran through lVIr. Butwell's yard, one of hi., four machines being in the line of the street. He consequently removed to Xo. 721 Bloor 'itreet west, which is a part of the Bickford estate. In 1894 .1\11'. Butwell embarked in business 3.t Humber, where he owns about twenty-fivç acres of very valuable clay land and a number of houses. Here he carries on the extf'n<;ive brickmaking business. the clay being nearly ex- hausted at the Bloor plant. His annual output is about 5,000,000 brick, and in his work he em- ploys about forty men. .1\11'. Butwell began life in Toronto without a dollar to lùs name. and although he met \"ith many reverses in his early life he continued to persevere, and his harrl work has been rewarded by the gainin of a handsome competence for his deplining years. In 1851 ]\[1'. Butwell was married to Miss Ann Coggins, anrl to this union there were born children as follows: Richard, who is in chat'ge of t.he Hnmber business; Mark, also a brick- maker; and Benjamin, Harry, James, Calèb. Ann and Elizabeth. In politif'al matters Mr. Butwell is a Reformer. WILLIA.I\I R. STEW ARD. The life of the late WiHiam R. Steward. a well-known drug- gist, covered the span of half a century, all spent in his native city, Toronto, where he was born in 1844, son of William and f'harIotte (Watson) Steward. Among the early settlers in Toronto was Wil- liam Steward, grandfather of Wi11iam R. He remained in business there for some years and there died. Twice married. his son. .WiHiam, was one of the children of the first union. The latter was in the saddlery business on Y onge street, corner of Temperance, for many years, but during his later years was in the Depart- ment of Crown Lands. HI' died in 1873. aged fifty-three years. leaving a widow, who died'. in November, 1905. Her maiden name was f'har- lotte Watson. William R. Steward was educated in thf' old grammar school and old Upper Canada Col- lege, and when he reached an age to choose his line of work decided t.o enter the drug business. He served the time of preliminary training. and after mastering the details of the business engaged in businf'ss for himself, 1 ;) first on Y ong street, opposite Trinity square, and later on Spadina avenue, where he built a handsome block and established himself pcr- manently. He continued in active managcment up to his death. and made a name for himself by his upright and successful dealings. llls death occurred in Toronto in 1894. .1\11'. Steward was united in marriage, in 1876, to .J\Iiss Lucy Hornibrook. Her father, Thomas Hornibrook, was a native of Ireland. and came to Canada in 1850. He. died in Toronto in 187-:1:. To .1\11'. Steward and his wife was born one son, W"illiam, who died in October, 1906. While he never took an active part in politics. .1\11'. Steward was decided in his support of the Con- servative party. He was a membm' of the l\lethodist Church, and served as trustee for a number of years. The family residence is at No. 26 Wi1lpox street. and was built by )11'. Steward in 1889. PETER TRENOR. for many years one of the well-known lumber merchants of Toronto. died. in that city in 1887. He was one of three broth- ers who came to Toronto in 1832, the others being Dr. Patrick and Daniel. The doctor died unmarried, while Daniel left a family, and his sketch will be found elsewhere. Peter Trenor was born in County Derry, Ire- land, in 1802. In 1832 he settled in Toronto, on Sherbourne street (then Allan's Lane), and there continued to reside until his death. Soon after coming to Toronto. .1\[1'. Trcnor embarked in the lumber business, at the corner of what are now Duke and Jarvis streets. .\fter con- tinuing in business for many years. during which time he accumulated a handsome for- tune, he retired from active business life, and spent the rest of his days in the enjoyment of the fruits of his early labor. Mr. Trenor was twice married, his first wife be,ing a Miss Brett, sister of his hrother's wife. To this union were born: John Brett. who graduated in medicinc from the rniversity of Toronto. was practising in the Brooklyn City Hospital during the Civil war in the States. and there contracted lung trouble and died; Sarah is deceased; and Elizabeth married ,James 0, Donohue, anrl had four sons and one dau!!'hter, Christopher, \ugnstin Trenor. .James Austin, John and ]\[at'ie Terf'sa (who married C. r\. Smith, of Sault Ste. .J\Iarie). 1\11'. Trenor was married the second time to .l\li!'s Annie .J\Iona- han. born in Ireland. who died in Toronto some time prior to the death of her hushand. Their family consisted of four daughtel's: Maria; Rosalie; Agnes; and Theresa, the wife of John Clancy, by whom she has three sons-Aloysius Trenor, Louis and Carl-and one daughter. 126 COl\Il\1E 10RATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 1\11'. and Mrs. Trenor were members of tha Roman Catholic Church, and highly esteemefl residents of the city in which they had spent so many years. JOHN H. DUNLOP. One of the conditions of success in life is the ability to recognize and embrace an opportunity when it is offered, and this quality, united with the courage to act on the promise of the future, has won John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, his present position as the most extensive florist of Canada. Mr. Dunlop comes of Scotch ancestry, some of whom settled in the North of Ireland. There Jackson Dunlop, father of John II.. was born in 1830. He emigrated to New York City, where he died when only twenty-nine years old, leaving a widow and two children, John H. and Martha Jackson, the latter dying in New York in 1875. Mrs. Dunlop moved to To- ronto in 1862, and from 1863 to 1870 carried on a millinery business at No. 54 RichmontÌ. street west, on the present site of the Temple building. TIer death occurred in this city in June, 1870, when she was aged thirty-eight years. John II. Dunlop was born in New York Cit ' in 1855, and was educated in Toronto, attend- ing the Louisa street public school. His school life only lasted, however, until he was twelve years old, when he was obliged to begin the battle of life for himself, and started in at the Wesleyan Book Rooms, where he remained about three years. From there he went to New York and spent a year with Lord & Tay- lor, after which he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at it until 1875. when he left New York. This experience became of great value to him afterward in connection with his florist's business. Returning to Toronto Mr. Dunlop very soon established himself in charge of the news stand and telegraph office at the "Queen's Hotel." and conducted it for eleven years. It was dur- ing this period that his attention was first call- ed to the great demand for flowers. Many or- ders had to be filled by telegraph to Buffalo, Boston, New York. and other points, and the can for them increased so rapidly that Mr. Dunlop conceived the idea of starting a green- house himself. He built his first one in 1883 on Grange avenue. It was only 6 bv 12 feet' but it sufficed to establish his' patr nage ami convinced him of the wisdom of his enterprise. In 1885 he moved to Markham street. and starting with a greenhouse there 8 by 50 feet, soon increased it by an addition 4 feet in width. There he succeeded in forcing roses by the Bench system. which was being introduced at that time, and lilies of the valley for winter blossoming, being the pioneer in Canada in both lines. Up to 1888 Mr. Dunlop continued his business at the "Queen's Hotel," conduct- ing his florist establishment only as a side issue, but by that time the latter business was so flourishing that he determined to give it his whole attention. After selling out the hotel stand, in 1888, :\Ir. Dunlop purchased the first acre of his pre- sent place, and proceeded to erect a greenhouse 21 by 100 feet, smaller ones being 16 by 60 feet. This step was looked upon as being a fatal mistake from a business view, as most of his friends considered the trade was not large enough to warrant such an immense plant. 1\11'. Dunlop, however, felt assured that he was only laying the foundation for a still larger business and the outcome has proved the wisdom of his judgment. His property has in- creased until he has now over 1 ï5,000 square feet under glass, with a steam-heating plant in connection that keeps it all in a state of per- petual summer. His establishment embraces six acres, and gives employment to twenty-five or thirty men. He has also one retail shop in the city, at No. 96 Yonge street, at which place the retail part of the business is attenùed to, and where the largest retail florist business in Canada is conducted. This large retail trade has been secured by the care and selection of bloom, nothing but strictly fresh flowers being sold. Mr. Dunlop is connected with a large mUll- bel' of organizations both in the line of his business and otherwise. He is a member of the American Ruse Society; President of the American Carnation Society; state vice-presi- dent. 1906 and HJ07, of the Society of Ameri- can Florists; was one of the founders and first presidents of the Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation; first sccretary and one of the early presidents of the Toronto Gardeners' anù Flor- ists' Association. The N orth- West Toronto Rate Payers' Association has honored him with a similar office. Fraternally he is connected with the I.O.F., the A.O.U.W., and the Can- adian Order of Chosen Friends. He also be- longs to the :Masonic Order, being a member of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 16, G.R.C., Occident R. A. Chapter, No. 77, G.R.C.; an officer in Cyrene Preceptory, K. T., No. 29, G.R.C.; Rameses Temple A. A. O. N .1\1. S. ; Toronto T,odge of Perfeption, A. & A.S.n., Rose Croix Chapter, H.R.D.:\T.; Moore Com,istory, and is an honorary member of Damascus Command- ery, No. 42, K.T.. Detroit, Michigan. On :May 15., 1877, lVIr. Dunlop was united in marriage to Miss Alice Emma. daughtpr of , . " COßIl\IK IOR.\TIVE BIOURAPIIICAL RECORD Robert and Alice (Lester) Montgomery. To this union were born the following children: )Iartha, Irs. E. W. Goulding, of Winnipeg; Mabel, ]\Irs. A. K. Butchart, of Winnipeg; J es- sie, 1\1rs. H. L. Graham, Toronto; Alice; ]\Iar- garet Baird, and Frank Lester. The mother of this family passed away Dec. 28, 1901. Mr. Dunlop again married, on Kov. 26, 1903, Urs. Eleanor Francis Farley, daughter of Isaae Pierce, of Nashua, New Hampshire, and it member of one of the oldest and most respect- ed families of that section. To this union has been born one daughter, Dorothy Eleanor. GEORGE PEARSALL, the oldest hardware merchant in the city of Toronto, comes from an old English military family which was founded in Canada by his grandfather, Benjamin Pear- sall. Benjamin Pearsall was born in England, and died at Barrie, Vespra township, County Sim- coe, Onto He served at the Battle of 'Vater- 100, in 1815, shortly after which he came to Canada, and settled on a tract of land which was given him for his services in the Peninsular war. This section was then all covered with bush, entirely uncultivated and unimproved, but he developed a fine farm upon which he lived until his death. Hp. married in England, and his children were: Ann: ]\Iartha; - ; .John, a farmer in Simcoe, who was accidentally killed by the upsetting of his wagon; George; Luke. a resident of Simcoe; and Samuel. Samuel Pearsall, son of Benjamin, was born in 1818 in England, and was but a child when the family came to Canada. As soon as old enough he was apprenticed to the blacksmith's trade at Hogg's Hollow, not far from Toronto, in which city he subsequently settled. opening a shop on Duke street. his establishment ad- joining that of William Smith. Here Mr. Pear- sall did a large business, keeping four forges in operation, and this continued to be his occu- pation until he met his death by accident. in 1855. With three. friends Mr. Pearsall had gone out on Toronto Bay. where they were drowned during a storm. He was a promÏI1f'nt and consistent member of the )fethodist Church and a member of the church choir. 1\11'. Pearsall was married in Toronto to Ame- lia Lewis, born in 18:W in Bristol who died in Toronto. Their children were: A nie, married Alfred Lailey, and died leaving one son, Thom- as, of Toronto; George is the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth, wife of Adam Bentley, re- sides at No. 61 Berkeley street. Toronto; Ben- jamin is engaged in a jewelry business; .T ane is the wife of Fred. Martin. of Duke street To- ronto; Samuel lives on DuelH'ss street, Tor nto. 127 George Pearsall was born in 1840, in Toronto. He served an apprenticeship at the safe manu- facturing business, beginning for himself as a jobber in 1870, on a corner of West Judge stre.et, in John Bogg's row of stores. He had scarcely any capital at this time, and soon finding himself obliged to go into other lines, began in a small way in the hardware trade. By careful management and judicious sales he soon increased his business, and by 1871 re- moved to the corner of 1\1cGill and Y onge streets where he has since been located. He now enjoys a large trade, doing a general hard- ware and repairing business. In 1862 MI'. Pearsall married Margaret Isabella lVIaysenhoelder, who was born near 1\1ontreal, daughter of Gibb and Sophia (Reinhardt) l\Iaysenhoelder. They have eight children: George, a commercial traveller, of Toronto, married. Marian McEachren, and their three children are Irene, Frank and Kenneth; Sophia, wife of William Sparrow, of Toronto, has two sons, Wil- liam and Charles; Isabella is the wife of T. R. 1\1orrow, a druggist, of British Columbia; Victoria, wife of H. R. Hamilton, of Montreal, has two daughters. Grace and Isobel; Samuel. who is with his father in Toronto, married Ann Ella Janes, and they have two children, Gor- don and Clifford; Annie, wife of Jack Townson, of Toronto, has one son, He,nry Hubert; Eliza- beth is unmarried; Louise is the wife of Addis Brady, of Chicago, and has one son, George Addis. 1\1rs. Pearsall's mother was born in Quebec. Her mother's mother was of French extraction. 1\1rs. Pearsall's parents died in Toronto. Her paternal grandfather was born in Germany and established the family in Canada. JACOB W ALTON. After thirty-eight years of efficient service as postmaster at Kettleby, and an equal period as merchant at that place, no one is more widely known through all the surrounding country than Jacob Walton. He belongs to a family that settled in Canada just afte,r the war of 1812, and he is of the third generation from the founder of the pioneer family of that name in Canada. His life covers nearly the whole period since that time, and he has been an integral part of the history of King township. Jesse Walton, grandfather of Jacob. was one of the United Empire Loyalists, and was a native of Pennsylvania. He served in the Eng- lish army during the war of 1776, and at its close settled in Kew Brunswick, where he died. With other loyalists the property in Pennsyl- vania was relinquished rather than renounce 128 COl\DIEl\roRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD allegiance to the King. His widow and chil- dren moved to York County, where she ùied. They had three sons and two daughters, name- ly: John and William, who moved to "\Viscon- sin, and died there, leaving families; Jesse (2); Hannah, who married Phillip Bogart, of Whit- church township; and Elizabeth, who married Martin Bogart, of King township. Jesse Walton (2), was educated in New Brunswick, and was there married to Miss Eliza Buck. They came to York County in 1824, and at first made their home on a smaU place in East Gwillimbury, where he cleared up a farm, but in a few years hE' removed to Tecumseth township, and engaged there in agriculture nn- til 1840. In that year he bought a farm in Concession 4, Lot 29, King township, where he lived until his family had grown up. He then moved to Aurora and lived there until about 1870. With a large number of others of the vicinity he went to Kansas and took up land near Garnett, and there his wife died. After about two years' residence in that State Mr. Walton returned to Kettleby and died at the age of seventy-six. Both he and his wife were members of the Christian Church. In politics he was a Reformer. His children-three sons and seven daughters-were: Jacob; Hannah, widow of Seth Heacock; George Ames, a resi- dent of Manitoba; Brooks Wakefield, of To- ronto; Caroline, deceased, wife of George Read; Mary, who married Charles B. l\Iajor, of Michigan, and has several children; and Elma Jane, wife of Rev. B. S. Mills. of :Michi- gan. The othE'r children died in infanc;\T. Jacob WaIton was ùorn in East Gwillim- bury, near Newmat'ket, Jan. 2, 1826. His father moved to Tecumseth and there the fam- ily lived tin 1840. when they came to King township. Jacob received his education in the public schools. He .leanlf'd the trade of black- smith and worked at it for some years, and in 1852 he gave that up and went into an entirely different field. Moving to KettIeby, he open- ed a store there. and began the mercantile career that proved long and successful. Dur- ing the first year he secured the appointment of postmaster. and for thirty-eight years serv- ed the public in that capacity. In 1891 he re- tired from all active participation in business, and turned over the management of his store to his son, Jesse M. WaIton, who was appoint- ed his successor as postmaster. Although a strong Reformer. .Jacob Walton has never taken any active pa.rt in politics. In religious belief he has a.dhered to the faith of thE' Chris- tian Church. in which he was brought IIp. .Tapoh 'Valton was unitpd in ma.rriage to Mary Lloyd, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Lloyd, a pioneer family of York County. Throughout their married life Mr. and l\Irs. Walton have lived in Kettleby, and have rear- ed a family of seven children: (1) Ella lVI., born in 1869, is the wife of W. D. White, for- merly of King township, now in the hardware business in Collingwood. They have one daughter, Frances. (2) Elizabeth Adelaide, born in 1870, died in early womanhood. (3) Elma Jane, born in 1872, is the ,...ife of C. F. 'V ebb, a merchant in Toronto. Kansas. (4) Clara Eliza was born in 1874. (5) Gertrude, born in 1876, died at the age of fourteen. (6) Frederick, born in 1878, is carrying on the old homestead in King township. He ma.rried Miss Minnie Hulse, of that locality, and they have two children, Mary and Charles. (7) Jesse .1\1. is mentioned below. JESSE M. WALTON was born in 1866, and as a boy was sent to the district schools. Later he went to the Friends' College at Pickering. In 1891 he succeeded to the control of his father's store at Kettleby, and also served as postmas- ter. In 1900 he opened a banking office in the town of Aurora. and has built up an extensive business. In 1903 he sold the old Kettleby mercantile business which had been held by the family for over fifty years to W. C. Bogart, and since that time has confined himself entire- ly to banking. He is a Grand Scribe of the Sons of Temperance of Ontario, and editor of the Sons of Temperance Reconl, now in its eleventh year of pubJication. He has been treasurer of the township of King since 1889. RICHARD SW AIR who died at Brace- bridge, June 19, 1889, was at one time a l.'('si- dent of Toronto, where he was in business for a number of years. He was horn in Hertfor thrn engag{'t! in manufaeturing lumher. oper- 133 ating a sawmill at Cambra ', also following the tanning business and engaging in farmmg. He later sold out these businesses and purchased the old homestead at {T\.bridgp, where he "e- sidcd until removing to Toronto in 1889. In 18:58 he married Sarah Widdifield, a member of an earl settled family, and to this union have been born two daughters: Elcetta, widow of "\Yilliam T. FOl'far, of Toronto Junction, and mother of four children. Florence. How-anl Lillian and Gordon; and Florence, who mar: ried Charles Forfar. B.A., a Ì(tacher in the Har- bord Collegiate Institute, Toronto, and has two chilnren,-Russell and Lolita. During :\11'. Hilborn's residence in Uxbridae he was clerk for si"\":t.een years, and a memb r of the high school board for some time. He was a member of the Ontario Agricultural Commission in 1880, at whif'h time he was president of the Dominion Grange. In poli- tics he was a RefQrmer, and took a great in- terest in the success of that party. He ,,'as fraternall;\" affiliated with the I.O.O.F. In hi.,; religious faith he was a Methodist, and all his family are memners of the church of that .1e- nomination in Toronto. HORATIO WILLIAM XELSON, who died at his late residence. 1\0. 70 St. Alban street, Toronto. Nov. 22, 1901, was born in )Iontr al in July, 1846. son of Horatio Admiral and Maria (Davison) Nelson. Horatio Admiral :\'"elson, l\'LP.P., was born in New Hampshir.:>, F.S.A.. ann was the founder of this branch of the family in Canada. The first of the family in America was Capt. Char]e Xelson, who took an active part in the American Revolution. The Xelsons are of English e"\":traction, and ha,'e for many years b n connected with the com- mercial interests of Canada. Horatio Admiral Nelson settled in Iontreal in an early day and there engaged in the manu- facture of woodenware and fanc ' goods, etc. There his business life was spent, and there he and his wife died. For SDme time Mr. Nelson was a member of the Quebec Parliament. Tn politif'al affiliation he was a Reformer. He a.nd his wife wer(' memhers of thl' American Pres- byterian Church. They hRd children as fo - lows; Andrew David, \lhert Daniel, Horatio William, Emily, Charles Henry, Harriet Ame- lia, Frederick Eaton, John, and )Iarie I1Ot1Ïsc. Horatio "\Yilliam Nelson was educated in Bur. lington, Vermont. In 1861' he began hi busi- ness life in Toronto, estahlishing' -a branch of the :\Iontreal business on York street, whence he removed to Front street west. JÆt.er the husiness was closed out in Toronto, and 1fr. Xp]son removed to :\Iontreal. where he remained ]:ll CO I1\IE1\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD for three years, during which time the Mont- real business was burned out. He then took over the business. removed it to Toronto, and founded the firm of n. W. Nelson & Co. Lim- ited. at the head of which 1\1r. Nelson remained until his death. Since that time Sidney .Wharin has conducted it vel',\-- successfully, Mrs. Nelson still retaining her husband's interest. On Feh. 11, 18ï3, in Toronto, 1\Ir. Nelson married :l\liss Isabella Christie, who was born at Old iagara-On-the-Lake, daughter of the late Alexander Ritchie Christie, a well-known lumberman of Nïagarn. and n native of Perth, Scotland. 1\1r. Christie married 1\lnrgaret Kil- gour, who was born in Kent, England, of Scot.ch pnrentage, her father being a member of Wel- lington 's arm '. with which he serwd nt the battle of Waterloo. Both 1\Ir. Christie and ?lEss Kilgour settled in Montreal prior to their mal"- ringe, were there married, and immediatel,\-' thereafter settled in Old Niagara-on-the-Lake, where 1\lr. Christie pÁmtinued in the lumber busi- ness for a numher of year<;. On aecollnt I)f better railroad facilities. howevcr, in connf'p- tion with the Middle West, he removed in 1860 to Toronto. where f{lr a number of years he was a leading husiness man. In this city he died in 1895, and his wife in 1870. Their children, aU born at iagara, were: Janet R., decea.<;pd; 11argaret K., who married 'Villiam K('IT, of Toronto; Peter. deceased; Helen R.. who mnr- ried Henry 'V. Darling, treasurer of the Gen- ,'ral Elef'tric Company. of Schenectady, New York: and Isabella, "!\Irs. Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson had one daughter, Helen Georgie, who married Dr. Donald 111'- Gillinay, of Toronto. 111'. Kelson was a Pr s- byterian, and 1\lrs. Xelson and her daughter adhere to the same faith. In politics he was a Reformer'. In fratf'rn[ll pirple8 he was COnI]('('t- ('el with thf' 1lasons. GEORGE BENNETT, whl) died in Toronto Junction, Oct. 20, 1898, was wen known throughout \Yestprn Ontario. III' was horn at 'l'ecums('h, Ont., Def'. 18, 18:)1. son of .William and Isa hell a (1\Iitf'he11) Bpnnett. natives üf "Belfast. Ir"eland. 'William "Bennett was thp founder of the fam- il,\' in Canadn. and on coming first to the coun- try settled at Tecnmseh, wh('re he engaged in farming for many years, nnd when' he and :;\1 ri'i. Bennett died. George Bennett was educated. at Tecumsf'h, and when eighteen years old went into the lum- her business at Tidmouth, where he owned flUd operated a sawmill. From there he moved his husiness to Routh Riwr. [lnd thence to what i;;; now ('hplm<;fore1. whirh place he founded. Hprr> 1\lr. Bennett carried on an extensive lumber business for a number of years, and then )'e- moved the business to Fl,>sherton, wher.> he operated a large veneering'mill and lumber bu"i- ness for some time. From Flesherton he went to Toronto Junction, where he continued until his death. For some time pr('vious to his death 1\Ir. Bennett had been engagerl in mining, hav- ing quite extensive interests in that linp. His death occurred while he was l'ngineering a large land deal. which promised large dividend" hacl he heen able to carry it through. He was an active and progre,;;sive business man. well known and highly esteemed. In April. 1 !10. Ir. Bennett and 1\Iiss Caro- Jine Calvert Cross were unitpc1 in marriage. Rhe was born in El1!ðand, dl1ughter of William Henry and l\1ar ' Ann (Calvert) Cross. To .1\1r. and 1\1rs. Bennett were born two sons, Geor! e Folkingham and Reginald Calvert. lVIr. Ben- nett was a prominent member of the English Church. In politics he was a Conservative. 'rH01IA BRTTNSKILL, M..D., of o. 259 'V eHesley street, Tor(,nto, comes of a family who were among the carly settlers of the Coun- ty of York, and i<; descewled from Englis'b ancestry. The first Brunskill, of whom there is any data was John, the great-great-grandfather of Dr. Thomas. He was born at Winston. County Durham. Bngland. in 1690. The next in line was Wharton. born in Bngland, in 1729, and b ' occupation a "licensed victualler," or hotel keeper. He never left his native land. but his son, Robert, horn at Soul by. County \Vestmore- land. England, in 1783, was the founder of the family in Canada. wherc he settled in 1831. tit Oak Ridges. County York. Hp cleared a farm in Conce",.,ion 1. Lot . and tllf're passed the rest of his life. His death opcnrred in 1865. llUd his ",ifp, whose mniden name wns Tamar Hein,;pn, l1ied in 1868. Rohert Brunskill was a mf'l1l- her of the Church of England. To him and his wife the following children Wf're horn. all he- fore thf' fHmily Ipft Englallll. and of whom till hut two dil'd in Count,\-' Y orl\:. Thf'Y were: .Tohn, Thomas. Rohert. :\Iatthew. Wharton, .Tamps (who died on th!' ocean). Elizabf'th. :\ll1rgar('t. .Ann and Mary. .Tohn Brunskill was horn in Enl!land in lRll, and was just reaehing- manhood whcH he came to Canada with his parents. TIe 'HIS a farmer and miller by occupation. and his operations werp on a large spall'. His property was situ- atf'd at Thorne Hin. [lnd his mill. known [IS the "Pomona 1\'Iilh ." hl1d a worll1 wio(' reputation for the flour mad(' there. lIe was onc of the most prominent and highly respected men of CO.MßIE: IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 135 his section, "as a member of the Church of England, and in his political views was a Con- servative. In 1839, he married 1\1iss EIÜ,:abeth Cooper, born in lIull, York!'hire, England. in 1811, daughter of Jonathan Cooper, who came to C;mada in htn, and settled on a farm in the County of York. Ir. Brunskill's death wa,> very sudden anò entirely unexpected. It oc- curred Iarch 1. 18ïO, when his wife, on awak- ing', found her husband lying dead beside her. So great was the shock that she lingered on y a few days, and on the following Sunda 7, Iarch 6, 1hïO. followed him. . The following e"\":cerpt from the Daily TeTe- graph, of \lardl lld. not onl ' pays a tribute to 1\11'. Brunskill, but refl"rs to a disaster coinci- dent with his death: "Mr. Brunskill was well and widel ' known. II e was the proprietor t)f the Pomona flour antI saw milk He has been for years one of our leading operators in grain and flour, and was a heavy loser by the bllrn- ing of the Xorthern elevator last night. fIe however could not have been aware of his loss at the time of his death." The Globe of March 3rd. also bore testimony to )11'. Brunskill's 3(1- mirable character in the following words: "Mr. Brunskill. t11e owner of the Pomona flour mm", who has resided at Thome Hill for over thirty- five years. had an extensive cir{'le of friends and ae(IUaintances. He was well liked by an who knew him, and had also borne the repu- tation of being most bonest and straightforward in his dealings." The family born to John Brunskill and his wife wert> as follows: (1) James, born at Rich- mond TIill. in 1MO, a commission merchant of Toronto. died unmarried ;n 18ï4. (2"1 Dr. Thoma . (3) William. born in 18;) , die.l in 1 96, the proprietor of the" Olcott Hotel." Hc married [iss Cathp!'il1e Dow. and had three ehildren, Ale"\":ander. Ross and Fred. (4) "!\[;n.y Clarkson. wife of Dr. T. C. cholfield, died in 1896. (5) Frances married Simon Fraspr, of the CQStoms Department in Ottawa. Dr. Thomas Brunskill wac;; born in 1M:), and received his early education in the Richmond Hill grammar school (two of bis classmates being His Honor. (,hipf ,JustiC(' Fall'onbrillge and the Rev. Father Teefy), and at another school in Hami1ton conducted by the Rev. .J. G. D. McKenzie. He:1t first went into the mill- ing business with his father, nut later his taste for medicine asserted itself. and hI' prepared himself for that profession. IIis first rcaòing was done with Dr. ']'. C. :-:cbolfipld. of Bond Hpad. and in 1868 hI' was graduated from the Rolph fediral Colle!:r p of Toronto. He located at Stroud and practiced there until 1880, when hp w('nt West to the Rocky Mountains. nr1 spent :five years on '}. ranch in the cattle busi- ness. His first bunch of cattle was sold to Hon. M. H. Cochran. a pioneer in the busi- ness in the immediate vicinity. In 188ã Dr. Brunskill returned to Stroud, and, resuming his practice, continued it until 1892. Then he was in the drug business for some years, and since 1897 has made Toronto his home. Hill interests branch out in various lines and his name is to be found on the rosters of the Ma- sonic Ilodge and the A.O.U.W. In politics he is a Reformer, and in religious belief a l\Iethodist. Dr. Brunskill was united in marriage in 1869 to )Iiss Jane 1.\1arr, born in ;\larkham township, daughter of Joseph and Luc:' (Crosby) :\larr. Her father was one of the early settlers of the to" nship, whither he had come from Penn- sylvania in 1801. He died in ]885. aged eighty- seven years. Mrs. Brunski'l has borne her husband four children, namely: Persee "R., a stock broker in Toronto; Arthur Dudley, 8. travelling man; Morley, a butcher in Toront,,; and Frances, wife of 1\11'. John S. McKay, of tbe Canadian Pacific Railway Company's staff in Winnipeg. The family rank high in tbe Pg- teem of their acquaintances, and Dr. Brunskill bas won considerable reputation locally in the practice of his profession. REV. THOMAS GOLDS:\lITH, deceased. Broad as are the opportunities for usefulnes offered by the ministerial car(>er, therl> are ,'ew men in that profession who have taken 8 deeper hold upon the hearts of their fellows, or achiev- ed a more marked influence for good upon nIl with whom they came in contact, than did Rev. Thomas Goldsmith, who passed from bis labors in this world to his Heavenly reward April 14, 19m. He was horn in Hallowell. Prince Ed. ward County. Feb. '27, 1823, son of David Goldsmith. The Goldsmith family is of U. E. Loyalist stock, and was founded in Canada by Capt. Thomac;; Goldsmith, a British officer who cnme to Canada from the State of Kew York, soon a.fter the cl()se of the American Revolution. He was giwn a grant of land in Prince Edward County, and spent the rest of his life tbere in retirement. His wife was ;t 1\1i<;s Conger. David Goldsmith, son of Capt. Thomas, mar- !'ied a Miss Johnson. who was of Irish f'xtrac- tion. Rev. Thomas Goldsmith bl'l-!an early to shHw the trait-8 which made him so surcessful in the ministry. Aft.('r receiving wbat eduration the schools of his native rounty afforded. he ('on- tinued to rf'ad and tudy ny himself. llecom- ing a proficipnt student not only in Latin and ITphrew, but particularly in Grepk. When only 136 COl\'Il\1El\IORATIVE BIO(}RAPTIICAL RECORD nineteen he began his work as a minister and became known as the "boy preachpr." For some years he was connected with the :\letho- dist denomination. and was oyer the Ne\\ Con- nexion Church, hut later accepted the creed of the Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he was of- fered a position as agent for the Upper Canada Bible Society, and remained there for five 'ears, when he resumed th work of the ministry. Tn 1870 he became pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Seaforth, and during his seven years and a half there he built up a large member- ship. From that charge he WRS caUed, in 18'77. to St. John's Church, in Hamilton, continuing his successful ministry there until 1889. _\.1 thRt time his heRlth began to fail, and hI' was thenceforward unable to assume the duties of a regular pastorate. From that time nntil his death he resided in Toronto, retired from heavy responsibilities, but neverthp.lfss he freqnengy officiated in various churche;;; for short periorls of time, and for one entire year filled the Iml. pit of St. Paul's Church, Peterboro, and for six months in St. Andrew's, Toronto. His last c:;er- mon was preached in the Bloor Street Pre<;h 7- terian Church, in August, 1900, although hI' lived for a considerable time afterward. His illness was a lingering one, extending i)ver eighteen months, but he retained his keen mind and accurate memory to the end. In 1849 Rev. Thomas Goldf>v ) CO:\IME:\IORATIVE BIOGR.\PHICAL RECORD borough. He carried on the retail hardwar'3 business for some years, anti it was while he was living in Peterborough that he represented West Peterborough in the Dominion Parlia- ment. As president of the Collins' Inlet Lumber CompanJ', president of th Bertram Engine ,V orks, chairman of the Dominion Commission on Transportation, anò (in 1897) member of the Ontario Forestry Commission, 111'. Bertram was widely known. From 1872 to ISiS he aat in the House of Commons as a supporter of Alexander :Mackenzie. In lð 8 he located in. Toronto, continuing in the retail haròware busi- ness and taking up the wholesale trade as well. :Mr. Bertram was principally engaged, how- ever, in the lumber business, with which he was identified for a period of twenty-five 'ears, and he was regarded as probably the best authority on forestry in Canada. lIe practiced the prin- ciples of reforestration on his own limits. anf\. his knowledge of the subject proved of great service to the Province when. in the year 1897, he became a member of the Ontario ForestJ v Commission, along with the late E. W. Rath- bun, of Deseronto j the late Alexander Kir1{- wood, of the Crown Lands department, and Mr. .J. ß. :\Ic"\"\ïJIiams, of Peterborough. As one resnlt of the Commission's work some 3,000,000 or 4,000.000 acres of forest hmd, unsuitable for a ricuJture, have been set aside as reserves. It was also as the result' of :Mr. Bertram's repeated represpntations that the export duty on logs was imposed by the Ontario government, a change which has given such an impetus to the lumber manufaduring industry on thp Can- adian side of the Gre1\1 Ilakes. fr. Bertram's active interest in the eng-ine anù shipbuilding industry began in 1900. with the death of Ir. George H. Bertram. whom he succeeded as head of the Bertram Enoine Works Company, remaining in that positio'l until his death. Mr. Bertram was chairman of the Dominion Commission on Transporta- tion, which had the work of investioatinD' mean"! of improving' Canadian channets of tra sporta- tion by land and water. It was his illness which cut short thp tour he was making of Canl'lda during June, 1904, in company with his fellow memberR, namely: :\fessrs. Robert Reford, MO::Jt-- real, and E. C. Fry, Quebec. To quote the words of another: "In character Mr. Bertram was known as a man of stron common sensp, firmness amI positiveness )f ideas. Great thoroughness marked all of his operations." In religion he was a Unitarian. Mr. Bertram marrled Miss Helen Shiells. who survives him with seven children. 1: 7 DR. GEORGE BRA W :\IARTIN, manag r of the International Denta] .àomewha.t impaired, and for the next seVf'n years he tra..- pIled in various parts of Cl1nada. In 1863 he embarked in the gro('ery business on Qnet>n street west, where he remained until I\1ay 6, 1876. transferring his business at that time to No. 54 Grange avmne, wher' he has since heen located. Resides his lmsineRs r.Ir. Moore is an pxtpnsive property owner in this section of the city. 1\1:1'. r.loore has made his own way in th,' world. and is numhered among the well-to-do husiness men of Toronto. He has the reputa- tion of heing a man whose word is as good ns his hondo and has never had trouble with I'Iny one in a husiness way. Althoug'h past th(' pightipth milestone in life's j0urney, he has th( full retentiou of his facultie." and with the Pl{- ception of an occl'lsional attac.k of rheumatism is ItS well as he has ever beeu. Mr. and Mrs. MO'Jre are Presbyterians. Tn politics he is couuected with the C(Jnservative party. JOHN FARLEY, a contractor of Toronto for many years, who died in that city March 31, 1893. was born in County I[ona!!,"han, Ireland, in 1850, son of John and Margaret (Corbet) Farley, both of whom died in Ireland. In 1871 John Farìey, the subject of thi" sketch, left his native couutry for the Cnitr d States, and. settlig in New York State, re- mained thf're two years. Tn 1873 he located in Toronto, where he was engaged as a sewer- pipe contractor during his twenty years' resi- dence in the C'ity. TIc was very well knowo, as his business broug-ht him in contact with mu- nicipal work, and he became acquainted with many men prominent in public affairs. He was a man who could be relied upon in all his business lmdf'rtakings, and the fact that !\fL'. Farley was given a contract was assurance that the city would get all that was due valll re- ceived. as his work was of the best and accord- ing to agreement. 111'. Farley was married in New Yúrì\: Stl'lte, iu 1873. to :\Tiss r.laggie A. Latimer, a native ('f II'I>land: daughter of WilJia,m :tnd Eliz1Dcth CWillimnson) I.atimer, the former of whom rlied in Ireland in 1882. Tn 1887 Mrs. IJati- mer, who was born in Ireland in 1799, came to Toronto. where she died in 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Farley 'had four children: William George, of 'roronto; Rohert John. a veterinary surgeon of Winuipeg; Elizabeth; aud Francis Joseph. :\11'. Farley was a member of the Church of Englani1, amI in politiC'al faith he was a Conservati ve. Fraternally he was connected with the Orauge- men. Ris late residence: where ';\/Irs. Farl y now lives, was erected by him in 1884, and is situaterl at No. 43 TJo -ther I'Ivenue. WILLIAM 'r. MA ON. who died Nov. 6, 1882, was a well-known and most highly es- tcemf'd citizen of Toronto. His hirth occurred .Tan. 5, 1824. at Ivy Rl'idge. Deyonshire, Eng- lanrl. where Thomas Mason. his father, carrilJd on au extensive milling husiness. .Wi1Jiam T. Uason was ('ducatei1 in the home Rehool and in the grammar school ::I.t Plymouth, where his father was a local prea('her and a leading Methodist. Tn ]842 he came to Canada, locating at Montreal for a year. and thpn removed to Toronto, where hI' bpcamp accountant and cashier in the well- \mown wholesale house of Taylor & Stephen- son, rf'maining a number of years. He then turned his attention to thf' handling of '"Cal estnte and the adjustment of esw.tes, many of which were turned over to him by the court CO ll\lK\[üRATIVE BIUUR_\PHICAL RECORD of chancery. This and other outside work W38 a heavy tax on [r. Mason, and his 'health be- gan to fail under the severe mentaL strain. He quite recovered from the illness, however, :md his death occuITed Nov. 6, 1882. 1\11'. l\Iason \Va.'> one of the prominent members of the Metro- politan Methodist Church, in which he was a Local preacher. On coming to 'I'm'onto he a<;- sisted greatly in church work. During his short stay at Thol'llhill he was equally active in religious work, and on returning to Toronto in 1852 was one of the number appointed by the Quarterly Board of the Richmond Street Church to establish a Methodist cause, of which the beginning had been formed in St. John'!; \Yard, and this led to the Elm Street Church. In speaking of :\11'. i\Iason, the late Hon. John l\Iacdonald, with whom he was first acquainted on cQIlling to Canada, said, after citing many of :Mr. :Mason's qualities: "I cannot say muph more. It is enough to add that among all the good and loving and devoted brethren whom I have ever known. it has never been my lot to know a brother more earnest, having- mol'.. singleness of purpose. nor showing- more de- votedness in all branches of God's work, than \Y. T. 1ason." On Nov. ]0, 18:)6, :Mr. :\la.,on and l\Iiss l\Iary Lawrence were united in marriage. [rs. 1\[a- son is a daughter of Major Peter Lawrence, an early settler of the County of York, who was born in Fredericton, '\ew Brnnswick, Nov. 21. 178 . son of .John I.J8\\Tence, of English parentage. In 1812 Peter IJawrence came to Toronto, and engaged in the tannin!S busines;; a few miles from the city, and he also ownpd much property. He took a great interest in military matters. was a major in the militia, and participated in the war of 18] -14. and in the Rebellion of 1 37-38. TIe married Eliz . beth Cummer. born in Pennsylvania, }Jov. 20. 1793, and they had these chilrlren: l\IarQ'art't, dCl'ea.'H'-d, who marripd .John -Wilson: .John, 'Vil- liam. Peter and .Jacoh. u: Lieut.-Co!. Perpival L.. of the Queen's Own Rifles, married Miss Luella 'Iitchpl1. ane} had ëhildren, BeJ.tha L. and Ail(' n: A1frpd E., of Vancouver, B.C.. married :Miss Clara Dack, imd hacl one daughtpr. Edith; Arthur II.. of To- ronto. married. Miss l\Tinnip Davirlson, and had five C'hiJdren, Islay, Edna. ('arroll. Wi11iam Imd Donalrl: Miss Bertha, of Toronto: .WiIliam E., of Rrg-ina, Bask., marriro l\Iiss Ne11ie Cock- hurn. and has phildrpn, Harold, Ed!!ar, Helen l.í9 and Herbert; and Thomas Harold, of Toronto. In the death of r.Ir. Mason Toronto lost one of her most able and highl ' respected men. REV. WALTER MILTJAR, who laborerL long I'\nd faithfully as a minister of the Gospel in Count T York, died at North Arthur, Ont.. in un . He was born in 18 1. in Perthshire, Scot- land. son of Hev. .James :Mi1lar, who died in the old countr T. Rpv. ,ralter Iillar recpived his early liter- flry training in his nati,'e country, and on rea('hing his majorit,r came to Canl'\da, spenù- ing four 'pars in Toronto as a gardcner. While here he deeided to study to become a member of the ministry of the Baptist Church, and, reo turning to Scotland. pursued his ðtudies with that end in view. On the completion thereof the TIe,-. :\11'. 11ilIar Dga.Ín came to this coun- try, and, being ord.ained, for two years enga ed in prea('hing the Gospel in King town!';hip. but in 18:)7 he- settled on a farm in Arthur town- ship, .continuing- his preaehing on Sunrlll\"s, however. There he resided until his rlC'ath. In 1 :)3 thp Rev. Mr. Millar was married to .'\liss Sarah Ann Campbell, born in Brooklyn, XY.. in 1 34. daug-htpr of Neil and :Mary (Bea- ton) Campbell, natives of Scotland. Neil Camp- bell located in ew York in 1834, but two years later removed to King township, sptt1ing on a farm. when. he continued to re!';ide until his death in 1841. :\[1'<;. Campbell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Millar, in 1 78. Shl;' and hpr husband had three children: Duncan, Mrs. :\lillar and Flora. To the Rev. 'Walter and Mrs. :'IIillar five ehildren were horn: J\Iary Ella. who married David Todd. hl'\s one daughter, Eva; .} ames. d.eceased, left two childre-n, Wal- tpr and I.Jois: Flora, wife of William rmh:u-h, had two children. Sara'h and 'Val- tel': :'IIa.g-gie is the wife of Philip Umhach; and XciI C. is a stationer lit No. 996 Qu{'en street. Toronto. In politipal mattprs Mr. Mil. lar was a Rpformpr. BEX.T.\:\rIX ELMORE IT.A WKK !\I.D., of o. 21 "'ellpsley street. Toronto. is one of tIll' \"f>11-p<;1I1hlished physicians of that city, and one whpse professional prpparation hl'\s heen un- usually complpte, a flU't which. in conneption with his agreeahle personality and close tten- tion to his work. account<; fully for the supcess which he hils attained. The Hawke family was originally of English extraption, but migrated to the New World he- fore the American Rpvolution and settled in Pennsylvania. In 1811 Bpnjamin Hawkp, grandfather of the Doctor. left the "Pnite.l Statf's. and coming to ('anada locateò. in County 1-10 C01UIE:\IOR.\TIVE BIOGR.\PHIC \L RECORD York, on Yonge street, about twenty miles from Toronto, then called York. lIe had charge of building the Yonge street road, through what is now lmo\\n as lIogg's HoHow. A.bout 1B35 he moved with his family to County Waterloo, 'VeHesley to\\ nship, where he settled on a farm and remained until his death, in 1866, at the age of eighty-four years. HawkesviIle. in the County of 'Vaterloo, ,'as named for thp family, some of whom wpre its first ;;ettlers. They W'!l'e prominent men in their localities, and in the first council for the township of We-llesley there were four members of the name of Hawke. Ben- jamin Hawke married Miss :;\Iary Lount, 'm aunt of the late .rudge 'William Lount. so '."pIl known in Ontario. Mrs. Hawke wa.,> bol'll in Pennsylvania and died in ,VeHesley. 'Villi am Hawke, !;On of Benjamin, was born in County York. in the Yongc E,treet home, in 1R28. He was a farmer and stock raiser by occnpation and became one of the prominent men of his locality. His tleath occurred in 1889, in the Toronto General Hospital, as the result of an operation, an event the more to be deplored as he was but just past the very prime of life. :\11'. Uawkè was twice married. His first wife was Miss .Jane :\lonkman, who l,e- longed to one of the old amilies of County York, and by this union there were four chil- dren. namely: Erastus, an implement dealer; I avinia, wife of Pierce Petf'h: Rachel. ,,,ife of Dayid Harrow; and Edgar, }Ielfort. Sask. By his second marriage :\'11'. Hawke was united to Miss Isabella Harrow, who was born in Scot- land in 1841. daughter of ,Yilliam and Jane Harrow. The Harrow family came to Canaùa when :\lrs. Hawke was nine 'ears old, and 8et- tlcrl in County WaterJoo on a farm. where her father dierl later. To Bmjamin and Isab211a. Hawke ten childrm were born, as fonow : George. of Aurora: Alhert. a physician in Galt; Henry: Benjamin E.: Calvin: Janet, wife of Rt'Y. A. .T. Johnston: Frank: \gnes, re iding in Galt: Harvey anrl 'Val tel', also of Galt. Dr. Bpnjamin E. Hawke was horn in "'ell s- lpy in 1866. His general education was receiv- ed in the Berlin schools, after which he entered upon thp study of medicine in Trinity Medical CoJIege. of Toronto, from which he graduated in 1887. As he was desirous of still furth r study along his chosen lines Dr. 'Hawke then proceerled to New York City. where he entered the ew York Polyelinic :md Post-Graduate Rehool, from which institntion, a year later, he received a dpgree also. Thus equipped for his profession. he retnrned to his native township and hegan practi,>im! in the viII age of 'Velles- ley. After two vears he removM. to Stratford, where he was located for ten yean;, and then in 1901 settled in Toronto, \\ here he quickly built up a good practice. Dr. Hawke was married in 1893, to :!.\1iss :Mayme Trow, daughter of th latp Hon. .Iames Trow, of Stratforcl, who was for twenty-five years a member of the Domin- ion Parliament. In political faith Dr. Hawke is a Rpformer, while fraternaIIy he belongs to the Masons. The Hawke family are very proud of their flespent and carefully ehprish certain heirkoms in their possession. Dr. Hawke's mother, who now resides in Galt. is Yf'Q' proud. of a. chair which Benjamin Hawke bronght with him to Canada in 1811. while another valned article :s the seat from the first carriage in Toronto; this seat Mrs. Hawke ha.'> had upholstered an,l placed in a corner of her sitting-room in Galt. The Doctor esteems very hÜrhly a pair of old- fashioned tongs made by Samuel Lount, a blacksmith at Holland's Landing, and who was hanged in Toronto in the year 1838 for par- ticipating in the rebellion of 18 7-38. Samu l Lonnt Wa.'> a brother of the Doctor's grand- mother. RON. SIR ADA I WILSON, in \\Those death, in December, 1891, the Dominion of Canada lost one of her ablest and most erudite prae- titioners and wise and kindly justices. was of the highest type of citizen, npright, honora 1 )le and hlameless, alike in public and private life. Sir Adam was horn in Edinhurgh, Scotland. Sept. 22, 1814. His father. Andrew Wilson. Esq., of Glasgow. had four sons and four daughters: Henry; Andrew: Adam; George: Jane, who married :Mr. Hay 'Vright, of Glas- gow: Jessie, who married 1\11'. 'Vestwater, of Glasgow; Helen, who married ::\[1'. Elkanllh Billings, a notecl geologist of l\'1ontreal; and Grace, who died unmarried. He came to Can- ada in 1830 anrl for a time lived in the town- ship of Trafalgar with an nncle. Colonel Chal- merS. who at one time was a member of Pa.r- liament, -and who was engaged in milling and merchandising. Shortly after Sir Adam's com- ing to Canada. his father's family followed. Tn January, 1834, Sir Adam was artieled to the law in the office of Baldwin and SuIIivan. íIp proved a diligent student, and Wa.'> called to the Bar at the Trinity term, in 1839. For some months thereafter he remained at his old place in the management of the office, and in J anu- ary. 18-1-0, he formed a pat.tncrship with the Hon. Robert Baldwin, a relationship that ;va,> maintained until 1849, when l\[r. Baldwin re- tired from practice. In 1850 Sir Adam was appointed Queen's Counsel: in the same y ar he formed a partnership with Dr. JJaITatt W. Smith, and in 18:)6 a partnership was fornwd I þ . . CO.i\n.IE)IOR \TIn BIOGR \PIIICAL RECORD 141 with Hon. Justice Patterson and .i\Ir. .Tames Beaty, Q.C. Sir Adam applied himself to counsel business only. and though client'! were numerous he still found time to be actively in- terested in public affairs, and was allied with the party led by his friend and former par't- ner, .i\Ir. Baldwin. In 1839 and lö60 he sat as ma 'or of the city of Toronto, being the first mayor elected by a general vote, and he may be said to have been the first practical munici- pal reformer Toronto ever had. lIe ellten'd with zeal into all matters pertaining to the city's interests, and bravely met and faced the usual conflicts, bein sustained by the people at large. During his ma)'oralty term he had the honor of receiving in 1860 His Royal Highness, the Prince of \\T ales, now King Edward VII. In 1860 he was elected member for the North Riding of York in the Parliament of Old Can- ada, representing that constituency until, in 1863, he was appointed to the Bench. During 1862 he held the office of Solicitor-Gpneral and E ecutive Counselor in the .John S. Macdon- ald administration. He was appointed to the Queen's Bench in 1868, and took his :seat in th, latter Court. In 1878 he became Chief .J ustice of the Common Pleas, md in 1884 of the Queen's Bench. and was always looked npon as a sound and able lawyer. He was painstaking and industrious in the study and preparation ol' all cases entrusted to him, and while on the Bcnch was fearless and conscientious in his cle- cisions, and ever distinguished for his uniform courtrsy. His dignity and self-possession newr forsook him, and his receptive as well as alert mind made him ever ready for the unexpectf'il but important points that came within b.is jurisrliction and required immediate aetion tha.t must, nevertheless, stand the test of time. Be- fore his resignation as Chief Justice was ae>- cepted he was Knip-hted b ' Her )Iajesty, Que n Victoria, an honor. it is believed, he had formerly once if not twice refused. His merits need no commendation. rntiring industry, unselfish devotion to duty and unblemished integrity wpre the well-known characteristics of his pub1ic life. The "Canada Law .1 ournal" refers to the late Sir Arlam Wilson as follows: "We took ocrasion to refer at some length to Sir Adam's history and puhlic career. on his retirement from the Bench. in our issue of D c. 1st, 1887. Since his withdrawal from his posi- tion as Chief of the Queen's Bench Division and President of th/' High Court of .Justice, his well-known fip-ure has hern almost daily <;een in Our streets. It was always fi plea<;ure to meet him. His greetinp- was uniformly sympathetic, and there has seldom lived among us one at once so kindly and guileless in his disposition, so honorable in his dealings, and with surh de- votion to duty. His mind was undimmed anrl I'Icti ve to the last. ., Soon after his retirement Sir Adam 'ml Lady \Vilson spent some months abroad. \Vhen at home, his residence was at his comfortable homestead in Spadina Crescent. The warm months of summer were for several years spent at his Balm ' Beaeh Cottage, a few miles a:;t of the cit;y, where, in full view of Lake On- tario. and with romantic rural surroundings, the activp form of the Knight might be seen dil'ecting workmen, or himself often lending a not lID skilful hand to their labors. It was pleasant here to meet him in the mellow after- noon of an August day. "Sir Adam was well read in current litera- ture. He often gave 'his guests interesting (11'- tails of men with whom he had been familia , such as his old friends thf' Baldwins. Sir Louis Lafontaine, Sir Francis Hincks, Sir George Car- tier, Sandficld ],[al'donald, and Sir John Mac- donald. In looking back on his experience of life, as a lawyer. and in the exercise of muni- cipal, executive and judicial functions, th re were few of his contemporaries whom he could not measnre accurately, but in a kindly spirit. He shunned all ostentation and accepted the honors of Knighthood only on the repeated 1'('- quest of Sir .J ohn Macdonald. ".When, under Hon. R. Ba1dwin, as treasurer of the Law Society in 1856-57, the present main building was erected, Mr. Wilson was chair- man of the building committee. His energ:{ there had much to do in establishing the society on its present broad basis, and confirming Oð- goode lIall 8S the judicial and professional cen- ter of the Province. This result he used to refer to with satisfaction. On his retirement from the judicial bench, Sir Adam resumed his <;(,8t among the henrhers, and his work on commit- tees of conyocation, with an energy only now expected from represenÌ<'ltives of the junior Bal'. "TIe tool{ a warm interest in the Homoeopathic Hospital and the Home for Incurables, m l many other useful rharitics, which found in Sir .Adam a wise and generous benefactor. He had always a. lively interest in scientific dis- covery and discussions, and was a member nf the Toronto Astronomical and Physical Soci- ety. His literary memorial will be found in the numerous able and learned judgments in the law reports, man ' of them being exhaustive treatises on the subjC-<'ts under discussion. "It may be inferred how pleasant and profit- aNe a companion Rir Adam was to those whosa happiness it was to mEet with him." 142 ('O:\DIK\TOR.\ TlYE rHO( m.\PlIICAIJ RECORD In 18H Sir Adam Wilson married a sister of the late Robert G. Dalton, Q.C., Emma, the estimable daug-IIter of Thomas Dalton, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, a Conservative organ. and one of the first newspapers pub- lished in Toronto. Lady Wilson dierl at her home in Toronto, Dec. 22, 1906. Of Sir Adam we may say that lie wore the white flower of a blameless life. and his death was mourned sincerely in many circles. Up- right and honorable, he was always aetuaterl by honest motives, a trait so well rpcognizpd that he was as much respected for his many virtues as he was admired for his comprehens- iw legal learning. .Nevl'rtheless. in spite of the prominent position he occupied for so many years, one of his most notable characteristics was his simplicity. his love for the humble thing", of life. In his decisions he was governed by kind- ness and sympathy, and his memory is cher- isherl tenderly by all who knew him, rich or poor, for he had the same smile and hearty handshake for an. The sincerity of his good will was so evident, so devoid of affectation, that he won men to him in the pursuit of his most ordinary duties, and retained their friend- hip as long as he lived. He leaves behind him a record of usefulness that might well sr'l've those wh;' fono" him as a standard of emnìa- tion. ROBERT GLÄDSTONE DALTON, ( .C., was one of the best known legal men not only in Toronto, but throughout the Province of Ontario, as he was for over fifty years a dis- tinguished member of the profession of his choice. lIe was born at Kingston, Canada, May 8, 1819, and bpcame a student at Upper Canada College soon after the founding- of that educational institution, whicll has produced so many men of whom Canada is jm,tly proud. After 1\11'. Dalton was caned to the har he practised law in Toronto until 1868, when he was appointed clerk of the Crown and Pleas in the Court of Queen's Bench. In 1871 he was appointed by the .John Sandfield Macdonald government clerk in Chambers, and was au- thorized to hear C'hamber m tions. sllC'h as C'ould be heard by a judge. He acted in this capacity until the .Judicature Act was passed in 1881, when he was made ::\Iaster in Cham- bers with increased jurisdiction. His duties when clerk in Chambers pertained only to common law cases, but wlIen the .Judicature Act came into force he took aU Chamher mo- tions. Before he took the position of ::\1 a ster, and when he was a praC'tising harrister. hc was at one time in partnership with :Mr. Gilbert, who subsequently became sheriff of Chicago. It did not signify who was arguing before Mr. Dalton, whether the most obnoxious bar- rister or the most learned Q.C., he gave a most patient hearing. but when the argument was concluded the :Master's decision was a.s a rule soon given. so keen was his insight and so quick his grasp of details. lIe was a model of juùicial fairness, and his method of heal'in cases was instructive, and many were the notes, mental and otherwise, which rising scions of the law took of his rulings. So much confidence had members of the Bar in his abil- ity to grasp the points submitted for his con- sideration that they often presented their cases orally instead of in manuscript form. His court was looked upon as a model one, particu- larly in its dealings with municipal cases, such as those testing the rights of mayors-elect, etc., to occupy their seats. His knowledge of mu- nicipal law was extensive and many members of the Bar elected to take their cases before him when they might have gone before the judges. When his decisions we,re given they were generally accepted without dissent by both parties to the case. and they were seldom over- ruled by the higher courts. He was a steady and persistent worker, and after office hours might oftf>l) be seen wending his way home with a bundl of papers on which he would spend many hours of the night in writing up judgments. Then again, in the morning, be- fore office hours. he might be found busy at work in Osgoode Hall Library. His judgments when delivered were models of brevity. a trait which probably descended to him from his father, 'rhomas Dalton, who established one of the first newspapers in Toronto, the Patriot. In political sentiment Mr. Dalton was a Con- servative; he sympathized with the English rnionists, and was a careful reader of the IJon- don Times. For some years, while Mr. Dalton occupied the position of chief clerk of Queen's Bench, there were associated with him Mr. John Small and Mr. Alexander l\Iacdonell. "It wa!'J a peculiarly pleasant office to do business with in thosp days," remarked a weB-known mem- ber of the Bar, "in fact. it was a veritable happy family." The :Minister of .Justice, in a speech to the County of York IJaw Association, on Nov. 23rd, 1906, stated tha.t much of the good feeling prevailing in UIP profession was due to the late Robert G. Dalton, l\Iaster in Chambers, who always discouraged sharp practice. 'Ur. Dalton's grandfather was honored with the Freedom of the city of Birmingham, Eng- land; and the city of l\-Ianchester has preserv- ed the memory of a connection of 1\11'. Dalton, .. \ \ r"'> CO IM:K\IüRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD John Dalton, the celebrated physicist and foun- der of the atomic theory of ehemistry, by a life-size statue placed in the vicinity of the street that bears his name. Mr. Dalton married Ophelia Harriet lIen- nah, who was born in Cornwall. England. of a family connected for generations with the British Navy. Hcr grandfather. Captain Hen- nah. commanded H.1\I.S. " Iars" at tlw bat- tle of Trafalgar. 1\11'. Dalton had thref' daugh- ters and two sons: I< lorence Emma, who took the M.A. degree at the Universitv of Toronto and who resided with her aunt, Lady Wilson: nntil the latter's death. Dec. 2 , 1906; Sophia Frances, now l\Irs. Reginald Denison; \1Iary Gertrude, wife. of Walter R. -:\Iorson; Robert Wilson Gladstone; and Edward Hennah. Mr. Dalton had four sisters: Sophia, wife of Wil- liam Bartlett. of the Indian Department: Em- ma, wife of the lIon. Sir Adam Wilson. presi- dent of the High Court of Justice for Ontario; Harriet. who died unmarried; and Mary, wife of Daniel McMichael. LL.D., Q.C. Robert G. Dalton was a manly man His was a genial and sunshiny disposition. lways looking on the. bright side, and for many years his pacific principles and finely developed sense of justice won for him a high reputation as an arbiter. He had all the gifts of percep- tion and decision required for the jurist, and what might have terminated in mam' a tedious lawsuit was adjusted amicably, to' the satis- faction of all parties concerned, by this pro- fessional peacemaker. The world knew him as modest and retiring. caring nothing for the bauble of popularity, but his finer nature was revealed to those of more intimate acquaint- ance. A gifted conversationalist, an eloquent pleader for many rights to man, a shining ex- ample of a beautiful life lived in strict accord- ance with the Golden Rule, his kindly advice and expressions of sympathy gave to many a struggling unfortunate an impetus to a higher and better life. !Ill'. Dalton died at Toronto on July 24. 1892. JOSEPII FARR was for a number of vears one of the energetic business men and highly esteemed citizens of Toronto. where he died Feb. 22, 1904. He was born in 1846, at Que- bec, a son of Henry and Helen Farr. Henry Farr, best known as Sergeant Farr, came to Quebec from Ireland manv veal'S acro His ancestors, however, were Ènglish. H owned a large farm near Quehee. at IJake St. Charles, where he died, after which his widow came to live with her son, the late .Joseph Farr who dieô at Toronto in 1896. They had chil: 143 dren as follows: Joseph, John A., Sarah. Isa- bella A. and. Henry, deceased. The late Joseph Farr was educated in Que- bec and entered into business with Robert Mitchell, an e'\:tensive contractor with whom he remained some time. He then became a trav- elling salesman for the Queen City Oil Com- pany, making a decided success as such and subsequently going into business for himself, in the same line, organizing the Farr Oil Com- pan T varnish business, now known as the Im- perial Varnish Company. With this concern 1\11'. Farr continued until his death, the partner attending to the business at the home office, while 1\11'. Farr did the travelling for the firm. IT e made many friends by his honorable busi- ness representations and his many sterlin c ' traits of personality. .'" In 1873 !\Ir. Farr was mal'lied to Isabella J. Anderson, who was born in Scotland in 185:; daughter of Alexanòer and Jean (McIntosh) Anderson, the former of wh(.m came with his family to Toronto in 1872 and now resides in Boston, :\Iassachusetts, with a son. He h:1;; reached a venerable age, having been burn in 1816. His wife was born in 1822, and died n 1904. Their children were: Mrs. Farr, Mary A., 1\1a gie, and George. To 1\h'. and l\Irs. Fan wpre born the follow- ing named children: Lucy A nes, wife of \\'il- liam McConock, who has children-Isabel, George, Alexander and Frank Adelaide Emilv Alice, wife of Frederick H. G. Pole, of T - ronto, who has two rhildren, Freda and How- ard; Isabella Jane; Ellen Margaret Am lia ; Joseph Henry Alexander; Sarah Louisa; Georg-e Gordon; .Joseph Frederick' Lvdia l\Iav a ù .Tessie, deceased. '. . , }Ir. and Mrs. Farr were yalued members of the social circle to whieh they belonged, and many outside his family and business connec- tion were affected hy his dpath. For mmlY years he wa a member of thl' :Endish Churcl , of which he served a,> treasureJ' and warden. In political faith he was a Conservative and fra- ternally a Freemason and a member of the Shrine. He belonged also to the Toronto Board of Trade. In 1887 he built a beautiful home at Xo. 14 Birch avenue, whieh is still the fami1v residence. ' WILLIAM WIlARIN, a substantial bu iness m.an of Toronto. now situated at No. 441 Spa- dllla avenue, enjoys thr distinction of being the oldest jeweler of the Qnef'n City, whpl'e he has been in continuous business since 1852. The Wbarin family was founded in Canada in 1830 by WiUiam Wharin, father o om' "uh- ject, who was born in England in 1800. Early 14-:1 CO)DIE IOIL\'I'IVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD in hfe he joined the military, and in tllÍs ca- pacity came tD Canada and resided at Kingston for some time. He npxt resided in Quebec for a few years, and then acceptéd the position of lockmaster on the Grenville Canal. He died in Kingston in 1887. l\Ir. Wharin married arah Butterworth, n native of England, '1nd to them were born the fo]]owing ehildren: )Ial' -, who died unmarried; .William j Sarnh, deceased; \nn; Frances, deceased. William 'Vharin was bom in 1829, in Eng- land, and was but one "ear old when the fam- ily came tD Canada, in which eountry his educa- tion was secured. He then served his time Lo the jewellery business in Toronto, and in 113.32 embarked in his chos<:-n occupation on ChUl'ch street, just south of King, where he remained, until I%S. At this time he removed tD the "Rossin House" bloek, where he continued until 1R62, the time of the fire. The next t.wo years were spent at the place now occupied by Stockwell, Henderson & Co., and then he re- moved tD No. 11 King street east. In 1869 he went to the Old Globe buildir.g, then to Ko. 47 King street west, and in 1892 to his pres2nt lo('ation. 1\0. 441 Spadina avenue. Probably not half a dozen men are in business to-day in 'I','ronto who were thus engaged in 1852, and Mr. 'Yharin is at least one of the oldest, if not the oldest, business men in the Queen City. In 1854 Mr. Wharin was married to 1\fary .J. Dunn, who died in 1902, at the age of sixty-six years. 'I'hf'ir rhildren were: Fanny: Mabel ; 'William Jarvis, an accountant in 'I'01'onto, who married Amy Phillips and has four chiLdren- Mary, Ellen, Philip and .Tohn; Herhert, also an accountant, who married l\1aude Hauter, ,md had two Sons- "\Vinston and Douglas; and Sid- ney J., manager for Nelson & on, Toronto, who marrif'd Kate Semple, and has two ehildren -Kathleen and Rohert. Mr. Wharin is a mem- ber of the :\Iethodist Church. lIe is a Reformer in political principle. ADAM BEA TTY. Among the men who have been prominent hoth in husiness and puh- lic circles of the Queen City is the late Adam Beatty, who was born in County Fermana h, Ireland, in 1810, son of Luke Beatty. 1\11'. Beatty had three brothers who came to Canada. namely: Alexander, who died in To- ronto. leaving three children, .Tohn and .Alex- ander, both deceased, and a dau hter who '1tiil resides in 'I'01'onto; John. who lorated in To- ronto, and later settled at Tecnmseh. where he owned a large farm at the time of his death' and Luke, who located in Toronto. where h dif'ò, leaving one son, Alexandpl". .\dam Beatty located in Toronto shortly after the Rebellion of 1837-38. He at once em- barked in the grain and produce business in which he made a financial success, and then ('n- gaged in mercantile pursuits at the corner of Queen and Parliament streets. During his business life, 1\11'. Beatty purchased largely of real estate, and among his purchases in this iine may be mentioned the whole block in which his store was situated on Queen and Parliament streets. This property is now {)wned by his widow. After closing out his mercantile busi- ness, .Mr. Beatty settled on Queen street east, where he lived retired for about eighteen years, looking after his invB'>tments, and in Septem- ber, 1881, he moved to No. 147 Sherbourne street, where on the Oth day of the follow- ing March, 1882, he died. Not only as a. SlIC- cessful business man was 1\11'. Beattv well known. but his public life brought him strongly before the people. F'or many years he was as- sessor of Toronto, in which <-apacity he served his city faithfully and well,. and with credit to his business ability. lIe also filled the office of <-tl "Leader." In lSß7 he joined the volun- tee.rs under Colonel l\IcI,ean to defend Toron- to against the irregulars under \Villiam Lyon Mackenzie. 1\[1'. and Mrs. Lee wel'e the pnrents of six children: Philip Ta T]or; .Joseph R; :\Irs. E. C. Pomeroy: and WÏ]]iam. Samuel and .John. deceaspd. .Joseph R. Lee was burn in Toronto in lR45. and received his lit rary education at the Fp- per Canada Co]]ege. TIl' sen-ed his apprentice- CO)DIK\IORATn'E BIonRAPIJICAfJ RECORD 1-17 ship to tlw drug business with Dr. Howsun. anù April 26. 1868. he embarked in that business at No. -109 King street east. where for more than a third of a century he has been actively engaged. In 187 .Mr. Lee opened a drug busi- ness at Xo. J6 Queen street east. which he has also conducted ever since. Ir. Lee's whole time and attention has been given to his busi- ness, in whieh he has l)pen eminentl . success- ful. In 1.--;/) )11'. Lpp malTipd )Iiss :\Iarthê\ .Tê\ne Ritche.\". horn in ISH. dê\u htt'1' of William Ritchey. and granddaughter of .John Ritehe.". )[rs. Lee died in lK90. leaving the following- children: )h's. IT. W. Beatt,\": "'iIliam II.. a druggist at the corner of Church and 'Welles- ley streets; [rs. R. .J. {'hristie: Joseph S.. a rancher of the Xorth- West; anù Lillian Duf- ferin. at home. Ir. Lee is a communicant of the Church of England. His political princi- ples coincide with the policies of the Cunserva- tive party. He has long been a member of tlw Toronto Board of Trade. EDW ARD TIIO)[AS CARTER. \\"ho was for over forty years one of Toronto's well- known business men. continued his active busi- ness career up to the very time of his death. which sad event oecurred f arch 2. 190-1. .James Carter. father of Edward '1'.. was born in England. IUld the greater part of his life was spent in Beamsville. Ont., where he was engaged in the harness business for many years. His wife's maiden name was Susannah O'Connor. and she was horn in Ireland. Both were members of the Chnreh of England. James Carter died in 189-1. Edward T. Carter was born at Berlin. Ont., Sept. 3, 1847. hut passed his boyhood at Beams- ville. At the age of eighteen he left school and coming to Toronto took a position with the late .J ohn Hallam. a dealer in hides and wooL Later. and on the death of Mr. Hallam, :\11'. Carter bought out the business and formed a partnt'rship with his two sons. IIenr,\" .J ames and F./lward 'Wright. The latter died shortly after, and another son. \Vi1\iam E. fl.. took his place in the business which the two brothers. since their father's death. have been eonduct- ing for themselves. 1\11'. ('arter married \Iiss Louisa ('arr Hall. their nuptials occurring on ept. 26. 1872. l\Trs. Carter was horn in Cleveland, Ohio. in 18-18. daughter of Dr. .John and Alice (Wrig-ht) Hall. Dr. Hall was an En lishman. born in Lincoln- shire. England, and was educated in his native land and in the Pnited States. fIt' eame to To- ronto when a YOlmg man, and became one of the well-known physicians and surgeons of that eit.'" \\'here his son, Dr. .John B. HalL nO\ holds an even more prominent position ;n the medical fraternity. Dr. John Hall died in 189-1, and his wife in 1896. To the union of Edward T. Carter and his wife children were born as follows: lIenry James; " iIliam E. II.; Edward Wright. deceased; J. Beatrice. wife of E. S. Wellington. of Toronto: and A. L. :Made- line. In religious faith Ir. Carter was a mem- ber of the Chur('h of England. His close atten- tion to busine:.s left him little time for active participation in political affairs. but he always supportl'd the Reform party. For a number of years prior to his death he had bren a Iason. During the long period when he was a figure in the city's business life. :\11'. Carter had for some time a seat on the Torunto Board of Trade. He was a man of much real ability. eommanded general esteem for his upright methor]i'>. and made many friends by his man,) admirahle traits of charadeI'. DR. XEf SOX ". SRIGLEY. who died at Schomberg, Ont.. in 18í7. was a member of a pioneer family of County Y urk. He was born in Xewmarket in 18:3: . i'>on of .Jesse and Phoebe (W ray) Srigley, both nativei'> of County York. where J esse rigler was a farmer in King towni'>hip for many years. lIe and his wife dieù there. They had children as follows: James. Enoch. Robert. Richard, Caroline. Amelia, Nel- son Y.. Sarah Ann and Arletta. In religious faith Ir. and Mrs. Srigley were Quakers. Dr. Srigley received his early education in the schools of his localit,\". and began to read medicine at Xewmarket. III' then entered the Toronto srhool of l\Iedicine. where he complet- ed his medical course. after which he entered Bellevue Hospital. Xew York Cit,)'. from which he was also graduated. Dr. Srigler at this time enlisted in the American army. with which he served as surgeon for some time. anù on returning to Canada settled at " ingham. where he remained four and a half years. At the end of that period he ei'>tablisherl himself at ScllOm- bcrg. continuing to praetisp there until his death. Dr. Srigley married :\[iss .Margaret Jane Beatty. daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Verner) neatty. natives of Ireland, who, on coming to Canada settled for five years in Iontreal, and then came to Toronto. where the remainder of their lives was spent. To Dr. and '[rs. Srigley were born the following nam- ed children: .John W. a druggist with the T. Eaton Company. married 11rs. Violet (Kaake) Srigley; ('aroline (deceased) married .r. J. Henderson. by whom she had one daughter, Blanche. and one son. "'ilfred: and Henrietta 148 CO}rI\IE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD (deceased) married C. B. Edwards, and left three children, 'Villie, Harvey and Lillian. Dr. Sriglcy was a Methodist. In politics his sym- pathies were with the Conservative party, and fraternally he was connected with the Orange- men. JOlIN STEW ART, a retired business man now living at No. 179 Sherbourne street, Toron- to, is a native of that city, where he was bor:::J. in 1829, son of Robert Stewart. The first of the family to come to Canada was John, who left Perthshire, Scotland, to settle in County Halton. Canada, about 1820. There he and his wife, who was before mar- riage a Miss Lamont, both died. Their chil- dren were: Alexander, a builder in Toronto, who has two children living, a daughter and a son, William, of Hamilton; Robert; Duncan, deceased, a farmer of County Halton ; John, who was also a farmer there, but is now de- ceased; Mary, who married Dr. Russell, and lived to be ninety years old; Eli abeth, who married a 1\11'. Stewart, of County Halton. anù has one. son, Robert. of Guelph. Robert Stewart was born in Perthshire in 1799 and died Dec. 21, 1883. When the family came to America Robert remained but a short time in County Halton, and then went to To- ronto where he followed contracting and build- ing all of his life. He married Miss Elizabeth Purkiss, born in England, daughter of John Purkiss, who was for many years a ship build- er in Toronto. 1\1rs. Stewart died in Toronto the mother of four children, namely : John; Elizabeth, Mrs. Jolm Duncan; and Jane and Margaret, of Toronto. The family were Pres- byterians, and in politics Robert Stewart was a Reformer. John Stewart was educated in the city of his birth, but on reaching maturity went to Milton, and pstablished himself there in a gen- eral mercantile business. continuing for a num- ber of years, when he returned to Toronto to take charge of the estate of his father, and has resided there ever since. Mr. Stewart was married in 1854 to Miss Christina Duncan, who was born in Glasgow in 1828. To this union two sons have been born, Robert, in business in Hamilton, married Miss Jennie Young of that city, and has four children, Roy, William, Leslie, and Jessie. Wil- liam is the manager of the Adams Company, of Toronto, and is unmarried. John Stewart has adhere,d to the faith of his fathers, the Presby- terian, and in political matters is a Reformer. Mrs. Stewart is a daughter of John Duncan, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 6, 1805, came to Canada at the age of thirty-seven years, and very soon thereafter settled at Thornhill. The Northern Railroad Company gave him the position of station agent there, in 1852, and he filled the position until he re- tired. On that occasion Mr. Dtmcan was pre- sented a lifù pass, engraved on ivory ana hound in gold. Before leaving Scotland Mr. Duncan had married l\Iiss Charlotte 1\1cDou- gal, of Glasgow, daughter of John McDougal. The latter came to Canada the same year as his daughter and son-in-law, but soon returned to Scotland and there died. Mrs. Duncan died in Thornhill. She was the mother of eight chil- dren: Christina, Mrs. Stewart; Charlotte, de- ceased; John. of Toronto; Miss Ellison, of Thornhill; Helen, Mrs. T. Davis, of London; Isabella, the widow of John P. Sheers; Wil- liam, deceased; and Miss Elizabeth. JOSEPH HI D, contractor and builder of East Toronto, was born in King township, County York, Aug. 14. 1848, son of 'l'homas and l\Iary (Watson) Hind. Thomas Hind and his wife were born in England and crossed to Canada on the same vessel, when they were aged twelve and seven ye.ars, respectively, but their acquaintance real- ly began after reaching Canada. After their marriage they settled in King township, on a farm. In 1851 they moved to a farm in 'Val- pole township, County Haldimand, near J ar- vis. and there they both died. They were de- vout members of the Methodist Church. Of their family, eleven children lived to maturity, namely: James, a contractor, who died in De- troit; Elizabeth, Mrs. C. 1\1arr, of Walpole; :Margaret; Mary, Mrs. Harris, of Hagersville; John, a lumber merchant, of Mooseman, N.W. T., who is married and has one son; Thomas, a contractor and builder, of Atlanta, Georgia, who has a wife and family; William, a teacher in Hamilton. with a wife and family; Watson, who lives with his wife and son on a farm in ITag-ersville. Ont.; Joseph; Edward, who died unmarri d at the homestead in County Haldi- mand; and Christian, a farmer in the County of Haldimand, who died leaving a family. Joseph IIind remained in the County of Hal- dimand until 1863. For a year thereafter he worked on a farm, and then went to Wallace- town and engaged with his brother, Thomas, who was a plow manufacturer, for three years. Again resuming farming, he continued that until his marriage, after that event buying a pump factory in Jarvis, which he operated for six months. when fire destroyed the plant. After following teaming for six years, Mr. Hind began to learn carpentering with William .:\Iontgomery, of Jarvis. This occupation he COl\IMEì\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD has followed up to the present time, doing con- tracting and building for three years in Hag- ersville, Ont., before coming to East Toronto in 1887. In 1898 he went to l\looseman, X.W. T., and remained there three years engaged in contracting and building, returning to East Toronto at the end of that time. Mr. Hind has also done considerable investing in real estate. After purchasing land he has built houses on it for sale, and has been very successful in all his enterprises of this kind. He has also erect- ed a fine brick house, for his OW11 occupancy on 1lain Street. In his earlier life :!\lr. Hind was a strong Re- former, but of late years he has joined the ranks of the independent voters, thinking that course the best means for securing the best welfare of the town. He has always been act- ive in public affairs. and was elected by accla- mation to the first council of East Toronto town. His son Edmund succeeded him shortly, but in 1905 he was again elected to that body. Previous to his western trip he was road com- missioner for eight years. In 1906 he ran as an independent candidate for mayor, but was defeated by Mr. Richardson. On Feb. 28. 1873, Mr. Hind married Miss 1\larv Brock, who was born in Ireland in 1844, daughter of John and Catherine Brock. On first coming to Canada the Brock familÿ set- tled in Scarborough township, County York, but later moved to the County of Haldimand, where Mrs. Hind grew to womanhood. Of the nine children born to Joseph and Mary Hind. only six are living, namely: (1) Emalina died at the age of three months. (2) William H., born in Jarvis. who married Miss Nettie Kess, of Barrie, is a conductor on the Canadian Pa- cific Railway. (3) Edmund. born in County Haldimand, married Miss Etta May, of East Toronto, and has one son, Arthur W.; he is a lumber merchant in Tonawanda, New York. (4) Edwin. Twin brother to Edmund, married Miss Lois l\Iorden. of l\Iooseman. and has one daughter, 1\1ary J.; he is a contractor and builder of the North-West Territory. (5) Mag- gie 1\1. and (6) Kellie B., twins, died at the age of fifteen months. (7) Lillie E., (8) Car- rie L. and (9) Alice :!\l. are at home, the lat- ter being a stenographer in Toronto. Mrs. Hind and her children are members of the Methodist Church. while her husband is a lo- yal supporter of the church work. though not a member. He is prominent in the East Toronto Lodge, A.O.CW., and has served as its repre- sentative in the Grand Lodge three or four times. 1\1r. Hind is a man of many fine traits of character, and is a citizen whose value has been thoroughly proved. 149 RICHARD WICKENS, now living retired at No. 450 Sherbourne street, Toronto, is of English extraction, and belongs to a family founded in Canada by his father, Joel Wickens, who was born in Berkshire. England. in 178-1. 1\1r. 'Vickens was born in England Aug. 13, 1826, and was ten years old when he came to Canada with his parents. He received his edu- cation in Quebec, and then went into business with his brother-in-law, 1\Ir. Helherington. at Quebec, remaining with him eight years. He then went to another business house, with which he continued until l\Iay, 1854, when he located in Toronto, and entered the employ of the British American Association Compan ', After nineteen 'ears with that concern he was made general agent for the CommerC'ial Union Assurance Company, a position he held for nearlx twenty-seven years, when he retired from active business. III' purchased his residence. at Xo. 450 Sherbourne street, in 1877. When he came to Toronto Sherbourne street was a wilderness. ROBERT BLOKG, who is now living retired from active cares except what is involved in looking after his investments, is one of the suc- cessful business men of Toronto, and a member of an old family of the County of York. On- tario. The Blong family was founded in Canada by the father of Robert Blong, Henry Blong. who was born in lR05 in Ireland. of French Hugue. not ancestry. He malTied Aldred Easton, who was born in 1819 in Ireland. and died in To- ronto in 1902. In 1843 Henry Blong came to Toronto and engaged in the butchering busi- ness at the old market, where he continued un- til his death, which occurred in 1861. He ,vas one of the well-known men of Toronto and the surrounding country and was ver ' successful as a business man. He and his wife were members of the Church of England. In political sentiment he was a Con- servative. He and his wife had the following children: Henry, deceased, who was in the butchering business in Toronto for some time; Richard, who was also in the butchering busi- ness until his death; Catherine, deceased. who was the wife of John Craig: Maria. of Toronto j Sarah. the wife of Peter McDonald, of Rose- dale; Edward. whose sketch appears elsewhere; George, deceased; Robert j and J onat.han, a well-to-do business man of Port Perry, who was at one time in the meat business in Toronto and is now looking after his investments. The last named has a family of three children, I il- lie, Henry and Robert. Robert Blong was born in Toronto in :&lay, 1:-0 co nlE roR TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 1859. and on reaching manhood went into the hutehering business in his native city, continu- ing to follow that line until the year 1890, when he retired from active participation in business affairs. Like his father. he met with substan- tial success in his commercial pursuits, and wa an honorable dealer throughout his career. He is a member of the Church of England. and in political opinion he is a Conservative. 1ARTIX .T. Ron.\RT is one of the fe\\" resi- dents of York Count .. whose family is of old Dutch stock. but whose ancestors. who origin- allv came from Holland. were at first establish- ed' in Xew York CiÌ\T. and then in time one branch mOYed to Canada. and founded the family, which, for much more than a centur - has heen idpntified with thl' sterling IZrowth and prugress of York County. )lartin Bogart. grandfather of )1artin J.. was born in the Stab> of Xew Jersey, just op- posite Xew York City. \Yhen the family mov- ed to Canada they lo{'ated in :\'I'wmarket for some years, and then settled permanently in King township. There )1artin Bogart and his wife died. the fOl'1l1l'l' in 18;)4. Their tlm>e chil- dren were: ('omaehy. who married Peter Lock- har(1. and died at their home on ('oncession 6, King township. leaving- a large family; Peter. who died when a young' man; and .Martin. )lartin Bogart (2) was born in Xewmarket in 180:3. His wife was also of American par- entage. her family having ('ome from Bucks county. Pennsylvania. ::\1rs. Bogart. ,,'hose maiden name was Elizabeth ". alton. was the daughter of Jesse' \lld Hannah \Valton. ( uak- er1>. and W JS born in lS00, after the famil.\T ha.l come to Canada and settled in "Kew Brunswick. In 18 6 thcy mond to York County. and m Hle their home near Newmarket. on Y onge street. There tlw daughter was mllrried two years hlter to 1\1artin Bugart. and the yuung couple began life together on the farm on Concession 5. Lot . whieh "'as to }w their lifelong home. 'I'h!' brick house now owned by )[artin .f. Bogart. was built by his father. and there both par- ents died. he in 18ïï. and she in 186:30 They were chm'eh me-mbeJ's of the Christian dl'- nomination. and vel'.'T active workers in their church. Five sons and a daughter were horn to them, as follows. )[artin: Ferdinand. a fat.- mer in King township. .who died in I'ptember, IBO;). leaving a family: Peter, who for some years was a farn1l'r in King township. but later moved to Toronto. and there died in 189;). leav- ing a famil T: George; Elias. who moved to tlw State of Kansas and there died: and Man \.. wife of Richard Rowell of York rOlwÌ\' . both of whom are now decea ed. leaving child en. Martin J. Bogart, only surviving member of the father's family, was born on the homestead :-:\ept. 3, 1829. As a boy he went to school in King township. and later continued his studies in the Kewmarket high school. He fitted him- self to be a teacher, and for four years was an instructor in the public schools. After his marriage he devoted his attention entirelv to farming, and after some ten years on an ther farm in Concession 4, he purchase,d his father's homestead from a brother who then owned it, and has ever since made his home there. The place includes 100 acres of land. in a good state of cultivation, and is one of the valuable farms of the locality. ::\11'. Bogart has now given up active work on his property, and is passing his later veal'S in well earned ease. Ill' has alwav"! been 'very fond of travel, and earlier in life journeyed quite extensively over a large part of the United States and also throngh New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; while in the sum- mer of 1860, before his marriage, he made a trip to Scotland, Ireland. England, and other European countries. ::\11'. Bogart chose for his companion through life :l\Iiss lary Lemon. who was born in King township in 1829. daughter of Jacob and Cath- erine Lemoll, of one of the old York County families. They were married in IH60, and spent more than forty years of happy wedded life. )[rs. Bogart passed from this world Feb. 21. l!IO;). leaving the record of a most usefnl life. and the example of a beautiful Christian char- a.cter. She bore her husband five children. name.ly: ('aroline, born in 1862, wife of Dr. 'V. f:. Dodds, of Canandaigua, New York, and mother of Olle son. Granb,\'; Harlan. horn in 1866. who received a high school education, is a railroad man. ]ocatell near Parry Sound. and has one fo.un. Grant: Dr. Edgar A.. a veterinary surgeon at Seattle. \Vashington. is unmarried; ('atherine E., born in 1870. is tl1e wife of Dr. .James E. Duncan, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and mother of one son. .James E.; and Hiram, horn in 1874. unmarried. is a guld miner in ,\laska. From an eady age I'llI'. Bugart has been an enthusiastic and untiring church worker. He iiI'st became a eonununicallt of the ('hristia11 Church in lS-1ï. and during all these ensuing 'ears has bN>n one of its most valuable mem- hers. Be,sides serving as treasurer. 1\[1'. Bogart has for thirt,\'-two yrars tilled the office of sup- erintendent of the Sunday-school and on several occasions the people of the church have ex- pressed their appreciation of his lung s"1'vi('e b.'T presenting him with handsome gifts, a Bible, a lamp. and t\VO be.autiful upholstered chairs. 1[1'. Bogart has chosen to do his work for the c cu:\nIE IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 151 public good along these lines of effort and has confined himself to them, instead of engaging also in political affairs, although he is a staunch Liberal in llÏs views and always supports that partr. ALBERT Dt:mL\ T 'S AT:::;O . :M.D., of ;\u. 10 Euclid avenue. Toronto, is a well-known and successful physician. He is a Canadian, the family having been residents of Ontario since the year 1819. Dr. 'Watson is the only surviving son of William Y oule 'Watson, and was born in Peel County, Jan. 8, 1859. The family was founded in Canada ùy "\Vil- liam Watson, the Doctor's grandfather, who was born in Lincoln, England. in 1786, married in 1812 Miss Y oule, and in 1819 brought his wife and family to this country and settled in what was then a part of York County, but since known as the township of Toronto Gore, a part of Peel County. On arrival in Toronto )Irs. 'Vatson died, and was buried in the gra veyard of S1. James' Cathedral. l\Ir. Watson after- wards married :\Iiss Elizabeth Gale, and was engaged in agriculture until his death, in the year 1857. Two sons. Henry, who died early. and 'William Youle-were burn of the first union. Four children were horn by the second wife: John. deceased; Jesse. now rf'sident in Brmllpton. Ont.: Hannah. wiff' of the late Wil- liam Herald. deceased; and James. deceased. William Y ouk 'V at on, father of the DoC'tor, was born in England in .\..D. 1815, and was four years of age when bron ht to Canada. He adopted the shoe trade as a calling. ,Vhen the rebellion broke out. in 1887. Ir. 'Vatson en- listed and served under his country's flag. In politics he was a Reformer, in religiun a :\Ietho- dist. hut in every way was more or less inde- pe,mIent in thought and action. His entire life on this C'ontinent \\" ('ommittee of the Canadian Press \ socia- tiön. Ill' is also ex-president of the 1\orth lork abbath School _\ssociation. and he now holds the office of the secretar r-treasurer of the Lord's Day \lliance, and is also treasurer of A.O.n.W. Lodge Xo 81. Ill' is always fore- most in any enterprise proposed for the bene- fit of the town. :.\11'. Jackson has tnn'dled a great deal, and his letters to the Era while touring the Britisn Isles ê\lld France. during the summer of 190;). \\"ere interesting and instructive. and greatly appreciated by his readers. WAurER RIDOLT. In the untimely death. in 1890, of the late Walter Ridout. at the age of thirty-three. there was suddenly cut short a career which had promised to be one of marked success. and to refiect new lustre on a name alread;\' well known and honored not alone in Canada, but {'ven more in England. where the Ridouts have been prominent for genera tions. Thp first record of the Ridout family is found in Hutchins' "Visitation of the Somerset," now in thp College of Arms, London, in which mention is made of the granting of a coat of arms in 15;)1, to Thomas Ridout. of the parish of Hensbridge, Somerset. England. The Rid- outs have resided principally in Blandford. Sherborne. Dorsetshire. after which Sherhourne street. Toronto, was named by lIon. Thomas Ridout, surveyor general of Canada, who was born at the old family seat. There is men- tion in Hutchins also of the Bristol Rillouts. first referred tu in connection with tlw mar- riage in 16í4 of Susannah. daughter of John Ridout. of Bristol. to Thomas Strongwa;\'s. of :\Iilbury, Dorsetshire. Their granddaughter. Elizabeth. married te'phen Fox. who was cre- ated Earl of Ilchester in 1741. The immediate hranch of the family to which Walter Ridout belonged was founded in Can- mla by George Ridout, his grandfather, who erossed the ocean in 1820. III' was bol'll in BI'istol in 1783. a son of icudemus. elder hrother of Hon. Thomas Ridout. the surveyor general of Upper Cëwaùa, the latter of whom Iwd already settled in the Dominion when his nephpw came there. George Ridout had mar- ried long bpfore leaving England l\Iiss Mary Ann Knight, and they were al'companied to America by their two sons. George Percival and Joseph D., who remained for some time in the Cnited States, one in New York and the other in Philadelphia. The parents settled first in the latter city, hut in ]826, on the recom- mendation of Hon. Thomas Ridout, rame to Little York. and there remained till the death c'Í George Ridout, Rept. 3. 1835. His wife sur- vived him exactly one month. Mr. Ridout hall received. very soon a!ter coming- to Canada, a government position Ilnd retained it for thf' rest of his life. The two sons mentioned abo,-e subsequently alsL' came to Canada. The elder, George Per- cival, "as born in Bristol, England, in 1807. HI' came t.o Toronto prior to the rebellion of ] 83ï -38, and durin!:' that strug'g-Ie was in RCi- ive service for the (jrown, so distinguishing himself that he retired with tile l'ank of cap- tain in the Seventh Battalion of the York Volunteers. He became a very prom- inent man in Toronto in both politi. ('al and business circle;;, representing tlll' eity in the Dominion Parliament in 18:)1-:52- ;j: ; was one of the founders of the Toronto Board of Trade, whieh was crganized in 1843, and of which he was president from then till 1R;)2. when he was surceeded by a ì\ir. Clark- son r see the Toronto Board of Trade book for 1 0-l or 19O:J]; and 'he was president of St. neorge's R('ciety in 1 4:ï-4ö--I-ï. Ill' dil'd in l ï . unmarried. .Joseph D. Hidont was horn in Bristol m 1809. His business l'nreer began in New York, where he was in the branch house of the firm of l\Iessrs. Tarratt. of "\Volverhampton. En!!- land. From Xew York he was sent when on!y nineteen years of age, to open another branr:h of the firm in Boston. TIll' ability thus in- dicated and the ronfidenl'e reposed in him h ' 11)s employers, or thosp ('onnf'rted with him, wpre features that marked his entire hnsines.-: Cat'epr. In 18:n he ('a me to Toronto anò in thp following year forml,d a. partnership with his brother and the :.\k!'srs. Tarratt. Aftpr hi" hl'Othel' 's n>tirement from the hnsÏlll'ss, .Joseph D. Ridout took into the filõm .1 ames Aikenhead awl Alexander Crownbie, and finalIy in lR76 himself withdrpw from all future firtiw rfln- npr-tiolJ with tIll-' honst'. lIe hall hel'n vil'!'- presidl-'nt of the Farmers' and Iechani,'s' Building Roeiety. anI! when it was merged into the Canada 'Permanent Loan and Savings Company, he herame president of the Ill'\\" or- ganization. and retained the office until his rcsignation in 1lay, 184-1, Hn accuunt of j;l health. JJikl' his bruther he lwei helped to found tlw Toronto Board of Trade. UP was a melll- hpr of St. <1eorge's Sl'ciety. and served as presi- dent from 18:ïl to 18;-)4, inclusive. He Wê1S a man of varied interests, belong:ed hI the 1.0.0. CO DIE IORAT[\TE BIü{:RAPII[(' \L HECORD F.. in which we was at one time Grand l\Iaster, was a founder of the l\lechanics Institute. and held rank as an offi('er in the East York militia from 183 to 1867, retiring ,vith the rank of major. During the rebellion of 18:37-38, he ,;aw active service. Joseph D. Ridout was twice married, Lis first wife being )Iiss Julia Elizabeth Gold. a sister of l\Irs. F. W. Cumberland. His seconll wifc was a sister of Co!. F, \Y. Cumberland, named Caroline. To them were horn two ;;ons, Percival F. and Walter L. 1\11'. Ridout passed a way from this world June 4, 1884: his widow still survives and lives in Toront.o. \Valter Ridout was born in Toronto in 18;),. and was educated at ['pper Canada Colleg . His literaQ' training- was but preliminary to tht' study of arl'hitecture. and he made his prac- tical ëlC(llIaintance with the work of that PI")- fession in the office of Stewart and Strick- land. a firm with which he later became asso- ciated as a partn<'r. He was admirably adapt- I'd for the calling- he had chosen, I'(' he was born :\Iar('h 11. lR54, son of \Villíam :\IpDonald and Rusanna (Clark) Cook. The Cook family was originally of II-ish extraction, and was fountled in th p western world by Wil1iam Cook, great-grandfather of Dr. Cook. William Cook It'ft Irt'hmd in the latter part of thl' eight('('nth century. and 10 ('atpd in the Statl' of VemlOnt. wher(' Ill' died. Hi;; His son .John. dissatisfied with the condition!'; in \'t'rmont, (,èllne to Canada and settled in Count)' Hastings. which becmne th(> perman- ent home of the family. .J ohn Cook died there. tIll' father of elewn childr(>n. Of thC'se only ont' is living', David. who re8ides in l\IichÌ!;an. \Villiam )1(' Donald Cook was born in Coun- ty Hastings, in 1824, and his whole I if I" v. a<; passed in the vicinity of Belleville, where his father had loeated. 01'0\\ ing up under the ('on- ditions of pioneer life as he did. his oppor- tunities for education were limited. ,md tIlt' calling of a farmer offered the most promisin!! ('iil'per for him. HI' married Susanna, (lalll!h- 11'1' of .Jamt's Clark, born in Snffolk. England. Her fathel' was one of the pioneer8 who brought their fnmilies to County Hastings at an earl\" day. )[r'. Cook and his wife were both Metho- dists and prominent for years in ehnrch work They \\'pre the part'nts of three 80ns and four daughters, but onl)- four are living. The eld(>st dau!!,hter. ;\1ary. mal'rit'd \ViUiam Drew, of County lIëtstings; her thrpe children all lh'd in childhood. One son, .John E. Cook, born in l (il. after rompleting the course of study in the county s('hools became a teacher there, mJ suhsequently eontinued his studies in the To- muto Xorl1lal: he is now a barristel' in To- ronto. comnll1nding a large law practice, and reeentl ' took in \[r'. Bond as partner. 1r. C'O{)k is very prominent in Iasoni(' circles, hping a past master of Doric Lodge. A.F. & \. 1.: pa<;t master of King Solomon Chapter. R \.1\I.: past eminent preceptor of Cyrene Com- mandery. Knights Templar: and a Noble of the '[ysti,' Shrine. He married }Iiss Ella Imke, of Toronto. Herbert Cook, horn in 1867, mar- J'ied Sarah .Jnhy, of County Hastin rs. and they oceupy the old homestead. )11'. ('ook's mother makes hel' home there with them. but the father' !,i- ness men. Mrs. Cook was one of a family of four, and was reared and educated in Toronto. She is a woman of true culture and beauty of chara(>ter, and a devoted wife. Both Dr. Cook and his wife are members of the Church of England. The Doctor has been active in fra- ternal work, belonging to both the Odd Ff'l- lows and the Masons, and in the latter frater- nity is a member of Cyrene Preceptory, of To- ronto, and has taken the various degrees of the BJue IJooge, the Royal Arch Chapter and the Knights Templar. In politics he is a Liberal- Conservative, but always stands for principles which he deems in the best interest of the country in preference to party. Dr. Cook's reputation as a physician is high, while per- sonally he is popular and held in great con- sideration. CAPT. THOMAS BROWN (deceased), for twenty-one years a member of the "Queen '8 Own Rifles." a native of Toronto, born Oct. 8, 1849, and for many years a business man of the Quæn City, was a member of one of th-- pionær families of that place. The Brown family is of English extraction and was founded in Canada by Thomas Brown, the grandfather of Capt. Thomas. He and his wife, Ann Spoor, came to Toronto in 1846, and it was he who started the well-known whole- sale stationery and bookbinding busines,> of Brown Brothers, with which he was identitit'd until his death, in 1863. His children were: Thomas, deceased; Robert s., a retired I'itizen of Toronto, who is mentioned elsewhere; Major John, deceased; Richard. who is mentioned elsewhere; \Villiam, who has been in the hard. ware business in Toronto for some time; Rpv. George 1\1., of the County of York, who is ex- president of the Methodist Conference; Charles s., deceased; Annie, deceased, who married B. B. Toye; and Maria, del' cased. Of this family Thomas Bro"\\Jl was the father of the subject of this sketch. He was born at Newcastle-upon-T 'ne, England, and came to Cllnada in 1846, in young manhood, marryin in Toronto Ann Parry, a native of England, daughter of Henry and Esther Parry. Thomas Brown was for many years 11 member of the- firm of Brown Brothers. He died in 'foronto in 1866, and his wife now resides there. She is a member of the Methodist Church. to which 1\11'. Brown also belonged. Their children werp: Capt. Thomas; IT enr.\' .1., of Brown Brothers, Ltd.; Annie 1\1.; Emma II., the wife of Wil- liam Ewens, of Owen Sound; Minnie, the wif... of Dr. W. II. J eft's, of EgEnton, Ont.: Wil- liam G., of Toronto; and Harriet E., the wife of George H. Ilugsdin, of Minneapolis, l\Iin- nesota. Capt. Thomas Brown was educated in priv- ate schools and the model school of Toronto. and for three years thereafter was with the late Senator J olm Macdonald in a wholesale dn' goods house. He then w nt into bu.siness with his father, who was a member of the firm of Brown Brothers, with which the Captain con- tinued until his death. On Feb. 2, 1870, Captain Brown was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Irwin, daughter' of Capt. Thomas and Margaret (Robb) Irwin, natives of Ireland, the former of whom wa.,> a son of Thomas Irwin, who died in Ireland. In Ireland Captain and Mrs. Irwin were married, and in an early da r they removed to Montreal, where he .lied in 1855. He was for many years a captain in the Royal avy. His wife died in 1859. Their children were: Mrs. Brown and Mary Eliza- beth, the latter residing with Mrs. Brown in Toronto. Capt. Thomas and Mrs. Brown had ehildren as follows: 'fhomas Arthur, born in Toronto in 1871, who died the same year; Thomas Henry, born in 1872, who died in 1887: Myrtle Winifred; Olive LiUian, wife of Thomas Russell. of Toronto; Alberta and Muriel, twim, the latter dereasedj and Irwin Arthur, of To- ronto. Captain Brown was a Methodist. In political sentiment he wa.<; a Reformer. Fraternally he associated with the Royal Arcanum, and social- ly he was connected with the National Cluh of Toronto and the Granite Curling Club. From 1866 to 1887 he was a member of the <ing surgeOrl- major of the 14t.h Bat.talion for some time. HI' was a :\[aster 1\[mmn, high up in the order, which, with the military, had rharge of his fun- eral, which was several miles in length. Dr. Oliver married Mary Ellen Town, who was born on the Isle of .J ersey in 1848, daugh- ter of Richard Town, who built and owned thp .Masonic building in Kingston. To Dr. a.nd Mrs. Oliver were horn: :\[ay Hossmore, wife of Frank Gordon, a commercial traveller. who has one daughter. Edna l..orraine; Ethel Gert- rude; and one son, deceased. The Doctor had three brothers and two sisters, Olle of whom, l\Tary, married 8ir .Tames McIntyre, of Liver- pool, England. 1\11'0;. Oliver, some years after her husband's dea.th, settled in Toronto. purchasing the 110use at Xo. 217 Dunn avenue, South Parkdalp, where she now resides. In Dr. Oliver's death King- stOn lo!;t a prominent and useful ('itizpn. the rnediral fraternity an able member. and his family a kind and loving husband a11f1 fath r. GEORGE WILLIAM BEYNOK, decpased, who was a weH-known lawyer of Portage a Prairie. .Man., was an unusual personality, and during his lifetime exerted more power for good than most men. A thorough srholar and born teacher, he was fm'ther gifted with the power over his feHows that marks a leader of men, and while his lot was not cast in stirring srenes or times hp was yet a guiding' and deter- mining influence in the lives of man Y. 1\11'. Be 'non was horn near -:\Iontreal in lti48, and was a son of Rev. George Beynon, a prom- inent 1\[pthodist divine. HI' wa!; a graduate of the {'niversity of Toronto, and later wa a law stm1f'nt in that rity, where. in lR79, he was duly C'alled to the Bar. TIp first est.ahlished him- self in l\[innpdosa. Man., wllC're h., practiced law for ten years, and then went to Portage la Prairie, where there were more promising oppn- ings. He hecame district registrar th 're and was still filling the dutiC's of that offi('e at the time of his death, in 1902. His political af- filiation was with the Rpform party. Besides att.ending to his business and profession a I in- ter-ests Ir. Bpynon was always actively en- gaged in rhurrh work, and was one of the noted Sunday-srhool teaehers of the 1\[ethodi t de- nomination. He was speciaHy drawn to young people and his Bible class was composed of Sllf''h. His OWll genuine Christian chal'a('ter and his deep personal interest. in his pupils mart.. him very successful in his work, and num- hers of them were firmly settled in right prin- ('iples of living through his tea('hings. In lS81l\Ir. Beynon and )[i8." Edith William. son, of Brampt.on, Ont., were unit.ed in mar- riage, and five children came to hless their home: George \\ïlliam. Jr., of Petrolia. who married :ì\Iiss Ida "r alker, of Toronto; Edith 1\IaudC', who is the wife of Alexander Garner, of Stratford, and ha!; ()np daughter, Doris. Gareta. wife of lIenry l\[('Fad."pn, of Duluth. hy whom she has had two sons, Douglas and Harry; and two younger sons, Frank Pel'ci- val and John. who reside with their mother in Toront.o. 1\1rs. Beynon, who survives her 11118- band. and liws at No. 494 Euclid avenue. bears an enviable reputation as an authoress, having not only contributed a number of articles to thp leading magazines, but also written several novels, a.mong which "Saint'!, Sinnel'}; and Queen People" has been especially popular and has attained a wide circulation. )[R. AND :\fRS. JOSEPH USTER NICH- OLS, of Toronto, enjoy the distinction of hav- ing been identified with two of the prominent movements of the city from their inception: :\[1'. Xi('hols laid the first concrete '!idewalk in To- ronto, it being in front of the Y.l\LC.A. build- ing, on Yonge street, while Irs. Nichol" wa" a mC'mber of the first faculty of the Toronto Con- servatory of )[usic, with which she is still iden- tified. 1\11'. and Mrs. :-\iC'l1Ols arc of Leed,>, Eng- land, where he was born in ISfí1, SOn of David Nichols. a contractor of wide rC'putation in that country. In his native city :;\[1'. NiC'hols rerpivf'd his education and there learned the contrading .111d building business, whi('h he followed in Leeds for some time befol"e coming' to Canada. He had contracts for many of the principal build- ing'S of LeC'ds, and with his father built the now famous LpC'ds Bridge and I,eeds Town Hall. In 1 S7 Mr. and 1\Irs. Nichol<; and thrir faTPil ' came to Toronto, where 1\[1'. Nichols l'C'sumed his contracting husiness, giving special attention to concrete walks. in which line he was thC' pioneer; he also built the conrrete swimming' haths for the Y. I.C.A. and Ppper Canadn College. In ] 8!)a 'hP wpnt out of tllP contracting' husin,'ss and turnp<1 his attention to the work of a rom- mf'r('ial salpsman. in whieh he was eJlgaged for some time. Pl'Ohahly no man is hetter known in Canada than is 1\11'. Xichols, for hC' hm; travellpd the Dominion from ocean to ocean, visting ewry principal ('ity and town. For some time he wao; conne('ted with an Endish house. Iu recent vpars he }W8 again turned his attention to thp huilding and contraeting business, and is no\\" engaged in forming a general roneretp eonst.ruc'- tion hn<;iness in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. l\'1rs. Nichols, who is well known in mnsica 1 cirf'lps in 'I'0I'ont0, was also horn in Englan(I, " , C01\DIEl\IORATfYE BIOGRAPIIIC \L RECORD daughter of Thomas and Isabella (Swan) Cork- burn. well-known resident<; of that country, where :\11'. Cockburn was a manufacturer of blocks and sails. In Leeds .\Irs. Nichols re- ceived her literary and musical education. and on c(lming to Toronto continued to follow the musical profession. In September, 1887. the Toronto C011servator.,- of l\Iusie was opened, and in February. 1888, Mrs. Nirhols became a mem- ber (If the faculty of that institution, with which she has sinre been identified as a tea ('her of the piano forte. To 1\'11'. and ) Irs. Nichols have been born thr0e sons: David. an architect of 'Vinnipeg, was edu- catpd in Toronto, and inherits the musical taste of his mother; James hand .1 ark are in busi- ness in Toronto, and like their parents are pio- neers in a line of in<1ustry, having founded the York 1\Ietal Polish business. They manufacture both metal polish and "Grimo." having pur- chased the latter from another company. Ir. and )1 rs. Nichols are consistent members of the Congregational Church. In political sentiment he is a Reformer. ROBERT LA'l'IL\l\[ :1\IcCORI\f ACK. secre- tary of the Conger Coal Company, Limitpd. and otherwise prominently identified with th,' busi- ness interests of Toronto, makes his home in To- ronto Junction, of which place he has heen a resident since it wa." a small village. He has not only seen the rapid dcvelopment thereof. but has been one of the principal factors in hringing about present conditions. The 1IcCormack family is of Scotch extrac- tion. the founder of tIle family in America hav- ing bpen reared near Dundee, Scotlanrl. from which country \lexallder )IrCormack, the great- grandfather of Hobf'rt L., emigrated to North- umberland county, Pennsylvania, about the year 1783. The maiden name of Alexander Mc- Cornnaek's wife was .Tane Carson. Thry both died in Pennsylvania. leaving four sons and four daughters. namely: 'Villiam, amuel, .J ames. Xathaniel, Mrs. Xancy DlUWHlI, )[1'8. Mary Thomas. ::\11'8. Margaret Smith, and ::\Irs. Jane Jeffords. Of the foregoing family Nathaniel :\fr('or- mack. the !!randfather of Robert Latham, was born in 1778, and (lied in New York State in 183!). He and his brother, William, and their sister. :\[rs. .Jane Jeffords, settled in New York, where the brothers became wealthy farmel's and where both died. Nathaniel 1\IcCorrmh'ì{ mar- ricd Helen Camphpll. who died in lR7G, at the age of about ninety Yl'ars. Rhe was the mother of children a.<; follows: James. who settled in Michigan and thcre dicd; Alexander. who set- tled in South ('arolina, and there dif>d; Rob- 159 ert: Samuel, who died in St. Louis, :\Iissonri; William, who settled in Missouri, went to Cali. fornia at the time of the gold fever in 1849, and has not heen heard from since; Gem'ge, who died at Ransomville, New York; Nathaniel, who died in Alaùama; and one daughter, Mrs. Jane Smith, who died in Michigan in 1885. Rolwrt .l\h'Cornla.rk was born in 1818 in Kew York Rtate, nd was the only son of the famil ' to settle in Canada, being therefore the prageni- tor of the [cCormacks in the Dominion. In 1838 he settled in Toronto, on the Don, and I'n- gaged in the manufacture of lumber and in the building of sawmills. From the Don ]\fr. 1'[('- Cormack went to C'ashpl, where he rented for about two ;ears, mO\"f'd thf'nce to l\larkhmn township, where he was in the mercantile and lumber business, and from there to Vivian. in the township of \Vhitchurch, where he was en- gaged in tllf' lumber business. There he dil'd July 29, 1906, in the eighty-ninth year of his age. Robert McCormack married Elizabèth Latham, who wa!' born at. Castleblayney. in the North of Ireland, in lR25, and died at Vivian in 1900. in the faith of the Presbyterian (,hurch. To Rohert and Elizabeth (Latham) McCormack came the following named children: Ellen, the wife of \Yilliam Simpson, of Balhmtrae, Ont.; Elizabeth, who married Michael Jackson, of To- ronto Junction; Mary, the wi<1ow of Samuel :1\[,,- Mullin, of Ballantrae, Ont.; William Alex- ander. of Manitoba; Hobert Latham, of 'l'oronto Junction; and Nathaniel and George, or ViviRn. All of this family were born in the County of York. Ontario. Robert Latham Mc('ormacl, wa;:; born in Cashel, :Markham township. in 18!'í4, and com- pleted his education in the ewrnarket high school. From lR77 to lRH:J he was with hj father in the lumher business, and with this ex- perience he came in the latter year to Toronto J unction, then a mere hamlet, engaging in the coal nd lumber business On his own acconnt. A ftpr rontinuing- tlms for ahont fi,re year;; he sold out and purchased a half interest in the ('()n er ('oal Company of 'I'm'onto. IJimited, Dpf'. 24, lR90. He and :1\11'. Ralph E. Gibson, the presidpnt of the company. are now sole proprietors, and they condurt an extensive lmsi- upss a<; dpalers in all kinds of hard and Boft cORl, wood and coke. Though the concern is now such an important One it was established upon a very modest srale, and at the t.ime Mr. l\fr('0rmark purchaspd his ha If interest it '\'as still a small hut promising industry. It has de- veloped, however. beyond the most san!!uinp hopI's of thl' propriptOl's, as thp volume of their annual husiness shows, 17;J,OOO tons of coal alone bping handled rearly. Employment i<; 160 COMME}WRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD given to two hundred people, and one hundred horses are required constantly. The company maintains eleven offices in Toronto besides the main office at No.6 King street east, and one in Toronto .function, has a private d()('k on Esplan- ade street east, at the foot of Church street. three bl'anch yards in the city and a fourth in Toronto Junction. These accommodations have been aCfJuired from time to time as the growth of the business demanded increased facilities for handling and more room for storing, as well as convenient points from which to deliver and ship, find the thoroughly systematic manner in which the trade is supplied is ample reason in itself for the substantial growth of the com- pany. Its standing- in commercial circles testi- fies sufficiently as to the general confidence in the ability of the proprietors. Both are men of upright character and irreproachable integrity, commanding- as much respect for worthy per- sonal traits as for business responsibility. They have other important interests, for the most part in the same line. In 1902, when the Toronto .Junction Lumber Company was formed. Ir. }1cCormack became vice-president of that com- pany, which position he still holds, 1r. R. E {}ibson being the president. 1\11'. McCormack is also vÏC'e-president of the Gravel Construction Company. established in 1899 (Mr. Archy Campbpll, )LP., being president), and a director of the Crown Life Insurance Company, To- ronto. On Dec. 20, 1882, 1\11'. McCormack married Miss Amelia Sharpe, who was born in 'Vhit- ehurch to\VI1ship, County of York, daughter of George and Maryann (Simpson) Sharpe. To this union have been born children as follows: Carson; Olad rs; Grace; Rufh; Robert; Hope; l\Iary. and three deceased. In 1899 ]\11'. 11c- Cormack purchased his beautiful home, "Oak- lands." at No. 336 Annette strpet, Toront.o .Junetion. to which he has added both in value and attr:J(,tiveness during his occup:Jncy of the nl:JC'P. Mr. :mcl )frs. ]VlcCormack are members of Victoria Presbyterian Ohurch. )fr. "McCormack has always taken an active part in church matters. In 188 he was chair- man of the building committee which had in charge the erection of the First Presbyterian Churt'h at the .Junction. The lmilding- kno'.vn as the ViC'toria Preshyterian Church, sincp sold to the Roman C:Jtholics, is on Pacific aVPß1I". and was built at a cost of $3,000. In 1891 the present edifice was erected, at the corner qf fidland and Annette streets, at a cost of $-1'1,- 000, and :\11'. McCormack acted as chairman of the building committee for this structure also; hI' is now one of the managers of the church. In his politieal opinions )fr. l\TcCorm:Jck is It Conservative, and fraternally he is a member of the A.O.U.W., the C.O.F., and the Masonic Fraternity, in an of which he has passed all t.he chairs. He W:JS the founder of Rtanley Lod , No. 426. A.F. & A.M., as well as of other fra- ternal organizations at the Junction. Socially he hoWs membership in the Toronto Albany Club and the Canadian Club, and he is a mem- ber of the Toronto Board of Trade. Mr. Mc- Cormack was a member of the council of Whit. church township when he was but twenty-one years old. He was also a member of the first council of Toronto Junction, and for some time was a member of the Junction Collegiate Insti- tute Board. His superior personality has made him a man of note among his business associ- ates and in the community in which he has so l.ong resided, and the confidence and estepm which his fellow men feel for him are well shown in his popularity a a candidate for various honors. He has carried himself with credit in every relation of life. ANDREW TELFER, whose death occurred in Toronto April 28, 1897, was for many years a well-known business man of that city. Hð was born in 1829, in Roxburghshire, Scotland, son of Andrew and Christina (Murray) Telf r. hoth of whom passed away in Scotland. Andrew Telfer, our subject, Was educated in his native shire in Scotland, and came to Can- :Jela in 1854. settling in Quebec. For thirtei'n years he was a member of the firm of Laird & Telfer, of that city. From Quebec, Mr. Telfrr went to 1\Iontrea], where he was in th(' wholp- sale dry goods business for a time, and in 1871 he became a resident of Toronto, and was first engaged as buyer for a large Wholesale honse. and then fornned n partnership with Mr. Crompton undpr the firm name of Crompton & 1'('lfer. to carryon the corset business. On the dissolution of this partnership 1\11'. 'reIfel' founded the Telfer Manufacturing Company. for the manufacture of paper boxes, and in this business he continued until his death. On .June 30, 1867, Mr. Telfer returned to Scotland, and marri d Miss Agnes Dobie, born in the SOl1th of Scotland, daug-hter of the late Rev. John and .Janet (Somerville) Dohie. both of whom died in Scotland. To rr. and Mrs. Telfer were born two daughters: .J :Jnet 8.. widow of the late Rev. John MacGillivray, of Westmount, l\fontreal; and Mrs. .John Turn- bull, of Toronto. Mr. Telfer was an eldC'r in S;t. .J ames' Rquare Presbytf'rian Church, To- ronto, for many years. In politics he was a RC'- former. CO:\DIK\IORATIYE BIOGRAPIIIC \.I RECORD 161 JOHN HUNTER, M.D., is not only well known through Ontario as a physician and sur- geon of skill, and as a writer whose contribu, tions are gladly accepted by the leading peri- odicals of the profession throughout the coun- try, but also as a leading politician, education- alist and churchman. The Doctor comes of Irish ancestry, the fam- ily having been founded in Canada by his father, David Hunter, who was born in Ireland, and who came to this country about 1814, set- tling in the County of Peel. There he engaged in farming until about 1854, when he moved to the County of Brant. His wife was Jane Ham- ilton. The father died when the Doctor was a child, but the mother lived until 1888. In re- ligion Mr. and Mrs. Hunter were Presbyterians. He was a Reformer. They had twelve chil- dren. Of these, David H., B.A., was for some years principal of the Woodstock Collegiate In- stitute; and Adelaide, now Mrs. John Hood- less, of Hamilton, is well-known all over the Dominion as founder of the first college of domestic scieñce in Canada, located in Hamil- ton, and of which she was for many years pre- sident. She has made this subject very popu- lar by addresses delivered throughout the Do- minion, the United States and Europe, before large and appreciative audiences of the most intelligent people of these countries. Dr. John Hunter was born in the County of Peel in 1850. His literary education was re-' ceived at the Galt Collegiate Institute, but be- fore entering that institution he had been en- gaged in teaching for three years. In 18ï2 he entered the Toronto School of Medicine, and graduated from the University of Toronto with the degree of M.D.. in 1875. The Doctor sub- sequently (1888) visited the large hospitals of England. Ireland, Scotland, Germany. Austria, Italy, France and the United States, his post- graduate work being the very best that could be obtained in Europe or America. In 1875 he began the active practice of his profession at Millbrook, County Durham, where he resid- ed for seven years. In 1882, he located in To- ronto, where he has since been engaged in gen- eral practice. For the past six or eight years he has been giving special attention to diseases of the ear, nose and throat. Dr. Hunter is a contributor to the leading medical journals of the day, having become a writer through being a close student. He is a very prominent member of the various medical societies of the Dominion, is an ex-president of the Toronto Medical Society, and has held var- ious positions of trust in these associations. He is one of the founders of the Western Hospital and a member on its staff. In the years 1894 II and 1895 he was a member of the Public School Board of Toronto, and was one of the original promoters of manual training and domestic sci- ence in the schools, as well as of the amalgama- tion of the school boards. He was elected to the Board of Education on Jan. 1. 1907, by a very large vote over the whole city. IIis plat- form was: "Weed out disability from any cause; efficient inspection of our schools; ade- quate salaries for all our teachers; that the Government and municipalities should make our mines. timber limits and public utilities contribute liberall.y for the education of the children. " For some time Dr. Hunter was president of the Liberal Association of West Toronto. and in 1905 was the Independent Liberal candidate for this riding, on a special platform declaring against "the Saloon, the Bar and the Treating System. " This was the year of the great land- slide in politics. when the Conservatives, under the leadership of Mr. Whitney, defeated by a large majority the Reformers under Premier G. W. Ross. In the contest Dr. Hunter polled nearly two thousand votes-an excellent show- ing under the circumstances then existing. as the Liberals had been in power for about thirty- three years. 11 18ïï Dr. Hunter and : \Iiss Lizzie Renwick, daughtel ",f Ü,p latp J ùhll Renwick, of Orono, County Durham, were united in marriag-e, and to this union the following children were born Williston M., assistant inspector of gas and electric meters for the Government; Edith -:\1. and Mar '; and ::\fabel and Herbert. both de- ceased. Dr. Hunter and his estimable wife are members of the Dunn Avenue Presbyterian Church, in which the Doctor is an elder ntH} assistant superintendent of the Sunday-school, find prior to his affiliation with this church he was for eighteen years an elder in Chalmers Church. Dr. Hunter has gained the confidence and good-will of the people of Toronto. and has enjoyed a lucrat;ive practice. He is at home in every line-a close student. a careful practitioner and a steady-handed surgeon in his special work. The Doctor spent the winter of 1897-98 In Redlands, California. as medical attendant to his brother, the late principal of the Woodstock Collegiate Institute. He has made frequent trips to Npw York. Philadelphia, Boston. Balti- more, Washington, Chicago, St. Louis and De- troit, to visit their hospitals, and to investigate their educational systems. as pursued in their universitips. high and public schools. JOSEPHI:-;E WELLS, D.D.S.. a well-known dental practitioner of the cit . of 'roronto, with 162 COM1\IE:\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD offices at No. 653 Spadina avenue, was born in August, 1856, at Aurora, County York, daugh- ter of Charles and Catherine (Tyson) Irwin the former born near Newmarket. County York, in 1 31 and the latter at Holland IJlmdinQ'. younge t daughter of Isaiah and Catherine Ty- son. Robert Irwin, the grandfather of Dr. Wells, came to Canada from Pennsylvania in 1800, and spttled with his wife, Sarah (Cummer), at Xewmarket, where he was engaged as a me- (.hanic. To thrm were born five children, of whom Charles was; the only survivor. Charles Irwin was born near Newmarl{pt, County York, in 1831. His early life was "pent in carpentering. hut he later became engaged in the work at his father's gristmill at Aurora, whirh he managed for a number of years. In 1855 he married Catherine Tyson, who was horn at Holland Landing, youngest daughter of Isaiah and CatlIerinp Tyson, and died May 4-, 1905. She was thr mother of five children: 1) Josephinp is mC'ntioned farther on. (2) Minnie II., born in Aurora in 1860, is the wifc of Th0mas Hamme]], of Beeton. Ont., and has four children, Esther, Charles H., Katie and Mar- garet. (3) Katie. horn in 1866, died in young womanhood. (4-) Courtwright. born Jan. 1 1870, in Aurora, now the manager of p .''HC store in Londop, Out., marripG. Iiss Evelyn Brown, and they have one son, Pearson. (5) YÙJliam, born Nov. Hi, 1872, was educated in the IJloydtown public school and Newmark2t high school, taught in the public schools for twelve years, and is at present a student in Vic- toria College. preparing for the ministry. He married Miss JJillian Richardson, and they re- sidp in Toronto: they have two ehildren, 1\Iuriel and Vera. In 1892 1\11'. Charles Irwin came from Schom- berg to Toronto, and there he has lived retired to the present time. He is connected with thp Methodist Church, and has held various official positions therpin. In politi!'s he is a member of the Reform party, and while in Aurora J!erved a.. a member of the school hoard, as conn. cillor for the township of King and as count r councillor for the County of York (for about ten years-.1874 to 1882), and as justice of the ppace (for thirty years). Josephine Irwin was edu!'atC'd in t]le'schools of Aurora, at which plaf'e she was reared to womanhood. In March, 1R76, she was marrie,l to .John 'WeBs. D.D.S., who was born in .Janu- ary, ]8:>4. eldC'st son of J. P. Wells. .John Wells taught school for somp time, and in 1882 gradl1- ated from the Royal Dental College. lIe prac- tised four ypars at ::\feaforrl. Ont., and four rears at AUI'ora, :md in 1889 located in Toronto, giving up his profession on account of ill health. He eliI'd in April, 1904. To Dr. and Mrs. Wells "'erC' born five chil, at (\"ewmarket, he married Miss France;; Elvidg-p. born in England in 1823, daughter of HenQ' and. Elizabeth Elvidge. Mr. and Irs. Elvidge came from England in the year 1824 on a sailing \'Pssel by way of Quebec. They re- mained in that rity until H!: ô, whpn they came to Newmarket, County York, as early setUpr<;. JIf'Dr - Elvid.ge was a millwright, earppnter and farmer. and. he found plenty of emploympnt among the early settlers. His children were: .Joseph, deceased, of Xewmarketj Elizabeth, tle- 163 ceased. wife of ,Y. 'Veightman, of County York; Edward, formerly a millwright at Newmarket; :\Iary, deceased, wife of John Atkinson, of County York; Jane, deceased, wife of Henry Fryatt, a retired farmer of County York; ]'ran- ces, the mother of our subject; William, a resi- dent of l'\cwmarket. who has one son, Herbert; Charles, a business man of Oakland. California; and George, "ho resides with his family at Brantford. Onto Samuel Roadhouse died at his home in Newmarket in Am;ust, 1890, leaving an ample fortune and an honorable name. His estimable wife survived untit May, 1904. In religious faith they were members of the :\Ieth- odist Church. In poEtics he was a Reformer until he supported thi national policy, when he became a Conservative. The children of Samuel Roadhouse and his wife were: Charles H., born in 1847, was reared at Newmarket, where he married; he is now a rp"ident of m the. Sarah, born in 1849, is the wife of James S. Spiers, who is chief clerk of tIll' Grand Trunk railroad. and is located at Montreal; they have two sons. Charles A. and. Harold A. Emma, horn in .1855, now deceased. wa the "ife of Jesse Doan, also deceased; they left one son, Frank. Annie E., born in 1858, is the wife of Thoma..<< H. Hacking of Detroit. and. they have two children, Jessie (wife of William Kirton, of Detroit) and Mabel. Ella, born in 1860, is the wife of W. S. McClintock, a druggist of Galva. Illinois, and they haV"e chil- dren. Gladys, Francis and Ross. William, born in ]R63, married and resides at North Bay, Onto Neriah J. is mentioned below. Neriah J. Roadhouse is the third member of the above family. He was reared at Newmar- ket where he attended school, completing the rourse in the grammar school. He was seven- tppn years oM when he entered his father's fur- niture store, and, learning the business, becrone manager while still young, on account of his father's failing health. In order to prepare himself thoroughly for all the duties of his busi- ness, :\fr. Roadhouse attend.ed a private embalm- ing' school at Toronto, learning the most im- proved sanitary methods of that profession. Since ]890 he has carried on the business alone and is one of the city's most reliable and repre- sentative business men. :\fr. Roadhouse is equally præninent in public life, voting with fue Conservative party on im- portant matters. For a period of twelve years he was a member of the t.own council, his father having served a number of years before him as counl'illor and reeve. In 1904 his popularity among his feHow citizens was shown by his elec- tion to the honorable position of mayor of New- 164 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD market, one which he filled with dignity and efficiency. On July 20, 1886, 1\11'. Roadhouse was marrie.l to Miss Emily Millard. born in County York, daughter of Mordecai and :Martha Millard, members of prominent families of the county. Mrs. Roadhouse died at Newmarket, Nov. 24, 1896, leaving three children, namely: Mildred, born in 1888, 'Who is well educated; Geraldine, born in 1890, a student in the Newmarket high school; and Constance. born in 1893. On June 28, 1897, Mr. Roadhouse was mar- ried (second) to Miss Mary Bogart, who belongs to one of the leading families of the county and is a daughtpr of J. W. and Elizabeth Bogart. She was reared and educated in this city, and is a lady of many social attractions. The hos- pitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Roadhouse is the scene of many pleasant gatherin s. Mrs. Road- house is a member of the Christian Church, while Mr. Roadhouse is a Methodist. .JA ,IER CROCKER, who passed away at his late residence, No. 490 Jarvis street, Toront.o, Dec. 23, 1905, was one of the cit T 's most c;uc- cessful business men and highly esteemed citi- zens. Mr. Crocker was born in Cornwall, Eng- land. Aug. 31, 1828. After receiving his educa- tion in his native country he came to Canada at. the age of twenty years, and soon thereafter set- tled in Etobicoke township, County York, where he engaged in farming. In about 184R he lo- cated in Toronto, where his business abi1ity soon became apparent to his fellow citizens. who elected him to represent St. Patrick's ward in the city council in the year 187;:;, by acclama- tion. After the subdivision of St. Patrick'f! ward, ,,-hich was brought about largely through the efforts of Mr. Crocker, and the formation of St. Stephen's ward, he was ('lected to repre- sent the latter in municipal offices. He was first elected from this ward in 1876 and sat in the city council in 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879. 1880, 1881, 1883, 1884. 1886 and 1889, when he with- drew from municipal life. During these ten years in the council he served the city ably and well, with honor to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. Mr. Crocker was largely interef!ted in various enterprises in the city, being a director on the board of the Industrial Exhibition Association for twenty-one years and a director of the Union IJoan Company. He was also interestcd in and the owner of valuable real estate in the city. It was larg-ely through his influence-in associa- tion with thp late Mayor Morrison and Mr. I, T. Withrow-that the Massey M mufacturing Com- pany was induced to move from Newcastle to Toronto, and this is only One of the ways in which he advanced t.he interests of the city, the welfare of w'hich he always had at heart. His politics were those of a lifelong Conservative. He was a member of the St. George Society and the York Pioneers' Association, and in religion was a consistent member of the Methodi'3t Church. In 18;:;0 :Mr. Crocker was married to :Mary Steele. who was born in Scotland in 1832 and came to Canada when but a child. She survives her husband and resides at 490 .Jarvis street, To Mr. and Mrs. Crocker were born these childrcn: Mrs. C. E. Kyle, of Toronto; William, well lmown in fimmcial circles in Toronto: and .J Oh11, deceased. JOHN SMITH, reeve of East Gwillimbury, is also a leading agriculturist of the 4th Conces- sion, J.Jot 22, and was born in that concession, on Lot 27, Sept. 13, 1851, son of John and Isa- bella (Fenton) Smith. John Smith, Sr.. was born in Yorkshire. Eng- land, and came to Canada in 1828. After mar- riage he settled in East Gwillimbury, and there spent the remainder of his life, clearing a farm. His death occurred in 1865. He was the fath::!r of eleven children, as follows: Mary, widow of George Coltman, residing in East Gwillimbury, had a family of eleven children, of whom ei ht are still living. William, Thomas, George. Mil- ton, Wilmot, Jane, Minnie and Lidy; William married IvEss Gregg, and has six children, Rev. William (a Presbyterian minister), :Maggie, Elizabeth, John, Belle and Fred: Sarah, the wife of Benjamin Eves. of East Gwillimbury, has six: children, Isabella, Willia.m, Julia. Sarah, l\1iunie md Walter: .Tulia is the wife of John Hicks, of Bay City, Michigan: Thomas married .Miss Sophie Drury, and settled in Toronto, Where he died in lR90, leaving two children, Everett and Fred; Elizabeth, widow of Robert KelIitlgtol1, of Gwillimbury. has three children. Isabel, .T,)hn IInd :\fary: l\Iargaret, wife of George Smith, of Whitchurch. has a family of six children: George married l\1iss Annie Boag, and first set- tled in Gwillimbury. later removing to Toronto, wn re hI' died in .Tune, 1905. leaving children ---Julia, V.-Ïifred, Maud, 'Vatter. Alice Flo... "ncf' and EJ'Jlef.t: Annie. the wife of ,Tames Boag', lives in East Gwillimbury, and has a family of h'o. Ralph and Roy: Isabella, the wife of John Graham, resides on the American side of Sault Ste. l\Tarie, wherp Mr. Graham is an en!!ineer: .Tohn is the subject proper of this sketch. John Smith received a district school educa- tion, and, his father having died when he was youn , he was obliged at an early age to begin to help care for the younger members of the family. In 1R75 he married Miss Mary A. CO)IßlE1\IORA TIVE BIOaR \PHICAL RECORD Johnston, who was born in East Gwillimbury in April, 1856, daughter of John and Mary (Woods) Johnston. They first settled on the honw where his father died, his mother li,'in with them for e!e,'en :rears. In 1888 1\11'. Smith purcha<;ed the John Fletcher estate. his present farm home, where he has erected new buildings and made many improvements. He also pur- chased a farm on the 4th Concession, where his eldest son, Albert J., resides, and owns fifty acres in another part of the township. Mr. and 1\1rs. Rmith have seven children: A]bert J., born in lS76, married 1\liss Louie Lundy, daughter of Joseph Lund T, of County York, and has four ('hi]dl'en, .:\filfred. Mi]dred G., Roy G. and Ross .A.; Elmer E.. born in 1878, is bookKeeper for a large lumber firm in 1\1uskoka, Ont.; Norman A., born in 1880, lives at the old homestead; Ethe] E., born in 1883, married Jan..es Crann, a resident of Newmarket, and has one son, Ethan .T.: Li]y 1\1., born in 1885, lives at borne; Frank 'Y., born in 1889, is a shldent at the Xewmarket high school; and Gertrude, born in 1891. is a student in the home school. 1\11'. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Chris- tian Chur('h. In political faith 1\fr. Smith has always been identified with the Reform party, and he was elected in 190n a member of the eounci], to which he was re-e]ected five times in succession. At the present time he is filling the position of Reeve of East Gwillimbury, hav- ing been e]eeted to that office in 1906. He has also been a memþer of the school board fOl' a number of years. Fraternally he is connecterl with the Order of Forestp!,s at Newmarket. 111'. Smith is self-made. Early in life h, started out to make his own way in the world, and he has hppn wrv successful. He is a kind ]y, Christian man, one who can trust and be trusted. EDWIX I3L::\"CE \YRInHT, editor and part Iwoprietor of tlIP l'Ol'Outo JUllction Tribulle. ,m influpntial news sheet of this section of Ùn- tario. was born at Collingwood, Ont.. Sept. ), 1879, son of Charles \Yright, of the .Junction, whose sketch appears elspwhere. Edwin B. Wright securp(l his preliminary pducation in the schools of Collin wood nnrl Toronto Junction, and in IS!)5 he entered the offi('e of the Tribune as an employee, :\fr. A. B. Rice being 1hpn the owner and erlitor. Here hc remained for two years. tlwn becomin assist:mt editor of the Lrader lllld Recordrr, of Toronto .Tunction. for two p'; Mrs. Flanigan, of Philadelphia. who dipd in 1906; and Samuel. Smnuel 1\f('.\ lIister wa.,> educaterl in his native place and at Liverpool, to which city his par- ents had removed from Ireland. On completing his literary training Mr. McAllister in 185-1 be- gan his life work in an evening school in Liver- pool. Tn 18.:;7 he came to Canada !lnd settle.} in Toronto, for one year working as a clerk in a mercantile house on King street west. ('on- ducted by l\1r. Henry Graham. In 1838 he be- pame a teacher in Bartlett's Academy, ()n Queen street west. and in the fall of 1859 entererl puh- lie school work. in which he was rngaged to the 166 COl\fl\IEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD enrl of 1906, having been a teacher-during his more than forty-sevcn years of service-under the chairman of every school boaI'll of Toronto except Dr. Workman, the first chairman of the first school board of the city. In 1877. when the RYE'rson school was opened, Mr. McAllister was made principal thereof, a position hp ably fillE'd till his rE'tiremE'nt. in December, 1906, being then the senior educator of the city. In 1861l\fr. McAIJister was married to :Marion Emery. who was bOl'n in London, England, in 184 , daughter of George and Sophia Emma Emery, who came with their famil" to Toronto in 1835. To this union have hee born four children: GE'orge Dumerque, of Toronto, who is married to Adeline V. Lewis, and ha<; tìve I'hildren, l\Iary Doris, Samuel LE'wis, George William Kattress, Emma ,Jean Dover and Helen Isobel; Alexander Laughton, a I'ivil engineer of l'\ew York: .Tohn Ed ar. a. civil engineE'l', man- ager of the works of the British Columbia Cop- per Company, at Greenwood, B.C., who marriNl Isobel Gray, and has two children, Donald G. and Ramuel: and Emma Hardy, wife of David Evans, of Chicago, who has two children, Ches- ley :McAllister and :\Iary Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. 1\1(' Allister are memhers of the (,hur('h of England. Frat rna]]y he is connectE'd with the A.O.F.W. DR.. B. F. PEARSON, one of County York's prominent physicians and surgeons, has chùsen for his fielhael conducted for many year . He also sold organs and pianos find taught mnsic, and in 1872 located in Toronto, where for some time he was engaged in huilding and in !;p]]jng property, also conducting a real estate of- fice, hut he is now retired from active business. l\Tr. and l\Irs. l\Icl\'Iirhael have no children. They are member" of the Presbyterian Church, which they attend reg'ularly and support liherally. In political matters 1\[1'. McMichael is connected with the Reform party. Fraterna]]y he is iden- tifì<,d with the Masons. 1lfOSES B:\RBER, for many years a farmer of Norfolk County, Ont., and a Christian work- er whose usefulness extended over a long period, is still held in loving memory in the locality where most of his liff> was spent. He was a native of the State of New Jersey, born Dec. 29, 1789, at School y's Mountain, in 1\lorri county, and was a son of Samuel Barber. The father was horn .Jan. 29, 175iJ. and brought his family to Canada in the year 1800. They set- tled on a farm near the village of ''IT aterford, l(jS CO:M1\1E:JIORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD and Samuel Barber purchased the \Vaterford MilL'S. He hall been a mer('hant in his old home in Xe\\" Jersey, whither he returned to settle up his account, and having finished his business he started back to Canada. He was last seen near . Xiag-ara, and nothing was ever afterward heard of him. Travelling in those days was attended "ith danger as well as hardship, and travellers known to have money in their possession were IW\'er safe on the road. As 1\11'. Barber must ha\'e had considerable, it is supposed that he was murdered and robbed. In consequence of his untimely death the family, a large one, were obliged to give up the mill, and they had to battle unaided against privation amid unfa- .niliar scenes. Samuel Barber married Aba- gail Cosad, who was born J ul ' J 1, 1758, and to them were born Ì\wlve childl'en, as follows: Elizabeth, Feb. 8. 1778; :Mathias, Dec. 14, 1779: .Tohn. April 19, 1781; Daniel, Dec. 2, 1782; .Jane, Sept. :!7, 1iM: UaQ', Jan. 16, 1786; Aaron, Dec. 9, 1787; l\Ioses, Dec. 29, 1789; )Iiriam, April 8. 1792; Elisha, May 11, 179J: amuel, l\1ay 26,1796: .Jacob, July 2,1797. Moses Barber was a boy when the famil \' moved to Canada. On July 7, 1811. he married Kan('v Xelles, who was born 1\1ay 18, 1792, in the illage of York, and died Feb. 27, 1873, aged eighty years, nine months, nine days. They raised a large family, six of whom, three sons and three daughters, survived them. 1\11'. Bar- ber passed away March 27, 1881, at the age of ninety-one years, two months, twenty-nine days, at the residence of one of his sons, in Townsend Centre, and he w&;; laid to rest in the burying g-rouml nt Boston, Ont., on March 29th. :\11'. Rarher was long notf'd for his interest in religious enterprises. He was liheral in his views, but rigid in his own conduct, and he sup- ported Christian institutions of all kinds. B('- fore there were missionary and Bible societies in Canada he aided those in the United States, having been hrought to a saving knowledge of Christ in the summer of 18()6, through the in- strumentalitv of missionaries from thr Shaftes- hury Assoei tion of the Stab' of New York. On Oct: 21, 1R06, he was baptized hy the Rev. David Irish and received into the fellowship of the Boston Church, in \\hich he held memhership until his death. HI' was both active and eifi- f'ient in the work of that church. "Like a soli- tary trep when all the forest has gone he stood alonr, a reminder of a gem'ration gone from earth. On the farms around him he has seen his fe)]o\\,s successive1y hold posscssion an,l pass away, till those who now possess the soil al'e only connrcted with thp past by a few such links as these. In the church hc could go back be- yowl any living, and tell us that the tria]" nnd triumphs of the past should encourage us to meet with courage present difficulties, and ulti- mately share in the final victory. While he lived, the church, though old for the country, might justly claim to still maintain her youth, for our brother was admitted a member in the second year of her existence. Now he has de- parted, she flies back into the past by many gen- eratio:!1s, and at once becomes venerable with age." 1\1rs. l\fary Johnston, who died Sept. 8, 1859, at Boston, Ont., in the eighty-eighth year of h('r age, had a remarkable experience as a prisoner among the Indians in her earl v life an account of which was puhlished at the time f her death. "Mary Sitts was born of pious parents, at Fort Plain, New York, in :May, 1772. At the age of seven years she was captured by a band of hostile Indians, taken from her home and friends, and by them brought to the forests of Canada, bordering upon the Grand river, her fripnds, at the time of her capture, barely escap- ing with their lives. She was held by them a number of years, during which time ;,me fre- quently came near stan'ing to death. On one occasion they threatened to kill hrr, and inflict- ed a deep gash in her head, the pains and marks of which foJIo.n'ed her to the gTave. After years of suffering and privation, never expecting to see home or friends again, she was at length ,'eseued from captivity by Captain Nelles, then li\'in!l near the Grand river, where she once more found a home and friends. In 1795 she wa" married to George Cunningham, and settled at Boston. then a dense forest. Her husband ,vas accidentally killed while niding a neighbor in raising a building, and Mary was left to .,rrng!..de alone with six small children to sup- J!n)'t. But bein!:! a woman of strong eonstitu- lion, untÜ'ing' industry, and indomitable will, aided with thp hlessing- of li-od. she surmounted all ohstaeles. and saw her l'hildren grow to ma,n- hnod llOnored and respected. Her SOn Henry ,,'as, for many years, a useful and ze1110us mini- stpr nf thp gosprl in thrse parts. Her son 'Vil- limn \\'as nn efficient and pious deacon. B(\th hnw gOlle to rest. Two of her remaining sons still holel the same office in the church of her ('hoicof'. It was in her widowhood, in November, 1809. shr songht the IJord with all her heart, nnd lIe drlivered her from all her fears-she sOl1!.!ht nnd foullIl a place among the little band of Christ '8 followers in this place, and was bap- tized into the fellowship of the dmrch by Elder Fairc,hild. llf' maintained a Chri"tian walk, and k('pt IH'r placp with God's people till called to join the f'hurch ahove. IIer home Was long the home of nod's people, for there they met to worship Him ere a sanctuary wa.c:; built for his CO IUE lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 169 praise. Being a person of remarkable sympathy .\Dd kindness, she spent much time in visiting the sick and dying. and was not un frequently instrumental in restoring them to hea]th again. During that dark day when our shores were in- vaded and plundered by a foreign foe she cheered the hearts of both officers and men b y providing for their bodily wants. She was even per.mitted to revisit the home of her childhood- not more to the astonislunent of her friends than as though one had arisen from the grave to be their guest and child. TIll' meeting was touch- ing indeed. and the kind providence of Gvd al'knowledged both in her deliveranre and pres- ervation. She married her second hushand, .John .John!'òton, about the year 1810. He \HIS a humhle, pious Christian, by whom she had one son, \,ho has long been an honored office- bearer among his brethren. In Christian re- lationship, what a striking contrast hetween the little captive maid of se\'en years and the agoecl 'mother in 1<;rae1.' surrounded with more than a hundred relatives-even down to the fifth generation-all respectable and mostly wealth ' members of society; and. better than this, th most of them trying to walk in the fear of nod and in the comfort of the Holy <1host. Þ\nd "hat a striking illustration of the words of the Psalmist: 'I have been young, but now I am old; yet ha\re I not seen the rightrous forsaken. nor his seed hegging bread. . ' A crowd followed her remains to the grave. All felt that they had lost a friend: and of her. as of Mary of ld. it shall be said, he hath done what sh0 could. " rrs. .J ohnston was a member of the Boston Baptist Church, referred to several times in the preceding article. ,TOH)I E. HUGHES, town clerk of New- market, County York, was born in 'l'ecumseth. County Simcoe, Oct. 20, 1836, a son of Elwood amI Sarah (Bogart) Hughes, members of pio- neer families of County York. The parents of 1\11'. Hughes were both born in Count T York, the father in 1820 and the mother in 1821. Elwood ITughC's was a son of Ellis and l\Iary Hughrs. both of whom were born in 1782, at Cape May, New.Jersey. Ellis Hughes came to Canada with his parents in 1819. after residing in Penns,vl- 'Vania for some years. On the maternal side the grandparents were .John and Catlwrinc (Wilson) Bogart. the for. mer of whom was 'born in 1789 and the latter in 1790. In 1800 they came to County York and settlrd in Whitrhurch township, near the present town of N"ewmarket, on Crown lands, where th('y lived out their days, becoming identified with the progress and development of this sec- tion. After many years of hard work John TIOgal't retirerl. and he died in old age at New- market, respected by all who knew him. Ellis Hughes, the paternal grandfather, emi- grated to Canada with his family and household goods in a great covered wagon. By trade he \\ as a hatmaker, but he doubtless found in th" new home that he could work at his trade as a side issue and meantime acquire a large lauded prop- erty by turning his attention to agriculture. He purchased land in King township and made there a permanent llOme, on which he died in ] m. His wife died in 1877. They were the parents of twelve ('hildren who lived to reach maturity, namely: Spth. born in Pennsylvania. died in )Iiehigan. Whilden, born in Pennsyl- rania. was reared in Canada; hc married and moved to .Janesville, 'Visconsin., where he be- came a prosperous stock farmer and died. leav- ing a wife and family. James P., born in Can- ada, married and settled as a sl1ddler at New- market, then studied denti!;try and removed to Bloomfield, Iowa. whew' he practÏeed until his of two daughters: Kellett, of Toronto; and Phoebe :\la- gee, B._'L, University of Toronto. 1905. In re- ligious matters 1\11'. :Magee was a Presbyterian. In politics he was in sympathy with the Reform party. ALEXAXDER McCLEI,T..AXD (deceased). Among the names of the pioneer teachers of To- ronto may be mentiom'd that of the late Alex- ander J\lcClelland, '" ho was born in 1819, in County Tyrone, Ireland. son of Thomas and Jane DIp IÜ>o!!n) 1IcClelland. natives of the Emerald Isle. in which country they died. Alexander l\IcClelland was educated for the ministry, but on locating in Toronto, in 18-14, enga!!eJ in teaching. which calling he pursued for a number of years, during which time he invested and became largely interested in real estate in Toronto. After giving up teachin.g' :\11'. )IcCiel1and ser,'ed the city of Toromo as city assessor for some time, and after his term of ser- vice was over he retired from active life to look after his own interests. lIe was a leading memo bel' of the Presbyterian Chlli'ch. In politics he was a Conservative. His death occurred in 1886, in Toronto, where his entire active life had been spent, and where he had made warm and lasting friends. 1\[1'. :\IcCleliand and Iiss Elizabeth :\IcClel- land '\ere united in marriage in Toronto. 111'8. l\IcClelland was born in County Tyrone. Ire- land, in 1818, and came to Toronto in 1849. She was well educated in her native land, an,} on coming to Toronto beea.me a teacher, following the profession for a number of )'ears. :\Irs.l\Ic- Clelland. ,\ ho is still residing in Toronto. is the oldest living teacher of the Queen City. am} al- though past the eighty-ninth milestone in life's journEY is in full possession of all of her facul- ties. After the death of her husband she took the management of his city property. and like her hushand sold and bought, and built and re- paired buildings and property. So carefull;\' rlid ..he follow the execution of his plans that on an occasion, when a contractor had gone con- trary to her desires. she ordered the work taken down and put up according to stipulations. and the contractor, seeing t.hat she was fully ac- quaintf'd with her business, made no further move or attempt. to dodge the letter of the con- tract. To ::\fl'. and 1\1rs. l\IcClelland were born the following children: Rev. Thomas .Tames. born in Toronto, was a well-h--nown Presbyterian preacher. and died in lR91: he marriedl\Iatilda Arthur, by whom he had one son, Arthur. Alpx- ander. of Toronto, married Lizzie Bailey. and has four children, Alexander. Donald, Flore11ce . and James. Lizzie is the widow of James O'Hara, of Toronto. Sarah L. cares for her mother. 1\[rs. Il'Clelland is a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is one of the oldest ladies of the Queen City, in which she has spent sO many years, and through her kind. gentle heart has won .many friends. EDWARD TERRY waR born in 18-10 in the village of Wye. Kent, England, and died in To- ronto Oct. 19, 1903. He was descended from an- cestors "ho fOlH!ht under Cromwell. Althou!!h onlr sixtcfn years of age when l mY- hi,> native countr;\' l\lr. Terry retained many of the characteristics of a t.ypical Englishman üf the better class. He was plain and outspoken. but of a genial and kindly disposition, which en- dearetl him to all with whom he came in con- tact, as one who never turned his back on a friend. however humble, and who ave freely of his counsel and substance to the poor and needy. He \\"as a splendid specimen of physical man- hood, who did not spare himself in his effort.:; to uplift his fellmrnwn. In religion :\11'. Terry was a stauneh Metho- dist, and brought his great business abilitv to bear in the interests of that church. He. was a local preacher of note, on t.he .West York C'ir- cuit, and ably filled positions on the Quarterly Board and as superintendent of Sunday-school for years and t.rustee of thp Spadina 'Avenue Church, now h--nown as the Broadway Taber- nacle. In l Mr. Terry removed to Pa rkdale. and in 1899, associated with his brother-in-law, ]\[1'. R g. Kinzing-er, and others, he was mainly instmmental in the foundation of the St. Al- ban's Church, in North Parkdale, and took an active interest in its welfare to the end. In politics Mr. Terry had strong Liberal lean- ings. but. the sturdy, independent spirit of bis Puritan ancestors tbat was in him prevented him from supporting any measure that had not his unqualified apprO\'al. He was a prominent member of the Masonic and other fraternal so- ciet.ies, and in puhliC' affairs, as a resident of Parkdale, he held office as reeve until the an- nexation of that suburb to Toronto. He ";\':1S also a member of the York County Council for many years. In lS56 :\fr. Terry landed in New York, but finding his surroundings uncongenial early in 18;)7 removed to Toronto and established him- self at the corner of George and Front street,>. as a dealer in builders' supplies. He was 811C- e sful in his operat.ions, and by strict inte!?I'itv and attention to business earned for himself a enviable reputation among Toronto's substan- tial and reliable merchants. The business th11s 172 COl\I:ME::.\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD founded is now being successfully continued under the management of his son, William B. Terry. In 1861 :Mr. Terry was united in marriag'è to i\Iiss Christine (daughter of Jacob and Sarah Cannon) Kinzinger, who wag born in London, Rngland. in 1M2. The Kinzingers were of an old E sex famil "ho came to Toronto from Eng- land in 18;)6. 'i'o this union were born seven children. viz.: Lizzie (::.\Irs. Charles Hall), Min- nie ( Irs. J. A. Austin), Edward (deceased), Fanny G., 'VilJiam B., Horace Jeffrey and Ethel. one more than he ,,'as nobler in That best! portion of a good man's life, The little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love. CHARLES SHARPLEY, a well-known mar- ket gardener and florist of Bracondale, Ont., was born in Ijanca.':;hire. England, Sept. 10. 1854, ;.<; until his death in 189ft He and his wife were members of the English t;hurch, of ,\ hich he was an active choir member. :Mr. Sharpley was a Liberal in politics. Two sons were born to him and his wife: Charles md James. Charles Sharple was edu('ated in the schools of Toronto, after leaving which he learned th<' carriag-e building and carpenter's trflde under the tuition of his fflther, while yet a young man heooming a member of the firm of Sharple;\' & Sons, "here he remained until hi<; fathu's death. The business was then sold, and hI' pn- g'flged in gflrdening-. In 1889 he erected his beautiful brick residence and fine hot-hou'5es. 1\ fl'. Sharpley WfiS married in .Tune, 1885. to )Tis Mary .Tflne Rnrl1idge. of Scarborough. C'an- adfl, horn in 1864. eldest dmlg-htel' of Hobert Bnrbii1!!e. who came from England to that placf'. where he resided until his death, his wife and lflrge family still surviving him. To:!\fl' and :\Trs. Cjharlps Sharplpy have been born eight ('hildren: Ella ::\1ary .Tane. horn in 188 . who mflrrierl Sept. 5. HJ06, 'V. R Morrison, of Coun- ty York; Eva :!\fay, born in 1890; Jessie L., born in 18f12; Frederick C., born in 18!1!; .Mable, horn in 1897, who died in May, 1897, aged two month<;. eleven òflYs; Stella S., born in 1899: Elsie 11., born in 1901; and Reta E., born in 1903. :;'Ill'. Sharpley was one of the founders, and is an active member of Zion l\Iethodist Church of Bracondale, where he has been a trustee for a number of years and a teacher in the Sahbath- school. He has always supported the Conserv- ative party. He is a member of the Sons of Eng- land, Yarmouth Lodge; Foresters of: Toronto, C'ourt Bathas Lodge. o. 479; the daug-hters of Endand. Duchess of Kent Lodge; and Northern Star, No. 778, L.O.L. Mr. Sharpley served six ;\'ears as a cavalryman in the King's service nnder Captain Dunn, B Sf]uadron, Lieut.-Col. G. T. Denison, ('ûmmanding; the last named is now chief magistrate of Toronto. WILLARD. In the )'ear 1832 William Wil- lard came with his family to Canada from Dorkin , Surrey County. England. He was born in 1787. and was therefore about fort v-five ypars of age whe'n he left the old sod to found a new home in the new cOlmtry. They stayed for a short time in Hamilton, Ont., and then settled in Deverly township, Connty Wentworth, on a farm. In the old country :Mr. Willard had worked as a earpenter, and for a time he fol- lowed that trade in Canada before purchasing the 100 acres of land in Bcverly, on whirh he "ettled. Hi children were: Maria. who mar- ried Mr. W orstfold, and moved to Strathroy, Onto ; William. James, George, David and Charles, who all settled on farms in Bev- Prl - tmrnship; John, who settled in Parkhil1; IIen I'.\', who went to :\lichigan; and Charlotte. who married John Proctor. and located in the State of 1\TiphiQ'an. William "'illard, the father, died at the age of seventy-four years. 'Villiam 'Villard, the son, was seventeen years of age whrn the fa-mily eame to Canada. He, too, followed the ('arpenter's trade. and for years was instrumental in helping the pion<>ers huild tlwir homes. lIe hplped to huild the fir:'>t ehurch -in Beverly township. In 1R39 he mar- ried AhiQ'ail Smith, who wa then spventeen years of age. and a memher of a family that moved from thr Statp of Vermont to Erie County. Ppnnsylvania, and from there to Canada. l\T rs. "'ill anI had mfln ' thrillinQ' experiences in the parly days, and was several timcs chased by hears, and once, when her husband was in Dun- das on business. nearly lost her life hy heing eha ('rl hy wolvps, and l)eing ohliged to seek sheltpl' with npighhors. Their ehil(lren were: .Toel, who married find moved to VancouVC'r. B.C'.: 'Villiam. who went to li-alt: .John. who moven to St. :\Tary's: Smith. who loeated in To- 1'Onto: Frank, \\"ho died in Toronto, in Septem- her. 1!)05: Ahner and George Washington, of C01\I1\IEJ\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 173 Toronto; and Hattie, who married \Vren Raeger, and lives in Galt. The father of these children was a member of the Methodist Church for over forty years, and was active in its work in his younger days. He lived to attain the advanced age of eighty-four years. Both William Willard and his father. VlTilliam, Sr., were staunch Con- servatives, and in 1837 enlisted and were called out to the defence of the government against the rebellion of William Lyon Mackenzie. William Willard, second S()n of his father an,l the third to bear the name: was born in 1J arch, 1842. and remained on the farm until he was fifteen years of age, when he began to learn the tailoring trade at Branchton. At the age of seventeen he went to Galt, and with the ex- eeption of a couple ')f years has resided there ever since. On Aug. 12. 1864, he married 1Iary Hambly, daughter of Charles Hambly who ('ame from Devonshire, England. To this union chil- dren as follows were born: James Charles, Abi- gail J., Elizabeth A.. William (who died young), Walter T.. William R.. Maxe L, and Edith (who died young). In 1879 Mr. Willard f'stab- lished his tailoring business, which 'he has con- tinued up to the present time (1907). In his religious faith he is a Methodist, but in his po- litical principle he has departed from the teach- ings of his father and is a Liberal. JAMES CHARLES .WILLARD, eldest son of Wil- liam Willard of Galt, was born in the city of Galt, Oct. 30, 1864. Until 1889 he made his home in his native town, and there learned the tailoring business. In that Yf'a I' he moved to Toronto Junction, and began business on his own aecount. in which he has been ver ' suc- cf'ssfnl. III' has accumulated considerable cent- ral property in both Toronto Junction and the City of Toronto. In 1889 he married Selena Peardon. eldest daug-hter of Richard Peardon, of Bowmanville, Ont., by whom he had two sons. namely: James Harold, born July 6, 1892: and William Hartley, born Oct. 6, 1894. Mrs. Wil- lard passed away Sppt. 14, 1897. after ei!!ht years of happy wedded life. 1\[1'. Willard mar- ried (second) Nettie Florence Beswick, eldest daughter of Richard and Clara Beswick, and to this union have ('orne two children: Arnold Val- lance. born Aug. 14. 1899: and Edith Audrey, born Feb. 18, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Willard are both mcmbprs of Victoria Presb 'terian Chu h, Toronto Junction. 'W. T. 'VILL\RD, son of William and brother of .James Charles, was born June 17, 1875, in Galt, where he received a public and high sch'101 education. At the agf' of fonrtpen he left the Colleg-iatp Institute and startf'd to learn tailor- ing with his father. At the end of five years. haying dpcidcd he did not eare for the tailor's trade, he returned to school, and in 1895 matri- culated at the Roval College of Dental Sur eons. While out of school he had taken a four ypars' reading course in the Chautauqua Literar,\' and Scientific Circle. In the fall of 1895 he entered the oÏfice of Dr. R 1Ioyer at Galt as a student, and after spcnding three and one-half yeari in the study of his profession he graduated in the spring of 1899. Immediately after his gradna- tion he opened an offiee in Toronto Junction. On July 5: 1903, Dr. Willard was united in marriage with Miss Hilda Mae Logan, of Bow- manviile, who was born in London Aug. 9, 1880, daughter of Edward H. and Laura Logan. Mrs. Willard lived in her native city untIl she was five years of age, when her father died. Ed- ward H. Logan was born at Thorndale, Ont., July 31, 184.1. son of James Logan, who ( ame from Ireland. and at the age of nineteen left home to go into the grocery business at London, in which he continued as long as he lived. Mrs. Laura Logan was born at Bowmanville. Feb. 28, 1853, daughter of the late Samuell\kMurtry, who came from County Carlow, Ireland. Both the DDctor and his wife are members of Vic- toria Presbyterian Church. .JOHX KAY 1[ACDOXALD, though not born in Canada, has spent the greater part of his life there, having come to this country at the parly age of nine :,'ears. He was born Of'tober 12. 1837. in Edinburgh. Rf'otIand. of Hig-hland parents. the youngest son in a family of ten f'hilòren-five S()ns and fiye daughters. His father was Donald Macdonald. seeonò son of Benjamin Macdonald. of Forsee. Caithno'ss- shire. His mother was Eli7abeth MacKay. His parent<; left the North at a comparatively early period after their marriage and went to Edin- burg-h. where the father engag'ed in mercan tile pursuits till 1843, when with his eldest son. .J amps. he left for Canada, his second son. Ben- jamin, having preceded them. The subj("et of this sketrh. together with his brother Daniel (now of Winnipeg). and two sisters. 1\Irs. A. )[eLean Howard and 1[rs. Andrew 1[cBeath. followed in August. 1845. The father had set- tled on a farm in the County of Peel. wherf' he continued to reside unti1 his death in 1861. and thither the little group of four found their wa.y in òue course. Benjamin continued to reside on the old homestead until his death: he was snrviwd by his widow. four son .WiHiam C'a.mphell (]ate of the Highlands). Donald J., .Tames Á. and (1eorge-and two dau!!hters- .Tean and Wilhelmine. 1\[1'. .Tohn Ka:,' 1\faf'donald spent some years on the farm. He attended the public school and afterward the ',eston Grammar School. f'om- 174 CO}JME roRA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECoRD pleting his education by one session at Knox College, at the same time taking certain classes at the University, intending to enter the ministry of the Presbyterian Church. Immediately fol- 10winQ" the elose of the session he entered, as as- sistant to the late James Scott Howard, the office of trea treasurer. He with- drew from these positions some years ago. ::\11'. Macdonald has been identified with vari- oUs interdenominational movements, such as th.. Ontario Sabbath School Association. of which he was president. and the Ontario l,ord's Day Alliance. 'was its first president. hold- ing that office some four years. and was again pressed to accept the position on tile death of the late PriD!'ipal Cavpn. III' is an aetive elder in the Presbyterian Church. and has been a f'onstant worker in the Sabbath-school and Rib]e class. He has given more than twenty years of service as convener of thp Assembly's I'f\mmittee on tile A ed and Infinn Ministers' Fund. and his untiring effort<; have resulted in sPf'uring largely increased benefit to the retired minisb'rs of the Church. He has served the ('hurch in several ways. as a memher of Knox College board and otherwise; was an active mover in bringing into existence St. Andrew's Boys' College, and one of its mainstays. In his ahf,ence, and Iwithout his consent, he was made President, and he has continued to hold the office with some reluctance. In politics Mr. Macdonald is a Conservative, though independent in his views, holding that principle, not policy, should guide. This side of his character is indicated by hi<; connection with the Canada First movement at a time when, in his judgment, political leanings should be laid aside and the country's real good sought, His views are indicated by the motto proposed by him for the new party. which was carried by a majority vote. though in his absence was again brought up and Canada First substituted- "Canada not Faction." This will be found ap- pended to the Declaration of that party. Sub- sequently his views led him to take a leading part in the :Equal Rights movement, of which he was at first vice-chairman and afterward ehair.man. His relationship to the Confedera- tion TJife Association is well known from ocean to ocean. Its organizer and its gaide during the thirty-five years of its existence, he has a rig-ht to feel trratified at the enviable position it has reached. 1\11'. l\Iacdonald married Charlotte Emily, youngest daughter of the late Col. C. S. Perley, and she passed away Aug. 24, 1902. To this union were born tilree sons and one daughter, namely: John Perley, who met his death through an unfortunate accident; Rev. Donald Bruce, LL.D., Principal of St. Andrew's College; C'harle!' Strange, "rho is in the office of the C. Ii. A.; and Charlotte Helen, who is with her father endeayoring to fill her mother's place in the home. R. G. BARRETT, a venerable member of the Ontario Bar, to which he was admitted over tifty years ago, is a native of England, born in London, Kov. :!G. 1822. son of Michael Barrett, a well-kno\\ n harrister of his day. :\1ichael Barrett married Miss Frances Scott, Hlld in 18:3-1 I'ame to üntario, locating first in Toronto, where he was returning officer for St. Hporge's 'Yarl1. Rhortly aftf'r settling in 1'0- !'Onto, he decidpd to locate in the United States, Hnd an:ording-ly went to Natchez, .Mississippi, where he died in 18-1:3, in the prime of life. IIis ehildren were: Dr. Michael. for thirty 'ears master of the Upper Canada Co]]ege, a medical practitioner of note, and the founder of the \\ oman's :\1edical CollcgP at Toronto, one of the first in the Provillce; IIl'nry, a mariner; R. G.; :\Jrs. Georgina Frances Deylin, of Yazoo; and \Yilliam, who was killed in the war of the RrbeI- lion in the Pnited States. R. G. Barrett went to Caen. Normandy. when five 'ears old, where he remained nine years, acquiring a substantial knowledge of the Frl'nch o . . . ---..... f I I I I 1" I ' , . - I f' ! .J) I COMlUEl\IORATIVE BIOGR.\.PHICAL RECORD 175 language. In 1830, ;'\1r. Barrett saw the excite- ment at Caen incident to the passing of King Charles X. of France, at the time of his banish- ment. In 1836 our subject \\ ent to Xe\V York, making the trip on the old "Cit T of London," the journey taking nine weeks. Very soon after landing in New York he went to Goderich, Ont., and then to Penetanguishene, where he remained until 1837. He then walked to :'\ewmarket. County of York, at which place his hrother, the Dr. Barrett mentioned above, "was master of the grammar school. From New-market he came on horseback to Toronto, and then went to the Southern States with his father. There he re- mained until 18-14, when he returned to Toronto, and was employed as a tea('her in the old dis- trict grammar schools. Soon after returning to Toronto, Mr. Barrett took up the study of law, and in 1852 was called to the Bar. lIe went to Hamilt0n, where he practised until 185-1, re- turning to Toronto in that year, and there he has residell ever since. Xot a man is now living on Bloor Street who resided there at the time of ::\11'. Barrett's location. In addition to his legal practice :illr. Barrett has been identified with a number of enterprises, among which may be mentioned the Queen City Immrance Com- pany, of which he was thp first vice-president. He \\ as one of the founders of the Stpam Boiler Guarantee Company. anll the Rent Guarantee C'ompan T, now defunct. In 18;)1, Mr. Barrett was married to Rebecca Bostwick, daug'hter of the late Lardner Bost- ,,'ick, a member of the first council of Toronto. To Mr. and :\lrs. Barrett were born four- teen children, nine of whom still survive: Fred- erick Albert, born Feb. 3, 1853. married Emily Roe, and among tlwir chil(lrpn are Edith and Pauline; Ada, horn l\Iay 7, 1854; Sarah Frances. horn June 2:5, ]83;"); Rohert George. born -;\far('h 27. lR;)7; Reuben Alexander, born Feb. 2:5, 18;=;9; James ::\T.. born .June 1.1. ISßO; Annie L., born Jul;\' 22, 1861; Helena. born l\lay 11. 1863; Edwin Hugh, born .\pril 29, 18M; William S., born .July 12. 186;'); Lardner Bostwick, horn .June 22. 1867; Edith 0.. born O('t. 22. lR()9: Christina Florence. born :\fay ]5. 18ïl: Edithel ::\faude, horn .Tul;\T 1 (). 1874-. Thp motlwr of thesp children died in \11!:!11st. 1 93, in the faith of the English (,hur('h. of ",hieh church 1fr. Bar- rett is the oldest living memher in Toronto. In his political s;\'mpathies he is a Consprvative. He bplongs to the Masonic fraternit;\,. For some time 1fr. Barrett has been retired from his legal practice, giving his time and attention to look- ing after his husiness investment". .\ !though past thp eighty-fourth milpstone in life's journpy. his mind is a" clear and a('tivp as pvpr. amI :J<;ide from somp slight rheumatic trouble he is in the best of health. He has seen many changes take place in his adopted city, and his reminiscences of early days are both interesting and instruc- tive. HO . GEORGE W. ALLAr\", who passed away at Toronto in .July, 1901, was born in this city in 1822, a son of the late Hon. William Allan, a member of the Legislative Council, and his wife, Leah (Saville) Allan, the latter a mem- ber of a well-known family of County Y orIc lIon. 'Vm. Allan was born in IIuntly, Scot- land, and was sixteen years of age when he came to Iontreal, removing later to Toronto. He was one of the foremost men of the city in his day and generation and was interested in all the enterprises organized to benefit Coun ty York and her people. The death of his wife preceded his own, which took place at Toronto in 185:3. The late Hon. George ,Yo Allan was C'ducated in Upper Canada College. He left school tb take up arms in defence of his country in the Rebel- lion of 18:37-38. amI when. peace was restored he resumed his studies, entering upon the study of law at Toronto. He became one of the we11- known men of his profession. In 18:5.1, he was elected mayor of Toronto, and he held other offices of distinction. Without his solicitation or knowledge he was appointed from London a commissioner of the Canada Company, an office he held until his death. For many years he was chancellor of Trinity Cniversity. In 18:58 :Mr. Allan was elected to the Legis- lative Council and at Confederation was ap- pointed to the Senate. One of Toronto's most beautiful parks. the "Allan Gardens." was a partial gift by rr. Allan to the Horticultural Society, but later was deeded to the city. 1\fr. Allan had numerous interests in thp city and like his father hefore him took pride in the de- wlopment and progress of Toronto. :\fr. Allan was twice marrieò, first to Louisa 1\1., thp third daug-htpr of the late Sir ,John Bev- erly Robinson. Slw was horn at Toronto and òied at Rome. Ital;\T. in 18;")2. There was no issue of this marria!!I'. ;'\fr. Allan married second Adelaide Harriet. the third daughter of Rev. Thomas Schreiber and his wife Sarah, the latter heing a daughter of Admiral Bing- ham. This marriage \Va<; solemnized in St. .James' Church, Piccadilly, London. England. The father of ::\frs. Allan came to Canada in 18:52 and sf'ttled at Toronto, his home long bp- ing known as "Elmsley House." He was the father of fifteen ('hildrpn. thirteen of whom came to (':In:Jda. one of these }wing ('ollingwood SC'hreiher, formerly Deputy l\finister of Rail- ways and Canals in Canada. and still promin- ently identifiell with the gm'ernment. 176 C01\I1\IE1\fORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORJJ The followin children were born to -'Ill". Allan's second marriage: Iaude, \\ ho married Allan Cassels, a well-kno\\ n barrister of To- ronto, and has one daughter: George n., a bar- rister of "Tinnipeg, who is married and has three children; Mary Adelaide, wife of Herbert Har- court-Vernon; Charles S., who was drowned in Kempenfelt Bay, in 1883, aged eighteen rears; Arthur Campbell, an underwriter in London, married to Cecelia 0 'Driscoll; Frederick Gamble Bingham, married to Jessie Rathhurn. daugh- ter of the late Frederick Rathburn: and .\udrey Elizabeth Schreiber, at home. -:\11'. Allan was a consistent member of the Church of England. In political opinion he was a Conservatiw. Ill' was one of the men of whom it may be truthfu]]y said the world be- came better for his having lived in it. He was held iI! the highest esteem in ewry circle and his memory is kept green in a hundred ways. JL"DGE EDWARD 1\IORG.AS. IIis Honor, Edward Morgan, Junior ,Jud!!:e of the Connty of York, Ont., appointed to the Bench in tll(> year 1885, is an official known far and wide for his able administration of jnstice and kel'n in- sight regarding the dnties and responsibilities of his important position. He is a man of strong personality and high ideals, one who has vigor- ously made his way to an enviable professional standing through hard work and rigill adherence to honorable standards. Judge Morgan was born in the isle of St. Vincent, British 'Vest Indies. ,June 28. 18:38- the day on which JIf'r rajesty, the late Queen Victoria, was crowned. Ilis father. He,-. Ed- ward Morgan. for many years owned awl cnl- tivated a sugar plantation on the island. but entered the ministry and was rector of a parish there for many ;\-ears, coming tlwnf'e to Canada in 1855. Settling at Barrie, Ont.. he was at first assistant, and later rector. of the Church of England at that place. md there he died, in 188ï. Edward rorgan recrÌ\'(>d his early education nnder the tutelage of an edu- cated father, supplementing this foundation by extensive reading and study along general lines. While still in his native isle he acted as over- seer of an extensive sugar plantation, and after coming to Canada he entered upon a rf'gulal' course of preparation for the profession of his choice. He took np the stndy of law at Barrie with the well-known firm of Boulton & 1\lc- Carthy, and soon thereaftl'r began pral'tif'e at Orang-evi11e, where he remained about four years prior to settling in Newmarkf't, York Connt -. At the latter placf' he entered into partnership w th the late Alfred BOl11t'hef', 1\I.P., this rela- tion continuing until 1\r r. 1\T Ol'!!: m 's appoint- mcnt to the Bencb, in 1885, he baving been caUed to the Bar in 18ï8. His services as county judge have added dignity and popularity to a deser- vedl ' bigh reputation won in private practice. Judge \Iorgan married Clara .\1. II. IcCarthy, daughter of the late D 'Alton McCarthy, Sr., and sister of the late D 'Alton IcCarth.r, KC., M.P. She passed away in 1903, leavin three daughters: l\Iiss Hope Morgan, who is well- known in musical circles ever 'where, her repu- tation reaching beyond the bounds of her own countlj'; Florence Morgan; and Vera lorgan. The judge is a member of the .Anglican Church. Though nearing the seventieth mile- stone in the journey of life, he is in the best of health, with the prospect of years of usefulness still before bim. DONALD CAMPBELL .\IEYERS, M.D., C. 1\1., 1\1.R.C.S., and L.R.C.P., London, England, 1889, and L.C.P. & S., Kew York, owner and proprietor of a private hospital at Deer Park, Ont., for the treatment of nervous diseases, and the only one for nervous diseases in Canada, enjo -s the distinction of being the first ph 'si- cian in the country to establish a hospital for this express purpose. Dr. 1\leyers comes of distinguished German an- cestors. Adam Henry Meyers, the founder of the family in Canada. and the grandfather of the doctor, was horn in (:el'many in 1iSO, and died in Trenton, Ont., in ] 8:32. He was an offi- cer in the German army, and after coming to Canada, in 1804, he served in the war of 1812. Purehasing a large tract of valuable timber land near Belleville, Ont., he engaged in the lumber business until the time of his death. On June 2ï. 180i, Adam Henry :i\Ieyers was united in marriage to 1\liss Maria II. Walbridgf>, who was born in li84. daughter of \sa '''al- bridge, and died in Trenton. Ont.. in IS.>:? They had children: Elijah Walbri(lg(" father of Dr. Meyers; Adam H.; Wmiam F., :;\lrs. H. 1\1. Cochran, wife of Hev. ::\k Cochran, first rector of St. Thomas' Church. Belleville; and Annie, wife of Sheriff Corbett. Kingston. Elijah 'Yalbridge 1\Ieyt'rs was born at Trenton in 1814. and was educated at the .Jesuit College in Montreal. On attaining his majority 11f' en- gaged in the lumber business for some time, and his later years were devotèd to looking after his liusine.ss investments. He served in the Rebellion of 183ï-38. nd was given the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the Cauadian militia. In 1842 he married Sophia Birdir family consists of three sons and two daughters, of whom one son and one daughter reside at present in England with :!\'Irs. Mortimer. The others are in Toronto, namely: Mrs. 'V. T. Boyd; Thomas, who is in the manufacturers' agency business; and Herbert, who IS a char- tered accountant. THOMA:; DAWSON DELA IERE, I.A., K.C., senior member of the law firm of De1a- mere, Reesor & Ross, at No. 18 Toronto Street, Toronto, was born in County Down, Ireland, March 25, 1847, son of Dawson Delamere, men- tion of whom will be found elsew.ilere. When Thomas D. Delamere was eight rears of age his parents came to Canada, and he was educated at epper Canada College and Toronto University, from ,,'hich latter institution he was graduated in 1866 with the degree of B.A., aud in 18G8 received his l\I.A. After completing his arts course at the University of Toronto. )11'. Delamere took up the study of law with the late Alexander Leith, Q.C., being called to the Bar in 1870. Soon after he formed a partn rship with the late Judge Kenneth MacKenzie, which continued until Mr. l\IacKenzie was appointed to the Bench. Mr. Delamere is one of the oldest members of the Toronto Bar, and has oc!'upied an office on Toronto Street for more than thirty years. In 1889 he was made a Q.C. 1\11'. Dela- mere has taken an interest iu military matterL and was captain of the Pniversity Riftes. No. 9, Queen's Own, with which company he served in the Fenian Raid as corporal. On June 14, 1888, )11'. DcIamere married Mrs. Grace (Bickford) Keefer, widow of the late Ralph W. Keefer, daughter of the late E. O. Bickford, of nore Vale, Toronto, who came to Canada from the State of Kew York, where )Irs. Delamere was born. 1\11'. and Mrs. Delamere have had these children: Beatrice 1\1.. Rudolph D., Grace B., :!\'Iar ' E., Harold D. and Thomas D. Mr. and Mr. Delamere are members of the Church of England. In politics lIe is a Re- former. ELI .TA 'IES BARRICK. M.D.. 1\LR.CS.. Eng., L.R.C.P. & S., London & Edin.. is an emi- nent member of the. medical profession. and his reputation extends not only throughout ('an- ada, but a1<;0 to the Pnited States. His birth occurred in 1838 near Port Colborne, township of Wainfleet. Ontario, where his maternal grand- father, .Taeob Ott, a rnited Empire Loyalist, had settled shortly after the close of thf' Ameri- can Revolution. After receiving his preliminary education in the rural 8choo1<; of his native locality, Dr. Barrick entered the Normal School at Toronto. where he remained one year and then taught school in the County of Welland for one and a half years. He then returned to the Normal School for another year. receiving the highest certificate granted b.,' the school. and resumed ? ß k( . RC.P. 'I. R. C. K. El1g.. . . :\I. D; (l Edin. Toronto. Ont. . and S. Lon. CO:M:MEl\lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD teaching in the County of Wellington, Ontario, for three and a half years. During all this time Dr. Barrick had been preparing himself for the practice of medicine and in 1863 he en- tered the Rolph school, the l\Iedical Depart- ment of Victoria University at Toronto, from which he graduated in 1866 with the degree of :M.D. The Doctor spent part of the summer of that year in attending the hospita1s in New York City, and then went to St. Thomas's Hos- pital, London. England, and soon after passed the examination for L.R.C.P., Royal College of Physicians of London. In 1867 Dr. Barrick re- ceived the degree of l\I.R.C.S. from Royal Col- lege of Surgeons of England, and in the same year went to Edinburgh. Scotland, where he successfully passed the examinations for L.R.C.P. & S., Ed. While in London pursuing his medical studies, Dr. Barrick had the honor of being the first Canadian appointed to the position of Resident Accoucheur at St. Thom- as's Hospital, and later as one of the house sur- geons. In 1867 Dr. Barrick returned to his native country and was soon elected to the Chair of Demonstrative Anatomy, and shortly afterwards Professor of l\Iidwifery, in his alma mater, in which capacity he served until 1874, when the school was discontinued. During all this time Dr. Barrick engaged in a general practice in Toronto, where he is now one of the oldest medical practitioners. After the disso- lution of the school above mentioned, Dr. Bar- rick became Examiner in Midwifery for Vic- toria University, and held this position until its federation with Toronto University. In 1885 the Doctor was elected by acclamation as East Toronto's representative in the Ontario Medical Council and was re-elected by acclama- tion in 1889, serving in that capacity until 1893, when he retired. believing that the honor should go round. In 1897 Dr. Barrick began active work toward the solution of the problem of prevent- ing the spread of tuberculosis. In 1898 the To- ronto Anti-Consumptive League was formed, of which Dr. Barrick has been president ever since. The conclusion of the deliberations of the league were placed before the Canadian Medical Association in a paper read by Dr. Bar- rick at the annual meeting in Toronto. 1899, and a special committee was appointed to re- port upon the paper at the next annual meet- ing. In 1900, at the annual meeting in Ottawa, a report of this committee, endorsing the pa- per and recommending the formation of the Canadian Association for preventing the spread of tuberculosis, was unanimously adopted. Im- mediately after the ne\\' organization was form- ed, and provisional officers elected. This was 179 the beginning of the Canadian Association for the prevention of tuberculosis, so ably presid- ed over by President Senator W. C. Edwards with the active sympathy and support as Hon- orary President of His Excellency Lord l\Iinto, and now of His Excellency Earl Grey. Dr. Barrick has served on the executive of this association since its formation. The Toronto .Anti-Consumptive League was largely instru- mental in having the question of $30,000 for a municipal sanatorium submitted to the Toronto ratepayers in 1904, and in securing a favorable vote thereon. In March, 1900, Dr. Barrick headed a large deputation of members of the League and other prominent citizens, who waited upon the gov- ernment and urged for legislation, the out- come of which was an "Act Respecting )Iunici- pal Sanatoria for Consumptives." This Act practically secures government aid of $4,000 to any municipality towards land and buildings for a municipal sanatorium, and $1.50 per week for each patient treated therein. In 1901 Dr. Barrick was elected Vice-Presi- dent at large of the American Congress on Tu- herculosis, and in 1902 was elected second Vice- President of the same organization, of which he was made President in 1903, and as such took an active part in arranging and carrying to a successful issue the American Internation- al Congress on Tuberculosis, held at the "\V orld 's Fair, St. Louis, in 1904, where eminent men, not only of the medical and legal profession , but legislators. sanitarians, philanthropists, etc., discussed the subject of tuberculosis; not so much from a scientific standpoint. as from the practical side of the question, as it affects the whole people. It is not only in the special line for the good of consumptives that Dr. Barrick has taken an a<>tive part, but it is also largely through his efforts as President of the Toronto Ratepayers' Association that the present Board of Control of the City of Toronto was brought into ex- istence, and the new Court of Revision estab- lished. The Doctor is a man whose views are broader than any particular profession. He takes in the whole world of suffering humanity, and especially does he believe that the con- sumptive poor should be cared for, largely at the public expense, and that every precaution should be used to prevent the spread of this disease. This belief is the seed from which has grown the plan of municipal sanatoria for Con- sumptives. as provided for in the Act of 1900 already referred to, and which plan was unani- mously endorsed by the American Internation- al Congress on tuberculosis held at the "\V orld 's Fair, St. Louis, in 1904. 180 COT\IT\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RI COU.D In 1870 Dr. Barrick was married to Miss Kate Heal Newcombe, a daughter of William Newcomb and a native of Devonshire, Eng- land. Dr. and Mrs. Barrick have two sons, J. Sidney and Ralph N., who are the owners and operators of large tracts of wheat land in Man- itoba and Saskatchewan. Religiously, Dr. Barrick and his wife are members of the Methodist Church and for over thirty years he has been on the Trustee Board of the M tropolitan Methodist Church in Toronto. Politically he is a Liberal-Conservative. Dur- ing his whole life he has been a total abstainer from tobacco and all intoxicating liquors. THE GLOBE. It may truthfully be said, and without immodesty, that The Globe and the early political history of Canada are inseparably associated. The purpose, in fact, for which the paper was established was to uphold the prin- ciple of responsible government which, after a long struggle, was conferred on Canada in 1841. Under the Governor-General, Sir Charles Met- calfe, this was in danger of being sacrificed, and The Globe was founded to maintain the ground whieh had been won with such vigorous effort. The beginning of The Globe dates back to the formative period in the affairs of the Dominion. It was in 1838 that l\Ir. George Brown had come to New York, then a lad 'of twenty, with his' father, l\Ir. Peter Brown. Both enga!!ed in newspaper work for a few years, and in Decem- ber 1842 they established The British Chronicle as the o gan of the Scottish population in the United States. As publisher, l\Ir. George Brown travelled through the northern States soliciting advertisements and subscriptions. In the spring of 1843 he came over to Canada on the same mission. It .was the period of the disruption of the Scottish Xational Churrh, and both father and son had entered into the dispute on the side of the Free Church. Its a r 1herents in Toronto felt the need of an organ to uphold their inter- ests in opposition to those of the Established Church of Scotland, and proposed that he should undertake the work. Mr. Brown forwarded the proposal to his fat1lCr in New York, and con- tinued his tour. Upon reaching King-ston, the seat of government, he received overtures which promispd better things still. Having rome into contart with Samuel Bealey Harrison, then Pro- vincial Secretary for rpper Canada in the IJib- eral Lafontaine-Baldwin Administration, the political situation was disrussed freely. The Banner ST.\RTED.-::Vlr. Brown. though only twenty-five, and but a few weeks in this country, had already an astonishing grasp of its political questions. and waf.; himself an advanred Libcral. He was introducrd to 1\Ir. Ba1àwin, Ir. Hincks and other members of the Adminis- tration. Sir Charles l\Ietcalfe had been only about two months in Canada, but those gentle- men whom l\Ir. Brown met had already antici- pated the trouble which followed. It seemed not unlikely that the whole question of responsible government would have to be fought over again, and they were willing to secure the support of another paper. No definite proposals were made, and l\lr. Brown continued his tour to Montreal and uebec. On his return to New York he found various overtures from Kingston and To- ronto, and his enthusiasm soon prevailed upon his father to come to Toronto. The Banner, to which the name of The British Chronicle was changed, made its first appear- ance in Toronto on Aug. 18, 1843. It was above all things the organ of the Free Church party, but it was also a strong supporter of the Admin- istration, which was entering upon its great struggle with the Governor-General as to the true meaning of responsible government. Sir Charles Metcalfe made appointments without consulting the council, his constitutional advis- ers, and when remonstrated with by the mem- bers for so doing declined either to confess that he was in the wrong or to promise that he would not repeat the offence. The ministry resigned and formed themselves into a Parliamentary Opposition. To keep pace with this Opposition, and to give expression to Mr. Brown's own strong views on politics, The Banner was found inadequate. Its arguments were addressed chiefly to the Free Church party, and it was felt that there should be a paper above aU things political, and the recognized organ of the Re- formers. Mr. George Brown was applied to by leading Reformers, and the result was the es- tablishment of The filobe. THE FIRST Globe.-The first number of The Globe-a weekly, like The Ban'ncr, whirh con- tinued to be published for some years by Ir. Peter Brown-waf.; issued on 1\Iarch 5, 1R44. In a review of the political history of the Province ::\[r. Brown presented clcarly the infringements of the constitution by Sir Charles ::\Ietcalfe, and concluded :-The people must he up and doing -the cause is just. If they now suffer the in- valuable principle. of responsible g"Ovf'rnment to be taken away, it may be many years and rost them many struggles hefore it is rf'roverf'd. The cause we plead is not the CallSe of party-the hattle ",hirh the IJiberals of Canad:J have to fight i<; not the battle of party, hut of ronstitutional right as against the 11nrlu(' intf'rferenee of exe- cutive power. To promote the practical application of re- sponsible government. the Reform Association of Canada had been form('d the previous month. COM1\IE:i\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 181 l'he Globe strongly endorsed it, and in a few issues later devoted two entire pages to a re- port of the first general annual meeting, held in Toronto on l\larch 25, 18-14. The prospectus of The Globe, signed "George Brown, Editor, " dealt chietly with responsible government, but added that every event which might influence the agricultural or commercial interests of Can- ada would receive earnest attention. The Globe, 1\11'. Brown determined, should have an individuality, and with that determina- tion in view he travelled from end to end of the Province, making himseelf acquainted with the wants and sentiments of the people. In an in- credibly short time he knew almost every Reformer worth knowing, The Globe became a household word in l:pper Canaùa, and gained a considerable circulation in Lo\\ er Canada. It was the recognized organ of tlw Reform party, but was conducted with an independence, and sometimes an insubordination, that knew no master and would submit to no dictation. The circulation grew rapidly, and it became neces- sary to issue twice a week in 1846, three times a week, as well as weekly, in 18-19, and in Octo- ber, 1853, it made its first appearance as a daily. In the meantime Sir Charles .Metcalfe had re- turned to England, but the policy he had striven to maintain was not effectually done away with until the elections of 1847, when it received its death-blow at the polls. To this result The Globe contributed much, for 1\11'. Brown estab- lished a western branch in London, and took per- sonal charge for four months of the campaign. ::\IR. BROWN'S HOUSE ATTACKED.-No legisla- tive act during the existence of the union pro- voked so much controversy and violence as the passage of the bilI in 1849 to provide for the payment of Losses sustained during the Rebel- lion by the loyal inhabitants of Lowcr Canada. The Tories violent1y attacked the Governor-Gen- eral, Lord Elgin, althoug-h he had ùone nothing more than his duty in giving the royal assent to a hill which had passed both Houses. 111'. Brown in The Globe and at puhlic meetings made a strenuous defence of the Governor-General, not because he fully approved of the manncr in which the measure was promoted, hut hecause he thought the constitutional course of Lord Elgin, in giving his entire snpport to his ad- visers on a subject whiC'h had already heen par- tially dealt with hy the opposite party. should be as vigorousl)'""defended as the unconstitutional course of Sir Charles :\letcalfe, in refusing the advice of responsiblp ::Uinisters. was denounred. "-hen the bill was passerl thc Torr mob in To- ronto attackfd the private houses of 1\Iessrs. Robert Baldwin, 'Yo n. Blake, (}eorge Brown, "T. Lyon Mackenzie and others. awl threatcnerl l'he Globe. In 1\Iontreal they pelted the Gover- nor-General with stones and destro -ed the Par- liament building by fire. Upon the opening of the Parliamentary ses- sion of 1851 various sources of discord appeared among the Government supporters. :5ome of the party, notahl T The Examiner newspaper, assailed the ::\Iinisters for not introducing mea- sures to settle the questions discussed in the elections of 1847. Under the name of Clear Grits they advocated, in addition to the secular- ization of the clergy reserves, universal suffrage, vote by ballot, free trade and direct taxation, and many other root-and-branch reforms. Some of these measures, notably secularization of the clergy reserves, were advocated by The Globe, which continued to give the Government a gen- eral support, but the root-and-branch re- forms ::\11'. Brown considered in advance of the times. But the division became so marked that in 1851 both Baldwin and Lafontaine re- tired from public life, 1\11'. Hincks became Prem- ier, and there were other changes, the wholf' ef- fect of which was that The Globe withdrew its support. "There is no doubt," wrote Mr. Mac- kenzie in his life of :\11'. Brown, "but that the supineness of the Liberalleadcrs at this time laid the foundation of the disscnsions which were to rend the party asunder at no distant day." In the generaL election which folIo\\ ed Mr. Brown offered himself as a candidate, but was beaten in IIaldimand. He wac; subsequently elected for Kent and Lambton, and took his seat at Quebec in August, 1 52. lIe had no s -m- pathy with the Government, and in The Globe criticized its measures se\"Crely. It was alleged that he was angry because he had not been asked to join the fiowrnmcnt, and because The Globe was no longer the organ of the Administration. But the truth was that )11'. Brown saw a clear path before him to advocate Reform measures independently of the Government. The 11inis- try were hostile to dealing with the clergy re- serves and other important questions. ::\11'. Brown was by this time the recognized hcad of the more advanced \\ing of the Reform party, but he and his followers had onp spntiment in commOn with r'onservati,-es. namely. hostility to the existin!; Administration. At' the ge eral election of 1834 a great majority of the members elected wpre opposed to the Govern- ment of 11r. IIincks. who retired, and was succeeded by a coalition Government headed hy Sir Allan )[acNab. This administration The Glob(' opposed as vigorously as the last, and though it bo\\ed to the popular demand and passed a measure handing over the cler ' re- serves to the various municipal I'orporations for secular purposes, abundant other matcrial for 182 CO DlEl\IORA'l'IVE BIOGRAPHI0':)..L TIl CORD criticism was found. ,. The schism in the Reform Tanks continued," wrote Ir. :Mackenzie in .his life of l\Ir. Brown, "though events were maturlllg a feeling' in favor of united action and formal organization. Ir. Brown had in sf'vcral con- stituencies supported Conservative candidates, who pledged themselves thoroughly in favor of representation by population and of 1he secular- ization of the clergy reserws. This in several instances accomplished the dpfpat of Liheral can- didates, who \\ ere more or lrss un\\ illing to com- mit themselves to out-and-out measures. 1t ma ' fairly be questioned whether this course was the hest party JIlowmrnt for 11 leader to take: e.ven under the peculiar circumstances then eXlstlllg, but if the triumph of righteous principles was tlll' right thing to aim at, there can be no doubt that :Mr. Brown's policy was successful. .. The work he performed in the sessions of 1R:").t 1855 18.'56 and 18:1Î was far more than any man shouÍd attempt. He had noble supporters in the toil in \Yilliam ],YOll Iackenzie and othprs. whose patriotic efforts for good government will never be forgotten." TIlE DOUBLE SUlTFFLE.-At the general elee- tion of 18.")Î 1Ir. Brown was elcptpd in Toronto mHI Xorth Oxford on the I'rucial IJucstion of re- presentation by population, but when Parliament met the Administration had still a majority of twelve against it. But on the location of the seat of Government at Ottawa the .Opposition, led by .Mr. Brown, introduced a motion of dis- approval, which was carripli by fourt('en. and the 1\iinistrv resigned. :\Ir. Brown was sum- moned by the Governor-(:enera1. Rir Edmund Head and formed the Brown-Dorion \dminis- , 6. . . tration. This, the shortt'st \(lnllIlIstrntlOn m the history of the conn try, lnstpd only two days and then was defeated on a motion of non-con- fidence. 1Ir. Brown reqlH'strd the ( OVfrnor- General to dissolw Parliament. upon the ground that it did not rrpresent the fpeling's of the conntrv but Sir Edmund H('ad dedinrd, aIleg-- in'" th t a "'eneral election had just taken plape, a;d the G vernment was rompelled to resign. Then occurred the discreditnhle "doublf>-shuffle." :Mr., afterwards Sir A. 'I., r.alt Wf!S asked to form a Goyernment. hnt dl'l'linr!l. The (:over- nor-Gen('ral thrn asked Ir., nfterwards Rir Georg-e, Cartier. who, with tl1(' assistance of lr., aftcrwards Rir ,John \., Iacdonald. formed tlw Cartier-Macdonald Goyernment. It wns much the same as the Macdonald-Cartier ",hidl pre- ceded the Brn\\ n-Dorion Gowrnment. It was littlp more than nn cxehang-e of offires. and would haye hef'n frpf> from ohjel,tion if the me11l1IPrs of the Cahinet had rrturnrd to thrir rnnstituents for re-el('etion. They did nothing of the kind. By a dausr in tlll' \pt tn pll'mre th(' indl'prl1(knre of Parliament it \\ as declared that a Minister re- signing one office and accepting another within a month might continue to retain his office without re-election. This is precisel ' what the Cartier- :\Iacdonald Cabinet did. but in doing so, though within the letter of the law, they transgressed the spirit of the constitution and the invariable prac- tice in Great Britain. 1Ioreover, :Mr. Brown and his colleagues, who had accepted office, were both out of officc and out of Parliament. REPRESENTATION BY POPUk\TION.-The Globe denounced the trick llllsparingly, awl roused a strong feeling in the country. It is now recog- nized 1hat the Governor-General, in acc('pting the resignation of his :\Iinisters and sending for the leader of the Opposition to form an \dl!lin- istration, is committed to give him full confi- dence. In asking Mr. Brown to undertake the task Sir E(hnun(}c Head gave him to understand, as plainly as if he had said it in so man,\" words, that whate,'er 1\Ir. Brown found necessary should have his support. Lord Dutferin under almost similar circumstances grnnted 1Ir. Mackenzie a dissolution in 18ï3. As a result of The Globe's campaign the Independence of Parliament Act was amended to prevent a repetition of such a scandalous abuse. The Globe, however, continued the agitation for representation by population. The population of rpper Canada in 18;)8 was estimated at 1,300,000. and that of Lower Canada at 1,000,000. hnt as each Province had the same numher of mem- hers, the arrangement meant that 300,000 in the former were not represented. At the request of :Mr. Brown a Reform COll\'ention of 5iO dele- aates from both Provinces met in Toronto on Nov. 9, 1859. Two resolutions were passed, the first declaring that the existing legislative union of Upper and l.4o\\'er Canada had failed to real- ize the anticipations of its promoters, and in its present form could no longer be continued with a(h'anta e to the people. and the sepond de- claring that the remedy for the existing evils would he found in the formation of two or more local Governments, to which should be committed all mntters of a sectional character, and in the erection of some joint authority to dispose of the affairs common to all. 1Ir. Brown who, after the "double shuffle." hnd been returned ag-ain for Toronto. in spite of the desperate efforts of thc Cartier-1\larrlonald r.overnment. moved these resolutions during the next session at Quebec in 1860, and on 1Iay 8 both wpre defeated by large majorities. But the conn try had not heard the last of them. The Globe krpt np the demand for J'eform, and the principles of those resolutions came to he recognized in time as the only ones whereh ' the Government could be carried on, COl\DIEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 183 and were subsequently embodied in the British North America Act of Confederation. TlIO)lAS ROBERT f aL\ \TER, who died in Toronto, April 15, HJ03, was a well-known hard- ware man in Ontario for many ;rears. He was born in England in 181t;, son of Edward and ElÌiabeth (Hhymes) (Jraver, of the same coun- tr ', and early settlers of Barrie, Onto oon after corning to Canada, Edward l;raver en- gaged in the hardware business, in which he con- tinued for man;y ;yeal's. lIe no\\" lives retired in Barrie. His children \\ ere: Thomas Robert; Susanna, 1Irs. Culverwell; and Sarah. l\Irs. Bladen. _\ftel' receiving a gllod education, Thomas R. Graver went into the hardware business with his father at Barrie, under the firm name of Graver & Son, and they carried on a large and successful business for many years. then retired for a number of years. but later re-purchased the business. whi('h they continued until about 1897, when they disposed of it and Thomas R. Graver came to Toronto. In 1885, l\Ir. Graver married 1Iiss 1Iargaret 1\IcRae. daug-hter of the late Dunelln 1IcHae. l\I.P.P., for many years a well-known lumber- man of Xorth E]don. 111'. 1IcRae was born in H('otland. and his wife, 1laria Dalg]eish, in Que- bec. After their marriage :\11'. and )Irs. 11cRae settled in the bush at orth Eldon, where he engaged in the manufacture of lumber, and meeting with such success that he became one of the lumber kings of Ontario. He represented his riding in the local Parliament or many v ear!'; being elertell on the {'onservative tic],et. Re a d his wife died in 18ï!l. Their ('hi]dren were: Isabella, widow of \Ip ander 'Yoodson: Susanna, deceased: 1Iargaret, 1Irs. Grover: 'Vil- liam; John; Maria, \\ife of James Innis: An- drew, deceased: Å!!IH'S. wife of HI'\'. Dr. \Yallis Duncan: Xorman: and "-alter. Shortly after their marriag\' 111'. and 1Irs. Graver settled in Toronto, where 111'. Uravrr engaged in his own business. but after severa] years retururd to Barrie to resun1(' with his father their old business. \\ hich was finally dis- posed of in 189ï. He then returned to Toronto, where he ('ontinued to reside until the timp of his death. In politics he was a Reformer, and in rf'ligious faith a Presbyterian. TIe left one son. Edward Roy. WILLLUI LIXTOX. president of the Domin- ion Short Horn Breellers' Association, is an Englishman who came to the Xew 'Yorld in 18;;ï, equipped \\ ith ripe experience and means. and hy his marked ability has made a position for himself among the foremost lllen of thr Do- minion. He bears a name" hich has been handed down through successive generations for over two centuries, and which has ever been kept un- sullied and worthy of all honor. The first 'Yilliam Linton, of whom there is record, was born in England in 1692, and died Feb. 19, lïï3. His son, William Linton (2), was born Jan. 15, 172ï, and died Jul ' 13, 1808. William Linton (3), son of William (2), was born Dec. ;;, 1758, and died at Craike, June 22, 1836. These three are all buried at Craike, in Yorkshire, England. William Linton (4), son of William (3), horn Oct. 7, 1805, at Craike, died in January, 1887, and was buried at Sheriff Hutton, in Y orli:shire. His business was that of a breeder of Short Horn cattle, a line \\ hich he continued success- fully up to the time of his ùeath in 18;) ). On Dec. O, 1831, he married Jane Rocliffe, whose death occurred July 13, It;-18. They were the parents of eight children, of whom only the son William lived in Canada. (1) l\IaQ-, born Jan. 17, 1833, married George Earl, of Yorkshire, and died in l\Iarch, Ib87, leavin a family. (2) Jane, born Aug. 1-1, 1834, is the wife of Alfred Stables, a farmer of Nottaway County, Virginia, and has a large family. (3) John, born Aug. 14, 1836, died in Sheriff Hutton, England, in Oct., 1888. leaving seven children. t -:1:) William. (5) Elizabeth, born 11arch 28, 1840, became the \\ ife of Rev. :\11'. 1IcIntosh, of Yorkshire, and died leaving' four sons. (6) Ann, born July 7, 1842, is the wife of Edwin Stables, of Xott- a\\ay County, Virginia. (7) Hannah, born ov. 15, 1844, is the wife of John Dixon, of Cadeby, England, and has one son, Linton. (8) Ger- trude, horn J u]y 21, 1816, married Joseph Sug- gitt, .J .P., of Sheriff Hutton, Yorkshire, and has children, Alfred. Linton, Hettie, Gertrude, E]sie and Daisie. William Linton (4) married (second) Oct. 18, 1849, l\Iary England, of Hull. William Linton (5), of Canada, was born at ::-;heriff Hutton, Yorkshire, England, 1Iarch 31, 1838. He was given a good education, attend- ing- the public schools and then the grammar schools of Lincoln, England. As he grew to manhood he assisted his father in his business of stock raising, and as the latter was one of the foremost breeders of Rhort Horn cattle in that country, the '0l1llg man acquired a most valu- able experience, which contributed not a little to his own success in the samc line later. He re- mained at home until 1Iay, 18.Jï, when he took passage for Quebec, and tlll'nce went directly to County York. He worked for a time as deputy sheriff in Barrie, but that same year he married l\Iiss Eunice S. Clark, and they settled on the old Clark homestead, where Ir. Linton went into stock raising on a small sral('. Hr i<; engaged in 184 COl\IMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAT.J Iu.:COJ{Ð the general breeding of fine stock, but makes a specialty of Short Horn cattle, both he and Sir William l\Iulock having fine herds and being authorities on the subject. In 190:!, during a trip back to England, he bought three head from King Edward's prize herd for Sir 'William Mu- lock. In 1904, he was sent by the Dominion Gov- ernment as emigration agent to England. He was elected in 1903 president of the Dominion Short Horn Breeders' Association and served for two years. Mr. Linton's political associa- tions are with the Liberal party, but he has never sought office, and his official positions have been confined to those of trustee for the public and high schools of Aurora and member of the Council of Aurora. l\Irs. Linton belongs to one of the old families of County York, and was born in 1836, at the homestead on Y onge Street, now in the corpora- tion of Aurora. She was the daughter of Ed- wards and Annie (Eames) Clark, both natives of the United States. The mother was born near Boston, Mass., in 1790, while the father was born in Vermont, in 1783, and came to Can- ada with his father, Daniel Clark, iu 1796. Daniel Clark was a man of means, and invested largely in land all over County York. Edwards Clark settled on the property now occupied by Mr. Linton, and engaged in agricultural pur- suits there until his death in August, 18fì6, at the age of eighty-three years. His wife passed away May 21, 1850. They left a family of 14 children, of whom Mrs. Linton was the youngest. Her entire life has been spent on the farm which is still her home, though it has necessarily altered considerably in appearance through all these years. l\Ir. Linton has not only developed its resources greatly, but has' put up many new buildings on the place. l\Ir. and Mrs. Linton have had a family of eight children: (1) Mary E., born in 1859, died aged six J'ears. (2) Ann .J., born in .July, 1861, died in Augw:;t" 1900. (3) Gertrude, born in November, 1864, became the wife of 'V. E. O'Brien, of Vancouver, B.C., by whom she has had four children. Gertrude, Hazel (deceased, twin to Gertrude), l\T ay and Beryl. ( 4) Ror- liffe, born in .January. 18fì7. served in the Strathcona Horse in the South African war, and was presented with a medal by King Ed- ward VII.. and when he 8ttended the coronation of King Edward received another medal. He now resides at Vanrlorf. He married 1fiss Ada Sissman, and thev have two chilrlren, 'Yilliam and Beryl. (5) Bvron. born in J\ugust. 1869, died in August. 18ï6. (6) WilliaTTl. born in Fehruary. 187::J. live"" at home llllmarried. (7) Theresa, now in Toronto, has llHd an llllusually complete training as a professional nurse. As a girl she attended the public and high schools of Aurora, and in 1900 was graduated from the J3ible Training School of Toronto. Two years later she entered the Toronto Train- ing School for Nurses, and after two years' work there went to Ureat Britain with her father and finished her professional studies by a year in the Hospital for Trained Nurses in Dublin. She was graduated at the head of her class, taking high honors, so that she is admir- ably fitted for professional work. She has a fine mind, ,\ hich has been well trained along general lines also, and is in the truest sense a cultured woman. During her stay abro;!d :Miss Linton did not devote her entire time to study, but travelled considerably, seeing many points of interest, and visiting among her Eng'lish re- latives. In London she saw the sights which usually attract the' tourist, such as the Tower, 'Vestminster Abbey and atural Histor ' Build- ing, visited Scarborough and the castle at York, went to Edinburgh and Glasgow, the lakes of Killarney, and many other noteworthy spots. She returned to Canada in 1905, stopping en route at Montreal to see the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the famous Bank of Montreal. (8) One son died at birth. The Linton family occupies a high rank among the prominent people of County York, and the Province of Ontario. Mr. Linton's fine char- acter has won him an assured place in the confi- dence and esteem of those who know him. In reli- gion he and his family are connected with the Disciples of Christ Church. ANGUS S. WIJ.JLIAMS, barrister, at Xew- market, County York. was born Sept. 11, 1868, in East Gwillimbury. County York, son of Ad- dison and Mary C\TcCoy) 'Williams, and grand- son of Orlin and Merida (Purdy) Williams. Orlin 'Villiams was born in "\Vatertm\n, New York, and came in his boyhood da 's to Prince Edward County, Ontario. and from tlwre to the tmmship of East Gwillimbury. County of York. By trade he was a blacksmith, and he set up his forge and carried on husiness. combining- this with the making of potash for many years. In the latter industry he \\ 8S assisted h ' his sons, of whom he harl a number. his family being com- posed of eleven ehildren. The three survivors are: Addison. ()f the township of East (jwillimbury: John. of the f'ounty of Rimroe: Imd Orlin R, of Brockway Centre, 1firhigan. Arlrlison "Tilliams was horn in East fiwillim- bury, in 1835, and was trained to the hlaeksmith trade by his father. He marrie(l (first) 1Tiss .Tanp Rpooner. of the County of York. and then settled in his native townsl1ip. wlwre he worked at his trade and also farmed. His first wife COMl\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 185 died leaving no children. He married (second) Mary l\IcCoy, daughter of James l\[cCo ', who came to Canada from Belfast. Ireland, in :\h . Williams' childhood. To this marriage eight children were born, namely: Edmund, a ma- chinist, lives in Cleveland, where he is a prosper- ous business man (he has two children) j Angus is mentioned below; Celia is the \\ ife of .J. II. Wight, of the village of Queensville: )\orman lives in Toronto; Florence is the wife of Emer- son Sheppard, of the township of North Gwil- limbury; and Fred E., Hattie )I. and )[arjorie are at home. \ngus . \\ïlliams was re.lred and primarily educated in the township of East G\\ illimbury. but later entered the high school at Kewmarket. During 1893 and 1894. he was a student at To- ronto L"niversity, and later at Osgoode lIall. \Yhile a student at law he gained valuable ex- perience by being connected with the law office of Barwick, Aylesworth, \\ right & :\[oss, one of the leading firms of Toronto. He completed his studies in April, 1903, and was called to the Bar on Kov. 20, 1903. He located almost immediately at Kewmarket, and here he has built up a large and lucrative practice. In June, 1894, 1\11'. Williams was married to ::\[1'8. B. W. Howard, widow of the late B. W. Howard, one of the prominent and wealthy agriculturists of East Gwillimbury. ::\[1'. Ho- ward is survived by two children. namel;r: l\Iilly, now the wife of E. S. Cane, of N"ewmarket; and W. C.. of Npwmarket. :\[rs. " illiams is a daughter of Asa and Jane Phillips. a prominent old U.E. Loyalist family of the County of York. Mr. and 1\1rs. Williams reside on their fine farm near Newmarket, formerl T the property of :\[1'. Howard. :\[1'. \Yilliams is a strong supporter of the Liberal party. and is at present secretary of the 1\orth York Reform Association. and he takes an active part in campaigning. He is past master of Tuscan Lodge, o. 99, A.F. & A.::\f. Both he and his wife are members of the Christian Church, in which he is deacon and superintpndent of the Sunday School. He has many friends and admirern among his fellow citizens. DAXIEL A. SIKCLAIR. :\LD., :\I.R.('.RE.. of No. 315 Spadina A venue. Toronto. has heel1 a leading medical practitioner of ('aJ1Hdn for more than forty years. The Sinclair family is originally from France. where the name was speBed Rt. Clair. In that country was a Count St. ('lair. hvo of whosf' sons went with \\ illiam thp C'onfJueror to Bri- tain. One of these brothers bef'ame a ruling factor in England and the other in Scotland. It is from the latter that Dr. D. A. Sinclair is de- scended, and it was in this country that the name was changed. In direct descent from Count St. Clair is one Daniel Sinclair, grandfather of the Doctor, who was the Grier for and in the em- ploy of the old Duke of Argyle, the grandfather of the present Duke, and was born in Scotland, where he spent his entire life. His children were: Peter; John, a pioneer of Belleville, Ont., and who was a leading lumber merchant there (his son, John, is a bu"iness man of :\[ad- dock, Ont.); Sarah, :\[rs. ::\[alcolm Pringle, who lived in County Bruce; and Duncan, ,,'ho sailed for many years betwem Li\"erpool and the Enst Indies, and whose mahogany writing desk and chest which accompanied him on aU his travels are in the possession of Dr. Sinclair. Peter Sinclair, father of Daniel A., was born in 1812 in Scotland, and there grew to man- hood and married Isabella :McTavish, also a native of that country. In 1850, Peter Si.n- clair and fami.ly came to Canada and settled in the County of Elgin, where he followed the merchant tailoring business until his death in 1871; his wife passed away in 1868. They were members of the Presbyterian Church. and in politics he was a Reformer. To )11'. and Mrs. Sinclair were born: l\Iary. who married John Carswell, and lives in Elgin County, Onto ; Elizabeth, :Mrs. Frederick Apel. of Iona. Elgin County; Dr. Daniel A., of Toronto; John, of Chicago; Duncan, a business man of London, Ont.; Peter, who died at the age of twenty-two ycars in Elgin County. Ont.; Isabella, :\Irs. Wil- liam Robb, of Iona, Elgin County: and Archi- bald, who died in childhood in Scotland. Dr. Sinclair was born at LochO'ilphead Argyleshire, Scotland, ::\[ay 24. 1843. tIis earl; education was secured in the schools of the County of Elgin, Ont., and in 1860 he entered the Rolph School of l\Iedicine, Victoria rniver- sity, Toronto, from which he was graduated in 1864, with the de ree of :'oLD. Th-e Doctor be- gan the practice of his profession at Xilestown, near London, Ont., where he remained for a short time, and then went to \YaBaceto\\ n. 'Yest Elgin, where he remained for a time. Going from \Vallacetown to Fingal, Ont., he practised there a year, and then located in )[elbonrne, \Yest ::\[iddlesex. Ont.. where he remaine(l until the spring of lRiO. In 18iO he went to London. England. for further stuy, and studied at S1. Thomas Hospital. London. for ahout a war and- in 1871 graduated from thf' Rm'al Colle e of Surgeons of England \\ ith the degrep of :\i:R.C. S.E. Having completpd his ('onrsp in London. Dr. Rinclair retnrncrl to '\Tplbonrne. 'Ypst :\Iid- dlesex. where hI' res11mpi! his prflctif'e. anrl con- tinued there nntill ()?í. in "-hif'h 'f'ar hI' lo('aterl 186 C01\IME.MORA'l'lVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD in Toronto. This city has been his home to the present time. In 1869, Dr. Sinclair was married to l\Iiss Adeline l\Iiller, who was born in \Y est l\Iiddle- sex, the daughter of Jonathan l\1iller, a pioneer of that section. l\Irs. Sinclair passed away July 10, 1901, leaving these children all born in \r est )liddlesex: (1) .Miss Carrie Bella is at home. (2) Rev. Peter F., assistant pastor of S1. Andrew's Church, \rinnipeg, :\Iall., received the degrees of B.A., 1895, and M.A., 1897, from Toronto University, and graduated from Prince- ton University in Theology in 189b. (3) Dr. Jonathan, of Buffalo, New York, received the de- gree of l\I.D. from Trinity ::\1edical College, To- ronto, in 1900, and l.D.C.11. from Trinity Lni- versity, Toronto, 1900. Later, in the same year he graduated from the New York .Medical Uni- versity. lIe married Frances Hobins. (4) Dr. Daniel A., of 11elbourne, \Y cst l\Iiddlesex, edu- cated at the high schoo] at OIencoe. received hi::; B.A. and l\I.A. from Toronto l7niversity. and later his 11.B. from that institution. (5) HarQ' 1\1., a leading lawyer of Englehart, Ont., received his B.A. in 1900, L.A. and [,L.B. from Toronto University in 190':;, and was called to the Bar at Osgoode Hall in 1903. It rounds out a Long and useful life with a feeling of complcteness for Dr. Sinclair to not only realize that all his sons haw entered pro- fessionallife, but that each one has distinguished himself in the same. Dr. Sinclair is a Heformer in politics, fraternally is connected with the Masonic Order. HI' is a Presb;\.terian in reli- gious faith. FREDERICK M. 1IORSON, B. \., Second .J unior Judge of the County of York. is a mem- ber of a prominent English family founded in Canada by Henry ::\1Ol'Son, tlw grandfather of our subject. Henry l\1orson was born in the County of Kent, England. and came to Canada with his sons. settling at Ottawa when the capital city was known as By town. In his native land Henry l\lorson had been a lawyer, but after coming to Canada lived a retired life. He mar- ried, and they had four children: Henry, Al- fred, Frederick, Hll deceased. and Charles E., still living. Of this family, Frederick 11orson was the fatlH'r of our snhjed. lIe was horn in the ('onnt.," of Kent. England. in ]80 . and g-radu- ated from the Royal Academy of Physicians and Rur:!('ons, London. En}!]Hl1(1. ami for Rome time was a member of the medical staff Rlld sllrf!'l'on to the King of Holland. On coming to Canada he entered upon the practice of his profession in 1Iontr('aL where he became one of the fore- most men in his line. From :l\lontreal, Dr. 1\101'- son went to Philadelphia, Penn., where hc re- mained one year, after which he spent one year at New York City. Returning to Ontario in 1861, he settled at Niagara On the Lake, where he resided until 1897, in which year he went to Toronto, dying there in 1899. In 1852 Dr. 1Iorson married l\Iiss Georgina Kuper, daughter of Commissary General Ku- per and niece of Admiral Sir Henry Kuper. She is deceased. In religious belief she was a member of the Church of England, to whicn Dr. l\Iorson also adhered. She was also a life member of the \Voman 's Auxiliary, who erect- ed a tablet to her memory in St. l\Iark '8 Church, Parkdale. To them the following chil- dren were born: Frederick 1\1ontye, our sub- ject; Florence, the widow of James L. Scarth, of Toronto; and l\Irs. A. l\I. l\Iacrae, of Toronto. Frederick :\Iontye l\Iorson was born in Cham- bly, P.Q., near Montreal, 0('1. 22, 1853, and re- ceived his education in the grammar school at Niagara on the Lake and at Trinity College, Toronto, from which institution he graduated with honors ill 1871, with the degree of B.A., and having won a scholarship in classics in each year of his attendance. He then took up the study of law in the offices of Blake, Kerr & Cassels and was called to the bar in Hi77. At this time :\11'. l\1orson formed a partnership with the late Edward Martin, of Hamilton, with wl10m he remained olle ;\'car. and then ]0- cated in Toronto and formed a partnership with the late N. G. Bigelow, Q.C. This partnership continued until our suLject's appointment to the Bench in 1891. since which time Judge :\101'- son has given his entire time to the duties of his position. It ma;\' be said. in passing. that the appointment of Frederick M. Morson to the Bench was the last official act of the late Sir John Macdonald. Judge ::\Iorson is not only a prominent mem- ber of both the bar and the bench of County York. but is a ::\Iason of high standIng. lIe is past master of Ionic Lodge, Toronto; past rand registrar of the Grand Lodge of Can- ada; past principal of .\ntiquity Chapter of Toronto; past preceptor of Cyrene Precep- tor,"; represmtative of the Grand Lodge of :\Iississippi at the Grand Lodge of Canada. At the time of his appointment to the bench. .Judge ::\1orson was a director of the A]hanv Club and is now a member of the Toronto Club. He is a memher of the Church of England. Politically he is a Conservative. \YlLLIA:\I CHRISTIE, who passed away at the family residence at No. 383 Berkeley Street, Toronto. Oct. 13. 190.1. was fO!' OWl' forty years /L J , CO;,\L.\lK\IOR.ATIVE BIOUR.APHlCAL RECORD identified with the commercial circles of the city and was a prominent and highly esteemed citizen. He was born in Stirlingshirc, ::;cotland, in um;:J, and was a SOn of James Christie, a prosperous farmer of that country. William Christie passed his bo 'hood and youth ill ::;cotland, attending the excellent schools there, and at the age of twent .-two came to the Xew World to seek his fortune. He settled in Toronto in 1835, and very soon after entered upon the business with which his name was sO long connected. For thirt,r-six years 1\11'. Christie was engaged in dealing in grain, at the St. Law- rence market, and his transactions made him known to large numbers of people, both far and near. His name was quite a familiar one in the .country round about, as in the city, for his busi- ness brought him in contact with the rural dis- trids fully as much as with Toronto itself. In 1869, 1111'. Christie was united in marriage with \Iiss Jane Campbell, who was born in Scotland, the daughtcr of Peter and .Mabel (Hep- burn) Campbell. Her father was born in 181 , and her mother in 1813. They married in Scot- land and in 186 moved to Canada, and settled on a farm in County Perth, where 11rs. Camp- bell died in 1895, and where :\11'. Campbell still resides. He is a Presb ,terian in his religion, and is a Reformer in politics; he is now ninety- five years of age and is well posted in political topics, and as fond of discussing them as ever. To .William and Jane Christie came seven chil- dren. The late \Yilliam Christie was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his family also adhere to that faith. Politically lIe was a strong Reformer, and devoted to the SUCI'ess of his party, but his husiness left him no time for un- dertaking the duties of 1Il.r office him elf. He was held in the highest estimation in Toronto. as a splendid business m lll. a good citizen and a true Christian gentleman. J. A. TODD, ::\I.D., a well-known ph 'sician of Toronto. was born near Church Hill. June If'. 1854, son of Hugh and l\Iarg-arpt (Allen) Todl!. pioneers of the County of imcop. .John Todd, paternal grandfather of the DodoI', came from Scotland to CamHla soon after the .American Revolution. and settled first in County Lanark, and later in the f'ount . of Simcoe, where he followed farming. He and his wife both died there, leaving a IHrge famil '. The maternal grandfather, .William .\llen, \\"a.<; also one of the pioneer farmers of the County of Simcoe. coming from Glasgow. Hugh Todd. fifth member of the family of .Tohn Todd. grew to manhood in tIH' Count . of Lanark, but aU of his married life was passed ill the County of Simcoe. He dear(>(1 up a 181 tract of wild land at Church Hill, and carried on farming there with good results until 1 64, "hen his death occurred. IIis wife survived him until 1880. They were members of the Presbyterian Church, and prominent in the work of that denomination. In politics .Mr. Todd was a Reformer. To Hugh and Margaret Todd came five sons and three daughters, all born in the County of Simcoe: .John is a lumber dealer of Collingwood; \\ïlliam, went to Seattle, \Y ash- ington, became a prominent business man there and died in 1901, lea ,'ing t\\"o sons, II ugh (of Duluth) and dward (a banker of Alaska); Hugh is a l'etired farmer of the County of Urey: Thomas is unmarried and lives in Sas- Imtchewan; 11ary married Ephraim Garbut, of Paisley, Count . Bruce, and both died, leaving three children; Elizabeth resides in Toronto, unmarried; Iargaret was educated in Barrie and Ottawa, and is llOW teaching in the Toronto public schools; Dr. .J. A. was the youngest of the family. Dr. J. .A. Todd received his early education in the schools of the County of Simcoe, and from those went on through the Barrie high school. After graduation lie taught for a year, anù then in l ï5 entered upon the study of medicine at Toronto. lIe completed this course in the To- ronto Iedical College, receiving his degree in 18ï9, and at first settled in Cheltenham, County of Peel. He practised there one year, and then moved to Georgetown, Ont., where he remained until 1888. Sinee that time he has been estab- lished in Toronto, at )Jo. 16;) College Street, and has built up a large and ever increasing prac- tiee. Dr. Todd has the entire confidence of his patients, and is very successful in his methods of treatment. Dr. Todd was married in September, 1882, to Louisa J. ::;witzer, daughter of H. 1\1. Switzer, a merchant in Palermo, County Halton. They ha"e two sons, James H. and Allen S. The former. born in 1883, is a graduate of the To- ronto :\Iedical College, and at present is practis- ing with his father in Toronto. Allen S., born in 188ï, after g-raduation from college, took a position as clerk in a hardware store in Toronto. Dr. Todd and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is int rcsted in fra- ternal orders and belongs to both the Masons and the Pnited .Workmen, holding membership in their Toronto lodges. In politics he is Independ- ent, seeking the public's best good rather than any party's success. A self made man he ranks as one of the city's prominent physicians, and he is highly esteemed. \yIT.JLLUI J. DY AS, a wpll-known publisher of Toronto, is a member of a family of Spanish 188 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD origin, which settled in Ireland in the reign of William III. 1\11'. D 'as was born in Ireland and callle with the famil T to New Orleans, thence to London, Ont., where he remained for a short time. He then engaged in business in Strathroy, until about 1895, when he moved to Toronto, where he has since engaged in the publiration of a num- ber of the leading journals. ARTHUR JUKES JOH SO , )I.B., To- ronto University; l\I.B., Trinity rniversity j )1. R.C. ., London, England, is a well-km)\\ n, able lllcdical practitioner of the Queen Cit T. The Johnson family is of English extraction, and was founded in Canada by Col. John J ohn- son, C.B., the grandfather of our subject. He was born in England, in 1768, and was educated in France, speaking French as readily as his mother tongue. He became a writer of note, his writ- ings being in the French language, and among his words was the" Overland Route from India to England." Entering the British army, he became aide-de-camp to the Duke of .Welling- ton, and while on duty in India met thc lady who afterwards became his wife. In 1831 Col. Johnson came to Canada, crossing from Buffalo to the mouth of the Grand River in a sail boat, bringing with him his belonging's from England, also complete sets of artisans' tools, which he thought might come into play. On locating at the Grand River, the Colonel purchased a large amount of land, and there spent the remainder of his life dyinO' in 1846. Both he and his wife are buried the;e. Their children were: Wil- limn Arthur; and four daughters. three of whom married officers in the army and one never mar- ried. '\'Illiam Arthur Johnson was born in India in 1819, and was a godson of the Duke of \Yel- ling-ton. after whom he was called \rthur. He came to Canada in 1831 with his parents, and on reaching manhood he attempted farming for a very short time at the old settlement near the moutil of the Grand River. During much of this time 1\11'. .Johnson engagpd in the work of the Church, and in 1818 became curate to the late Bishop Bethune, at Cohourg. III' was also assistant at Holv Trinitv Churrh. Toronto, and at S1. Paul's, Yorkville: in 1 4f)-lR!8. and returned to Toronto in 18!54. when he was ap- pointed rector of 81. Philip's Church at "'('ston. 'Yllile in that latter plare he founded the Trinity College Boys' Srhool, now at Port Hope, as a private "rhooI. hut later presented it to Trinity Pniversity. IIp remained rector at Weston until his death, Dec. 29, 1880. [r. Johnson married Laura Eliza .Jukes, born in India. daughter of Dr. Jukes, inspector of hospitals in India. Dr. .Jukes was buried at the base of ]\It. Ararat, and his widow came to Canada, and, dying here, was buried at Port 1\1aitland. To the Rev. William Arthur Johnson and his wife were born: Mrs. J. Oswell Harrison, of London, England; Irs. Charles F. Miles, of Toronto; Dr. A. J.; Dr. James Bovell, of London, England; and An- drew William, deceased. Dr. Arthur Jukes Johnson was born on Bloor St. East, in 1848, and was educated at the \\- eston grammar school and the Model grammar school of Toronto, and Trinity College school at .Weston, which was founded by his father. The Doctor is a member of the Old Bo 's' Association of that school. After completing his literary course at Trinity College, Toronto, Dr. Johnson took up the study of medicine, and in 1870 re- ceived his l\1.B. from the Toronto University. In the summer of 1870 the Doctor went to Eng- land and continued his medical education in London, receiving the degree of )I.R.C.S., and while there was house surgeon at the 1. Thomas's Hospital. At the invitation of Dr. Hodder, Dr. Johnson returned to Toronto to accept the position of lecturer on )Iicroscopy and Applied Surgery on the medical faculty of Trinity L"niversity, a position he held for ten years. For some time the Doctor was examiner in Medical Jurisprudence, at Trinity Pniver- sity, and represented York and )[alahide at the Medical Council of Ontario for two terms. at present representing Trinity University in that body. For many years Dr. Johnson was a mem- ber of the corporation of Trinity University, and is now a member of the governing board of Trinity College School, Port Hope. He is on the consulting staff of most of the city hospitals. and has served the Toronto Street Railway and Toronto Railway Company for thirty 'ears as their surgeon. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. .Johnson ha.<; been the exprrt medical wit- ness for the Crown in all important criminal trials. He was made the first chief coroner of Toronto in 1903. Dr. .Johnson married in 18S7. -:'IIiss Sophie Maude 'Yidder, of Goderieh, daug-ht!'r of thp late Charles 'Yidder of that place. and 10 this union were born: Arthur .Jukes, now a student at Trinity College, Toronto, who attended Trinity College school. Port Hope, the school founded by his grandfather; Miss hO.D., now at men .Mawr Ladies' School: and Cecil 'Yiddcr, deceased. Dr. .Johnson is a memher of the Church of Eng- land, and in politirs is Independent. TIe has a fine home at Ko. 52 Bloor 8trpet \" est. which he huilt in 1883, and to "hich the man T frirnds of himself and )[rs. Johnson are alwa Ts sure of a hearty welcome. COJ\11\lE:\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 189 WILLLD1 IRYIXG, one of the best archi- tects of his day, was born in Edinburgh, Scot- land, in 1830, son of John Irving, a stone carver and contractor of Scotland, where he died. )11'. Irving was educated in the schools of Edinburgh, and came to Canada in 18j , settling in Toronto, where he followed his profession until his death, in 1883. Among his works may be mentioned the Customs building and \\ arehouse, the Do- minion Bank, the Ontario Bank, the British American Bank, and many business houses in Toronto. In January, 1857, lr. Irving married Miss :\Iary Sheard, only daughter of Joseph and Sara Sheard, and to them were born six children: William Henry; John; Joseph; George T.; Sara, married to :!\II'. R. S. .Wilson, of Toronto; and Mary B., married to Dr. Frederick Fenton. also of Toronto. Mr. Irving was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and connected with the Caledonian Society. In politics he "as a Re- former. JESSE ASHBRIDOE, deceased. Few of the present residents of Toronto can trace their Canadian ancestry to an earlier date than can the Ashbridge family, whose name has been identified "ith the place from its very begin- ning. About 1793, when there were only a few houses on the present site of Toronto, two broth- ers, .J onathan and J ohn \.shbridge ('ame from the United States to make their home in that immediat 10caliW. The country was "holly wild, and they took up two adjoining tracts of bush land on what is now Queen Street East. Jonathan settled on the portion now occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Ashbridge, and .John owned the property to the east. There they cleared the land, made good fanns and spent their remain- ing years in these homes. Both married and reared families who were all born in Toronto, and who are all now deceased. Jesse Ashbridge was the son of Jonathan, and was one of a family of five, three sons and two daughters. III' \\as born on the old homestead in 1826, and grew to manhood on the farm. He was sent to school and had as gooEl an education as his day and generation offered III Toronto. On reaching maturity he chose to continuf> in the pursuits which had been familiar to him since childhood. and he remained on his father's farm. which later passed into his hands. There he followed a icuJture until his death, which occurred in 187-1. The union of .Jesse Ashbridge to )Iiss Eli7a. beth Rooney took place in 1864. Her parents were Thomas and 1Iary (Long) Rooney, the former of whom wa" born in Ireland and the ':ttter in Eng-Jand. They ramI' to T ronto in early life, and there met and married. 1\11'. Rooney died in 1 53, and his wife died in 1.886. They were the parents of three children, William, who died in the enited States; Joshua, of Toledo, Ohio; and 1\1rs. Ashbridge. To the union of Jesse and Elizabeth Ashbridge, were born two sons j Jesse of Toronto; and \Y elling- t.on, of the North-\Yest Territory, who married 'Iiss label Davis, of Toronto. The family resi- dence, where )Irs. Elizabeth \.shbridge and her son, Jesse, now live, at N"o. 14.1-1 Queen Street East, was erected by the late 1\11'. Ashbridge in 1834. [Ie and his family were )lethodists in religious belief, and he was a Reformer in poli- tics. Identified all his life with that section of Toronto in which his house stood, ),11'. Ash- bridge did his part in developing the city, and was known as a public-spirited citizen, and one of good character in his private life as well. BENJ .UII PEARSALL, of No. 15 King Street, Toronto. enjoys the distinction of be- ing the oldest manufacturing jeweler and dia- mond setter in the city. Mr. Pearsall came of an early settled family of Ontario, which was founded therein by his grandfafher, Benjamin Pearsall. Benjamin Pearsall, the grandfather, was born in England about 1800, and received a g-rant of land from the English Crown for services ren- dered in the Peninsular wars. This land was situated in Vespra township, County Simcoe, where he located shortly after the battle of \Yaterloo, in which engagement he participated. After coming to this farm ::\11'. Pearsall found it all bush, but, with characteristic English energy he set about to clear it up and make thereof a fine farm. Here he remained until his riea tho Samuel Pearsall. son of Benjamin and father of our subject, was born in 1818 in England, and was but a rhild "hrn brought to Canada hy his parpnts. He married Amelia Lewis, who was born in Bristol in 1820, and died in To- ronto. Benjamin Pearsall, our subject, wa." born on King Street, in Toronto, June 4, 1847, and re- ceived his education in his native city. At the age of fourteen years he started out to make his own way in the world. at the meagre wages of two shillings per week. The young man had plenty of persistency, and at the age of nineteen 'ears we find him with his tradE' learned and with a business of his 0\\ n, being located at o. 5 King Street East. and when twenty-one y -rs old he wa" employing eight men at his business. Mr. Pearsall has been in continuous business as a manufacturing jeweler in Toronto, since start- ing to learn th(' trade in 1861. He is also one ]90 C01[l\IE1\IORATIVE BIOGRAPH1C \L RECORD of the best judges of diamonds in Ontario, hav- ing examined and set many of the glittering gems. Mr. Pearsall has been thrice married. In 1869 he married Isabella \Vord, by whom he had two sons: Benjamin Robert, a jeweler of Nova Scotia, who married Miss 11innie Doug- las, and has one son, Douglas Benjamin; and Frank L., a jeweler of Toronto. 111'. Pearsall's first wife died in 1877, and in 1882 he married Miss Henrietta Smith, daughter of the late John Smith, by whom he had one son, Joseph H., a jeweler with his father. 111'. Pearsall's pre- sent wife was Miss Florence Nickel, daughter of Charles Nickel, by whom he has had one son, Charles Corwin. 1111'. Pearsall is a Conserva- tive in politics. Fraternally he is connected with the LO.O.F., and is an Orangeman: and his religious connection is with the Methodist Church. JOHN ALFRED RA ISDEX, clerk of County York, a prominent ex-member of the municipal council thereof, and a descendant of two early settled families of that municipalitl", is of English-Irish extraction. and was born April 3, 18;)0, at Thorn Hill, County York. The Ramsden family was founded in County Vork, by .John Ramsden. father of our subject. who was born in the \Vest Riding of Yorkshire. England, in 1816, son of Joseph Ramsden, a manufacturer of that section. In 1840, John Ramsden located in County York. and settled on Lot 5, Concession 1. where Ill' resided until 1869, and then moved to East li-willimbury township, where he engaged in flour and saw milling. After remaining- in the latter lo('ation for some time, 1\[1'. Ramsden returned to Thorn Hill, County York, whence he moved to Toronto, and lived retired for a number of years. III' died in 1892. at It. Albert, where he had re- moved some time previous. 1\11'. Ramsden was a prominent man in municipal matters. He was a member of the council of the township of Ea:;t c :willimbury and also reeve thereof. In 'politics he was a Liberal. In his religious views he was connr('trd with the 1\Iethodist Church. In 1847 1\11'. Ramsden was united in marriage with )Iiss Ellen Frizpll. a native of Thorn Hill and a daughter of Richard Frizell. an early settler of County York. IT p was an officer in the Eritish army, anù as such came to Canada in 1812, after the war was over, settling in York On Lot 40, Thorn Hill. This property 111'. Frizell cleared and re-claimed from the bush, and sold much of it in villag(' lots. Thorn Hill being a part of this farm. Here Mr. Frizell died in ahout 1846. nis wife, who bore the maidpn name of Ellen Campbell. was of Scotch extraction, her husband being of Irish extrac- tion. To John Ramsden and his wife were born the following children: John Alfred; Elizabeth, \Irs. Thomas Lane, of Thornhill; Barbara, 1\Irs. Charles Lepard, of East Gwillimbury ; .Mary, l\lrs. \V. J. Kester, of Zephyr, township of Scott; Charlot , 1\Irs. .Merritt Douglas; Horace Dean, reeve of East Gwillimbury township, who carries on a mercantile business at 1ft. Albert; Joseph George, a member of the city council of Toronto for several years, where he is en- gaged as a merchant; Edna, of Toronto; and Bertha, deceased. .Tohn Alfred Ramsden was educated in his native place and in Toronto. His first business venture was milling in East Gwillimbury, in which he continued for about twenty-five years, when, disposing of the business he settled in 'foronto, in 1897, to assume the duties of his present office. Prior to his appointment as clerk of his native county, 1\11'. Ramsden was for years active in the workings of the Liberal party. He was a member of the council of East Gwillimbury for four years, reeve of the town- ship for six years, and member of the county council under both the old and new law relat- ing to the members of that body. In 1889 he was warden of County York, and in 1897 re- signed his seat in the county council to accept his present position. It will thus be seen that 1\11'. Ramsden has been prominently identified with the public life of County York for many years, being one of the best known men in the municipality. Fraternally he affiliates with the Masonic order. On Jan. 17, 187], 1\11'. Ramsden was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Cuyler, a na- tive of East Gwillimbury, and a daughter of Thompson Cuyler, who was also born in County York. To 111'. and 1lrs. Ramsden have been born the following children: Ellen, the wife of Eugene Rowne, of East Gwillimbury, by whom she has one son, Benjamin; Annie; 1Iabel, the wife of Ross McBean, of Toronto, by whom she has two daughters. :\farjorie and Helen; Ben- jamin, who married Esther l\lammill, and is employed in the sub-post office in Toronto; Eva, who married Jas. F. Paisley. of S1. Paul. l\Iinn., and has one daughter; and Edml. JAMES MASSIE. Among the well-known public officials of York County was James 1\1assie, born in Lumphamm. Aberdcenshire, Scotland, in 1833, son of .T ames and Elizabeth (Mason) Massie. The father of our subjPct .was also a native of Aberdeenshire, being for m my years a prominrnt merchant. as well as taking an active part in politiral and rharitable affairs. James :\Iassie came to Canada in 1854, locat- , , , '-- .... CO.MJ\IE}lORA TIVE BIOGR.APHICAL RECORD ing at Guelph, where he engaged with the firm of Brown & Robinson for some t\\ 0 years, then with .Mr. Rutherford and later on formed a partnership with "'. J. Brown, under the firm name of \V. J. Brown & Co., which continued for six years. At the expiry of this time )11'. .Massie took over the entire business, which he continued until 1867, being burned out in that year. Shortly after :\11'. :Massie built the Alma block and the "\Y enington Hotel" at Guelph. In 18ïl he retired from business, hut resumed in 1873, and continued until 187R. During all this time he took an active part in public affairs, giving liberally of his time and energy in furthering the construction of the Wellington, Grey & Bruce and Huron & Erie railroads, and at different times held every office in the gift of the citizens which he could be induced to accept j including the representation of South \Vellington in Par- liament from 1874 to 1878. In the latter year :\11'. )lassie was appointed Registrar for thc County of Wellington. In 1880 he took .chargp of the Central Prison at '1:oronto, then a new institution in operation less than two years. anù during his fifteen years of administration it came to be looked upon as the best managed penal institution on the continent. During ),11'. Massie's wardenship numerous profitable and (for the criminal) educating industries were es- tablished, in fact all the industries, with the ex- ception of the broom factory. In 1896, :àIr. Massie was appointed Registrar for East and \V est York, with offices at Toronto, and he continued in this capacity until the day of his death, which occurred suddenly )Iay 1, 1904. 1'p to the last )11'. )'Iassie took a very active part in all branches of charitable work, being on the boards of many of the largest or- ganizations in the city, and being' ever willing to undertake any work for the advancement and assistance of the needy. In all privatc and public lines Mr. Massie showed the true Reotch principle of having clear cut ideas of the right thing to be done, and the detcrmil1ati011 of his racp to pursue those ideas to the end. I THOMAS WILD , who passed away at his late residence, No. 163 Curzon Street, Toronto, March 6th, 1901, was one of the well-known and highly respectcd men of that city. 1\11'. .Wilds was born in Queen's County, Irelanrl, in If2.26, and there g'l'eW to manhood, rp,..eiving his edu- ration in the puhlic s,'hools. When a young man he entf'red the militia. and served some time. In 184R. 1\11'. Wilds came to Newfoundland, and remained some time, later settling in To- ronto, where he spent the remainder of his life. lIe was a man of literary taste, and was very pro- 191 minent in educational movements in the city, serving on the school board for many years. He was also prominent in public affairs as well, being a leader of the Refonn party, for which organization he worked with an untiring zeal, declining office himself, however, outside of school matters. In 1863, 1\11'. Wilds married Miss ,Johanna Kavanaugh, born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, daughter of Michael and Johanna (Farrell) Kavanaugh, who came to Toronto in 1852, where l\Ir. Kavanaugh died the following 'ear. his widow surviving' until 1860. :\11'. \\ïlds was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. 1\1rs. \\ïlds, who survives her husband, resides at No. 163 Curzon Street, with one of her nieces, :;\liss adùy, and Mrs. 0 'Connor. H. E. IR\HN, B.A., K.C., clerk of the peace for the County of York, is descended in both paternal and maternal lines from pioneers of that section and bears a name that is well known there and identified with much of the develop- ment of the county. The Irwin family is of English extraction and is descended from .J ared Irwin, who assisted William Penn in laying out the City of Phila- delphia. Thomas Irwin, the grandfather of the subjert of this sketch, was born in the County of York, at Newmarket, in 1810. His wife, whose maiden name was Philadelphia Pearson, was born in the County of York about 1812. and died at New- market in December, 19m. Her father was a wealthy farmer of that section, who entertained for several days Lord Durham, whom the Brit- ish Government had sent to Canada to investi- gate the causes of the Rebellion of 1837-38: her mother was a sister of Ramuel Lount, who (though previously reprieved hy Her 1\lajrst:,', Queen Victoria) was hanged for the stand he took regarding the insurrection. Jared Irwin, the father of our subject, was born in the township of Tecumseth, Count . of Simcoe, in 1840. TIe was married in 1860 to )ris.<; Eliza .T. Armitage, and to this union four children were born, viz.: TIerbert Edward. the subje,..t of this biograpllY; Dr. Eli Franklin, of \Vestou; Dr. .Tames \Yalter. of pruce f'rpek, Pa. j and IJenore, widow of the late 'V. 1\1. Doxsee, M.A. On the Armitage side, n. E. Irwin is de- srended from Amos Armitage, who found,..d the familv in County York ahout 1795. in which year 'he emigratp'd from Pennsyh'ania anrl set- tled in \Vhitchurrh township. Reth Armitage, son of Amos. was horn ahout five years before the family left the TTnited States. He marripd a Miss Hughes, and the ' were the parents of 192 CO:Ml\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD eleven children, all of \\ horn were living in the year 1904, the oldest aged ninety and the youngest sixty-seven. They are without excep- tion well and strong and in full possession of their faculties. James Armitage, maternal grandfather of 1\11'. Irwin, was born in 1814, the eldest of the eleven. He married Miss El- mira White, daughter of Stephen and Catherine .White, of Bloomfield, Prince Edward County, Ont., the latter a direct descendant of Peregrine "'hite, the first child born amongst the Pilgrim Fathers after reaching the coast of America. H. E. Irwin was born in Simcoe County in 1862. His earlier education was acquired in the local schools and the Newmarket high school, after which he entered Toronto University and received the degree of B.A. in 1885. He at once began the study of law under Sir " illiam 1\1u- lock, and was called to the Bar three years later, since which time he has been practising in To- ronto. In 1890 he was elected president of the Literary and Scientific Society of Toronto Uni- versity. In 1899 1\11'. Irwin wa" appointed ck>rk of the peace for the county. In 1902 he was made a King's counsel. From early manhood Mr. Irwin took an ac- tive part in politics, being more particularl ' as:"oeiated with the Liberal party in Xorth and '" est York. He is a representative elder in the Toronto Presbytery, to which denomination he and his family belong; a member of the execu- tive committee of the Lord's Day Alliance of Ontario, and for ten years has been a member of the board of trustees of the Collegiate Insti- tute at Toronto Junction. of which he has been chainnan, and in which he takes a deep inter- est. He lis also prominently identified with several insurance companies as a director. In 1889 )11'. Irwin was united in marriage to Miss Minnie S. ::\lerccr, born in County Ox- ford, daughter of Thomas )lercer. of (Tnited Empire I oyalist stock. LT.-COh FREDERICK CHARLES DE I- SON, C.1\I.G., 1\I.P. The late Lieutenant- Colonel Denison, of Toronto, was prohably known in more departments of Canadian societr than any other rpsident of Toronto, for he had attained local distinction at tlle Bar, had repre- sented his constituency in Parliament as well as in the city government, and was very prominent in Dominion milital)' affairs. I1is death, in 1896, was a great loss to political, military and legal circles, and was deeply lamented. lIe was horn in lR46. son of f'ol. r;porgt' Taylor Deni- son. and until his marriage his life \Va." passrd in the family residence, "Rusholme." Col. George Taylor Denison was horn in Can- ada and was a mrmher of one of the pioneer families of Toronto. He served as one of the Governor-General's Body Guard. His wife was a Miss Mary Anne Dewson, who was born May 24, 1817, and passed away in 1900. Their family included ten children, among whom were: Lt.- Col. George; Esther Borden; Lt.-Col. Frederick C.; Elizabeth, wife of Col. Delamere; Henry '1'.; Admiral John; Lt.-Col. Clarence, of Toronto; and Egerton. Lt.-Col. Frederick C. Denison was educated at Upper Canada College, and after completing his literary studies began reading law. He was admitted to the Bar and became one of Toronto's leading lawyers, continuing in active practice until the time of his death. A Conservative in his political views, he became prominent in muni- cipal affairs, and was alderman of St. Stephen's ward, in the city of Toronto, from 1878 to 1884, while later he was sent to Parliament and repre- sented "\Yest Toronto in the House of Commons, serving from 1887 to 1896. His military ex- perience began in 1865, when he joined the mili- tia; in 1868 he was made a lieutenant, in 1872 captain; four years later major; and in 1884 was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colon"el. Colonel Denison saw active service during the Fenian Raid, in 1866, in the Red River expedi- tion of 1870, as aide-de-camp to Lord W olseley, and in 1884-85 went to Egypt in command of the Canadian Voyageurs on the Xile employed by the Imperial Government in the Sondan campaign. He distinguished himself during this war, and was not only given prominent men- tion in the dispatches but received 1'. medal with two clasps, while in 1885 he was made C.l\1.G. In 1874 Colonel Denison was married to Miss Julia A. Macklem, who was born in 1845, daugh- ter of Oliver and .Julia (Rtreet) Macklem. Olivpr Macklem, a son of "\Villiam l\Iacklem, died at Chippewa, where he was a prominent business man. Mrs. )Iacklem was born in 1819, and died in 18ï9. The following children were born to them: Caroline, deceased; Julia A.; .Tessie; Oliver R.; Charlotte and Anna. deceased; and Thoma." C. Street Macklem, provost of Trinity College. Lieutenant-Colonel Denison and his wife set- tled after some years of married life in the old family home, "Rusholme. " A large family blessed their union, as follows: Frederirk, who married a ::\fiss Power (he has three sons, Fred- erick Charles. Joseph and Victor): Jcs<;ie J.; Harold; Edgar; Dora; Victor; Gordon, and Egerton. Colonel Denison and his wife were both members of the Church of Englanò. lIe was a man of unusual ability in varied lines, was of upright, honorable character, and desrrvedly won a high place for himself among his fellow- men. \ \ . " .. , \ . . \..J '"" - i' / " \ "- v07 c:;o. L\1K\IOR.\TIYE BIOGR.\PHICAL RECORD J..UIES WREUGITT (deceast'd l . a well- known builder and contractor of King tuwn- ship. ('ounty of York, was born in England in 18;H. a son of Robert Wreggitt. who died in that country. At the age of fourteen the boy came to Canada to li,-e with an uncle who own- ed a farm near Toronto. lIe rt'maint'd there some time working on the farm, and then If'arn- I'd the lmilder's trade. which he followed for the most of his life. IIe took a foremost place among the ('ontractors of King' township, and put up a large number of houses and harns there. IIis death occurred at his home Feb. 3. 188:t IIe was a member of the Church of England and a Conservative in politics. In 1861 )11'. \Vreggitt was joined in matri- mony to :\Iiss Rachel Thompson, also a resident in King township. :\11's. Wreggitt survives her husband and at present makt's her home in Toronto. She was the mother of five children. namely: IIerhert William. who died when three years old; \Valter. of Chicago. who married Annie Greene, of London, Canada: \Villiam. a builder in Toronto, who married ::\Iiss Bertha Black; Amelia Jant', the wife of William Black, to whom she has borne three children, Viola Pearl. \Valter Clifford and Elmore Gordon; and Percival IIenQ', a draughtsman, of To- ronto. The parents of ::\It's. Wreggitt, William and Ann (Colley) Thompson, were both natives of England. where he was born in 1810. and his wife in 1809. 'I'hey came to Canada in 18::16, amI at first settled at Thorn Hill, but later bought a farm in King township, where they spent the rf'8t of their lives. 1r. Thompson was prosperous. and bf'came the owner of three farms in that immediate vicinity. carrying tlWI1l on under his own acti,'e management till with- in tt'n years of his death. when he retired. spending his last 'ears in quiet. His death oc- cun'ed in 1bS8, at the age of seventy-eight 'ears. and that of his wift' in 1882. at the age of sf'\"enty-three ears. Their children were as folJows: :\1ary. deceased wife of \VilIiam Ramsay: Elizahf'th, del'eased wife of ,John Brown: Henry, deceased. a farmer. who mar- ried )1iss Agnes Caswen: Raclwl. Mrs. Wreg- gitt; Annie, :\lrs. George Ramsa.,'. William. a fanner, who married 1iss Rchecca Irwin; .James. a hlaC'ksmith, who married 11iss Kate mith: .John. a farmer. who married Eliza. sis- ter to 11iss Rebccca Irwin; Rohert. who died umnarripd; Caroline, dt'C'past'd wife of Alfrt'd Eastwood: and 1artha .Jane, del'eased, who marriNI \Villiam Brown. WILLLUI rRBAX MILLS ROXALD. who died in 110ntana in 1ö!)6, while on a husiness 13 1!)3 trip to that IOl'alit ., was a well-1m own man in Toronto aud \\ïnnipeg. and one of the most clever bllsÍllt'SS men of his day. :\11'. Ron- ald was born Aug. 3. ltì:)l. in :\1ontrt'al. son of Ale'\:ë1nder and :\1ary Lucraft (::\1ills) Ronald, both of whom were born in Scotland. \Iexander Ronald was the 'foreman of a boot and shoe facton- in :\1ontreal. to the oper- ation of which he gave his time and attention during his active life. He died in Xew York City in October, 18;)4. while there on a business trip. and his widow dipd in Toronto in 1 80. Their children were: ::\1ar '. born St'pt. K. 1841>. died in infancy: Alexander, born 184:), resided in the rnited States, and died in 1HO;); and William Pl'han Iills. \Yilliam rrhan :\1ills Ronald was educated at the orwich and rpper Canada Colleges. Toronto. and began his business life as an office bo '. with Thompson & Burns, of Toronto, working himself steadily up to the position of manager and lHl 'er. In 1880 111'. Ronald went to WinniIJeg. where with 1\11'. J. Porter he founded the firm of Porter & Ronald, which was dissoh'ed in 1894. This firm did a wholesale busi- ness in crockeQ', glassware. etc., and after the dissolution of the firm :\11'. Ronald went into business on his own account in Winnipeg, where he continued for one and one-half years, and at the end of this time hecame salesman for a large firm in Minneapolis. ::\1innesota, so continning nntil the time of his !leath. In 18ï5. in Toronto, 1r. Ronald was united in mal'l'iage with l\Iiss Emma \V. \\Tood, who was born in England, Jan. :!1. 18:)3, daughter of Thomas and Jane (Flaville) \Yood. natives of Birmingham. England. the former born in 1830. son of ,John and i\Iaryann \V ood. and the latter horn in 1830, daughter of \Yilliam and Susanna FlaviIle. In 18;): . :\11'. and :\11'8. Thomas \Yood emigrated to the Cnited States, thence to Toronto. where 111'. \V ood engage(l in the housefurnishing business. and where lw died in 1902. his wife passing away in 1BOO. Their children were: Emma \V., :\11'8. Ronald; Jennie F.. born July 2;), 18;)4, married Col. John T. Thompson. of Toronto; 11ary. born 1'\0\'. 2ï, 18.")6. marrif'd C. _-\.. 11cBride. of Lon- don. England; Sadie. born Xov. :.n. ] (ì1. mar- rit'd Gt'orge Edwards. chartt'rt'd accountant, of Toronto; ::5nsit'. born .J nne ] 1. 186: . married Frank IIcakes. Government architect. of To- ronto: Yinie, born )1al'('h 28. 18fj:). is the wife of Thomas Flett. of 11ontreal; \nnie. born DpC'. 18. 1H67. marrit'd .J. T. 11cGI'ath, master nwchanic of tþe Grand Trnnk Railrnad. Port IIuron: and Sarah and Thomas are dect'ased. To :\11'. and 11rs. Ronald ha,'e lll'pn born thesf' ehildren: l-rIJan. born Dee. :n, lSïï. died JI1Ill' 194 CO:\DIK\IORATIYE BIOORAPIIICAL RECORD 20, 1878; William Sidney, born :\lay 3. 1879, in Toronto, was educated in the "ïnnipeg public school and the 'Yinnipeg business col- lege, and is now a chartered accountant in that city; and Daisy Edna, born in 'Vinnipeg, Kov. 9, 1880, was educated in her native city, both in the arts and music, and she also studied music in Toronto, where she is now enga!{ed in teaching. After their marriage, Ir. and 1\1rs. Ron- ald settled nn St. Patrick street, whence they removell to Parkdale in 1878. building a home at the corner of 1\1elbourne and Cowan streets, this bnilding still standing. 1\11'. Ron- ald was a member of the first school board of Park dale, was librarian of the First l\Iethodist Sunday-school of that place, and, on settling in 'Vinnipeg, was among the first wholesale business men in that place. His religious faith was that of the l\Iethodist church, and in poli- tics he was a Reformer. 'lIe was popular in fraternal circles. and was a member of the 1\1asonic order. WILLLUI RYAN (deceased). Among the prominent business men of Toronto who have left their impress upon the material interests of the city was the gentleman whose name in- troduces these lines. lr. Ryan was born in 1833 in Ireland, son of William and Iary (Ryan) Ryan. who came in 1840 to 1\Iontreal, where the father engaged in business. Both parents died there. The late William Ryan was the only mem- ber of his father's family to settle in Toronto. lIe loeated in the Queen City in 1870, and founded the pork packing and produce husiness in which he continued until his death. which occurred in 1896. The business is still car- ried on, under the firm name of .William Ryan Co., at Ko. 72 Front street. In 1869 William R "an and ::\Iiss Catherine l\IcSween were united in marriage. :\Irs. Ryan is a native of Brockyille. Ont., and a daughter of Capt. Roderick l\IcRween. an early settler of BrockyilIe, who was twice married, his second wife. Ellen ()Ic:\lylor), heing the mother of :\Irs. Ryan. 1\lrs. Ryan and her sister, l\Irs. John Ryan. were the only members of the :\[cSween family to ...cttle in Toronto. To l\Ir. and 1\[rs. WiHiam Ryan were born the following named children: Roderick Alexan- der (deceased), married Anna Josephine Burns, by whom he had one son. Wïlliam ::\IcC. Rod- er,ck; William 1\1. is a resident of Toronto; Hl.len :Margaret is deceaspd; lary is deceased; )[ichael P., of thc firm of William R."an Com- pany, married Miss Ruby Shea, of Hamilton, and they have three daughters, Katherine 1\[ar- jorie and Dorotha E. and Ruby J., twins; Charles lIenr.'" is de r 1eased. 1\11'. Ryan was a member of the Roman Cath- olic Church, to which :\lrs. R,}'an also bclongs. He was a Reformer in politics, but never took any part in such matters further than voting. JA:\[ES JOHX TREBSIDER (deceased) was a well-known contractor and builder in Toron- to, where he spent the greater part of his life and where he passed away Feb. 14, 1893. James J. Tressider was born in Elston, Corn- wall, England. in 184 . son of William and Elizabeth Tressider. His father died in his native England, but his mother spent her last years in Toronto. :\11'. Tressider was educated in the place of his birth, and grew to man- hood there. He was married to Miss Sarah "Williams, who was born in England, danghter of Parker and Mary 'Villiams, both of whom died in that country. In 1867 1\11'. Tressider came to Canada, and, settling in Toronto, es- tablished himself there as a builder. lIe had l ft his wife and two children in England. but in 1868 they joined him and the reunited fam- ily made their permancnt home in that city. The fi1'st property which Mr. Tressider pur- chased was on Brunswick avenue, near Blnor street. and was owned by the late Shpriff F. 'V. Jarvis. This property, which at the time he bought it was part of a common, 1\11'. Tres- sider imprond and built on, afterwards ex- changing the place of his later residence at Xo. 462 Bathurst street, where he was living at the time of his death. He followed his trade as a builder and contractor all of his life, and man." of tlI(> buildings of Toronto were put up under his direction. as he had a large business. The children born to James Tressider were eight in number, namely: Elizabeth, wife of Robert Oakley and mother of Daisy, Gladys, l\IurieL Emerson. Albert, Lena and Christo- pher; Louisa, wife of Edward Bradshaw; AI- lwrt. who married Iiss .TosC'phine Lee; Lf'na, wife of Hardy SquirC's; )Iargaret; :\[abel, l\Irs. Emerson Somers; BeatricC'. who married Ed- ward .Wheeler, and had one daughter, Ellen; and l\Iaude, who married Edward Foster, and has one daughter. 1\11'. Tressider had a very pleasing YO ice, and for a number of years sang in the choir of the Elm Street l\fethodist Church, of ",hil'h he was a member. lIe be- longed to the S.O.E. and in politics was a sup- porter of the Reform party. He was a man of good business judgment, which assured him success in a material way, while his many ad- mirahle traits of character won him many friends. CU:\L\IK\IORATPn' BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 19:) CAPT. CHARLES RCTTER, whose death occurred at his home in Toronto in 18!J6. was born in Kent, England, in 18-10, son of Capt. Charles and Ann (Rutter) Rutter. the former the captain of a Royal mail packet plying be- h, een Dover and Calais. Their other chil- dren were: Edward, engaged in railroading; John. the late editor of the Kent Express, who died in 1899; Elizabeth, who married lodden Castle, and is deceased; ::\laria, who married _\Iex. Leishman. and is also deceased; Lucy, who died in 189-1; and Captain Charles. Capt. Charles Rutter grew to manhood in his native country and there recei,'ed his liter- az:y training. Like his father. he was a seafar- ing man. .When but seventeen years of age he went on shipboard. continuing as a sailor until 188-1 when he came to Canada. He was in the merchant service for twenty-four years and circumnavigated the, globe three times. From 18iO to 18i-1 Captain Rutter was en- gaged in trading along the coast of China anrl Japan, his family remaining in England. On coming to Canada his intentions were to settle in the Xorth-\Yest and engage in farming, but this idea he gave up, and settled in Toronto, securing employment as head of a department in Taylor's Safe "Torks, where he was employ- ed up to his last illness. In 1891 the Captain built his late residence. Xo. 396 Leslie stre('t, where :Mrs. Rutter and her daughters now reside. In England. in 18ïO. ::\11'. Rutter was mar- ried to :\liss Catherine SpringaU, born three miles from London. in :\liddlesex. England. in 18.17. daughter of John and :\laria (Kemp) pringan. To Captain and :\Irs. Rutter were born these children: Kate. wife of George Xash, has five childl'en. Yictoria (who was born in the year of the Queen 's Jubilee), Lil- lian. Ethel. Xelson and Gertrude; John. who married Laura Ontram, had two children, Hazel anll Beryl; Charlotte C. is at home; Ethel. the wife of Edgar Yarey. has two chil- drt'n. Bessie and Albert: and Gertrude is at home. Captain Rutter was a member of the Church of England, to which faith his widow adheres. His fraternal connections were with the ::\Iasons and the Home Circle. The Rutter family traced their descent from a Dutch family. De Reuter. some of whom were not unknown tlO fame as sea dogs. :\lrs. Cath- erine Rutter's maternal grandfather was de- scended from Sir Robert Kemp, of Gissing Hall, Xorfolk, England. .JOSEPH T \IT. Among the men who have taken an active part in public matters in the city of Toronto for the past three decades is Joseph Tait, the registrar of the Surrogate Court of the County of York. ::\11'. Tait comes of sturd,y Scotch ancestry, and his great-grandfather, .William Tait, was a lifelong resident of Scotland, where he was a horseshoer and manufacturer of farm imple- ments. Joseph Tait, Sr., son of William and grand- father of Joseph, followed his father's occupa- tions an his life. John Tait. son of Joseph, Sr., was born in :::;cotland. He followed in the footsteps of his forefathers, and was a horse shoer and manu- facturer of farm implements. He married Miss \Yilliamson Clark. by whom he had the follow- ing children: John, who died in Australia; Joseph; and Maggie, now Mrs. Andrew Roger- son, of Annandale, Scotland. J oSèph Tait was born in Scotland in 1839. In his native land he married Lizzie :\lcKie, a native of Scotland, and to them was born one son, John \Villiamson, now of Toronto. From Scotland, in 18ïl, :Mr. Tait and his family emi- grated to Pennsylvania, and in the following year came to Canada, settling in Toronto. On arriving in the Ontario metropolis, :\11'. Tait worked at his trade, that of baker, for a few months. after which he started in business on his own account on Y onge street, where he erected suitable buildings for conducting an extensive business. This business )11'. Tait continued until 18!)7, when he sold out, stin owning. however, the realty connected there- with. :\11'. Tait, after frequently refusing to be nominated. at last consented, and was elect- ed to represent the old ward of St. John in the mun cipal council of that city, this being in 1888. In 1889 he was elected to Parliament from the city of Toronto on the Reform ticket. After serving four years in Par- liament, Mr. Tait gaY<' his full attention to his business until 1891, when he was appointed to his present position. For many years :\11'. Tait had been a well- known campaign speaker in the Province of Ontario in the interest of the Reform party, and for ten years he was on the board of the Globe Printing Company, the owners of Canada's great Liberal organ, For more than a quarter of a century he has been a prominent public man. not only in Toronto, but throughout the whole Province. 1\11'. Tait had hardly settled in Toronto, when on Oct. 10. 18ï2. he was bereft of his wife. For his second wife he married :\Iiss Susie Stib- bard. a native of this county, and a member of one of the old pioneer families. Mrs. Tait's father, Robert Stibbard. was born in England. and came to the County of York about 1835, 196 CO DIK\IOR_"'TIYE BIOURAPIIICAL REcnHD where he spent the remainder of his life. IIi'J death occurred in 1903, at the age of eighty- six years. n.,. tl'ade he was a patternmaker, hut in his laHpr years he followed market gar- dening'. His wife bore the maiden name of Eliz;ll)eth .JlcDonald. 1\11'. Hnd .'III's. Tait are nwmhers of the :\Iethodist Church. in which 1\11'. 'fait is a well-known local preacher and a Illembpr of the hoard of trustees, the executive board. and a representative of the church at all general conferences since the union. lIe is one of the most genial men of the city of To- ronto, and at the same time conducts the affairs of his office with business dignit.y. REY. ALFRED JOIlX RomXSOX, who passed away at Dalesville, '-.'!uebec. in 1!J03, was born in England in 184;), and there recei,'ed his education. At the age of sixteen years he was converted to the Christian religion, as ex- pressed in the Baptist crped. At eighteen he bpI'ame II minister in the church, and at twpnty- one was ordained a regular pastor. \fter spending some time in ministerial work Mr. Rohinson. in 1882. came t.o Canada and settled in Toronto. where for five years he was engaged as a Baptist minister. From Toronto lIe went to Sidne.v, near Belleville. Hastings County. Ont.. where the next five years were spent. He spent a like time at Grenville, Quebec, and then wcnt to Dominionville, Ont., where he also spent five years, thence to Dalesville, where, in tlw third year of his pastorate, he was taken suddenly ill, and lived but a few days. The Rev. ::\11'. Robinson was twice married, having two children by his first wife: Oliver Alfred, deceased; and Laura Annie, the wife of Albert E. .Joyce. of Toronto. 1\11'. Robin- son's second wife was 1\Iis'J Elizabeth Curr;\', born in England, in 18:)4, daughter of Hcnry and l\Iary (Broster) Curry, who died in the old country. To this union was born one son, Herbert lIenry Robinson, who married Jennie l\IcArthur, of Dalesville, Qllebec, and has two children, Lpllnard and \Ifrpd Herhert. In political views :\Ir. Robinson was inde- ppndent. always voting for principle. and not party. In 1904 ) It.s. Robinson purchased h!:'r home at Xo. 918 Bloor street west. Toronto. where she has since resided. In Octobpr, 190fi, she went to Kt'w :'IIexieo, U.8.A., with her son Herhert II.. and intp11l1s to remain there SOlIlC time, her son ha,'ing gone into business the-reo DR. .LUIES REA, who died at 1\0. 301 Dun- das street. was OIW of the well-known and hig-hly esteemed residents. and prominent phy- siciam;. of tIlt' QIlPI'n City. The Doctor was born 1\ov. ï. 1861. in the Couuty of Wellington, a son of John and Isabella Rea. John and Isabella Rea were horn in the :Korth of Ireland. and were for many ycars residents of the County of ,Yellington. Their chj}dren were: ,Villi am, David, Dr. James. l\Iaggie. Jane and l\Iaria. Dr. James Rea was educated at Fergus high school, and then taug-ht school for three years. In 1883 he entercd \lctoria rniversity. fn>lIl which he was graduated with honors in 188;). lIe was also graduated with honors from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1886. Having thus prepared himself for the practice of medicine, Dr. Rea settled in Pickering in company with Dr. Bateman, where he remained until 1888, in thi!'J year settling in Toronto, where he later built a valuable home, in which he re!'Jided until his death. In 188ï Dr. Rea married ::\Iary Isabella Rob- inson. who was born in Toronto, daughter of George and Isabelle (l\Iarshall- Young) Robin- !'Jon. the former of whom was a well-known car- riage builder of York for many )'ears. neorge Robin!'Jon built the wheelbarrows for the Aus- tralian gold mines which sold for twenty shill- ings each. He was a son of Robert and Mary (:\II'Cormick) Robinson. Isabelle :'IIarshal1- Young was a daughter of John :'I1arshall- Y onng. an parly settler of Ontario. To 1\11'. and l\Irs. Robinson were born: l\Irs. Rea; George. deceased; Ann. deceased; and l\lar- garf't, deceased. To Dr. and l\Irs. Rea were born three chil- dren: 8tella Robinson and Ethel Isabelle, twins: and Lillian Irena. Dr. Rea was a prom- inent member of the Y.l\I.C.A., and was a direc- tor of Chalmers Church, in which he was an act:ive worker. He was a member of the LO.O.F. and C.O.F. During the orthwest Hehellion he served as surgeon. In politil's he was a Reformer. .fOH ABELL (deceased). The American- Ahell Engine & Thresher Company. of Toronto, is one of tilt:' ( ueen City's leading industries, find was founded by John Abell, and by him sold to an Anwrican company, which adopÌf'd its present name. John Abell was horn in England. Sept. lï, 18 2, son of John and Elizabeth (Bail,r) Abell. both of whom died in England. :\11'. Ahell grew to manhood in his native countr.", and there his education was recpjyed. anll at the age of twenty-three years he came to Canada and settled for a short time in Toron- to. from which city he wpnt to \Yoodbrill e. There he embarked. in a small wa.'". in the manufacture of farm implements. which bu"i- , 1 - ' w" CO::\DIE),IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ness rapidly increased, under l\Ir. Abell's en- ergy and enterprise, to one of Canada's lead- ing industries. In 1874, at the time when)\Ir. Abell had a large number of machines on hand for shipment to various places, his plant was destroyed by fire, and he lost his entire stock of mãnufactured product, large quantities of lumber, and all of his patterns. The fire was of an incendiary origin, having been set by some party who had blown open and rifled the safe, in this manner hoping to hide the traces of his crime. 'With characteristic energy :Mr. Abell at once rebuilt his plant, purchased lum- ber, and went to work to reproduce the machines already ordered which had been burned. This he accomplished. In 1886 ::\Ir. Abell removed his plant to Toronto, where he continued to operate until within a short time of his death, when the business was sold to American parties. and the name changed to the present one. On Dec. 24, 1855, Mr. Abell and :Miss Chris- tina Franks were united in marriage. She was born in Vaughan township, County York. daughter of John and Elizabeth (Walker) Franks, the former a native of Philadelphia. Peunsylvania, and the latter of Kingston, Onto He was a son of Peter Frank'S, a pioneer of Richmond Hill, County York, where he settled about 1807, when only about half a dozen log houses comprised the dwlellings of Vaughan township. John Franks, his son, was born in 1800, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was therefore but seven years of age when brought to Canada. On growing to manhood he mar- ried Elizabeth "\Valker, and settled on a farm in Vaughan township, where he died in 1884. They were members of the :J\Iethodist Church. To Mr. and :Mrs. Franks were born: Peter, Joseph, Mary Ann, Henry, :Mrs. Abell, John, Eliza Jane, Catherine, Elizabeth, William Mar- tin, John, Rohert, Matilda and Amanda Louisa. Mr. and Mrs. Abell had one daughter, Violet : \Iary. In religious faith he was a member of the Church of England, and in politics a Con- servative. JA)[ES GEORGE GILES, now living retired at his very pleasant home, :No. 31 Rosedale street, Toronto, was for many years identified with the railroad business in England, Canada and the rnited States. He was born in Eng- land in 18 O, son of Richard and 11ary (Bos- ely) Giles, both of whom died in England. James G. aUes was educated in England, and when about fifteen or si....teen years of age en- gag-ed with a surveying party. and helped to survey the second railroad in Eng-Iand. this being the line from Padding-ton to Bristol, in about 18%-6. ::\[r. Giles continued in railroad 197 work in England for twenty years, having as many as 500 men under his management and supervision. In 1855 he came to Canada, set- tling at London, Ont., where he bought a farm in the township of Delaware, County ::\1iddle- sex, upon which, however, he remained but four months, when he became roadmaster for the Great "\Vestern Railroad, a position which he held for three years. After a lapse of three years, during which time he "as not connected with railroading, [r. Giles again resumed this work, becoming superintendent of the road running from Detroit to Grand Haven, l\richi- gan. Returning to Canada he settled for a time in the County of Oxford, and in 1872 lo- cated in Toronto and weñt into business on Y onge street, hecoming a general merchant and fruit dealer. )[r. Giles was the first to ship apples to Toronto, the fruit coming from the County of Oxford. After continuing the busi- ness for a few years, :Mr. Giles turned it over to his son Frank, who has since very success- fully conducted it. About 1876 Ir. Giles re- tired from business, and settled at his present home, which he has made one of the beautiful spots of Rosedale. The lot, 90 x 375 feet, was planted by )[r. Giles himself with flowers, shrubs, fruit trees and hedges, all of which are kept in the neatest condition. He takes great pride in keeping his place in order, everything having a place, and being found therein. In 18-H ::\[r. Giles married Elizabeth Hull, born in England in 1820, who died in 1885. They had nine children: Thomas, deceased; .T ames, deceased; Sarah, of New Brunswick; Emma, deceased; Helen, of New Brunswick; Frank, in business in Toronto; Mary Ann, de- eellSI'd; George, of California; and Hester, at home. Mr. Giles is a member of the Church of Eng- land. In politics he is a Conservative. While in England, he was fraternally connected with the I.O.O.F. The high esteem in which Mr. Giles was held by the men under his super- vision while engaged in railroad work is shown by the gift of a handsome gold watch, pre- sented him by his men in 1856. 'l'TIO::\[AS YOPNG SHELTON, who was well known as a shipbuilder and contractor, passed away at his residence, No. 91 Bellwoods ave- nue, Toronto, in August, 1889. He was born in England in 1837, son of John and Mary Shel- ton, hoth of whom died in the old countr;\'. In his early youth :Mr. Shelton attended the public schools in the vicinity of his English home, and served his time to the shipbuilding hm,inpss. In 18ï1 he came to Canada, and on locating in Toronto engaged in the contracting 198 C01\Il\IE.MORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD and house building trade, at which occupation he continued for some time, finally turning his attention to boat building, and in this latter business he "as occupied until his death. In 1871 1\11'. Shelton married l\Iiss Emma Reed, who was born in England, daughter of William and Elizabeth Reed, who died in the mother country, Irs. Shelton being the only member of her parents' family to come to Canada. To 111'. and Mrs. Shelton came seven children: Elizabeth :\1ary, born in 1872, died in 1873; Ernest L., of Toronto, born in 1877; Nelson, of Toronto, born in 1879; Ada Florance, born in 1880, died in 1881; Leo, born in 1882, died in 1884; Blanche, born in 1884; and Roland, born in 1887. Thomas Young Shelton was a member of the Church of England, and to this faith Mrs. Shelton and her children adhere. In political matters he was a Conservative. About 1875 1\11'. and )Irs. Shelton located at No. 91 Bell- woods avenue, where he had built a home, and here ::\1rs. Shelton still resides, being one of the oldest residents of the street. 1\11'. Shelton was a successful business man, his several en- terprises being conducted with a vigor and push that brought the most satisfactory results and proved of benefit to the neighborhood. He was a liberal contributor to various public spir- ited movements in the city, and he was highly esteemed as a good citizen. ALBERT WINSLOW, youngest son of Capt. George Wînslow and Mary Forster, of Derry- lin, Enniskillen, Ireland, who settled in Dur- ham County, the former as an agriculturist, was born in 1851. For many years he was a prominent business man of Canada, being pre- sident of the Brewers' Association and partner of the Ambrose & Winslow Brewing and Malt- ing Company, Port Hope, until a few years before his death, in 1904. In politics he was a Conservative, and took a great interest in the success of his party in this section, and his fra- ternal affiliations were with the Masons. He was a member of the Church of England. To him and his wife, who was Miss Mina E. Hickey, eldest daughter of Zenas Hickey and Deliah Empy, of l\1orrisburg, Ont., were born four daughters, namely: Sybil, Ombra, Helen and Gladys. CHARLES P. PLAYTER, a successful drug-- ist, established at No. 1340 Queen street west, Toronto, is a representative of one of Ontario's 0ldes1 families, and one which has been con- tinuously identified with the Province since the first Play tel' settled there. (I) Co1. George Play tel', the first of the name to settle in Canada, was of English ancestry and was an officer in the British army during the American Revolution. He was the owner of considerable property in Philadel- phia, but this was confiscated by' the Ameri- cans because of the Colonel's Tory sentiments. In 1780 Colonel Play tel' left New Jersey, where he was then residing, and moved to Canada, settling at Castle Frank, in the present city of Toronto, where he passed the remainder of his life as a retired officer. As a U. E. Loyalist, he received land on Y onge street between Rich- mond Hill and Thornhill, and the east side of Y onge street east to Church street, from Queen street to Bloor, as recorded by the first entry of this property in the registry office. He had five sons: James, 'Vatson, Eli, John and George. (II) James Play tel' was born at Castle Frank, and became one of the pioneer farmers of York township. He married l\Iiss Hannah Miles, and both died at their home. They were the parents of four children: James, Aaron, "T eldon and Thomas. (III) James Play tel' (2) was also born at Castle Frank. He owned large farming interests and likewise a sawmill at Richmond Hill, be- coming an extensive manufacturer of lumber. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Agnes Widdifield, an aunt of Sheriff Widdi- field, of County York. l\Irs. Agnes Play tel' died leaving three sons: Charles; Henry, of the United States; and Dr. Edward, of Toronto. For his second wife Mr. Play tel' married Miss Rebecca Langstaff, and the following family was born to them: Nelson J., of the United States; Agnes, deceased; Caroline; Mary M., Mrs. Henry A. Knowles; Wellington; Robert, of the United States; Edgar, of Toronto; Arthur and Thomas, both deceased. (IV) Charles Play tel', father of Charles P., was born at Richmond Hill in 1832, was edu- cated in the public schools there, and remained at home till ready to choose his life work. He became a farmer and followed agricultural pur- suits near Oakville for many years, and then moved to the vicinity of Orangeville, where he remained till he retired and settled down to enjoy his remaining years at Leaside Junction. ::\11'. Play tel' married l\Ii s l\Iaria Roosevelt Play tel', who was born at Toronto in 1832 and died in 1894. She was a daughter of Emanuel Play tel'. To Charles and Maria Play tel' were born the following family: Charles P.; Char- lotte, wife of C. 'V. Lea, of Leaside Junction; Evelyn and Amelia, both deceased. (V) Charles P. Play tel' was born at St. George, Ont., in 1868. His boyhood was pass- ed in the vicinities of Oakville and Orangeville CO:\DIE:\IOR_-\.TlYE mOGR_-\.PHICAL RECORD in school, and he continued his studies till he had completed the course offered in the 01'- angeville high school. After that he went to Toronto and took the course in pharmacy at the Ontario College of Pharmacy, where he re- ceived his degree in 1888. For the intervening years he was employed in the drug business and acquired an experience that enabled him, when he started a drug store on his own ac- count in 1902. to make it successful from the beginning. III' has remained ever since at his original location at X o. 1340 Queen street west. and has built up a large patronage, so that he is now one of the best known druggists in To- ronto. In 1890 the rite of matrimony was solemn- ized between Charles P. Play tel' and )Iiss Ade- laide Strickland, of Galt. Irs. Play tel' was born in Galt, òaughter of the late George T. Strickland and Helen Strickland, of Galt. She has borne her husband two daughters, [uriel and Helen. The family are members of the Church of England. In political views Ir. Play tel' stands with the Reform party. His only affiliation in fraternal organizations is with the Royal Arcanum. )[1'. Play tel' is popu- lar with both his husiness associates and in so- cial circles. and the family is one held in high esteem. JOHX WILSOX ROBERTSOX, who died in Toronto in 188;), was for many years a we11- known builder of the Queen City. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. in 18 ..1. son of James Robertson, who came to Canada in 1832, and settled for a short time in Brockville, later coming to Toronto, where he died in 1860. John .Wilson Robertson was educated in Brockville, and on coming to Toronto, served his time to the carpenter's trade. which busi- ness he followed until about nine years prior to his death. when he retired from active work. :\11'. Robertson built his late residence, at No. Division street. in lS84. and this. together with other valuable residence propert ., Mrs. Robertson now owns. In 18;)2 :\11'. Robertson married Iiss :\Iary Smith, a member of a fam- ily for many years identified with Toronto. She is a daughter of the late "Tilliam P. and Sarah ()Iartin) Smith. natives of En land who came to Canada in 1 :32. settling in :\Iuddy York (now Toronto). where :\11'. Smith engaged in contracting IJnd building for the remainder of his actÎ\'e life. He was very well known in the cit.'.. where he died in 1 ï6. He and his wife J1ad thf'se children: Sarah. who died -,.oung; )Irs. Rnhertson: "\Yilliam. dl-'ceased: Thomas. deceased: and Rarah (2). who is the widow of Thomas I..anJlin. 199 To :\11'. and :\Irs. Robertson were born: James Smith, of Toronto, who married Annie l\Ioore Kerry, and has children, Walter and l\Iary (twins), Alice, Wilburn and l\Iuriel W.; Wil- liam, of Buffalo, Kew York, who married l\Iary Newton, and has six children, Adelaide l\Iary, J essie, Gordon, l\Iyrtle, Sadie and Wilda; Charles, of Toronto, who married Sarah l\Iary Payne :\Ianley, and has one son, Frederick A.; Sarah, deceased, who was the wife of James B. Campbell; John W., of the United States, who married Ella Henderson, and has two children, Ray and Jean; Iary, who is the wife of T. W. Capp, of Toronto, and has four children, Ruth Robertson, :\Iary Louisa, Hilda Hunt and Har- old Edward; and "\Yalter, of N"ew York, who married Rachel l\IcRoberts, and has two chil- dren. Walter J. and Iildred. John WïlsOI1 Robertson was a memher anù elder of the Presb .terian Church. In his poli- tical faith he was a staunch Reformer. JOHX SCOTT. who died at his late resi- dence, Xo. S;) ::3t. George street, Toronto, Iarch 6, 190;), was born in parish of Lundie, Forfarshire, Scotland, )Iarch 2, 1815, and was therefore ninety years and four days old at the time of his death. The family of Scott is a very old and promi- nent one in Scotland, but the first of this branch of whom anything definite is known, is Thomas Scott, the great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch. H was born in the parish of Cargill, was married in 1 ï 40. and among his children was a son, Thomas Scott. the O'randfather of John. This Thomas Scott was lso born in the parish of Cargill, but re- moved to the parish of Lundie, where James Scott. father of John, was born. The latter owned large tracts of land in the parish, where he was well known as a gentleman farmer. He was twice married, first to Agnes Wallace, and subsequently to Annie Lunan, and of the fam- ily born of the second union John was the youngest. John Scott was educated in the public schools of his native parish. and was for some time with a merchant of Dundee. In 1836 he came to Canada, locating at Brockville. Later he went to Prescott, and took an active part in assisting to put down the rebellion of 183ï -:38, after which he engaged with .John Bland. of Prescott. in a general mercantile business. un- der the firm name of John Bland & ('0. After continuing the husiness for some time )11'. Scott purchased a farm at Burford. which he dis- posed of soon afterward. however. removing to the township of Orford. ('nunty Kent. wherf' he rf'mained for :some time. engaged in the 200 CO:\DIK\IORATIVE BIOGR.\PIIICAL REr'ORD grain business and along other lines. He be- came well known in that section of Ontario. On closing out his business in the County of Kent. :\11'. ::;cott removed to Toronto. and from 1 0 until his death led a retired life. 311'. ::;cott was a great reader. llis librar.r con- sisting of the standard works on history, liter- ature and art. IIis memory was very retentive and he could discuss brilliantly almost any sub- ject. Ill' also kept abreast of the times on CUrY'PI1t literature, and was probably one of tIlt' best read men of his time in Toronto. l\Ir. cott was a first cousin of the late Rev. PaÌl'ick Bell. inventor of the reaping machine (18.,16), who was presented 2.000 pounds by the \g-ri- cultural ::;ociety of Scotland. as a reward for his inventions. John Scott married :\Iiss Eliza Ann Fraser, who was born at Prescott. Ont., in September, 1819. daughter of John and Catherine (Drnm- mond) Fraser. the former a son of Simon Fra- ser. a United Empire Loyalist, who founded the Fraser family in Canada. 3Irs. Scott died .:\Iay 9. 1899. the mother of the following family: :\Iiss Katherine S., of Toronto; _-\.nnie, who died in :\Iarch. 1903, the widow of lIugh Innes, leaving one son, John Scott Innes; 3Iiss Eliza- beth. of Toronto: James, who married Carrie Barrett. and died leaving three children, \Val- ter Barrett (barrister at Regina). Jolm Roy Stewart Scott (an architect of Toronto, living at tlw old home On St. George street with his aunt :\Iiss Katherine R Scott) and Carrie Louise (of Toronto); John Fraser, of Australia, who married ::;arah Emily Strachan, and ha<; one son. George Fraser. an accountant who also makes his home with :\Iiss Katherine S. Scott, in Toronto; George Drummond. of Toronto; Eliza :\Im'ie. of Toronto; and Alexandcr Boo of mith 's Falls, wltO married .J anet r'hristie :\Ic- .\rthur. and has four children. Alexander nor- don. .Janet F]orpnce, Donald :\1. and Gwendo- lyn Fraser. 311'. .John Scott was a member of the Presb.,'- terilln Chur..h. In politic1l1 sentiment he WIlS a Reformer. IIEXRY BEXJ.UIIX GOODE, who died in t. Pau], :\linnesotll. in ] S83. WIlS lit one time a well-known man of Toronto. .:\11'. Goode WIlS horn M nrig-hton, Eng]and. in lR;;2. son of nen- jmnin r:e]dart (;oode. a prominent bllrristel' of thllt p]lIce. where thp latter spent his entire life. His wife. who hore the maiden nllme of r eorgÎIw r'ruickslwnk. WIlS 11 rellltin> of Sir Henry nishop. the latter being Our subject's g-rl:'at-unrJe. lIenry B. (joode received a good literllry tmining' in his nati"e land. IIml also read law, but did not engage in any practice. Coming to Canada. he located at Stratford, Ont., where he was employed by the Grand Trunk Railway Company. From Stratford he went to Elora, where he was still employed by the same com- pany as agent, and was then engaged for some time in Toronto in the real estate business in the offices of J. E. Thompson. where he met many business men. forming a wide acquaint- ance. From Toronto :\11'. Goode went to Kin- cardine, where he managed a land business for some time, and then settled in Ripley. where he opened an office of his own which he con- ducted for a while. At this time he received a tiattering offer from a large wholesale firm of St. Paul, which he accppted, continuing' in that position until his death. \Vhile in Ayl- mer :\Ir. Goode met and married Zelinda Free- man, a native of that place. and the daughter of John and Lucindè! (::3ullivan) Freeman. the latter of whom was born in Canada in 18:31, and the former in Vermont in 1 IS. Ill' was a son of Leonard Freeman, a rnited Empire Lo,"- alist, who emigrated to Canada from the rniteò States. He was an officer in the Re- bellion of 18:31-8. John Freeman. the father of :\Irs. Goode, was for many years a lumber merchant of Aylmer, Ontario, where he was well known and very highly respected, and where he died in 1866. To him and his wife these children were born: Zelinda, ::\lrs. Goode; and Annie. :\11'. Goode was a member of the Church of Englllml. and in political principle was a Con- servative. RICHARD T. COADY, who since Ibt58 has served continuously as city treasurer of Toron- to. and has been connected with the treasury department of the city since 1873, is one of the best known citizens of that city. He has passed his entire life there. having been born on {Jueen street west, Toronto, Jan. 28. 1tìJ . James Coady. his father, was a resident of To- ronto (then the town of York) from 18D until his death in 18!1 . III' came to Canada from Xew Ross. County \Y exford, Ireland, and. settling in Toronto, followed mercantile pursuits for a number of years. but he eventually entered the service of the r'anadian governnlf'nt, and b T his faithfulness to duty set a high standard for the subsequent service of his son. who has ably sustained it. .James C'oady married a daughter of the late .John Kearne '. J sq.. of Dublin, Ire- land. a lady of many accomplishments and marked literary ability, who became well known as a gifted writer. She had wide sym- }llIthies and was noteò for her charity, and her dl'ath. which occurred in lSSfI. was widely \ , . CO:\DIK\IOR_\TIYE BIOUR \PHIC \TJ RECORD Ol mourned, not onl ' nmong her relati,'es and friends, but among the poor throughout the cit ,. many of whom had long been the recip- ients of her kindly aid. Richnrd T. Coady was educated in his native eity. attending the :\lodel and Grammar schools. and also receiving instructions under private teachers. After the close of his school life he was for four years accountant with the firm of :\les8rs. Thompson mith & Son, who did an extensive lumber business in both Can- ada and the {'nited States. In 1873 he com- menced work in the treasur,r department of the city of Toronto, as accountant. In time he was promoted to chief accountant and assistant treasurer. and in 188 . b." the unanimous vote of the Council. became head of the bureau as city treasurer. That he has lwen retained in this position ever since is hnt one mark of the appreciation he has won b." the efficient and faithful dischllrge of every duty connected with the office. However, mere efficiency conld never have gained for :\[1'. Coady the place he holds in the administration of the city's affairs. It is his marked ability as a financier, his un- questioned fitness for the incumbenc.". that has won him the confidence of citizens and officials alike. The unusual growth of the city, and consequent large increase of the public debt, have added yearly to the heav ' responsibilities which rest upon him. and he has made several trips to London. England. 1889. 1892. 1894- and 189:). to float loans for the cit.'-. IIis suc- cess in the face of interested opposition, some- times open and sometimes secret. has given his fellow citizens a faith in his operations which is amply justified hy the outcome. The re- markll hIe success of the last loan was due in large measure to his judgment and shrewdne-;s, and to him more thlln to any other one man clln be accredited the present high standing- of Toronto's credit. 3[1'. Coady has undouhted]y inherited the beIlPvolent disposition of his mother. for he believes in serving his fellowmen individuaH," as well as collectively. Ill' is a memher of sever- al clwrita hip an(l l)pnevolent societies. and it is said that no case of pri,'ation or distress is ever mil de ]mo,,'n to him without heing investi- gated find promptly relieved. However, he is veIT llllOstentatious III such matters. doing g'o(;d ver." quietly. . In 1880 3Ir. Coady married )liss Lizzie Gib- hons. tIlIng-hter of the late 'Yillimn Gihhol1s. Esq.. who came to Canadil in 181í from Cas- tlehar. Ireland. and was one of the early pio- neers of Toronto. then the mudd,\' little town of York. ::\11'. and 31rs. ('0 a d." huve hlld four children. of whom Ì\\"II <1an hÌt'r!'; and flnl' Soln survive. 1111'. Coady is a member of the Church of England. He is a :\lason, being a Past :\[aster of \Vilson Lodge, a charter member of Occident Lodge, A.F. & A.3I., and a Past Grand Lodge officer. W AL TER SüTIlERLA D LE E. Among the prominent business men of Toronto, Ont., was the late "-alter ::;utherland Lee, who pass- ed awa." in the Queen Cit.", Jan. 4. 1902. lIe was a native of Toronto. born on King stret'Ì east, Oct. 18. 183î, son of Joseph and laria (Shanks) Lee, the former a native of York- shire, and the latter of London, Eng]and. 1\11'. and :\lrs. Lee were married in Islington Church, London, and in 18:3 settled in To- ronto. Walter 8. Lee was educated at the private seminar . conducted by :\[1'. James :\lair, of To- ronto, and on embarking in business life be- came hookkeeper in the Consumers' Gas Com. pany's office. from which position he went to the "Testern Canada Loan Company. of which he became the managing director. Mter some years spent in this capacity, 1\11'. Lee became identified with the Canada Permanent :\lort- gage Corporation, a company with assets of over $2;).000.000. as general manager. a position he continued to fill until his death. Kot only in his business relations was :\11'. Lee a well-known citizen of Toronto, but he was an important factor in the management of the municipal af- fairs. For twenty-one years he was a member of the high school board, for two years of which he was its chairman j for thirty-five years a trustee on the public schoo] board; for twenty- five years on the board of the General Hos- pital: from its inception until his death a mem- ber of the Industrial Exhibition Board; and a member of the :Mechanics' Institute Board. He was also a director of the Confederation Life Assurance Company. In ever." position of trust. :\11'. Lee manifested ability and discre- tion. and lIP was ever foremost in any move- ment which would be of bpnefit to his native cit." . On Feb. 2. 1860. 311'. Lee married 31iss Emma 3[a1'." Lput.", born in Toronto. danf!'hter of .To- eph and Emma (Bogg) Leuty, early settlers of that city. or 3[nddy York fiS it was then called. Mr. Leut." was horn in Yorkshire. En!!- land. in 178.>, and lIP died in Toronto in 18:ïn, while his wife. horn in Yorkshire in 180 . pass- pd aWfiy in Toronto in l R4-. In 1832 311'. and 311'8. Lenty settled in Toronto, 1\11'. IÆuty at this time being- one of the independent gcntle- men of the city. 311'. Lec was a memher of till' Church of England. to which faith the mcmhers of his 202 CO::\DIE::\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD family also adhere. In politics he was a Con- servative and he took a great interest in the success of his party. In fraternal matters he was Past Grand l\Iaster of King Solomon's Lodge, A.F. & A.l\I. WILLLUI DA YISO (deceased), for many years a business man of Toronto, was born in Hamilton, Ont., in 1836, son of John Davison. John Davison was born in Yorkshire, Eng- land, and on coming to America in early man- hood settled in Hamilton, although his father and his brothers settled in Detroit, where his father afterward died. In Hamilton he mar- ried 1\[iss Jane Walker, born in England, whose father. John 'Walker, founded the family in Canada, at Hamilton, but himself returned to England and died there. Later 1\11'. Davison removed his family to Toronto and in that city was engaged for many years in manufac- turing carriages. He and his wife both died there. Their family consisted of two sons. Wil- liam and Thomas. The latter, whose death oc- curred in 1881, married ::\Iiss ('lara Clark. and had two children. Jane lIarriet. wife of Edward F. Ball, of Xew York, and Benjamin John. Wîlliam Davison was educated in Toronto, and after leaving school went into the engrav- ing business with Thomas Wheeler, afterward his father-in-law. ,III' remained with him for a number of years. 1\11'. Davison finally severed this ('onnection to go to British Columbia, ,,-here he went into a mercantile concern at the Cariboo :i\Iines. Returning to Toronto in 1873 he formed a partnership with 'William Scott and Thomas Davison, his brother, in a whole- sale commission firm. with their office On Front street. TI11s continued until 18!n, when Wil- limn Davison retireQ from business. For a couple of years he continued to live at No. 32 Carlton street, where he had built a residence on his return from British Columbia, but in 1893 he built a new home on Clinton avenue, in Deer Park, and resided there, enjoying free- dom from heavy responsibilities. until the time of his death. which occurred in 1901. He was a successful business man, honored and respect- ed by a wide circle of friends and ac.quaint- ances. ::\11'. Davison belonged to thp Church of England and in politics was a Reformer. He was connected with but one fraternal or- ganization, the A.O.n.W. In 11'38 :Mr. Davison married Mary (jertrude ',heeler. Ko children ,,'ere born to this union. )[rs. Davison's father, Thomas Wheeler. came from England in 1843, and settled in Toronto. III' had heen one of the hest engravers in Eng- land. and followed that business in Canada. be- ing- the first in that line to establish himself in Toronto. ;His office was on the south side of King street, near Y onge street, and part of his patronage came from the Canadian govern- ment, which employed him to make the official seals. 1\11'. 'Wheeler was a member of the Church of England, a Conservative in politics, and a l\Iason. Twice married, Thomas Wheel- er's first wife was l\Iiss Albina Boon, by whom he had four children, namely: l\Iona Georgine, who died in England; Thomas James, a jeweler in Georgetown; Mary G., l\Irs. Davison; and Augusta l\Iaria, deceased wife of )[ichael J. Keating, of St. Catharines. l\Irs. Albina Wheeler died in 1843, aged thirty-five years. 1\11'. Wheeler married for his second wife l\Iiss Eliza Osborne, who was the mother of six chil- dren. as follows: Ida, who married a ::\11'. 'Vhite; Alexander E., of Toronto; Isabella, 1\[rs. GeorgI' Etwell; Florence 1\1., l\Irs. John l\IcCollough; .r essie. 1\[rs. Cory Pearson; and Louise. 1\11'. \Vheeler's death occurred in Toronto in 1880, when he was aged seventy-one years. ALFRED IIUTTY, who died at his residl'nce on Poplar Plains road, Toronto, l\Iay 21. 1904. was born in Y orkville, County of York, in 1842, son of Peter Hutty, mention of whom is made elsewhere. 1\[1'. Hutty was educated at Upper Canada College, and on completing his education en- gaged in the meat business in Toronto, continu- ing in this line for some years. He then went into the commission business, in which he be- ('ame very successful, continuing therein until his death. He was a good business man, and early in life had learned to save and properly invest his money, with the result that at his death he left his family a handsome compet- ency. In 1867 Mr. Hutty married l\Iiss Dinah Low- thian, daughter of George and Ann C Iartin) Lowthian, natives of England and early set- tlers of the County of Brant, Ont., where 1\11'. Lowthian engaged in farming. 1\[rs. Lowthian died in the County of Brant, and )[1'. Lowthian subseqliently removed to the County of l\Iiddle- sex, where he continued in farming until his death. lIis children were: )[1'". IIutty; !III's. Rogers, of Brussels, Ont.; and Dr. T. Lowthian, of )Iichigan. To )[1'. and l\Irs. Alfred Hutty these children were bOl'n: l\Iary Elizabeth. l\Iar- garet Ann. George Peter, l\Iabel G., Alfred I. and Kina L.. deceased. 1\11'. IIntty was a !llem- bel' of the Church of England. Politically he ffiliated with the Conservative party. WILLL\)[ II. II.\YES. who departed this life Dec. 3. 1898, was born in East Whitby in 1837, son of the late Rev. William Hayes, a CO::\DIE::\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OJ l\Iethodist minister. Rev. ::\11'. Hayes was born in Somersetshire, England, and founded the family in Canada, settling near Columbus, Ont., at an early date. He later moved to Myrtle, County of Ontario, where he lived for some time on a farm, returning to Columbus. where he died in 1892. His wife, Harriet Retallic, was the daughter of William Retallic, who served in the war of 1812, and died in Colum- bus. \Villiam H. Hayes was educated at Columbus and Oshawa, and began business on his own account on a farm in the County of Ontario, near Port Perry, where he carried on agricul- tural pursuits for a number of years very suc- cessfully. \Vith the exception of a few years spent at Prince Albert, Ir. Hayes passed his entire life on this farm, and there died. In ISß:) he married :\Iiss Elisabeth Bell. daughter of Joseph and .Ann (Hickingbottom) Bell, the former born in 1818, in .Whitehaven. Cumber- land. England, and educated for the English Church clergy, and the latter born in York- shire. in 1821. They came to Canada in 18U, settling near Brooklin, Ontario County. where :Mr. Bell engaged in agricultural pursuits. His wife passed away in 1841, while he survived until 1867. Three children were born to Mr. aud )[rs. Hayes: Annie, deceased, who married John Hurd; Josephine Bell, wife of Ralph S. Fleury, druggist, of Toronto; and William Ed- gar. a druggist of Toronto. Mr. Hayes was a staunch Reformer in politics. In his religious belief he was a member of the Methodist Church. .Fraternally he was a mem- ber of the LO.O.F. and the L.O.L., in which or- ders he was very popular. JOH SP ArLDIXG STEELE, who passed away in the year 1885, was not only one of the well-known business men of Oshawa, but also identified with commercial interests in Toronto. Ir. Steele was born in Grafton, Ont., in 1837. son of John and :\Iary (Spauld- ing) Steele. the former a native of Glasgow. and the latter of the "Cnited States, of United Em- pire Loyalist extraction. On Aug. 15, 1820, John Steele embarked on a sailing vessel for Quebec, and in Canada en- gaged in the mercantile and lumber business in Quebec and other places. lIe was not prosper- ous in trade. but was very well versed in legal matte!'!::. and was known as "Squire" teele and "Judge" Steele, although not a lawyer by profei;sion. John Spaulding Steele was educated at Port Hope. He heg-an his business experience in the Bank of )Iontreal. and after remaining there for some time decided to embark in busi- ness for himself. Accordingly he went to Osh- awa, where he engaged extensively in the grain business and in mercantile pursuits, and be- came a very prominent and prosperous man. He was a member of the council of Oshawa for many years, and was tendered the mayoralty, but declined. He was also prominent in church affairs, being elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years and superintendent of the Sun- day-schooL In 1883 the business was established in To- ronto. :\11'. R. C. Steele becoming manager, while Mr. John S. Steele looked after the business at Oshawa. In 1885 the Oshawa business was sold and he moved to Toronto, and his death occnrred a short time afterward. !III'. Steele and :Miss Harriet Greig were united in marriage in Oshawa. She was born at Columbus, Ont.. daughter of Alexander and Harriet ( IcCullough) Greig, natives of Scot- land, and granddaughter of John .Alexander Greig, who came to Canada. The Greig family was founded in Canada, however, by Alexan- der Greig. the father of lrs. Steele, who was born in 1802, and when a young man came to this country, settling near Columbus, where he purchased a large tract of land. He converted it into one of the most .beautiful farms in Can- ada. and the land is still in the possession of the family. Having settled himself. l\Ir. Greig sent for his parents, who had a home with him until they died. Later, ::\11'. and :\lrs. Alexan- der Greig settled in Oshawa. where he died in 1870, and she in 1880. Their children were: :i\Iary Agnes, l\Irs. ::\IcKenzie; Harriet, :\Irs. tpele: ::\largaret, wife of Rev. James Ross; Dr. \Y. J., of Toronto; and Lillian, wife of Thomas Stewart, barrister, of Lindsay. To ::\11'. and 1\lrs. Steele were born two sons and two daughters: l\Iinnie Evelyn ; James Ar- thur. who married Clara Trojan, of Berlin, Ger- man '. by whom he had three children; Rev. Stuart, B.A., at present on the mission field in connection with the Presbyterian Church; and Beatrice l\I., who is now married and lives in Xew York. Mr. Steele was a prominent Re- fornlPr. With his family he was identified with the Presb .terian Church. JOSEPH DAYIDSO , a prominent business man and highly respected citizen of Toronto, died l\Iarch 1, 1901. in Toronto. He was horn in Burlington, Ont.. Dec. 4. 1829, son of John Davidson. John Davidson was horn in 1793 in Xorth- umberlandshire, England, of Scotch parentage, and wai; the first of the family to come to Can- ada. lIe settled in Burlington in 18 8. where he farmed until his dl'ath. in 1831. His wife 04 CO)L\fK\[OR \ TIYE nIO(iRAPIlIC \L RECORD ,,'as lIannah Foster. born in 1 ïflí, at Gl'imsby, England. and she died in 18ï6, at Penetangui- shene. Joseph Davidsun was educated in the com- mon schools. and then engaged in the manu- facture of lumber, owning mills located at Fort " illiam, Penetanguishene. Fredericksburg, .Walsingham, Princeton and other places. He also owned large tracts of pine land in Canada. and the timber from this land was converted into lumber and sold. Ill' continued in the lumber business for thirty years, and lived re- tired for tpn or twelve ;\'ears prior to his death. In politics he was a Rpformer. In 1 ;);) :\11'. Davidson was united in marriage with Miss Caroline France, daughter of Isaac France. of Canandaigua, New York. Isaac France was the owner of several farms, and for some time served as sheriff of ussex connty, Xew.Jersey. lIe was born in lï66, in :\ew Jer- se,r. son of John France, whose father was a French Huguenot who settled in New Jersey at an eal'ly date and became a general in the Revol utionary \Var. Isaac France married )[argaret Stackhousc, born in lï98, in Philadel- phia. Pennsylvania: she died in 1859, in Kew Y orle Her husband died in 1836, at Canan- daigua, Xew York. After their marriage, )11'. and l\Irs. Davidson located at Ingersoll. removing to Toronto in 1868, where 1\11'. Davidson purchased his home at 1\0. 217 Spadina avenne. Later they moved to :\"0. 2 Iadison avenue. where 1\1rs. Davidson still resides. 1\11'. Davidson was well known in th p lumber districts all over the country, and also in Toronto where he spent so many years of his active life. Their children were: .Judson Francp, of Toronto, unmarried; Frederic .Joseph Arthur, )LA.. Toronto rni- versit .. 1H );3. Ph.D.. Leipsic. ] 900. and profes- sor in Toronto Fniversity. married Helen Louise )Iason, daughter of Francis Ambrose l\[ason. of ew York. and they have three chil- dren' Joseph Jocelyn, Edith Frederica, and )[arcia \.lysoune. WILLLUI )L\RTH, REFORD. who passed from this world Feb. 10, 1RfI:J, at his home in Toronto. was born in Cookstown. Ireland. in FehrlHlr '. 1R:l!. son of .Jospph and Grace (\Vil- son) Rl'ford, tlw former of whom died in that COlJIlÌlT. In 1844 )Irs. .Joseph Reford brought her fftmil." to Canada and settlell in Toronto, on Hl.rkeley 8trl-'pt. The boy WilJiam finished hi" ('(lucation in the Toronto schools. and then Wl'nt to Pickering wlIPre lIP l'ntl'red a gro('ery store in ordf'r to lellrn the hll"inps<;. \fter he had ftf'lluirf'd the ßl>cessaQ' familiftrity with it he and his brother Robert openeù a store together in Toronto, at the corner of Colborne street and l\Iarket Square, under the name of Robert Re- fo d & Co. The partnership continued until 186:3. when \Villiam )L Reford withdrew from the firm and went into business for himself on Front street, opposite the "Black Horse Ho- tel. " There he continued for some time. but finally sold out and went to the oil fields of Penns;dvania, where he remained four years. Returning from there to Toronto, he engaged in the brokerage and real estate business. aud contim1t'd to dpvote his attention to this line until his death. In 1860 William 1\1. Reford was united in matrimony to )Iiss Rosa Cameron l\Ietcalf. Children as follows were born to them: (1) Sarah E., l\Irs. Alexander S. )1. Stewart, has four children, Graham. Sutherland, Rosalie and Reford. (2) Frederick William. of Chicago, married l\Iiss Angie Hubert. and has one son. Robert L. (3) Thomas 1\1., is a resident of Kew Brunswick. (4) Robert, of Toronto, is accountant of the Bank of Toronto. (5) Bar- bara married T. B. l\IcCarth T, of Toronto, and has one son, Thomas B. Cameron. Both 1\11'. and [rs. Reford had much artistic talent, and on the walls of the home at Xo. 5:3 \.lhany aycnue are many pictures painted by )[1'. Reford. Mrs. Reford began to give eviùence of artistic abil- ity when only ten years old. and has been en- gaged in work of that nature more or less since. She does beautiful painting on china and her home is filled with specimens of her work. She is a member of the Church of England, to which 1\11'. Reford also belonged. ) [rs. Reford, who was born in Toronto, March 9, 1841, comes of English lineage on hoth sides. lIeI' father. Thomas :\[etcalf, was born in England in 1813. He came to Toronto in 1830, and for more than forty years was in the First Division Court office, in connection with )[r. \.. )1acLean Howard. )[1'. l\Ietcalf sened in the rebellion of 183í-38. Twice mar- ried, the onl." surviving child of his first wife, Sarah (Wilson) Metcalf, is l\Irs. Rf'forrl. The others died young. For his second wife, )11'. Ietcalf married a sister of the first. :'\[i"s Su- sanna Wilson, and they had four children, namel.": )Irs. R. J. core; )Irs. .WilIiam Fahey, of Toronto; 1rs. Richard Ntl'dman. of Pl'ne- tanguishene; and l\Irs. Charles l\Iurdock. Thomll<; )[ptcalf died in ]H!)9. His wife, Su- sanna. dil-'d Kov. ]:). Ifl06. Dayid Wilson. thl' maternal grandfather of )1rs. Reford. 'HIS ftn Englishman. and came to Toronto whpn a boy. Later in lifp 11(' engaged in tlIP hoot and shop husinei;s. Hp became very pronlinent in his line, and conducted a most CU)L\IK\IUR.\ TIn. BI()(jR.\PIIIC.\L REC'IIR D 05 successful store on King street, between Y onge and Bay street;,;. The famous General Brock wa!> wearing )11'. "ïlsOll'S boots at the time of his death, in the battle of Queellston. David "ïlson owned considerable propert - on King street amI 'HIS quite well off. III' died in ItJ4ï. His family consisted of fourteen children, of whom Sarah was born in Toronto in 1818. \\"ILLU,::.\I IXCE, in whose death, Oct. O, 19U5, 1'oronto lost one of her oldest business men and most highly esteemed citizens, had been established at one location for sixty years. and was known not only ;IS the oldest whole- sale grocer in Toronto, but one of the oldest anywhere in the Dominion. Richard Ince, father of \Yilliam. was a na- tive of Ireland, as was all;o his wife, l\Iaria (Bailey) Incl'. They came to Canada in 1831, and settled near )Iontreal, at Coteau Landing, where Richard Ince died. His widow later came to Toronto, and there passed her remain- ing years. They were the parents of seven children, namely: :\Irs. George Oates, )11'8. John W". Young. and :\Irs. James Young. of Toronto; 'Villiam; Thomas; and two who died and were buried at Sf'a. 'Villiam Ince was born in Queen's County Ire- land. Aug. 16, 18 5. He was a schoolhoy in hi8 seventh year when his parent!> brought their family to Canada. and he acquired most of his education in the Dominion schools. His entire business life was spent in Toronto, where at the age of twenty he opened the wholes de grocen- store whose management proved to be his life- long occupation. He began in the location at Kos. 41-43 Front street east. which was so well adapted to his nepils that he never moved, amI his sons. \ViIliam and Jam!'s. still continue at the same place. The fact that so 'oung a man could from the very beginning handle an en- terprise of such scope so successfully tells the whole stor,\' of ]Hr. Ince's native capacity. Ex- rcutin ability. foresight. jUlbment, all these had he in a marked degree. while his integrity was unassailable. His name hecame through- out the Dominion a synonym for husiness hon- esty. for his pHtrons always fouml his goods pxactly as thc.,- were represented. He had other important business connections. having been vice-president of the British-Canadian Loan and Inv!'stment Company, Limited. and for tWf'nty years was a direptor of thp Dominion Bank. On :\Iay ::J, 18:>9, at the Church of the Holy Trinit -. WH!> solemnized the marriage of 'Vil- limn InrI' to :\Iiss Helen .J anI' Young. who was horn in England a hout ] 83:>. IIer parents were Capt. James and Eliza Young. who on commg to Canada settled first in Barrie and later in Toronto. Both di. ò in that city, he in IS41 and she in 184ï. Their children were: :JUrs. Thomas ('arter; J ames. deceased; John \Y., de. ceased; lIugh, deceased; Alfred, deceased; and :JUrs. Incl'. To the union of l\Ir. and Mrs Ince were bom six children, as follows: \Villiam and J ames, who since their father's death have carried on the business; John IIenry; George, of Toronto; 1\Irs. Harry Paterson, and ::.\Irs. A. D. Long- muir. For many years the family residence was at Xo. GO Gros,'enor street, where ::.\11'. Ince built when that section was largely open com- mon. In ISflO he erected the handsome resi- dence at Ko. 94 Prince Arthur avenue in which his widow still lins. :\11'. Ince and his wife were members of Holy Trinity Church, and he was a memher of the Synod for fifty-seven years. In politic he was a Conservative. TIIO:\L\S ADAIR, who died in Toronto Dec. 5, I JOl, was born in Glasgow. Scotland. Dec- 2,), 18 6. son of James and Jlargaret Adair. The Adairs came to Canada a bout 1841, and settled in the County of Bruce, where James Adair followed the weaving trade, which had been his occupation in the old country. Later he went to Southampton, where he and his wife died. Their children were as follows: Thomas. James and .John. Thomas Adair was educated in Scotland, and on coming to Canada learned the framing busi- ness. which he followed for some time. later becoming' a contractor for the government. and for a number of years was engaged in building docks. About 1880 he retired from active work and settled in Toronto, where he spent the re- mainder of his life. :\11'. Adair was twice married, his first wife being :\Iiss 1\Iargaret Inglis, by whom he had ten children. In 18ï1 l\Ir. Adair married ::.\Iiss )Iargaret Graham, born in Liverpool. England. daughtf'r of Andrew and :\Iargaret Grllham, natives of Scotland. who came to Canada, set- tling at Stratford in 184 . By l\Ir. Adair's second marriage there were three children. :\Ir. .\dair was a Pl'l'shyterian in religious faith and a Reformer in polities. Frah'l'llal1y he affiliat- ed with the :\Iasons. )IOROAS B.\LDWIX, who passed away in 18!JK, was a nati\"p of Toronto. and a nwwher of the wf'lI-known pioneer family which ha b.'en identified with the city for more than a cen- tury. :\11'. Baldwin was horn in 1834, son of .John pread Baldwin and grandson of Robert 'Yarren Baldwin. John Spread Ba Idwill was born in Cork. Ire- 06 CO::.\DIK\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD land, and came to Toronto in the latter part of the eighteenth century, engaging in business at the corner of King and .Frederick streets. He married Ann ::;haw, daughter of l\Iajor- General Shaw, of Oak IIill. l\Irs. Baldwin was a native of Toronto, in which city both she and her husband died. Their children were: Rev. Canon Baldwin; .Morgan Baldwin; Rev. :i\lau- rice Baldwin, Bishop of Huron; and Rcv. Ar- thur Baldwin, of Toronto. Morgan Baldwin was educated at the Upper Canada College, after which he spent three J'ears at sea. In 1880 he was appointed harbor- master at Toronto, which position he fiJ]ed until a few years prior to his death, in 1898. Aside from 1\11'. Baldwin's public work as har- bor-master he ably served his city as alderman for five years, and in all his public life acquit- ted himself to the satisfaction of those whose interests he represented. In 18:55 1\11'. l\Iorgan Baldwin and l\Iiss Fran- ces Ross were united in marriage. l\Irs. Bald- win was a daughtcr of 'V. C. and Elizabeth (I..e- Leivre) Ross. 1\11'. Ross was born in Scotland in 180;), and died in 18:56. His wife was born in ISI . in Quebec, and died in 1887. She was a daughter of Captain Francis and Jane (Le- Breton) I.JeLeivre. the latter of whom was born on the Isle of Jersey. Captain LeLeivre was an early settler of Ontario; both he and his wife died in Quebec. In 1820 Ir. William C. Ross came to Canada, locating in Brantford, Ont.. where he engaged in business, and later moving to Toronto, where he and l\Irs. Ross died. Their children were: J olm, deceased, who was in the government service; 1\1rs. 1\101'- gan Baldwin: 1lrs. .Joseph Small; 'Villiam. who died in tlw Xorth- 'Yest: Mrs. Hope Sewell, of Canada; ::.\1rs. Edward Le1\Ioine; and Mrs. C. I... Gettings. of Quebec. :Mr. Ross was a Con- servative in politics, and a Presbyterian in re- ligion; his wife was a member of the Church of England. To 1\11'. and l\Irs. 110rgan Baldwin were born these children: Edith; F. 1\1., who married l\lis,> Florence l\IcLaren, of Chatham, Rnd has three children. Frances, Arthur and 'Yilliam; and l\Iiss Alice. In 1894 Mr. Baldwin completed his resid('nce at 1\0. 96 Dowling avenue, from which a fine view of the hay may be had, and where 1lrs. Baldwin and her daughters reside. The family are members of the Church of Eng- land. In politics ::\Ir. Baldwin was a Con pr- vative. TIIO IAS ED1WKD SCHOLES, who died in Toronto in 1898, was for many years a well- known and popular hotel man of that city. lIe was born in uebec in 18;)3, son of John and Ann Scholes, natives of Ireland. Thomas E. Scholes was educated in Toronto, whither his parents came when he was a lad. Later he served his time at the moulder's.tradl', which, however, he did not follow, but turned his attention to the hotel business. In 18ï:5 he embarked in that business at the corner of ueen and Dundas streets. Toronto, and there remained eight years, at thc end of which time he built at the corner of ueen west and King streets, what is now known as the "Ocean Housc. " There he remained for a number of years, rptiring a few years prior to his death. In all 1\11'. Scholes was engaged in the hotel business for twenty-three years. On July 3, 18ï6, 1\11'. Scholes married }Iiss Anna Jane Scholes (who, although of the same name, was no relation to him), daughter of Richard and Mary (Wylie) Scholes, natives of Ireland. They came to Canada in 1843, set- tling in Toronto, where Richard Scholes was for some time in the hotel business. He wa,; foreman of St. Patrick ward for a number of years. 1\11'. and 1\1rs. Richard Scholes had these children: Anna Jane, Mrs. Scholes; Rich- ard; Alexander; Fanny, and Matthew. To Thomas Edmund Scholes and his wife were born: l\Iinnie Florence, wife of 'V. Bryd- son. who has one daughter, Wilma Florence; Alushia Jane, deceased; Francis Edmond; Wel- lington Thomas; Arthur R.; and Albert John. 1\11'. Scholes was a member of the Church of England. In politics he was a Conservative, and fraternally a member of the I.O.O.F. GEORGE IIILLAl\I, now living retired at 1\0. 121 College street, Toronto, is one of the wcll-known buildC'rs of the Quecn City. He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, ::.\Iarch 14, 1830. son of Joseph and Jane (.James) Hillam. and grandson of Thomas and Rachel (Armstrong) Hillam. In 1847 the family left the Emerald Isle for the new country, taking seven we('ks to make the voyage in a sailing vessel. the" Ann Ken- ny." Captain Baldwin in charge. They made the trip from Montreal to Toronto in tllP "S,)V- ereign, " which landed them at Toronto dOI.k at 7 p.m.. Aug. 7, 1847. Rhortly after settling in Toronto, Thomas and Rachel (Armstrong) l-JiIlam died, and were buried in St. James cemetery. Their son, .Joseph HiIIam, the father of our subject, engaged in building in Toronto, and was a well-known man in that city for many years. lIe died in 1891, while his wife pass- ('d awa.,- in 1861. They were members of the Methodist Church, and the parents of these CO:i\IME1\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD :.?uï children: Thomas, decpased, a builder of Toron- to; George; \\' illiam, deceased, a reporter; J 0- seph, deceased. a proof-reader ; John and J ames. twins, the former of whom lives in Cali- fornia, where the latter died; Richard, of the l'nited 8tates; and Ann. the wife of John 1\11'- Ka.", of Toronto. On reaching' his majority George Hillam en- gaged in building and followed that business throughout his active career. Among the public buildings with which 1\11'. Hillam was connect- ed may be mentioned: the rniversity building, the Toronto jail, the Toronto clsylum. in the building of all three of which he was foreman; and Victoria college, the Customs house build- ing and Customs warehouse, and the Central prison. in all of which he was clerk of works for the government. and many other prominent edifices. 1\11'. Hillam also erect- ed the residences at Nos. 115. 117, 119, 121 and 123 College street, which he owns, and also owns residences on Chestnut Place and. Buchanan street. :\11'. Hillam's first marriage was to Lucy Coyne. who died in 18;)6. :\11'. Hillam's second wife was Eliza 1\1c1\1ullen, by whom he had four children: Jane. Thomas, George, and Anne, at home. 1\11'. Hillam's third wife was l\fary Doig. 'l\lr. and l\Irs. Hillam are members of the l\Iethodist Church. In politics he is a Re- former. C .\PT. JOHX PIRRITTE. commander of a lake vessel for a number of years. who passed from this world in Toronto. July 22. 190 , was an early settler in the County of York, but was born in Ireland. in 1822, son of John Pirritte. John Pirritte was an officer in the 79th High- landers. III' married in Ireland, but later the regiment was ordered to Canada, arriving there in 18 4. They were stationed at first at King- ston, and then were transferred to Toronto, going thither by rail. Some time after this :\11'. PirriUe sold out his commission, and set- tled in \\T eston for the rest of his life, dying there in 1861. His wife's death occurred in that same town in 18:,9. :\11'. Pirritte was an active member and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Capt. .John Pirritte spent his early life in Toronto and \V eston, receiving his education i!,. the schools of thosc cities. He entered UpO!l his vocation as a sailor early in life, and from a lowly position on one of the lake boats, work- ed his way up till he became captain of a steamer. He commanded this for a number of years. till in 18ï8 he rpceived the appointment of deputy collf'ctor at Port Dalhousie. in con- nection with the 'Yelland canal. This position he filled most efficiently till about four :rears before his death, wben he was retired. Going to Toronto he made his home there for his remain- ing da,ys. Capt. Pirritte was twice married. By his first wife he had two children. viz.: :\Irs. Quack- enbush, of Kiagara Falls; and John R. His second wife was l\Iis,> Sarah Duffy. who was born in \V eston, daughter of Robert and Mary <'Valker) Duffy. Robert Duffy was born in the North of Ireland, son of Andrew, who founded the family in Canada. and who died in Toronto. The son was a much esteemed re- sident of \V eston for forty years, where l\Irs. Duffy died in 18ï7. :\11'. Duff)' was for lllany years an active worker in the :\Iethodist Church. Retiring at the age of forty. he passed the rpst of his days living with his daughters, :Mrs. Pirritte, l\Irs. \Y ellwood and Mrs. Shuttleworth. Both Capt. Pirritte and his wife "verI' members of the Presbyterian Church. The Captain was also connected with the society of the York Pioneers. in which his was a familiar and popular figure. iROBERT WALKER, 'who died in Toronto in 189:3, was born near the city limits of that city, in County York. in 18:34. son of \Valter 'Valker, a brother of Robert 'Valker. of "The Golden Lion." Walter \V alker's father came from England to Canada at a very early date, set- tling in County Peel, where he died. \Valter \Valker was born in Cumberland England. where he received his education ami married l\Iiss Sarah 'Vise. Coming to Toronto when it was known as Muddy York. he settled on Bloor street, and for some time followed the clloper's trade. He then settled on a tract of land near the cemetery. just outside the city limits of Toronto, l ter disposing of this pro- perty, however, and resuming his trade. At one time he owned the land on either side of \Valker avenue, and it was in his honor that the street was so named. 1\11'. and :\Irs. 'Valter 'Valker had children as follows: Sarah, the widow of George Robinson of Toronto' 1\1arv :i\1rs. Dennis Daniels. of To onto; Abiga'il. 1\1 s: Jamcs Wallacf', of Granton: Robert; "'alter, deceased. and John, deceased. Robert 'Valker received his education at the Kormal School. Toronto. and after leaving school learned the machinist's trade. He was the inventor and manufacturer of a drill to be uspd in iron work. which he introduced into \'arious parts (If Canada. On Aug. 5. IS:)!). 1\11'. \Valkf'r married 11rs. Rarah (Jotham) Stone. who was born in 18 6. daughter of .John and Ann <'Veekley) .Totham. natives of Eng- land, who came to Canada. 11rs. Walker 10- ns CO:\DIK\IOR.\TIYE BlOnR.\PIIICAL RECORD cated in Xew York City in IH-H, and there married IIPr first husband. ),11'. :::;tone. who died leaving the following children: Louisa, Jennie, Anwlia and James. of whom Amelia. now the widow of John Consalus, alone survives. )'Irs. 'Yalker's maternal grandfather, (jeor e "'eek- ley. died in England; his wife was a ::.\1iss Sher- gold. daughter of an English minister. To 1\11'. ami 1\Irs. ". alker were horn the fol- lowing children: \Yalter, who li\"('s on the old homestpad at Xo. 1 8 Yonge street. married Carrie Brown, and has children, Albert 'Vood- land and Irving: Emil.". twin of ". alter. mar- rie(l Thomas \Valter Scott. and has two sons, Latimer 'V. ,Yo and Elmore; and Lillian, wife of Charles Rpnior, of Toronto. has two chil- dren. Charles X orman and Dorothy 1\Iay. In politics ).11'. 'Valker was a Liberal. He was a regular attendant of the )Ietho<1ist Church, and fraternally he affiliated with the I.O.O.F. , CHARLES DEZELL FrLLER. who during his life was well-known and highly esteemed. was called from this world in 1902. He was born at Ogdpnshurg, Xe\\' York, son of Benja- min R. and Kanc." (Speer) Fuller. Bpnjamin Fuller came with his famil.,' from the Pnited States to Canada, and settled at what is now Fuller, Onto He became tlw first postmaster at that point, and the office was named for him. There were seven sons in the famil.", James, John Speer, William D., Benja- min, Thomas A., George and Charles Dezell. Charles Dezell Fuller received his education in the public schools of Prince Edward County, and later attended the Toronto Kormal School. Thus prepared he followed for some time the profession of a teacher, holding positions in l\Iichig:m. "'hen he returned to Ontario he decided to locate in Belleville. and there en- gaged in the grain. coal and wood business. After twent."-five years of successful dealing there, 1\11'. Fuller mo\"('d to Aylmer. Ont.. and spent some five or six years tlwre as a grain dealer. going thence to Streetsville. In that town he conducted a private hank for one year, and then went to Toronto. where the rest of his life was spent. His ()('('upations tlwre were in the banking and hrokerage line. His affilia- tions in a politi('al wa." were with the Reform party. while fraternally he belong-ed to the Iasons. III' was a memb(>r of the Church of England. to which :\Irs. Fuller also adheres. Thp prpspnt l\Irs. Fuller was the second wife of lwr hushaml and borp the maiden name of :\Iiss )Iai Richardson. Although the." had no children their union was a happ." onl', for ::\11'. Fuller was a man de,'oted to his home and wife. and of a most genial and delightful disposi- tion. Mrs. Fuller was born in Bond Head. Simcoe County. daughter of Austin and Ange- lina (Black) Richardson, whose fa mil." his- to1',\' follows: The parents of _-\ustin Richardson were John and l\Iary A. Richardson. both born in County of Armagh, Ireland. The." came to C mada a bout IS 9 and settled in Simcoe County on a farm. John Richardson served in the Rehel- lion of IS;H-38, and the musket he carried at that time is now a cherished possession of his son, Austin. lIe died in lSïï, at the age of ninety-five ."ears and nine months, while his wife passed away in 1891, aged eighty-eight. Austin Richardson was born in Tecumseh town- ship, Feb. 9. 18:39, and has resided in Bond Head since he was nineteen years of age. He mar- ried :\Iiss Angelina Black, who was born in To- ronto, ,June 24, 184;3. and to their union were born children as follows: Thomas, of Quebec; Irs. Fuller; Elizabeth. ::\Irs. n. 0 'Donnell, of Grand Forks. B.C.; Fred. of Winnipeg; Flor- ence. )Irs. Arthur l\Ianning. of 'V ill ow Range, ::\Ianitoba; Laura. )Irs. John Cummings, of At- lin, B.C.; and Hillyard, also of Atlin, British Columbia. TIIO)L\R STOR)L who died in Toronto Dec. 24, 18ìO. was for man.'" .\"ears It prominent resi- dent of the { ueen l'it.'". He was born in Lan- cashire. England, in 1801. and there grew to manhood. In 1830 )Ir. Storm came to Toron- to, settling on Richmond street, where he soon thereafter began the husiness of contracting and building. )Ian." of the old buildings of the city wel'l' erected hy )11'. Storm. and their substantial construction testifies to the excpl- lence of his work. Tn his native l'om1fr." 1\11'. Storm married ::\ Ia 1'." IIopkins. daughter of James and Sarah Hopkins, and to this union the following chil- dren were born: \Yilliam r:eorge. del'eased. was a well-known architect (If Toronto, and de- signed St. .Jamps Cathedral. Toronto rniyer- sit.'". \'ictoria Collegp and othpr public bnilding"s of the ('ity: Sarah \nn married Rev. John Ere- din; )Irs. S. S. )Iartin; Annie E., and Harriet L. ::\11'. Storm supported the Conservativp party, and at one time served as a member of the council, and he alwa."s took a gn'at ac- tivity in all matters of public interest. He was a member of the )Iethodist Church, which he attelHh'd faithfull.'- and supported lilwrall.\'. )Ir. Storm won the respect and pstl'pm of tlH' commUllit.', in which he resided b." his hom>sty and inÍl'g-rity. his kilHll." nHlllnl'r and his genial CO l}IE:MORA'l'IVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD cordiality. He accumulated a competency through his own native energy and enterprise, and no citizen was more highly valued. CHARLES REED, now living retired in To- ronto, at No. 64 Oak street, was born in that city April 23, 1836, son of Gabriel and Eliza ( Connor) Reed. Gabriel Reed, the first of the family to come to Canada, was, like his wife, of Irish blood, and both were born on the Emerald Isle, he in 1802 and she in 1804. In 1832 they crossed the ocean and located permanently in Toronto, where ::\11'. Reed, a sawyer, secured work under a 1r. Tinning, with whom he remained many years. Both parents were members of the Eng- lish Church. They had six children who grew to maturit.r, namely: Jane, who died unmarried; John, deceased; :\Iargaret, who died unmarried; Elizabeth, late wife of Isaac Ginn; Charles; and ::\Iaria, ::\lrs. Frank Wade, of Winnipeg. Gabriel Reed reached only middle life, dying at the age of forty-eight years, but his wife lived until 1872. During his boyhood Charles Reed was sent to the public schools of Toronto, but while he enjoyed the best advantages offered then, the schools were necessarily rather primitive in those days. On leaving school he served his apprenticeship as a painter, and when only twenty-two years old embarked as a contractor, painter and decorator in a business of his own. He followed this line continuously for forty- five years until his retirement, and he became a leading man in his business. He made it his principle to employ a few expert painters in- stead of many poor ones. Because of this, and also because he never contracted to do more than he could accomplish within a reasonable time, his work was in great demand, and he secured the best contracts in the city. Mr. Reed had always looked forward to a time when he could retire from business and enjoy the fruits of his earlier toil. With such a patronage as he enjoyed, he was able to ac- cumulate a competence, and in 1903 he retired definitely from active work as a painter and contractor. His real estate interests, however, are sufficient to occupy quite a little of his time. He has done a good deal of building, having put up two residences on Sackville street, two on Reed street (which was named for him), and five on Oak street. Of these he has sold all but those on Oak street. He also owns a summer residence in Parry Sound. where he goes for the fishing and shooting seasons. In June, 1888, 1\11'. Reed married Miss Sarah Ardagh, daughter of William and Ellen (Mc- 14 209 Donald) Ardagh, who were early settlers of Toronto, whither they came in their childhood, and where Mr. Ardagh became a well-known contractor. They were the parents of seven children, of whom ::\lrs. Reed was second in order of birth. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have two sons: Charles Ardagh, of Toronto, who married ::\Iiss Rose Gearrie, and has one son, Charles Ardagh; and .William John, of Toronto. Both 1r. and :\lrs. Reed are members of the English Church. In politics :Mr. Reed is a Conservative. A man whose whole life has been of the utmost integrity, he stands high in the estimation of his fellow citizens, and now in the evening of his days is a representative of that splendid type of men who have done their work well and deserve the ease and quiet they enjoy. WILLIAM HOLLIS LESTER, who was for twenty years identified with Her Majesty's Service in Toronto, died in the Queen City in 1894. :1\11'. Lester was born at St. John, N.B., in 1837, son of Gilbert Lester. He was educated in St. John, and there he engaged in a mercan- tile business for some time. Coming to Toronto he became identified with Her Majesty's ser- vice, with which he continued up to the time of his death. 1\11'. Lester was twice married, his first wife being :\liss ::.\Iargaret Bunting, by whom he had the following family: :Margaret, ::\Irs. H. Hardy; Virginia, the wife of John Canovan; Miss Hettie, and two who died young. :Mr. Lester's second wife was Miss Kate Hardy, daughter of H. A. and ì\I. A. (Ryerson) Hardy, and granddaughter of Rev. John Ryerson, a brother of the late Dr. Edgerton Ryerson, the founder of the educational system of Canada. H. A. Hardy \\ as a leading barrister of Brant- ford, later settling in County Norfolk, of which county he .was Crown Attorney for some time, and wherem he died in 1884. His widow sur- vives and makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lester. Their children were: 1\1rs. Lester; Henry, deceased; Ella, l\Irs. D. Duncombe; and 1\Irs. E. W. Syer. '1'0 ::.\11'. and l\Irs. Lester were born four chil- dren: Edgerton, Arthur, William H., and Eleda. Mr. Lester was a member of the Church of England, to which Mrs. Lester also adheres. He was fraternally connected with the Masons, and was very popular in that order. CHARLES S. CARLETON, who died in To- ronto in 1898, was born in Frankfort, Ont., in 1849, son of William and l\Iaria (Sweep) Car- leton, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Canada, a daughter of a British officer who lost his life in the war of 1812. William 210 CO.JBIK\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Carleton was a principal in the schools of Can- ada, and also at Galveston, Texas, where both he and his wife died. Their children were: \Yellington J., George Wylie, Charles So, An- drew Benjamin, William Hall, and Harry Ste- wart. Charles S. Carleton was educated in the high school at Markham village; after completing his education he engaged in the jewelry business in Ottawa, where he resided for two or three years. He then settled in Markham village, where he was a general merchant for fifteen years, at the end of which time he disposed of his business, and settled at Niagara Falls, New York, where he remained for a short time, then went to Hamilton, and finally, in 1890, he set- tled in Toronto. He had lived retired after disposing of his business in l\Iarkham. In re- ligion Mr. Carleton was a Methodist. In 1870 Mr. Charles S. Carleton married Miss l\Iaria Burk, a member of a family long identified with the County of York. She is a daughter of David and Jane Lydia (Campbell) Burk, natives of Ireland, the former born in 1805, and the latter in 1809. Jl1ne Lydia (Campbell) Burk was a niece of Admiral Camp- bell, and daughter of William Charles Camp- bell, a well-known barrister of Dublin, Ireland. In 1833 Mr. and Mrs. David Burk settled in Toronto, but soon thereafter went to Lot 27, Concession 10, Markham township, County of York, and there they spent the remainder of their lives, :\Irs. Burk dying in 1876, while her husband survived her four years. They were members of the Church of England, and in politics Mr. Burk was a Conservative. They had these children: Ann, who died young; William Henry of Pickering; Elizabeth, the wife of Hiram .Miller; Ann, widow of Henry Harris- pn; David C., of Toronto; :\Irs. Carleton ; Jane, Mrs. T. F. Webb, of Toronto; Ebenezer, de- ceased; and Sophie, l\Irs. H. Robinson, of To- ronto. To Mr. and )[rs. Carleton were born the fol- lowing children: (1) Charles Hubert, M.A., (Oxon.), General Secretary of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in the United States, with head- quarters in Boston, Massachusetts, and also ed- itor of St. Andrew's Cross, published at Bos- ton, was born in Markham, Ontario, in 1871. He received the degree of B.A. from Trinity University, Toronto, in 1893, and that of M.A. from the same institution in 1894. After a four years' course at Rrasenose College, Oxford, England, .:\Ir. Carleton received in 1898 the degree of B.A., and in 1900 that of M.A. After living in London, England, for two years, he assumed, in 1901, the duties of his present position. (2) Blanche 1. died in 1903. (3) Mabel A. is home. (4) Clarence Yivian is deceased. (5) l\Iaud [arion is also deceased. In 1901 :;\Irs. Carleton purchased her present home, at No. 19 .MacKenzie avenue, Rosedale, Toronto, where she now resides. COL. JOSEPH l\IAR'l'IN DELA1\IERE, As- sistant Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, To- ronto, is a native of Ireland, son of Dawson and Jane (Martin) Delamere, both natives of the Emerald Isle, the former born July 1, 1803, and the latter July 29, 1808. In Ireland Dawson Delamere was a civil en- gineer. He married Jane l\Iartin in 1832, and on June 1, 1855, they settled in Toronto, where l\Ir. Delamere was connected with Her :\lajes- ty's Customs until his death in 1876. His wife survived him ten :rears. Both were members of the Church of England. Their children were as follows: J. Henry, clerk of the Provisional County of Haliburton, at l\Iinden; Sarah 'I., of Toronto; T. D., K.C., of Toronto; Emily :\1., wife of Venerable Archdeacon A. C. Hill, of St. Thomas; Joseph}I.; and Margaret B., widow of Davidson Black. CoI. Joseph :lVI. Delamere was born July 2, 1849, and was but six years of age when he came to Canada with his parents. He was educated at Upper Canada College, and, while a student in that institution, joined the Queen '8 Own Regiment, and has been identified with the militia since that time-1865. He served during the Fenian raid, 1870, receiving a medal for his services, and he also served in the North- West Rebellion as Adjutant of the Re- giment, and was in operation against Chief Bear's Band, during June and July, 1885, re- ceiving a medal there also. He received the rank of colonel l\Iarch 26, 1896, and is now in command of the Third Infantry Brigade. In May, 1868, Colonel Delamere was appointed a clerk at the Parliament Buildings, and in 1871 became postmaster there, a very import- ant position, inasmuch as there is R great amount of mail matter handled at that office. On April 22, 1878, Colonel Delamere was united in marriage with Miss E. M. Denison, daughter of the late CoI. George T. Denison, of "Rusholme," Toronto. To this union the following children have been born: Dawson George died at the age of seven years. Eva 1\1. married H. C. Strange, of the Bank of Com- merce, Berlin, Ont. Thomas G., is president and financ'ial agent of the Canada Poultry and Pro- duce Company of Rtratford, Ont; he married Miss Agnes F. Morison, of Winnipeg, Man., . ' ""'- ."' - . '''' '1). - - . .<.; .. '"" . . - i 'V'. . __ -:';1: .; ".... ' ....:.....$ ' . " ,',""""'....",,,*.- '.. , . J ....- "::-:;: , r (j ' 'J 1 ; : f , ( . . . ! 1 , i ., P er-- t. f J' ". , j '''' r ì ( ;: .....- :\. . t, . Iii _ "\ . \S' ----.......:.., ..l:;: S' RIÞ'Ç" -òIEÚ .JAH'7 S" A H:\IS. CO:\L\IE:\IORA TlYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD and has one son, Allan :\1.; he serveù in the nù C.:\LR. in South Africa, and received a medal with four clasps. The Colonel and his estimable wife are members of the Church of England. and he s a member of the Toronto Club, the Canadian :\Iilitary Institute. is on the executive committee of the Dominion and Pro- vincial Rifle Association, and a member of many other organizations. E:\IILICS J -\.RYIB, of the firm of Æmilius Jarvis & Co., bankers anù brokers, with offices in the :\IcKinnon Building. Toronto. is one of the leading business I}len of that city. and is a lineal descendant of one of the first families of .Western Ontario. hoth in prominence and in time of settlement. The Jarvis family came from Xew England, and was planted in Canada by William J ar- vis, who was the first provincial secretary of the Province of Upper Canada, now Ontario, under Governor Simcoe. the first Govcrnor. He was the first grand master :\Iason of rpper Canada, and was known as ")11'. ::5ecretaQ' Jar- vis." Born in Stamford. Connecticut, in lï56, he came to Upper Canada in 1ï!) , with Gover- nor Simcoe. He had a Crown grant in 179 , the property consisting of 22;) acres lying on either side of what is now Jarvis street. one of the exceptionally fine residence streets of the city. Mr. Secretary Jarvis was a son of Sam- uel Jarvis. of Stamford. Connecticut. His wife was Hannah Owen Peters. daughter of Rev. Samuel Peters. D.D.. who had the refusal of the first bishopric of the Province of rpper Canada and that of Vermont. he choosing the latter. ",Yilliam Jarvis was a captain in the Queen's Rangers Dragoons, commanded by Lieut. Co1. John C:raYes Simcoe. and he fought with that regiment throughout the Revolution- ary war. After the conclusion of that strug- gle he was given a commission in the Imperial army, with which he remained until coming to Toronto in 1792 as a U. E. Loyalist. Among the children of 1\11'. Secretary Jan'is was a son. Co1. Samuel Peters Jarvis, who was born in 1ï!) , and who died in September, 18:>7. IIe was the chief superintendent of Indian affairs. and was registrar of the Home District. Dnrin the rehellion of 1837-:38. he was in command of the garrison at Toronto. and it is in his honor that Jarvis street in To- ronto is named. The following incident will serve to illustrate the manner in which Co1. Jarvis settled some affairs. Under date of February. 1828. there appeared in the Canadian Frc('lIIon a libelous artiele signed "A Rela- tive," which was directed against Colonel J ar- 211 vis. who very deliberately went to the office of the F1'ccman, and, picking up the type, threw it into Toronto Bay. Co1. Samuel Peters .Jar- vis married ::\1ary Boyles Powell. daughter of ",Yilliam Dummer Powell. Chief Justice of Fp- per Canada. and among the children of this union was a son, William Dummer Powell Jar- vis. born in Toronto in 1821, who died in 1860. He was a barrister of Osgoode lIall, and he married Diana Irving, daughter of Captain the Hon. Jacob Emilius Irving. of Bonshaw, in the County of York, and among their chil- dren was Æmilius Jarvis. Æmilius .J arvis was born at Bonshaw in 1860, and was educated at Upper Canada Col- lege. lIe began his active life as a mariner on the salt water. in which capacity he contin- ued for two :rears. He then entered the Bank of Hamilton. Ont., remaining five years, at the end of which time he became manager of the Traders Bank of Hamilton, a position he held for eight years. He next became inspector for the same bank. a position he rpsi neù in 1892 to found the firm of Emilius .Jarvis & roo In addition to his hanking interests :\11'. Jarvis is a director in many enterprises, chief among which are the British Columbia Pack- ers' Association, the largest salmon packing company in the Empire; The Niagara Falls, St. Catharines & Toronto Railway Company; the Toronto Hotel Company; The Hamilton Steamboat Company; the Dominion Telegraph Company; the Toronto Safe Deposit and Ag- ency Company; the Sand & Dredging Com- pany (Ltd.) of Toronto, and the Ontario Dock Company. He is also a well-known yachtsman and general patron of legitimate sport. He ha been closely associated for years with the Ro 'al Canadian Yacht Club, of which he was Commodore for several years. In 1886 :\11'. Emilius Jarvis and :\Iiss Eliza- beth l\Iargaret Harriet Augusta Irving were united in marriage, the lady being a daughter of Sir Æmilius Irving, K.C., of Toronto. To this union have been born: l\Iary Powell, born in Hamilton. Oct. 31, 1888; Bertha :\Iurgaret, born in Hamilton. July 18, 1890; William Dum- mer Powell. born 1\1arch 31. 1892; and Emil- ius Irving. born Feb. 16. 1894, in Toronto; Au- gusta Louisa. born at Oakville June I:>, 18!)G; anù Samuel Peters. born in Toronto July 24, 1903. Mr. and 1\1rs. .Jarvis are members of St. J ames Cathedral, in which he holds three of the original pews. In no wa ' could Mr. Jar- vis be classed as a politici:m. His fraternal connections are with the :\Iasons. 1\11'. and Mrs. Jarvis reside at Hazelburn. No. 34 Prince Arthur avenue, Toronto. 12 C01\n1E 10RATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD' RICHARD HENRY LEAR. who died Dec. 5, 1888, was born at Plympton, England, in 1833. He was the son of Thomas Sullock and Anne (Lethbridge) Lear. His father, a re- tired excise officer, died when he was -about fifteen years old, at which time he was appren- ticed to Mr. Cornelius, of Plymouth, to learn plumbing. . After serving his apprenticeship, 1\11'. Lear started for Australia, at that time the field of great excitement on account of the discoveries of gold. After a stay ther of three ,rears he returned to Plymouth, England, to marry Eli- zabeth, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Chave) Dandy. To Mr. and !vII's. Lear were born: Elizabeth, the wife of John Nelson Mc- Kendry, by whom she has one daughter, Mar- garet, the wife of Dr. Wallace Seccombe; An- nie, the wife of William H. Meredith, by whom she has four children, Harry (who married Miss Edna Jarman, of Windsor, Ont.), Annie Eveline, Winnifred, and Elmore Lear; Richard Henry (of Winnipeg, Man.), who married Miss Rose Dyer (deceased), by whom he has two children, Katherine and William Thomas; Katie (deceased); Susan Dandy, the wife of Robert S. Dinsmore, by whom she has four children, Richard H. Lear, Arthur Dandy, Ro- berta S., and Charles Adrian; Charles (deceas- ed);. Clara (deceased), who married Harry B. White, of Brockville, Ont., by whom she had three children, Clarence Lear, Gladys Irene, and Ernest B. (deceased); Miss Emma, at home; Lydia Dandy, the wife of James E. Laughlin, by whom she has three children, Everett J., Minola E., and Lydia Lear; Thom- as Sullock (deceased) ; and Minnie (deceased). Mrs. Lear makes her home in Toronto, and is living at No. 34 Henry street. IAfter his marriage Mr. Lear returned to Castlemaine, Australia, where he had already attained a good position aud built up a pros- perous business. At the urgent request of their friends at the end of six years :Mr. and Mrs. Lear returned to England to embark in an enterprise which proved a failure, and in which his health broke down. Though given up by leading physicians. 1\11'. Lear rallied suf- ficiently to come to Canada to make another start in life. Making his way to Toronto in 1873, he commenced as a journeyman, without a friend, but by faithful attention to busines and honorable dealing he SOon obtained the friendship of many. At the corner of Y onge and Queen streets he established a business which afterwards became well known over the country as "Lear's Noted Gas Fixture Em- porium. " From this location he went to Rich- mond street, becoming the pioneer business man of that street, where he purchased a small church building, remodelling it into a business place. This property is now owned by his widow, Mrs. Lear. 1\11'. Lear was very active in the work of the Elm Street Methodist Church, of which he was an official member for years. In politics he was a Reformer. He was one of the prime movers of the Royal Templars of Temperance of Toronto, when that order was formed. He was the first secre- tary and lieutenant commander of the Order of the Knights Templars of Temperance. He was highly esteemed by all, and did what he could for the welfare of his city. Beginning with nothing but a determination to succeed, and a thorough knowledge of business, he worked his way to the top, and at the time of his death was enjoying the fruits of his early labors. WILLIAM ECKARDT (deceased), who for so many years was a prominent real estate dealer in Toronto, was born in Markham town- ship, County York, March 11, 1825, son of Godleb Eckardt, a pioneer settler of that town- ship. Godleb Eckardt was of German stock, but the family immigrated to the United States many years ago. Godleb, the first to settle in Canada, located in Markham township, and there spent the rest of his life. He married Katie Hellamke, and a family of five children was born to them, William, Philip, Barney, Hulet and James. William Eckardt grew to manhood in his native township and for a number of years en- gaged in farming there, but in 1876 he re- moved to Toronto and went into the real estate business, which he followed for many years. During this time his marked capacity for such dealings brought him both success and repu- tation, but declining health at last made it necessary for him to withdraw from active occupation and his last years were spent in retirement. His demise occurred in August, 1902, in Toronto. As long as be lived in Markham township :\11'. Eckardt was a leader in local politics, and as an enthusiastic" Grit" he spared neither time nor trouble to advance the interests of the Reform party. In Toronto, while not so well known as in his rural home, he was among the highly esteemed citizens and was held in much respect. He was a mem- ber of the Methodist Church and one whose life bore witness to his sincerity. 1\11'. Eckardt was married Feb. 20, 1861, to Miss Sarah Herrington. daughter of John and Sarah (Hastings) Herrington, and to this union six children were born: (1) A. J. H., a casket C0.jUIE)IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD maker, of Toronto, married (first) :'lEss Lucy Philp, by whom he had three children, Wil- liam, Norman and Gladys; after the death of his first wife he was united to her sister, l\1iss Millie Philp. (2) II. P., a Toronto wholesale merchant, married l\Iiss Ella Philp, and had two children, Douglas and Helen. (3) Ross is a resident of California. (4) Alonzo is of Dawson City. (5) Mabel is the widow of E. Y. Eaton. of Toronto. (6) Winifred l\Iaud. John (ferrington. the father of ::\Irs. Eck- ardt. was an Irishman, born in County Ty- rone in 1,88. He was a son of Jackson Her- rington, who was a wholesale hardware mer- chant in Ireland, and who never left his native country. John Herrington came to Canada when a young man and settled in Markham township, where he was in business for many :rears as a merchant. His death occurred at Richmond Hill Feb. 11, 188 , when he was aged ninety-three years. eleven months. He belonged to the l\Iethodist Church, and in po- litical opinion was a Conservative. :Mr. Her- rington married Sarah Hastings, also a native of Ireland, born in 1815, who survived him for about seven years. passing away in Toronto Jan. 12. 1889. They were the parents of the following children: John, who died at Rich- mond Hill; :\lary, )[rs. Corbett. of California; Sarah. l\Irs. Eckardt, born in Markham town- ship; Isabella, l\Irs. T. H. Bull, of Toronto; 1\Iariah. l\Irs. Wells. of Toronto; :Matilda, Mrs. Charles l\Ieredith, of Toronto; William. of Dawson City; and Margaret, l\Irs. James Pat- rick. of California. THO)IAS l\IULHOLLAXD. Among the men formerly prominent in the County of York. Ont., whose names are still familiar there and whose memories are still green, none is recalled with more expression of respect and esteem than Thomas :'IIulholland, whose death occurred Dec. 20, 1890. at his residence in the township of 'Vest York. lIe was born in .July, 18}:>, on the farm upon which he spent his entire life. son of Henr;\T and Jane (Arm- strong) )[ulholland. HenrY jIulholland was born in Ireland in the latt r part of the scventeenth century, and in 11<06 eHme to Canada. settling in the town- ship of East York, York County, where he resided for a nnmlJPr of years before removing to "T est York. There he made his home until his death. in 183-1. In that year he was re- turning from a trip to 11'1'1111111 when his yessl'l coUidl'd with an iceherg and went to the bot- tom of the ocean. all the passl'ngers heing lost hut three. [r. Mulholland was among those who perished. Ill' had served in the war of 2} 1812. The farm on which he settled on com- ing to Canada was on Lots 6 and 7, in Conces- sion 2, and consisted of 200 acres, to which much has since been added, and which is still in the possession of some of his descendants. Henry 1\Iulholland married Jane Armstrong, who died in Toronto in September, 18!9, and they had children as follows: Anne, l\Irs. J amcs Stewart; 'Villiam, deceased, who was a far- mer of East York; David, deceased; lIenry and J olm, who died in 187ï; Sarah, who married "\"illiam Duncan; Eliza, who married George "\Vhite; Jane. wife of James Francis; Angeline, who married David McBride; and Thomas. Thomas l\Iulholland had large landed pos- sessions, among which were 1.500 acres in In- nisfil township, in the County of Simcoe; 200 acres in King township: 400 acres in York township, and a large amount of real estate in Toronto. lIe was a very extensive deakr and speculator in real estate and accumulated a handsome fortune. He started his children out in life well equipped to fight life's battles, and the County of York is better morally and commercially for his having lived there. In 18.!j 1\11'. l\Iulholland married l\Iiss l\Iary Ann Conland, who was born Jan. 1, 1825, in Ireland, daughter of Benjamin and l\Iary (Wil- son) Conland. the former of whom died in 1860 in York township, while the latter died in 1828 in Ireland, leaving three children, namely: Elizabeth, l\Irs. Francis Watson, deceased; l\Iary Ann. l\Irs. l\Iulholland; and Sarah, widow of John 'Vilson, living near 81. l\Iary's. Onto l\Ir. Conland married again, and this wife died in August. 1862; no children were born to the second union. l\Irs. l\Iulholland resides at No. 26 Breadal- bane street, Toronto. Although past her eighty-second year she is in the best of health and spirits. and in the full retention of her faculties. Her reminiscences of early days are interesting and instructive. She is well known in her locality and very highly regard- ed, being one of the surviving members of that pioneer band which the present generation has reason to regard with thl' greatest measure of respect and esteem. To 1\11'. and [rs. )Iulholland the following children were born: Sarah. the wife of Milton Marden, has had three children-Thomas, who rl'sides in British Columbia; Frederick, who was killed in the South African war; and .\d- die, the wife of Dr. Hewpttson. Elizabeth is HIP wife of John Lahner, of the County of Sim- coe. William Henry, of Simcoe County. mar- ried .Julia Rohinson and they have had chil- dren-Edna (the wife of Rohert Cnnningham, of the Sanlt), Frank, Thoma!':, "\ViJfrl'(l 3n.l 214 CO DIE:\roRA TIVE BIOURAPIIIC.\L RECORD Burleigh. Thomas Wellington, of \Yest York, married Ruth Armstrong, and has children- Annie, Sarah, Elsip. Olive and Ruth. Benja- min Franklin, of West York, married Ida Mc- Bride, and has three children-Ethel, l\Iay and Percy. Angeline is unmarried. Frederick and David are on the old farm. Burleigh, Adelaide and Iabel complete the family. In political faith l\Ir. Mulholland was a Re- former, and he was greatly interested in the success of his party, but would never agree to accept office, pr!'ferring to give his entire time and attention to his business interests. He supported the Methodist Church. but was not a member of that organization. He was a man of high int!'grity and thorough honesty, and was honored and respected by all who knew him. \Y. II. CLAY, clerk and treasurer of the municipality of East Toronto. has risen to a position of responsibility and importance in the town from a nry modest beginning, and has made his way by his own unaided efforts. lIe come:,; from a family long resident in Eng- land. only one other member of which has come to Canada. Joseph H. Clay, father of Yf. H., was born in \Vindsor in 1831. and was a baker by trade. He married l\Iiss Emily Woodward, a native of Somersetshire, born in 1829. They had made their home in Bristol and are still resid. ing there. the parents of elev!'n children. Only \V. H. and Charles crossed the ocean. the lat- t!'r becomin foreman of the Coleman Baking Company, of Toronto; he is married and has a family. W. H. Clay was born in Bristol, Jan. 23, 1855. and was pducated in England. He learn- ed the trade of a baker from his father, worl:ing with him until the age of eighteen. lIc then determined to embrace the wider opportunities offer!'d on the other side of the Atlantic, and in 18ï3 embarked on one of the Allan Line steamers for Quebec. He proceeded to Point Edward. and secured employment thpre as a bak!'r. continuing at that work for seven years. In lR80 he gave it up to enter the employ of the Grand Trunk Railroa(1. and for four years was stationed at Toronto. In 1888 he was transferred to East Toronto, and has malle his home there evcr since. His connection with the rHilroad lasted until 1902. when hc resiO'n- ed. an l he has from that date devoted his cntire attcntio n to his dutips as a regularly appointed municipal offic!'r. b!'ing clerk and treasurer of East Toronto. Vh!'n 1r. Clav was first sta- tioned at that place in lRR8, it was about the time the town was first incorporated, and he was then chosen town clerk. entering upon his duties the follo'wing l\Iarch, an office which he has filled continuously for eighteen years. This did not interfere with his work for the rail- road. but after he was made treasurer in 1901, he decided to resign from the railroad, and accordingly did so the following 'ear. 1\11'. Clay has also served twelve years on the school board. hI political sentiment he is a Tor,r. In July, 18T!. l\Ir. Clay was united in mar- riage to l\Iiss Caroline Earl, who was born in London, England. While she was still young her father, George Earl. emig-rated to Ontario, and settled at Belleville, where his daughter was educated. ::\11'. Clay bought land in East Toronto in 1893. and the family has a per- manent home there. They have eig-ht children, namely: W. J., born at Point Edward, and !'du- catcd in Toronto and East Toronto, married Iiss l\Iaud Robb, of Toronto, and resides at Toronto Junction, where he is employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway; IJ!'nry C., edu- cated in Toronto, .married Miss .:\Iary Robb. has one son, Earl, and is employed by the Can- adian Pacific Railroad at Toronto Junction; Lottie, born in Michigan, married E. A. V. Mitchell, of \Vinnipeg, and has one son, Ash- ley; Caroline is at home; George C., born in Toronto, is an employe of the Canadian Pacific; Isabell, born at Toronto, is at present at home; Annie was born in East Toronto; and l\Iildred is attending school. Both 1\11'. and )[rs. Clay are members of the Church of England. In fraternal circles )11'. Clay has been very active and is well known and Íntfuential. lIe belongs to The Beaches Lodge, Ko. 4ï3, of the Masonic Order; is a member of the United 'W orkmen of Canada; of Court York, Ancient Order of Foresters; of Lodge Cambridge, Sons of England, of East Toronto, in which he is past president and secretary; and of the Can- adian Order of Chosen Friends, East Toronto Council, Ko. 84, of which he is recording secrt'- tary. In whatever sphere he moves. he has proved himself an able man. and he is held in high esteem by the citizens of East Toronto. JOII)J JOSEPH BER)JARD was born in 1840, at Lockport, ew York. son of Thomas and Xancy Bernard, and he died in the Coun- ty of Ontario. Ont., in 1900. Thomas Bernard, his father, was born in Ire- land. and was but eightepn years of age when he emigrated to the New \Vorld. settling for a time at Lockport, Xew York. He was a mar- ble and fine stone cutter by trade. and this he followed at Flos, whither he later removed, and afterward !'ngagcd in farming in that lo- cality, an occnpation h!' followed until his CO nIK\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD death. He married a daughter of l\Iajor T. :\Ic- A voy, who settled in Flos as one of the first settlers there, taking up a large tract of land on which some of his family are still living. John Joseph Bernard was educated at Flos and at Barrie, and he began his business career in a dry goods house at Whitby, in 1869. In 1870 he moved to the County of Ontario, where he engaged in a general mercantile business in which he prospered, so continuing until his death, in 1900. From 1871 he "as the postmas- ter at Brechin, and both as an official and as a business man, was held in the highest public esteem. In political principle he was a Re- former. In 1869 )Ir. Bernard married a :\liss Matilda 1\Iason, daughter of Richard and :\Iargaret (Love) Iason, natives of Belfast, Ireland. :\Ir. l\Iason was edncated in Belfast College, and was a man of great intellectual attainments and a successful teacher. His death took place at Belleville in 1853, and that of his wife in 1886. In religious belief the Bernards and the )Iasons were all Roman Catholics. l\lr. Bernard is survived by his widow and one son, John Francis Bernard. WILLLUI HEXRY FOORD, Superintendent of 1\Iount Pleasant Cemetery, Deer Park, is a member of an old English family, the earliest member of which of whom any record can be found being the late Richard James Foord, grandfather of William Henry. Richard James Foord was born in Portsmouth, England, about 1795, and on reaching his major- ity became a shoe manufacturer, a business which he followed all his life. He and his wife, Elizabeth Elenor (Hellyer) Foord, both died in Portsmouth. Their children were: Richard James (2), father of William Henry; George Robert; William Henry; and Edward. Richard James Foord (2), son of Richard J., was also born at Portsmouth and there followed the same business as that in which his father had been engaged. He died in 1866, and in 1873 his widow, whose maiden name was Char- lotte Wilkey, came with her family to Canada, settling at Peterborough. She subsequently married Thomas Kent, who died Jan. 6, 1906, she still residing in Toronto. The family of :\Ir. and 1\Irs. Richard James Foord (2), then living, all of whom came to Canada, were: R. J., of Toronto; :\[ary Jane, now deceased, who married Richard Waller: William Henry; Eliza Ann, \\ho died unmarried; and Iiss Fannie. William Henry Foord \\a<; born in South Sea, England, Aug. 8, 1862. After completing his literary education at Peterborough, he served time under a landscape gardener, at the request 215 of his stepfather, and then served an appren- ticeship and acquired a thorough knowledge of the machinist's trade, including draughting, etc. For twelve years he was superintendent of the Peterborough Cemetery, but in 1902 he came to Toronto as assistant superintendent of the It. Pleasant Cemetery, and at the time of the death of Jeffrey Foot, in 1905, he was ap- pointed superintendent. )It. Pleasant Ceme- tery comprises 250 acres, and up to 1\Iarch 24, 1906, 20,680 bodies had been interred therein, in addition to 1,000 or more unknown transfer- red from the cemetery on Bloor street. In 1885 .:\Ir. Foord married Miss Elizabeth Telford, born at Peterborough, daughter of Thomas Telford, and of this union there were born two children: Elizabeth )Iay and Thomas Telford, both born at Peterborough. :\Ir. and )Irs. Foord are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Foord is independent. Fraternally he is connected with Doric Lodge of Masons, the LO.O.F., the C.O.F. and the Sons of J- ngland. JOHN SAXDHAM, who died at Niagara-on- the-Lake in 1899, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1822, son of James and Annie (L0- gan) Sandham, and grand<;on of l\lajor-General Sandham of the Royal Horse Artillery. Mrs. Sandham died in Ireland, and her husband, with his family, came to Canada and about 1852 set- tied at St. Catharines, where he died in 1886. John Sandham was educated in Dublin, Ire- land, but began his business life in St. Cathar- ines, Ont., whence he removed in 1856, to Nia- gara-on-the-Lake, and there he resided until his death. In 1850 l\Ir. Sandham married Miss l\Iary 1\Ioffatt, daughter of William and Ann Moffatt, who came from Durham, England, about 1828, settling at Niagara-on-the-Lake, where ::\Ir. Moffatt engaged in business for many years, and where he and his wife died in 1865. Their children were: Mrs. Sandham, 1\Irs. Beau- pre, William and Richard. To 1\lr. and Mrs. Sandham were born the following children: James ""., of St. Thomas, an engineer on the Michigan Central Railroad, married Agnes Ho- ward, and has eight children: Howard. Wil- liam 1\1., Jessie, Agnes, Elizabeth, James, Hugh and Arthur: Annie is the wife of 1\1. W. Swayze, of St. Catha rines, and has four children: Arthur, Fred, Alice and Annie; ::\lisses Emma and Louise are at home. The two last named were born in Ireland, and the others in Canada. The family are members of the Church of En17- land. 1\lr. Randham was a Conservative. He was fraternal1y connected with the Orange Lodge, of which he was past master. Mrs. Sandham and her daughters, Emma and Louise, 216 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD settled in Toronto in 1901, and here they have made their home ever since. EDWARD BLONG (deceased). Probably no man in the County of York was more widely and favorably known than Edward Blong. He was born in Queen's County, Ireland, in 1838, son of Henry and Alldred (Easton) Blong. In 1843 the Blong family came from their native country to Canada, settling in the Coun- ty of York, where both father and mother died. Edward Blong was but five years old when he came to Canada, where he grew to manhood. His first venture was in the general live stock business, and later he went into the cattle ex- porting trade, which brought him into business relations with the farmers for many miles around Toronto, by whom he was highly esteem- ed as an honorable and upright business man. In this line he continued until retiring from active operations, in 1889. In 1864 he erected his home at No. 881 Queen street east, where he continued to live until his death, which occurred July 26, 1899. Mr. Blong married, in 1864, Miss Margaret McFarlane, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Lang) McFarlane, natives of Scotland, where Mr. McFarlane died in 1844. In 1854 his widow and family came to Toronto, where Mrs. Mc- Farlane died in 1890. Mrs. Blong was born in 1844, the year of her father's death. She has been a resident of the Queen City ever since coming thither with her mother in 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Blong had children as follows: James Henry married Susan Taylor, of Toronto, and died March 19, 1902, leaving three children, Verna Margaret (who died in April, 1906), Lona Macfarlane and Winnifred Kerwin; Eli- zabeth, the wife of Dr. G. S. Cleland, has two children, Margaret Blong and Isabelle Esther; Edward died young; Edward Valentine, of To- ronto, married Miss Mary Helen Wiley, of Mid- land, Ont.; Margaret is the wife of W. IVL Johnston, D.D.S., of Erie, Pennsylvania; George died in 1903; Annie C. married Andrew Fuler- ton McCallum, a civil engineer of Quebec; El- dred Allan married James Hunter Jenkins, of Toronto; . Mary McLaughlin and Jessie are resi- dents of Toronto. During Mr. Blong's business life in Toronto he was one of the most successful men of the city, being a good financier, and through his own efforts accumulating a handsome compe- tency. He represented the First ward of Toron- to in the city council for some time. While Mr. Blong's political leanings were Conservative he always gave due consideration to the fitness of the man for the position, regardless of his political affiliations. In his death Toronto lost one of her most prominent citizens, the Pres- byterian Church a devout member, and his fam- ily a kind and loving husband and father. Mrs. Blong built her present home on Kensington avenue, Eglinton, in 1904. WILLIAM PLANT, a veteran terra cotta and brick maker, of Toronto, and one of the oldest in the business in that city, was born in 1824, in Staffordshire, England, son of James and Lucy (Pearson) Plant, the former born about 1784, and the latter in 1786. James Plant died in England aged about forty years, from the ef- fects of heavy lifting, his widow surviving him until 1866. William Plant grew to manhood and receiv- ed his education in his native land, there learn- ing the terra cotta and brick-making business, in which he engaged when twenty years of age. In 1863 he came to Canada and settled in Toron- to, where for a short time he worked for Thomas Nightingale, a brickmaker of the Queen City, but the following year he embarked in the manu- facture of terra cotta on his own account, his plant being located at Y orkville. After con- tinuing here for some time, Mr. Plant removed to the grounds now occupied by the Western Cattle l\Iarket, where he engaged in brickmaking for two years, then purchasing twenty-two acres of land on Wells Hill, where he continued in business for twelve years. He then sold out his business and purchased 240 acres of land at Niagara Falls, where five or six years were spent, at the end of which time 1\11'. Plant re- turned to Toronto, and now resides at No. 13 Fisher street. In 1844 Mr. Plant was married to i[iss Sarah Whitehouse, born at Albury, England, in 1825, who died in Toronto in 1900. She was a woman of sweet disposition and an exemplary Chris- tian character, influencing for good all who met her. She was a daughter of Stephen and Har- riet (Franks) Whitehouse, who settled in Can- ada in 1863, :\11'. Whitehouse being a brick- maker who will be remembered by many of the early settlers of Toronto. To Mr. and Mrs. Plant were born the following children: Harriet, who married James Waword, of Muskoka, and has six sons and three daughters; James, a well- known brickmaker of New York State, who received the gold medal for terra cotta work at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, and who married Sarah Edwards, and has three children, James, L and Louise; and Lucy, wife of William Rankin, a well-known business man of Toronto, and the mother of one child, Annie, who holds the de- gree of B.A. from the University of To- "..... r'L' ,. , .... , . '" ':v , . !.t' -- t .. . -I -.. , \. I I -- "." , - i Ø 4 9 -- f"- ..... ... COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ronto, and is well knuwn in literary circles in Canada and the United States. )11'8. Plant died in the faith of the Presby- terian Church. to which her husband also ad- heres. In political matters he has alwa 's been a Reformer. ALFRED G. ECCLESTO E, who died in Toronto, April 30, 190 , was born in Kingston in 1833, son of Robert and l\Iary Ann (Goslin) Ecclestone, natives of England. About 1830 the Ecclestones came to Canada, settling at Kingston, and later removing to Hamilton, where l\Ir. Ecclestone "was in the confectionery business. After the death of his wife he re- turned to England for a time, but came back to Hamilton, where he died. His children wer" as follows: Robert, of New Zealand; l\Iary Ann, deceased; Alfreù G.; Samuel, deceased; Helen; Priscilla, deceased; and Alice. Alfred G. Ecclestone was educated in a pri- vate school in Hamilton, where he began his business life. He then went to his farm in the County of Peel, upon which he remained about twenty years, and in 1885 located in Toronto, at Ko. 86 l\Iacdonell avenue, where he purchas- ed 180 feet on the "west side of the street, upon which he built., and a part of which he later sold. After locating in Toronto ::\Ir. Eccle- stonI' continued in the real estate business until his death. In 1862 he married )[iss Amelia Jane Burgess. who was born in the County of Peel in 1842. daughter of William and Eliza- beth (Hamilton) Burgess, natives of Ireland, who came to the County of Peel about 1832. There Mr. Burgess cleared a fine farm from the bush. and later rented the farm and settled in Hamilton where he died in 1864. He serv- ed in the R bellion of 1837-38. l\Ir. and :\[rs. Burgess had but one child, l\Irs. Ecclestone. l\Ir. and [rs. Ecclestone had the following children: William Burgess, who is in the piano business in Toronto. married Ada Yearsley and had two children, Frederick and Olive; Ed- win C., a druggist of Detroit, married Berdie l\Iann, and has one son. Eugene C.; l\Iinnie l\Iay, the wife of Walter H. Smith. of Toronto, has two children. Norma and Carroll; Robert C. is a resident of British Columbia; Alfred N., of Toronto, married Florence Watson, and has one daughter. l\Iargaret May; Bessie II., the wife of Dr. :\L W. Sparrow. of Toronto, had two children. Engen" E. and. Alfred E.; \rthnr R. is a resident of Toronto. :\Tr. Ecclestonc was a member of the l\Tetho- dist Church. He was a Reformer in politics, and fraternized with the Freemasons. T. .J. "WOODCOCK. councillor of the County of Yark. and located at Kewmarket, was born lï in the County of Leeds, Ont., March 16, 1848, son of Jacob and Jane (Hyland) \V oodcock. Jacob Woodcock was born in the County of Frontenac, Ont., in 1814, and his wife in Fer- managh, Ireland, in 1819. Jacob \V oodcock was a son of Abraham \V oodcock, a native of Holland. who left the State of New Hampshire during the Revolutionary \Var, and who, after coming to Canada, settled as a farmer at King- ston where he lived and died, survived by a family of which Jacob was the youngest mem- ber. After his marriage, Jacob \Voodcock set- tled as a farmer in the County of Leeds, and was amo g the pioneer settlers in his locality. In 186J he came to the County of York, and leased a farm in Georgina township, but later he moved to 'Whitchurch township, where he lived until his death in 1896, his wife surviv- ing him four years and dying at Newmarket in 1900. In religion Mr. and l\Irs. Woodcock were members of the Methodist Church. He was a Conservative in politics, but never aspir- ed to office. Of the ten children of Jacob \V ood- cock and wife, six lived to maturity: Sylvester died in 1901, after a life as a lumberman in York and Ontario; Joel, born in the County of Leeds, and following lumbering in the County of York, married l\Iary Smart and has several children; Mary Ann. born in the County of Leeds, is the wife of Edward Grindell, a me- chanical engineer in Toronto; John, born in the Count.}' of Leeds, is a farmer in \Vhitchurch township, County York; Margaret married John Broderick, a farmer in County York; the subject of our sketch is the youngest son and the fifth member of the family. T. ,J. Woodcock received a district school training at a log schoolhouse near Udora, Georgina township, which he supplement- ed with study and reading whenever op- portunity offered. He has always been par- ticularly interested in history. When he start- ed out to make his own way in the world. he went into the woods and learned the lumbering business, which he carried on until 1875, when he engaged as a general merchant near Mount Albert, County of York. He continued there until 1878, when he came to Kewmarket, where he worked as foremån in furnishi:tjg ties for the Grand Trunk Railroad. Then he entered Judge Morgan's law office and remained there for some time. Since then he has been en- gag-I'd in a conveyancing and real estate busi- ness, and has also effectively filled the position of warden and county councillor. In 1869 Mr. \Y oodcock was married to Phoebe Rayner. horn in 1847, in the County of York, ,laughter of .John and Harriet Rayner. a pio- neer family of this county, and the former a 218 CO)DIE)IOR.\ TIYE BlOfiR.\PIIICAL RECORD soldier during the Rebellion of 18:n. )11'. and l\Irs. .Woodcock have onc son, Beverly "\Y., born in the County of York. Oct. 9, 18ï6, who was educated in the Collegiate High School of Xew- market. lIe has proved himself an enterprising young business Ulan, being in partnership with his father in the real estate line. :\[1'. "\V oodcock has bepn identified with the Consprvative party all his life. and. for the past thirty-six years. has taken an ac- tive part on behalf of the party in every con- test, not only in his own riding of North York but also in adjoining ridings. He is one of the public-spirited men of his community, al- wa,vs ready to co-operate with other men of reliability in monments for the public wel- fare. For many 'ears he has been connected with the Agricultural Society of County York, and has served as president. vice-president and director for several years. Tn 18!JO he was elected county councillor. which position he has hpld continuously. with the exception of tJ)(' yt'ar 1892. this making a record of fifteen veal'S in this responsible office, and in 1899 he was elected warden of the county. For tht' past eight years he has also heen Government Count T aurlitor for the Province of Ontario. and audits all the government. city. and county accounts of the count.'T and cit T pertaining to administration of justice. ::I[rs. "\Y oodcock is a memher of the Christian Church. which :i\Ir. "\V oodcock liberally sup- ports. III' is a memlH'r of the Order of )Iacca- bees. Ko. 3.1. i\ewmarket. Mr. Woodcock is recognized as one of tlw county's most faithful public officials. while personall ', he is held in the highest esteem for the qualities .which make up a beloved member of the home circle, an honored business man in his own community and a loyal. faithful citizen. .JOII. GILES. Few families h8\"e resided for so many consecutive years in the County of York as have the Gileses, who from lï8ï han been represented in the locality. and for very nearly that whole period have continued to occupy the homestead first chosen by the emigrant ancestor. The present head of the family is .John Giles. one of the oldest resi- dents of Etobicoke township, where he was born, .T uly 3, 1R28. The first of the Giles name in Canada was James. a British soldier in the Ql1el'n's ran- gprs. and a native of IJincolnshire. England. III' came to Toronto with the army. and re- mained there until he was accidentally drown- ed on the lake, together with a l\Ir. Peeler. TIe left a family of five ehildr('n, all born in Can- ada: (1) Sarah. married an 8rmy officer and returned to England where she died, leaving no children. (2) John was the eldest son. (3) Enos married and settled on Dundas street, Toronto, following the calling of a carpenter. He left six children, Sarah, Joseph, Samuel, Robert, John and l\Iargaret. (4) William mar- ried (first) a :\Iiss Tivey, and (second) a Miss Keyser; he settled on a farm in Etobicoke on the Humber river. III' died there. leaving six children, Joseph, Thomas, Richard. CharIl's, William and Harriet. (5) i\ancy became the wife of Gcorge Dyer, who settled first in Eto- bicoktJ. and later moved to Port Credit, where both husband and wife died leaving two children. John Giles was born in Toronto in lï94. He grew up on his father's farm, and after the lat- ter's death he assumed charge of the family affairs, and operated the homestead. IIis whole life was spent there engaged in farming. In 1821 he married Sarah. the eldest of fOUl' daughters, born to "\Villiam and Sarah Patrick. Mr. Patrick brought his family from Suffolk, England. and located in Toronto, on Queen street. where he worked as a blacksmith, until his death. .John Giles passed away at his home Xov. 23. 1868, and his ,,-ife passed away Xov. 13, 189:3, aged eighty-nine. They were consist- ent members of the Church of England, and )11'. ailes served for man T years as a warden. In politics he was a strong Conservative. The family born to .John and Sarah Giles numbered eight: (1) Charles, born in 1R :1, was brought up to farm work and made it his life calling. lIe married l\Iiss Kate Alloway, and settled in Etobicoke. hut after his wife died he moved to Glencop, and there lives retired. TIe has two sons. (2) Harriet, born in 1826. is de- ceased. She married .John Yearey. formerly of Xiagara. and now of Toronto. (3) .John. .Tr., was the third child. (4) William, born in 18:n, of Toronto, has heen twi<,c married. By his first wife he had three children. and four hy the second. (5) Sarah, born in 18:33, is de- ceased. She married John l\Iunhouse, of To- ronto. (6) l\Iary J.. born in 18:13, married the late "\Villiam ::IIcDowell, a hotel man of Hum- ber. and has two daughters, Eva and Lillie. (7) Thomas, born in 1838, married )Iiss Rich- ardson. of Ontario, lived on a part of the old homestead. and there died, leaving a daughter :Mahel. (8) Martha, born in IS.n. is the wife of George Powell. a professor in the Toronto schools. and they have three childr('n. Ernest, George and ::\Ia -. John Giles. Jr.. attended the Etobicoke schools until he was fourteen, and th('n went to work in the Gamhel Woolen Factory. where he renwined nine years. After his marriage, in CO DIE IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 1866, he gave up mill work and went to farm- ing un rented land in Oxford, but after some years there the brother who had been running the homestead died, and John Giles purchased the place. He remained there, very success- fully operating it, until August. 1896. In that 'ear his wife died. and e,'er since Ir. Giles has given up active work and lives retired in his old home, having sold off most of the farm land. In 1866 1r. Giles married :\Iiss :Maggie :Mon- roe. who was born in Scotland. lIer father, William :Monroe, died there, and the daughter came to Canada when a young woman. No children were born to :\lr. and 1rs. Giles. She was a member of the Church of England. her hushand also belon Ông to that Church. :\1r. Giles' political views are those of the Conser- vati,'e party. He is a man of the highest char- aeter. which his long life has served to reveal to the fullest extent. and his friends are many. .TOIIX DlTKWORTII, who died in Toronto in 18bl, was a well-known ornamental plasterer and decorator of the city for many years. He was born in Paterson. Xew Jersey, in or about the year 18 9. of English parents. both of whom died there. He grew to manhood in his natin city. and learned his trade in Xew York Cit.'.. rt'turning later to Paterson where he fol- lowed it for some time. When about thirty years of age John Duck- worth came to Toronto. and at once found work at his trade, and therein contÌImed until his death. Among the many buildings which were decorated by Mr. Duckworth may be mention- ed the Post Office building. the ornamental fin- ishiug 'of which was designed and executed by him: the Dominion Bank: the British and Am- erican Insurance Company building. and many others. All were finished in workmanlike man- ner and are lasting monuments to him as a skil- ful designer and workman. :\1r. Duckworth was twice married, his first wife heing Matilda "Kightingale. by whom he had the following children: William : James; :Haria. widow of Charles Collard. of Toronto; John. an architect of Scranton. Pennsyh'ania; Lawrence and David. of Toronto. In 1872 1r. Duckworth married Irs. .J ames Armstrong Kerr (uee Catherine Christie) and to this union was born one daughter, :\[innie. Irs. Dupk- worth was horn in Limerick. Ireland, in lK43, daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Farrell) Christie. also natives of Limerick. In 1843 they eamc to Canadll. where :\1r. Christie en- gaged at his business-professional and land- scape gardening. in which work he continued until his death, in 1871. He was twice mar- 219 ried. 1\1 rs. Duckworth heing the only surviving member of the first union. III' married second Ella :\1cCauly. and had three sons. James. Thomas and John. :\1rs. Duckworth came to Canada when less than one year of age, and in her childhoud days pickcd berries on the site of what is now .Jarvis street. At that time St. Georg street was not known-in fact the city had not extended so far west, Duke and Duch- ess streets being the principal residence streets at that time. 1rs. Duckworth was first married to Mr. James Armstrong Kerr. a native of the North of Ireland. and a son of Captain Peter Kerr of the British army. who fought under 'Velling- t.on in the Peninsular War, also under Sir John :Moore. On coming to Toronto 1r. Kerr en- gaged in the lumher husint'ss for many years, and died there in 1871. The children born to this union were: Peter. Sarah and Catherine. .nIOS J. HUGHES. town clerk and treas- urer of East Gwillimbury township, York County. was born on Lot 11. Concession 3, in that township, Feb. 17. 1841. son of Job and Elizabeth (Thorpe) Hughes. the former born in King township in 1810. son of Ämos and Rc- hecca (Chapman) Hughes, who came from Bucks and Berks Counties. Pennsylvania. in 18m. and were of Welsh descent. Amos Hughes first settled near Glenville. in King township. where he lived some years. be- fore settling in Sharon Yillage. East Gwillim- bury. and there he spent the remainder of his life. d."ing in June, 1834. IIis wife passed away in 18:30. in the faith of the Quaker Church, to which 1r. lIughes also belonged. He was one of the earliest adherents of David 'Villson. founder of tliP Children of Peace. who erected the temple finished at Sharon in 1831. 1r. and }1rs. Amos lIughes had children: :Mary. deceased. was the wife of Isaac "Wilson, who died in East Gwillimbury in :\1a.". 1876; Rachael, born in 1813, was the wife of William Graham. who died in Sharon in May. 1903; Ellen. born in 1 15. married (first) James Hen- derson. who was killed in the 1ackenzie Re- hellion of 18;37, and married (second) .John Reid. of Count.'. York. and settled in East Gwillimhury. where she died in February, 190:); .Toh. the father of our subject. was the only son. .Job lIughes grew up on the farm. and con- tinued at that occupation all his life, purchas- ing a home on the nd Concession. Lot 6. where he resided until about 18:37. In this yellr he married and took up his hume on part of Lot 11. C'oncession 3. in Sharon. erecting new build- ings, and there he resided until his death. in 2 0 CO)ßIE:MORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD August. un;). His wife Elizabeth, who was born in 1813, was the daughter of John and Dora (Phillips) Thorpe, natives of Ireland. Job Hughes was a member of the Dayidite Church, the founders of which were of the Qua- ker faith. In politics he was a strong Liberal. lIe and his wife had a family of five children: (1) Rachael, born in 1838, is the widow of Ezra H. Doan, who died in East Gwillimbur r in 18ï2, leaying five children, Ellen, Florence, Rebecca, Emma and Ezra J. (2) Amos J. is mentioned below. (3) James H., born in :March, 18.1-1-, re- ceivcd a "Cniversity education, and taught school when a young man. lIe married. in To- ronto, :Miss Helen Gurnett, of Aurora, and they settled in Toronto. 'While on a business trip to Chicago. in 1892, :Mr. Hughes was taken sick and died in that city. (4) John W., born in January, 1847, is engaged in business in Tole- do, Ohio. He married )Iary Green, of Detroit, and they have one daughter, Florence:M. (5) David Willson Hughes, born in :March, 1849, married Miss Jerusha Doan, and they now re- side in Toronto, where he is a wool dealer, hav- ing formerly, for a number of years, been a mer 1ant in Sharon and Bolton villages; they haye one daughter, Eva L., a teacher in the schools of Toronto. Amos J. Hughes received his early education in the schools of the county, and was later a student at Fort Edward school of New York. In 1861 he took a Normal course in Toronto, and commenced teaching, a profession which he followed for two years. In December, 1865, he married :Miss Martha D. Phillips, born on Yonge street. Jan. 12, 1845, daughter of David and Emmeline (Hill) Phillips. After marriage ::\11'. and :Mrs. Hughes settled in the old original Hughes homestead, in the village of Sharon, where has has lived all his married life, he owninO' the old home farm. To :Mr. and Mrs. Hugh have been born a son and a daughter: Job \V., born Sept. 21, 1866, was educated in the schools of Newmarket and the Commercial College of Hamilton. He married (first) :Miss Isahella Brown. of Bolton. County Peel, who died :March 1. 1900, at the farm home in Gwil- limbury, leaving one daughter, Bessie. lIe mar- ried (second) Clara Cowieson, of Ontario, and the." now reside at Souris. :Manitoba, where he follows farming. They haye one daughter, Helen:B. :Miss Addie E., daughter of our suh- ject, born in Fehruary, 1868. married Ellis :M. Long, a business man of Toronto, and they have one son. Leslie II.. born :March 12, 1896. )[1'. and :Mrs. lIughes are members of the Presh,\.terian C'hurch. III' has always been identified with the old TJiheral party, and in 18ï;) was eleeted a memhf'r of the council for East Gwillimbury. In 1876 he was a member of the county council and deputy reeve, and in February, 1887, he was appointed clerk of the to"wnship, as well as treasurer, positions which he still holds and which he very efficiently fills. lIe is also secretary of the board of health of East Gwillimbury, and from 1894 until 1905 was inspector of licenses for North York. He filled the positions of secretary and treasurer of the Agricultural Society of East Gwillim- bury, and has bee.n D.G.W."P. of the Sons of Temperance for many years, and also R.K. and F.S. of the Knights of the :Maccabees. CHARLES W. T AYLOR, who passed away at his home in Toronto on Thursday morning, June 25, 1903, had for many years filled a posi- tion of more than usual responsibility, and of far-reaching influence. The power of the press in these da,\"s can scarcely be exaggerated, and when exercised by such a man as :Mr. Taylor its possibilities for good are unlimited. His untimely death, in the fifty-third year of his age, when at the very acme of his powers, was a loss not to be estimated in words. Charles W. Taylor was born in the old fort at Toronto, May 22, 1851, son of Capt. John and Ann (Dodd) Taylor, the latter a native of England. Captain Taylor was an officer in the 71st Highlanders, and in that capacity came to Canada in 1845. He severed his con- nection with the army later, however, and in 18;)7 settled in Bothwell, in the County of Kent, Ont., as manager of Hon. George Brown's pro- perty there. There were six children in his family besides Charles W., namely: lIenry, of Chatham; John, of Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic; Judge George, of White Horse, Yu- kon; William; :Mrs. George Bingham, of Den- ver, Colorado; and :Mrs. Rosebrugh, of Both- well, Ontario. Charles W. Taylor gained his first experi- ence in practical business life in the Bothwell post office, to which his father had been ap- pointed, but after a brief novitiate there he entered the office of the Globe Printing Com- pany, and remained with that concern from the age of fourteen up to his death. The com- pany was practically owned by lIon. Geor!!e Brown, and it was owing to the warm attach- ment between him and Captain traylor, grow- ing out of their original husiness relations, that the boy was first given the place. His ma,rked adaptability for the work was soon manifested, however, and so close and whole-hearted was his attention to his duties that he won the favor of all, and advanced by various stages from the humble place of an office boy to the posi- tion of business manager of the greatest pub- - , I \ t (, o I CÜ nIE)IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 2 1 lishing house on the continent, with which he was connected from 186;) to 1903, with ever- increasing satisfaction to all concerned. In 1877 :\11'. Taylor was married to :\Iiss Paul- ine Yale, eldest of the two children born to Sanford and Disera (Charles) Yale, the other being Annie, wife of Judge Taylor, brother of Charles 'V. Taylor. 'W elcome Yale, Mrs. Tay- lor's grandfather, was a native of :Michigan, and for many years resided at Grand Rapids, that State, where he died when over eighty years of age. He \Vas engaged as a lumber merchant during his actiye years. He married . Chlotilda Peck, who was of German extraction, and she also died in Grand Rapids. Their chil- dren, Sanford, George, Henry and Sarah. are all deceased. Sanford Yale was born in C'hip- pawa, Canada, in 1820. He settled in Canada when a young man. and became one of the leading lumbermen of Toronto. owning mills and timber tracts at Angus; he died in Toronto in 1876. His wife, who was a native of Can- ada. died in Princeton in 1869, at the age of forty-eight years. :\11'. and lrs. Taylor became the parents of four children. all of whom survive their father. namel ' : Laura; Fred, in the employ of I1IcKenzie & lann; Charles, with the Toronto Lithographing Company; and William, a stu- dent. :\11'. and :\lrs. Taylor both united with the Presbyterian Church. and in fraternal con- nection he was a memher of the A.O.lL\V. His long connection with the Globe makes an ex- position of his political principles unnecessary. ]\11'. Taylor's death. which was sudden, occur- red at his late residence, Xo. 42 Wilcox street, Toronto. :\11'. Robert Jaffray, in one of the many tri- butes to the memory of 1\11'. Taylor, said: "lIe was the most generally liked man among his associates I have eyer known. If he had a fault at all it was of extreme generosity. or generosity to a point of self-forgetfulness. His death deprives the Globe of the services of an officer who during the whole of his business life had no other interest than its welfare and progress. Ruch whole-souled enthusiasm is rllre. even in these days of business concentra- tion. :\11'. Taylor. though he took no part in public life, had a very wide acquaintance with public men. and through personal contact ex- erted often a marked influe!1ce upon public af- fairs. The interest he took in the stafr was that almost of a father and in times of sickness or trouble he was always sympathetic. :\[y own personal feeling is that I have lost a very rlevoted and loval friend. and that feeling is shared by all members of the Globe board." Judge Winchester, referring to the sudden death of :Mr. TaJ'lor, said: "I am sure we all feel very deeply the loss sustained in the death of IIII'. Taylor. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss." The Sell's paid the following tribute to l\lr. Taylor: "Few men who could be taken out would leave a wider circle of mourning friends than Charles ,V. Taylor. He served the Globe the greater part of his life, and during many years as chief of the business department. He was knO\vn wherever the paper circulated and everywhere was recognized as one of its chief sources of strength and popularity. lIe was scrupulously honest in all his business dealings and in all the more private relations of life he was as big-hearted and free-handed a man as ever lived in the community." JA:\IES 'WELLS. To have achieved b,Y one's individual efforts a position not only of inde- pendence and comfort, but even of affluence, is a record of which any man may be proud, while in the case of James 'VeIls, one of King township's retired capitalists, he has not only built up his own fortunes, but has also done much to further the development and prosper- ity of his section, laboring for its welfare 011 the school board for many years. He is a native of the County of York, born in King township. Concession 3. Lot 9, in June, 1830, son of Joseph and Eliza (Lloyd) Wells. 1\11'. 'VeIls comes of English ancestry, and his grandparents came from England to Cana- da in 1812, settling in Little York, now Toron- to. In after years they moved to Aurora, where the grandfather died. Joseph 'VeIls was born before the family left the mother country, the youngest son. His wife, Eliza Lloyd, was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1804. After their marriage they made their home on a large farm in Concession 3, King township. which Joseph 'VeIls bought. There he built the first frame barn ever erected in the township. After he had brought this farm in- to a good state of cnltivation, he bought an- other farm in Lot 10. of the 2nd Concession. which he also cleared. and on which he made his home until his death, reaching the ripe old age of ninet .-two years. His wife died some years before. They were very devout mem- bers of the Presbyterian ('hurch. active in all its good works, and :\11'. \\T ells was the donor of land for the first church edifice erected in that township. lIe was eqnally prominent in local politics and representC'd the Conservatiye party in the conncil for many years. To this worthy couple were horn eight C'hil- dren: (1) Lavina. born in 1828. married .John Rankin. of Toronto. where s1H' died. leaving a Co. D1E::\IOR \.TIYE BIO<3RAPIIICAL RECORD large family. (2) James was the first son. (3) Job married and settled on a farm near the homestead, and there died, leaving a family. (4) ::\Iartha, born in 183;). married the late Peter l\IcCallum, of Aurora, where she still lives, the mother of several children. (5) Joel, born in 1838. married and settled in King town- ship, Concession 6, being in business as a mer- chant. Later he mond into the State of Xew York, and established himself in the furniture business. He is now deceased. Twice mar- ried. he had two children by the first union and four by the second, all of them now resid- ing in the Fnited States. (6) Caroline. born in 1840, married Charles Hill, of Toronto. and has a famil.,"- (7) Lloyd, born in 1843. a resi- dent of British Columbia, is married and has one daughter, ::\1ay. (8) Phila, born in 1846, became the wife of Henry Kitchen. of King City, and there died leaving no children. James 'Wells received his education in the district schools of King township, and then settled down to farm work, assisting his father at home until he was thirty years of age. After his marriage, in 1861. he bought a farm from his father, and lived there until 1897. lIe made it one of the best places in the neighborhood. putting up good barns and a brick dwelling. His son. James II. \Vells. has occupied it since his father's retirement from its active manage- ment. At that time, in 1897. he Plírchased a corner lot on Concession 3, where he built a handsome brick home. and is there spending his later years. Job Wells, his brother, start- ed a cheese factory at the same point. and )lr. \Yells became a stockholder. Eventually he purclwspd his brother's interest. formed a com- pany with others. and is now continuing the hnsinpss on that basis. he acting as salesman. ::\ll'. \Yells is a large property owner, and pos- st'sses several other farms in King township. oc!'upied b,\' his childrt'n. In ] RBI James \Vells was married to l\Iiss J annet Gray. who was horn in East York. in \pril. 11:\:3;). daughter of John and Ann (Car- ley) Ora,\'. lIeI' parents came from Scothmd in the early days of York County. The fol- lowing !'hil!lren, all of whom are living. have )lessed this union: (1) William .J.. the eMl'st. horn in 186:3. married a )Iiss Wells. of King township. and they live with their children on one of his father's farms. (2) Annie E.. horn in 1866. is the wife of Xeil 1\le:\Inrch,\'. of Con- cession:J. (3) Albe,.t B., born in 1868, mar- ripd Miss Annie Farran, of King township, and tlwy li,'p on ('oncession 3. They ha,'e had three sons. Joseph. Harper anrl .Tames. (4) Ellen J.. horn in 1870. marripd Oporge For- rester. a farmer of )larkham, and has four children. (5) Lavinia, born in 1872, is the wife of C. J. Brodie, of Concession 5, \Vhitchurch, and has three daughters. (6) James Harvey, born in 1876. married ::\liss Lottie l\Iontgomery, of Guelph, and has five children. They live on the old homestead. (7) 1ary n.. born in l ì9, is the wife of Andrew l\lcClure, of Concession 7. James 'Wells has long been one of the lead- ing men of his section. and has borne his part in its development. \Vhile a strong supporter of the Consenati,'e party, he has never sought office and has confined his personal service to working on the school board. having been a trustee for many years. Both he and his wife belong to the Presbyterian (,hurch. and are among the most helpful members. The family has a high standing in the community, and represents the best type of residents. CHARLES TARR, who may well be named as one of the most prosperous and most widely known farmers of this county, resides on his beautiful and highly cultivated farm on Con- cession 4. Lot 31, \Vhitchurch township. 1\lr. Starr was born on Lot 30, same concession, July 6. 1832, son of l\Iordecai and Sarah (\Vas- ley) Starr. who came from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. ::\lrs. Sarah (Wasley) Starr. was born in June, ]802, daughter of F,'ancis and Hannah \Vasley. who camfo to Canada in 180-1. the same ) ear in which the Starr family came. :l\Iordecai Starr was horn in 1797, and he and Sarah \Vasley were married July 26,1819. They settled on Lot 30. acljoijning our subject's present farm. ::\11'. Starr starting to clear a farm from his bush land. He became one of the success- ful farmers, and here made his home for many years, dying Dec. 29. 11'74; his wife passed away in 1R70. They were pioneer Quakers of this section and helped to found the meeting-house at \Vhitchnrch. ::\lr. and ::\lrs. Starr had eight ehildren: (1) Hannah. born l\Iay 15, lS:W. mar- ried amnel Lnudy. deceased. of \Vhitchnrch. (2) arah, born in Octoher. 1821. married .Tames Sisler. and dipd at l\Iount Albert, Ont., leaving' two daughters-lInlda and IIannah. (3) Hulda. horn in January. 1828. died unmar- ried in :\lareh. 18 ;;. (4).T anI', horn in Au- gust. 1840. married Alfred Faulkner. and died in East Owillimbnry. (5) Susan, born Aug. 24. 1843. married Samuel Harris. who resides in Rockwood. \Vellington Count.". and has two sons- \V asle.,' and Charles. (6) Francis, horn Feb. 29. 18 4. when a young man pngaged in !;chool tpaehing. anrl Lecam(' well and favor- ahly known as an educator. ITp married :Miss )lary Cody. of Y onge street. and they settled C'O}DIK\IORA TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 223 in the 3rù Concession. where }11'. Starr engag- eù in farmin cr until his death in 190.1; his wife passed awa;. the ;.-ear pre,'ious. The." had elenn children-Xelson. }Iordecai. Albert, ::\Iay. Emma. Hannah. Elizabeth. Stephen, Joseph. Sarah Rehekah and Huldah Su- sanna. the four last named dying young. (ï) James. born June 10. 1826. married ::\Iiss Uary Bogart. of Whitchurch. and they settled on the 4th Concession. and engaged in farming until ::\11'. Starr's death. in Dl'cember, 189:3. He left five children-Rohert A.. James Albert, Ly- man. Eliza and Henrietta. (8) ('harle<; was the ;.'oungest. ('harles Starr. the only son of the family still surviving. was educatC'd in the district schools and the grammar school of Xewmarket. and has alwa.,'s lind on the farm which he now occupies. lIe has been energetic and en- terprising. and his success is due entirely to his own efforts. In ::\Iay. 18ï4. ::Ur. Starr mar- ried :Uiss Hannah Hustler. born in 184;). in Hal- ton County. daughter of .Jeremiah and :Mary Hustler. and to this union have been born four daughters: ::\rïss Sarah. educated in the Xew- market high school. the Pickering Co]]egp. Pickering. Ont.. a graduate of the rni,'ersit.v of Toronto. 1902. and of the Ontario Kormal College. 1903. resides at home; Uar;.' Agnes was educllted in Pickering College. Pickering. Ont.: Isalwlla E. was educated in Pickering College. of Pickering. Ont.: and Anna L. is a student of the Pickering College, of Pickering. These young ladies are all highly educated. cul- Ìlued and refined. :Mr. and ::\Irs. Rtarr are connected with the Quaker ("hurch. In poli- ties ::\[1'. Starr has always hel.n identifiC'd with tlw old Reform party. TI1P Rtllrrs are directl.'- descended from the good old Quaker family of that name in Penn- s."lvania. in the day of WilliaIll Penn. When the Starr family migrllted to Canada in 1R04, Toronto consisted of but five houses. three of which .were log houses. Kewmarket is said to have had its name enn in that early da;.-. The rules of the Rocietr of Friends have always heen strictI." adhered to b.,- Charles Starr. as well as by his father. ::\11'. Rtarr is known as a man of kindl;.' word and liberal purse. and nlllny a fellowman. less fortunate in the pos- session of this world's goods than himself. has been given cause to recall his memor;.- witl] gratitude and affection. lIe and his estimahle wife have reared a family of which not onl;.' they. hut the communit.'. as well. may well he proud. ::\11'. and 1\lrs. Charles Starr are truly representatiw people of York Count.'-. Ontario. OEOROE n. nO(L\nOÜ L who died in To- ronto in lS9.!, was Lorn at Sharon. County York, in 1842. son of John Clinton and ::\Iaria Leah (Hare) Hogaboom. enited Empire Loy- alists who founded the family in Canada. The family is of German extraction. and J olm Hogaboom was clerk of the court at Xewmarket for many years. He died there in 18 ;3. His widow died in Toronto. Their children were: :Mary Caroline. who married C. Beatson Clark and settled in England: George II.; Korton. deceasèd: and Caroline Jane. deceased. By a former marriage .John HOl,!aboom had two daughters. }Irs. Thomas "-T ayling. of Sharon; and }Irs. Samuel :\lacDonald. George II. Hogaboom was educated in tht) '\;"ewmarket high school and Queen's College, Kingston. and succeeded his father as clerk of the court at )\C'wmarket. heing also engaged in a brokerage business. In 188ï he located in Toronto. where he continued his brokerage business. and also bought the assets of the Central Bank. which he took over as a specu- lation. 1\11'. Hogaboom was a lover of fine horses. and his stahle contained many of fine breed. In 18ï2 :\[1'. Hogaboom married l\liss Frances A. Bingham. daughter of Robert and Amelia (Ferguson) Bingham. RobE'rt Bingham came to ::\Iuddy York at an early day, and intended purchasing land at the corner of Queen anll Y onge "treets. Toronto, hut decided to go to Barrie. and this he did. He later removed to Elgin ::\1 ill s. where for some timE' he kept a hotel. in 18j: going to Bradford. where he diell. lIis children were: ::\Iary. who married .J. I. C. L. Stevenson. of Barrie: Charlotte. deceas- I'd: :\Iartha. deceased: l\Iaria, Mrs. Kichol. of British Columbin: ,Yo R.. of :\Iount Clemens, )Iichigan: )Irs. John Kelly. of Durham: Fran- ces A.. Mrs. 1I0gaboom: George. a druggist at Xo. 100 YonQ'e street. Toronto; and :\Irs. J. S. Bo(hl.'-. of IIlImilton. To )11'. and ::\Irs. 1I0gaboom were born chil- Ih'en as follows: Ethel ::\1111'Y. Grace Amelia and Christine Gladys. Mr. Hogaboom was a mem- her of thE' Church of England. In politics he was a Conservnt1ve. He affiliated with thE' ::\Iasons. and was past master of thc Grand Lodgl' of AnciC'nt Free and A!,!,pptell l\Iasons of Canada in ] Rlìfl. ALEXAXDER .J. 1\IcC'R..\CKEX. a retired business man of Kewmarket. formerl;.' interest- ed in the carriage-making and dealing line at that place. was born in Osnahruck. County tor- mont. Ont.. Aug. 2. 18 4. son of lIugh and Eli- 711beth (Stata) )IcCracken. one of the old r. E. Lo."alist families of Canada. Hugh :\lcCracken. grandfather of \le"ander J.. was an officer in the British army, and he 2 ! CO::\DIEl\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD scrved until his death in Quebec, where his wife also aied. They left but one son, Hugh (2), father of Alexander J. Hugh McCracken (2) settled as a farmer in County Stormont and there followed agricul- tural pursuits until his death, which occurred in 1840. He married Elizabeth Stata, daugh- ter of Philip Stat.a, who came from Pennsyl- vania to Canada and settled in County Stor- mont, and who had a family of four daughters and one son, all of whom are deceased. :\Irs. McCracken, who was the first white child born in County Stormont, died in 1869. Both she and her husband were members of the Church of England. They were the parents of the following children: Archibald, born in 1816, married Catherine Dafoe, of County Stormont. and settled in the old McCracken homestead where he lived until his death, leaving a fam- ily; Minerva J\I., deceased, married Samuel W 1'- gant. who settled and died in County Stormont, leaving children; Caroline, born in 1820, mar- ried John Papts, who settled near the McCrack- en homestead and she died leaving two chil- dren; Parmelia. born in 1822. resides in the State of New York, unmarried; Gordon, born in 1826, died in young manhood while working at his trade as machinist, in Rochester, New York; A]exander J.; and Lenora, born in 1831, married John Cridelman, who settled as a far- mer near the McCracken homestead, and she died leaving two children. A]exander J. 1\IcCracken was reared in the old family home in County Stormont and was educated in the district schools. In his loca]- ity it was the custom for young men to early learn a self-supporting trade, and he chose that of carriagemaker. Going to Cincinnati he worked as a journeyman carriage builder for four years, and then went to Connersville, In- diana, where he went into partnership with .J ohn Drew. They remained together in busi- ness for two years. when they sold out and opened works in Indianapo]is. Indiana, where they continued in business until 1857. In that year the McCracken family returned to Cana- da, and "Mr. McCracken engaged in carriage manufacture. and was interested in marble works and a livery business for almost thirty years, meeting with much success. Ue was also concerned in lumbering. He invested in pro- pt'rty in Xewmarket, and continued to reside lwre until 1885, when he retired from business. In 1853 1\11'. McCracken was married to IIar- riet Pearson, daughter of Samuel and Rachel Pearson, pioneers of Newmarket. 1\[rs. Mc- Cracken was born in the County of York in Febn1ary, 1824, and prior to her marriage haò been a teacher in the public schools. :\11'. aUlI 1\Irs. :\lcCracken have had six children: Ella, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1854, died at the age of fourteen years; Samuel N., born in 18;)8, became an engineer on the Lake Shore Railroad, in the States, where he was stricken with consumption, and he died at home in 1889, unmarried; Dr. Charles L., born in 1860, who studied medicine at Toronto, and then settled at Redwood City, California, where he is engaged in practice, married 1\Iiss Ella Hargraves, of California, and they have one son, Charles; Louis, born in 1862 in Newmarket, died aged seven years; Hattie, who was born in 1864 at N ewmarket, was educated in the common and high schools and is at home, one of the mem- bers of Newmarket's exclusive cirele; and George Gordon, born in 1866, studied phar- macy and located at Adrian, Michigan, where he was in the drug business until failing health made it necessary to make a change, and he is now the travelling representative of the White Eagle Lead Company. of Cincinnati (he has two sons, Robert and Dona]d). Mr. 1\IcCracken has always lent his influence in the direction of good government, has sup- ported the Government party and on several occasions he has been a valued member of the city council of Newmarket. For a number of years he also served as one of the schoo] trus- tees. having always been interested in the ad- vancement of education. With his family he belongs to the Presbyterian Church. He is one of the self-made men of his city. His life has been an exemplary one, and he is in the enjoy- ment of public confidence and esteem. EDWARD LESLIE. who died in Paterson, New .Jersey, in 1larch, 189;). was a man whose name will ever be rememhered in railway cir- c]es in Canada and the United States, as the in- ventor of the Rotary Steam Snow Plow, for railway use. Mr. Les]ie was born at Newcas- tle. ('ounty \Vicklow, Ireland. in 1841. son of 0u,\' and Mary (Ileggett) Les]ie. In 1842 the family came to Canada and settled at Gara- fraxa. later removing to Orangeville. where Guy J,eslie became postmaster. and where he and his wife died. Edward Les]ie was edncated at Garafraxa, and was bailiff there for some time before go- ing to Orangeville, where he was also postmas- ter. succeeding his father in the latter posi- tion. 'While at Orange\'ilIe Mr. Leslie conceiv- ed the idea of a rotary steam plow, which he perfected and had patentpil in all the leading countries of thc world. III' later went to Pat- PI'son. Xpw .Jersey, where he haò these machines made, and where he re ided until the time of his death. which was hastened by the heavy Co. DIE)IOR_\ TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD C)<)- --;) mental strain under which he had been labor- ing for some :rears. His machines are now in use in different countries, and are considered the finest snow plows known to railway men. In Orangeville, )11'. Leslie and )Iiss :\Iarian Ramsey were united in marriage. She was born in Ireland. daughter of 'William and )lar,\" Ann (Reed) Ramsey. Her father was professor of music at :\lount 1\lellick. ( ueen 's County, Ireland. where he died. )lrs. Leslie came 10 Canada in 18ï2. and in 1895 settled in Toronto. where she now resides. her residence being at :1\0. 70 Rathnelly avenue. To :\11'. and 1\lrs. Leslie were born the following children: Guy, a prominent. member of the )Iasonic or- del': Amy: George: Edward: l\Iaggie; and Row- land. Mr. Leslie attended the :\Iethodist Church. In political sentiment he was a Con- sen'ati\'e. ARTHl"R COULSOX, deceased. who was for many years a well-known merchant in :\Ion- treal, was born in th city of Toronto in 18:3ï, a son of Samuel and )Iay (Kennedy) Coulson. The parents were natives of Scotland, and on coming to Canada settled first at )Iontrea], but ]a tel' removed to Toronto. Arthur Coulson spent the earlier part of his life in Toront.o. where he .was educated, and where he gained his first experience in mercan- tile affairs, the line of work which he elected to be his lifelong occupation. Later he remov- ed to :\Iontreal and embarked in business for himself. carrying on until his death a whole- sale dry goods establishment in that city. He was a man of good business ability and built up a large trade in the comparatively few years before death called him from his work. That regrettable event occurred Oct. 23. lR71. in :\Iontreal. when he was only thirty-four years of age. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. )11'. Coulson was united in marriag-e. in lRïO. to )Iiss Margaret Augusta Pfaff, daughter of Anthony Pfaff. She returned to Toronto after his death. To this union one son was born, Duncan \rthur, in 18ï1. This son was educat- ed in Toronto and since 1890 has been account- ant in the J. A. Simmers seed establishment in that city. Be married :\Iiss L. :\1. Mulholland, of Toronto. :\11'8. l\Iargaret Coulson belonged to the Church of Eng]and. Her father was a (;erman. came to Canada ahout 1830. and pur- chased a farm in Yaughan township, County York. )L\RK MARKS. In the husiness circles of Toronto no name is more trulv a synonym for !:) strict integrity and straightforward dealing than that of Marks. for in three distinct lines of business father and sons have all stood for absolute reliability and honesty. :\lark 1\Iarks. the first of this family to settle in Canada, was born in Swansea, Wall's. In IS4 , son of Harris )Iarks. who lived and died in that country. \Yhen thirty-one years old he came to the Xew \Y orld, and settling in To- ronto took a position as commercial salesman with :\1. & L. Samuel, Benjamin & Co. lIe re- mained with the firm for nearly twenty years and then embarked in business for himself as a commission merchant and hardware dealer, continuing the enterprise successfully up to the time of his death. IIis husiness was of a character to make his name known all over Ontario. and everywhere his reputation was of the hi/!lH'st. His death occurred while he was on a business trip to London. Ont.. in 1890, and he passed away in the "Tecumseh House" there. )11'. 1\Iarks was united in marria e. in 1873, to )li"8 Deborah Lyons. who was born in Bir- mingham. England, daughter of Nathan and Annie (Lyons) Lyons. both of whom were of German ancestry. The Lyons family came to America in 1873. living first in Ogdensburg, Xew York. and later in Toronto, where Mr. Lyons went into business as an optician. He still resides in the city. Mrs. Lyons died in 1900. To 1\11'. and Mrs. )rarks wpré horn the following children: Annie. Henr.". Millie. Elly, and Lottie. the last named Mrs. Joseph Oppen- heim. of Toronto. and the mother of one son, born July 21. 1904. The family are all mem- bers of the Synagogue on Bond street. The late )Iark Marks was connected with the Com- mercial Tra ,'ellers' Association of Toronto, and was al!'o a prominent fig-ure in )Iasonic' circles. In politics he was a Conservative, as are his two sons. HEXRY )1 \RKS, eldest son of :Mark :Marks, is .well established in business as a member of the firm of Lyons & :\Iarks, wholesale jobbers of hardware, hotel and plumhers' supplies. lIe is a man of good education, acquired in his na- tive cit,\'. and of good business qualifications, and is regarded as one of the rising young men of Toronto. ELI Y :M \RKS, the younger son, has won au equally f3\'orahle place in the public estima- tion. Educated in Toronto, he afterwards tra- Yelled extensively, visiting most of the points of interest in both Europe and America. In 1891, after his return. he established the firm of which hp is still at thp head, known as the )larks Stamp Compan.", and though he began 226 CO:\DIE)[ûRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD in quite a small way his interests have increas- ed until now he is carrying on the largest con- cern of the kind in Canada. The stock com- prises some twenty-five or thirty million stamps. including full lines of the stamps of all nations, and his orders come from all parts of both Canada and the United States. The firm is especially known for its ability to fill any order on short notice. The credit for this suc- cess is very largely due to Mr. Marks himself, who has untiringly given his personal super- visiun to his business in all its details. GEORGE C. HUSBAND, who passed away in Toronto, March 29, 1901, was a well-known and highly esteemed business man of that city. He was born in the township of Nassagaweya, lIaltoLl County, Ontario. in 1863, son of Henry and :Mary (Alderson) Husband, also natives of Canada, the former for many years headmaster at the Oakville (Ont.) high school, though now a resident of Toronto. George C. Husband was educated at Oak- ville, Ont., and qualified for teaching at the age of seventeen years. lIe continued, how- ever. at that profession only a year or two. an{l th n came to Toronto, where for seven years he was employed by Rice & Davis in the fruit business. At the expiration of that time Mr. Husband engaged in the same business with his hrother, Cameron Husband, and later on H. :M. Mulholland became a partner. They were located at No. 82 Colhorne Street, and ther :\rr. Husband continued until his death. In 1889 Mr. Husband married Miss Mary Arvilla Curtis, born in Trafalgar, Ont., daugh- ter of Samlwl and Jane (Lucas) Curtis, natives of Canada. the former of whom was for some time a farmer near Burlington. where he died in 1895. aged seventy-three. Mrs. Curtis re- sides in Toronto. To Mr. and 1\1rs. Husband were born three children: Orville C., Franklin George and Bessie Georgina. :Mr. Husband was a member of the Preshy- terian Church. He was a Reformer in po1itics, and fraternally was connected with the Masons and I.O.O.P. 1\11'. Husband was successful from the time of his start in Toronto. where his entire business life was passed. His tire- less energy, business sagacity and skilful man- agement, in addition to his personal popularity, made his business one of the successful ones of the Queen City, in which he was an exemplary citizen and a Christian gentleman. JOSEPH C. LUt\TDY, town clerk of Whit- hurch, and a retired farmer of the County of York, is one of the county's successful husi- ness men. He was born in Whitchurch town- ship Nov. 10, 1842, son of Ebenezer and Rachel (Collins) Lundy, the former born in Whit- church in Januar T, 1803, son of Richard anù Mary Lundy. Richard and :\Iary Lundy were both natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Canada in 1798, settling in \Vhitchurch, where they spent the remainder of their lives, and there died, leav- ing one son and two daughters: Annie, deceas- ed, was the wife of rordecai Widdifield, who settled in Uxbridge, County Ontario; 1\lrs. Jo- seph Hilborn, now deceased, who located in Vvestern Ontario; and Ebenezer, father of our subject. The family were Quakers in religion, and they established this religion in the sec- tion into which they removed. Ebenezer Lundy grew up at the old home- stead, and received a limited education. He was married at the Friends' Church at Ux- bridge, April 21. 182;). his marriage certificate being recorded in the first book of records of the Y onge street monthly meeting in 1825. He married Miss Rachel Collins, daughter of Eli- jah and Elizabeth Collins, also Quakers, who came from Pennsylvania, descendants of an old English family who went to the United States with William Penn. They were United Empire Loyalists. Mr. Ebenezer Lundy set- tled on the old Llll1dy homestead on Conces- sion 5. Lot 27, and later purchased Lot 27, on the 4th C'oncession, adjoining his former pro- petty. Here he made many improvements, erecting a large brick house and fine outbuild- ings. and became one of the wealthiest and most influential men of the section. He died at his home, April 28, 1874, and after his death his widow resided with our subject until her death, Aug. 29, 1889. She and her husband were Quakers. He was a Reformer in his political views. but never took any active part in local affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Lundy had a large family of children: Isaac, Edward, Emily, Nelson and Abram died young; Mary, born in March. 1826, was the wife of Joseph Randall. who settled in \Vhitby township. Ontario County. and died, leaving seven children. John. Edward. Frank, Walter. Ebenezer. Mary and Rachel; Angelina. the widow of Mark Spoffard of Pickering town- ship. Ontario County, has one son, Frank; Eli- zabeth. born in 1834, was the wife of John Tay- lor of 'Whitchurch township. and died the mother of two children. Nelson and Rachel; Sarah. born in 1R41, deceased. was the wife of Crawford MacPherson. a school teacher of Whitchurch, and 11lld one son. .J oseph A.; Su- SI1D' born in 1845. is now the widow of Robert Tindall. of County Ontario; and .Joseph C. Joseph C. Lundy was the only son of this ?P.C/ rf . Co. DIK\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHIC \L RECORD family to grow to maturity. IIp received a fair education in the public schools, and when a young man engaged in farming on the old homestead, handed down from his grandfather to his father and thence to him. 1\11'. Lundy was married Oct. 23, 186!, to 1Iiss Charlotte E. Crone, born in East Gwillimbury, Sept. 8, 18!5, daughter of Joel and Elizabeth Crone, one of the well-to-do pioneer families who came from the Cnited Statcs to County York. 1\11'. Crone is still living at the age of ninety-four years. l\Irs. Lundy is one of six children. She grew to womanhood in the place of her nativity, and there received a good edu- cation. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lundv settled at the old homestead in Whit- churdh township. and there they resided until 1891, when he purchased real estate near the town of Kewmarket in 'Whitchurch township, and erected a fine brick residence, owning one of the fine. homes of 'Whitchurch township. To ::\11'. and 11rs. Lundy have been born fivE' children: (1) Dr. Pemberton, born in 1863. at the old homestead, was educated in the high schools of Kewmarket and Toronto, and took a medical course at the latter city. He located first at Tonawanda, New York. where he prac- tised his profession for seven :rears, and then removed to Buffalo. During the Spanish Am- erican war he was selected surgeon of a regi- ment. and served one and one-half years in the Philippines. and then returned to Xew York, whpre he still resides. engag-ed in the practice of his profession. (2) Emily Ida. born at the old homestead. married Joseph 1\1. Belfry, a merchant of Xpwmarket. where she died Jan. 13. 1899. (3) Wilmot c., born in 1869, is a merchant tailor of Xewmarket. (-1) l\Iarshall, born in 1871. commenced railroad work when a young man. and is now employed as trainman on the Kew York Central running between Buffalo and New York. He married l\Iiss 11aguarite. 11iller, of Grand Rapids. 1\Iich- igan. and they reside in New York City. (5) Miss Annie 1\1., educated in the Newmarket schools resides at home. ::\11'. and Mrs. Lundy are me;nbers of the Christian Church. In poli- tics he has always supported the Reform party, and in 18ï-1 he was elected a member of the council of Whitchurch. a position which he held for eight years. In 1887 he was elected clerk of the townsl1ip and in 1889 was appoint- ed treasurer, in which capacity he is now effi- cientlv serving, as well as holding the position of inspector and treasurer of the Industrial Home. a position he has held for seventeen 'ears. ALBERT AKDREWS. who passed away in Toronto in 1893, was a native of the Queen 7 City, born in 1838, son of George and Ann (An- drews) Andrews, natives of Suffolk, England. George Andrews and his wife were early set- tlers in Toronto, the former conducting a shoe store on Y onge street for some years. He later removed to Aurora, County of York, where he farmed for the remainder of his life, and there died, as did also his wife. They were mem- bers of the l\Iethodist Church. To George and Ann Andrews were born these children: Rev. Alfred; Ann. 11rs. George C. Harris; \bigail; widow of John Richardson, of 'Winnipeg; :l\Iary Ann, wife of William Graham; George 'Y.; Hannah. deceased, who married R. L. Nichols, of :Markham township, County of York; and Albert. Albert Andrews received a good education in his native city and at Aurora, County of York, and at the latter city commenced teach- ing. a profession which he followed through- out his life, becoming well-known as an educa- tor throughout Ontario. He also spent some years teaching in Ohio. In Aurora, 1\11'. Andrews was married to :Miss l\Iary Ann Knight. born in London, England, daughter of Thomas and Ann (Green) Knight. 1\11'. and Mrs. Knight came to Canada in 1833. settling in Goderich. whence they went to Bradford and then to Woodstock, where both died. 1\11'. Knight was a merchant for some time after settling in this country. lIe and his wife were Methodists. The:r had the following children: Elizabeth and Jane Charlotte. who both died unmarried; Richard, who died in Woodstock in 1904; and Mrs. Andrews. To Mr. and l\Irs. Albert Andrews were born these children: Clara; Albert. who married Jessie Boyce; :\1ary; Edward Blake. who mar- ried Luella Spink, and has two children. Kor- man Edward and Edmund Russell; and Henry H. ::\11'. Andrews was a Methodist, and his widow and children adhere. to that faith. In politic he was connected with the Reform party. CHARLES FORSYTH. one of the prominent citizens and successful business men of Wes- ton. County York, Ont., engaged in contract- ing and building. was born at West Fenton. in the parish of Dirleton, County of Hadding-ton. Scotland. April H. 1833. son of John and Char- lotte Forsvth. natives of that'countrv. John F rs:rth was born in 180!, a d his wife in 1796. Tlwy came to Canada in 1863. set- tling on a farm in l\luskoka. Macaulay t,own- ship. Connty Simcoe. wherp he dipd in lRR:J. three nars after the death of his wife. They were l;oth memlwrs of the Presbyterian f'hurcil in which he had bcen deacon in the old coun- 2 8 CO:JDIE}IORA TIYE nIOCR \.PIIIC \.L RECORD try. To John Forsyth and wife were born four children: Alice, born in Scotland. April 3. 1/:;;31, married James }IcXee. of ::\Iuskoka, ::\Iacaulay township. and at her death left four children, John, James. Ellen and Charlotte; John. born in Scotland in 18;33, married and sett led on a farm near the old homestead, 'wherp he has rearpd a large family: Charles; and Robert, born in Scotland in If t 38, there learned the tailoring tradp. which he is now following in Dundas. where with his wife and two children, Katp and Charlotte. he now makes his home. Charles Forsyth received his literar:r train- ing in his natiye country. where he was reareù to manhood and learned the trade of a mill- wright. On July 21, 18;);). he sailed from Liv- erpool On the sailing vessel "Emerald Isle," ùut after being out six days the ship was com- pelled to return to port on account of heing disabled. It finally reachpd Xew York, Sppt. 13, 1855, from which city 1\11'. Forsyth made his way at once to St. Catharines. Ontario, and then engaged in work at the village of Wes- ton, with a 1\11'. TJaurie. In 1857 1\11'. Forsyth marripd 1\Iiss :\Iargarct Pirritte, born in 183:>. daughter of John and Joanna Pirritte. In 18;:)8 1\11'. Forsyth pur- chased real estate and erectprl a home on l\Iaria street, where he lived for six years. In 1867 he purchased real estate on 1\Iain street. build- ing two fine homes, and' he is also the owner of other valuable property. l\Ir. and l\Irs. For- syth are the parents of children as follows: Charlotte passeù away in ::\1arch, 187-1: 'William R., born in ,V eston in 1860, married to }Tis Lizzie Jackson, of 'V estoll, is now a resident of 1\Ipdicine Lodgp, Kansas. where he owns and operates a feed-mill: .J ohn K., born in 186:!, a millwright. of Toronto, married at Toronto E izabeth IIunter, of l\Iarkham. and has two children, Ray and :Jlary; l\Iarg'aret Scott. born in July. 1863, is a music teacher at Weston, and also followed that profession for four :rears in Kansas, where she had gone to visit her bro- ther; Isabelle Allison, born in 1868, married Thomas JewelL who is engaged in the mercan- tile business at Enid. Oklahoma, and they have one son. Clifford F.; :Miss .Annie Elizabcth. horn in 1870, resides at home; Charles, born in 1872, married l\Iiss Annie Nixon, and they set- tled in Toronto, where he died in 1897, leaving one son, Charles L., now in Kansas, who was reared and educatprl hy his granrlparents in Weston; James Pirritte. born in Weston. in 1875. married l\Iiss Jessie Wilby. of Weston, and they now reside in Edmonton, 1\orthwest Territory, where he is engaged as a hardware merchant. and tlwy have two children. Charles and l\Iargaret; and l\Iiss ::\Ia bel, born in W es- ton in 1877, resides at home. Mr. and l\Irs. Forsyth are members of the l\Iethodist Church, of which for nlêtlly years Mr. Forsyth has been a trustee. In politics a Reformer. he has fillcd the position of school trustee for a number of veal's. Fraternallv he is connected with the l\Ia ons and Odd Feliows Fur over fiftv veal'S 1\11'. Fors, th has been a re- sident of 'V ston, and during this long period has done much to further movements of bene- fit to the village. III' is a self-made man and is highly esteemed by all with whom h has come into contact. CHARLES LCXDY, a highly-esteemed 1'1'- tirpd citizen of Xpwmarket, York County, was for a number of years engagerl in the grain hu 'inf! Imsinpss. Hr. Lundy was horn in Whitchurch township, April 22. 1839, son of Samuel and Hannah (Starr) Lundy. Samuel Lundy was born in Pennsylvania in 1798. son of 'William Lundy, also a native of that State, born in 1763. His wife, Agnes Ran- die, was born in 1\ew Jersey in 1766, and they came from Pennsylyania in 1799, locating in 'Vhitchurch township, where they made a per- manent home from the wild land. Thev left five children at their death: Martha b rn in , Pennsylvania in 1796. married 'William Rav, of Ontario County, and both are deceased: 'Wil- liam, born in Whitchurch township in 1802, settled first on the old homestead and later re- moved to Ohio. where he dipd; Edward died young; Sarah, born in 1798, twin to Samuel, married Joshua Wilson, who settled and died in "\YhitC'hurC'h townsllip. lpaving a family of tpn children. two of whom still reside in Can- ada; and SamllPl. Samuel Lundy was k.;s than two YNlrs of age when his parents came to Canada, and he was educated in the district schools of York Count,v. After his marriage he settled on 1\ part of the old homestead, to which he added until he ownpd 500 acres of well cultivated hmd, still owned by his desccndants. lIe' became one of the most successful f",rmers of his spction. and died at his 110mI' in Whitchurch township in 1861. His wife pass- pd away in 18P5. in the faith of the Quaker Church. to which her husband alwa,vs adhereù. During the rphellion of 1837-8. 1\11'. Lund,v was taken a prisoner, and held as such for some time. on account of his politics, hping a Rp- former. Of his twelve children, eight grpw to maturity, Charles, our suhje<'t. hping tllP I'M est. Charles Lundy received a fair education in the schools of 'Vhitchurch township, and whpn a 'Olmg man first engage.d in farming in East CO:\DIE:\IORATIYE BIOURAPHICAL RECORD Gwillimbury, purchasing his present home, ad- joining the town of Xewmarket. in the :rear 1862. In 1863 he married l\Iiss Catherine Walks, born in Ontario County in 18.n. daugh- ter of James and Catherine Walks. In 1875 :Mr. Lundy engaged in business as a grain buyer, and at this he continued until 1900. also carrying on the dairy business for twenty-fixe "ear:-.. In 1900 he retired from active life. To )11'. and 1\1rs. Lundy three children were born: Emma Y., born in 1864. married Steven Griffith, of Xewmarket. and died Aug. 8. 18 !:3. Samuel E.. born in 1866, engaged in business with his father, and continued therein until his death in 1904; he married )Iiss Rachel Ran- dall. but had no children. IIannah G.. born in 1868, died when four years of age. )[rs. Lundy is a Iethodist. her husband at- tending the same church. :\11'. Lund,)- has al- ways been loyal to the old Grit party, but has never aspired to any office. III.' has heen pre- sident of the Board of Agriculture in Xewmar- ket for a number of years. and is a charter memher of the Independent Order of Foresters, Xewmarket Lodge. He is ver,)- highly esteem- ed in Kewmarket. where he has led such a long and honorable life. ROBERT 1\IcK.AY (deceased). \\"ho passed away at his Toronto residence, Xo. 101 Hamil- ton street. in 1890, had hppn a resident of that city for thirteen years. III.' was horn in 1841 in Ireland. and spent most of his life in his na- tiw land. The l\IcKay family came originally of Irish Protestants of the Xorth. George Ic- Kay, father of Robert. was born in Ireland and died there. The son grew to manhood in the Emerald Isle, and was there married to :\Ess Ellen :\Iills. a daughter of James and Ann (:\Iullen) :\Iills. farming people of Ireland. In IStt3 lIP and :\Irs. 1\IcKa,)- left their native land for the rnited States. and resided there for a couple of years. in 1883 moving to Canada. The,)- i"ettled in Toronto. and thl re the remain- der of l\Ir. :!IIcKay's life was spent. He lived retired from business. At the time of his death, in 18!J9. the family residpnce was at o. ]01 Hamilton strpet. but one year later :\Irs. :\fc- Kay purchased her present home, an attractive place at Xo. !H Langley avenue. She is also the 0\\ ner of other valuable rea' estate in the city on Yictor avenue. The children born to Rohert and EBen :\Ic- Kay were six in number. namely: Elizabeth; .James. a steam fitter in Toronto; George :\Ic- Kay. of the Korthwest Tprritory: Rohert :!II. :\IcKay, of Xew 10rk: f'hristopher K. :\IcKay. a mattress maker in Toronto, and Fredrrick F. :\1('1\:"11,)'. of Toronto. :\Ir. :\fcKay \\"as a man of 229 fine character. domestic in his tastes and devot- ed to his family, and his death at the age of fift,)'-eight was an irreparable loss to them. He was a Conservative in politics, belonged to the Royal Templars, and was a member of the Pres- byterian Church. ROBERT W. PHILLIPS, one of the leading farmers of King township, and an influential member of the council, is the only male repre- sentative in the fourth generation of a family which has been prominently identified with that section since the opening year of the nineteenth century. Through all the succeeding years the men of his name have nobly borne their part in redeeming the land from its wild state, and in furthering its welfare not alone along the line of material progress but equally in the realm of education and good citizenship. The founder of the family in Canada was hallc Phillips. who is supposed to have been born in "ïlliam<;port. Pennsyh'ania. \\ here his people liwd at the time of the American Revo- lution. The Phillips family was of 'V elsh de- scent. and various nIPlllbers of it took part in HIP struggles hetwf'en the ('olnnies and Eng- land. Jsaac Phi1lil)S left the Lnited States for Canada in 1800. accompanied by his family, and sf'ttled on 10nge street. King township. He professed the faith of the Quakers. and his remains are buried in the Friends' burying gTound. about a mile from his old home. He left a family of SHen children. two sons and five daughters-the latter an married and set- tled in the County of lork; one son. William, marripd and settl('d on his father 'g homestead. and there died leaving a family who are now all deceased. Samuel Phillips, second son of Isaac, was born in Pennsylvania. and was there educated as a physicilln. a profession which he foHowed all his life. although he also gave considera1)le attention to farming. He came to Canada when his father did. but returned to Pennsyl- Yllnia for his medical education. Later, in 1814. he married :\1artha Siddons. who was a Quaker like himself. and whose parents also CHme from Peunsylyania. The young couple settled first on Lot 89. on Yonge street. ad- joinin!! the present home of their grandson. Rohel.t 'Y.. bnt a nnmher of years later Samuel Phillips ckared up tllf' latter property. in Lot t-:S. and liwd there until his death in 1\Ia,\". 18ï3. fh'e ,\'ears after the dellth of his wife. The.'- were Im'gel.\' instrumental in founding tllf' Fripnds' ('hurch in King to\\-nship. and in er!:'cting- there the first huilding for worship hy that ;ect. In politics Samuel Phillips was an ardent Reformer. active in the public life of his 230 C01\fME1\WRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD locality, and was elected the first counciJman to represent that part of the county. Of the seven children born to Samuel and ::\llIrtl1a Phillips, only Daniel, the youngest, sur- vives: (1) Isaac, the eldest, born in 1815, in the County of York, died in 187:5, leaving two sons and a daughter, one of the sons now being a physician in Rochester, Kew York. (2) Jes- sie, born in 1816, died in 1889, leaving four sons and three daughters. (3) Joel, born in 1819, was a prominent farmer and councillor in King township. He died in 1899, leaving one son. David. of County Simcoe. (4) David. born in 18 , died in 18-1-1, leaving one daughter, who is now :\1rs. Amos Hughes, of East Gwil- limbury. (5) Fannie, born in 1826, married Dr. Silas Hollingshed, who settled in Toronto. Her dea th occurred in 1896. Two sons were horn to her Iwd her husband, George, a farmer near Rochester. Xew York; and Isaac, residing in Xew York State. (6) Eliza was born in 1828. and died in 18:56. (7) Daniel became the father of Robert W. Phillips. Daniel Phillips was born on the homestead Jan. 29. 1831, and has passed his entire life there, devoting his attention to agricultural pursuits. In January, 1858, he married 1\1iss Susan :Jloore, daughter of R.obert and l\Iaria (Y oung) 1\1001'1'. Robert 1\1001'1' was a native of Concord, Kew Hampshire, and his wife of Niagara. They settled at Newmarket in 1812, but later removed to East Gwillimbury, where both parents died, leaving a family of eight children. -;\1rs. Phillip", the second daughter, was born at their later home in 1834, was given a good education and taught for some time in the County of York. After their marrla!5e Daniel Phillips and his wife settled do\\ n on the old flUnily homestead, and have remained there ever since. althoug'h the son and his wife han for some time relie\'ed the parents of all care and responsihilit,v. The origin111 d\\'enin was burned in 1888, and in the fonowing year the present residence was built. a large brick house. which is one of the fine modern homes in that locality. Daniel Phi11ips and his wife haw had two ehildrm. Rohert \Y. and a dangh- tel', l\1lIry A. The latter was born in 1869. and was educated in the Npwmarket high school: she is the wife of John J. Watson, formerly of King township. but now a druggist in New York City. Robert 'V. Phillips was horn in February, 1860. His parents l1elieved in giving their children good educations, so the boy was sent to school until he 11l!d completed the course in the Newmarket high school. After his gradu. IItion t1Wl'P he spent three years teaching in Count Y urk schools. and then returned to the home farm to lighten his father's task of super- intending the work of the place. For the greater part of the time since then he has had the entire management of the farm, which he conducts with much success, reaping substan- tial returns. III' has also taken considerable interest in township and county mlltters, and since 1901 has served as a member of the coun- cil, where he is a supporter of Reform prin- ciples and measures. Fraternal orders have also attracted his attention, and he is a mem- ber of Newmarket Lodge, .A.O.U.\V., in which he has filled all the offices, and from which he has been sent as a representative to the Grand Lodge. In 1886 Robert W. Phillips and Alfaretta Dennis were united in marriage. Miss Dennis was born in \Vhitchurch, daughter of Brooks and Esther (Chantler) Dennis, who were among the early settlers of that section of the county. She was the youngest of ten children. In religious faith, Robert Phillips is a member of the 1\1ethodist Church, which is his mother's also, while his father adheres to the Quaker belief. The Phillips family is one which has always stood high in the esteem of the com- munity, and the present representative is a worthy successor to those who have gone be- fore him, while his wife, who is a woman of many fine qualities both of heart and mind, shares in his popularity. THO}1AS DUKNET, l\I.A. By the death of the late Thomas Dunnet, of Toronto, a wider range of activities was affected than is often the case, for not only had Mr. Dunnet's count- less charities made his name a familiar one in philanthropic work, but his constant interest in fraternal organizations had brought him prominence there, while his long and honorable business career had made him known in yet a third and larger field. His keen intellect and classical culture, marked throughout his life, were a still further claim to distinction. Thomas Dunnet was born in Wick, Scotland. in 18-:18. son of William and Christina (Black) Dunnet. He was a precocious boy, of unusual powers. and WIIS only twelve and a half years old whpll in 1860 he received his first inden- ture to teach, a document signed by the Mayor of \Yick, and which 1\1rs. Dunnet still pre- serves. lIis first school was in Aberdeen, where he continued to teach till he was eighteen years old. At t1l11t age he left his native lllnd, cross- ed the ocean to Cllnada and settled first at Kingston. teaching there for a year. He then accepted a position as purser with 1\11'. Folger, who rlln a line of stellmers between ("lIpe Vin- cent and Kingston. and he remained in thllt ca- . \ \ \ \ ," f' lit J / / CO:\DIE:JIORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD pacit:r two ;rears. In 1869 :\Ir. Dunnet came to Toronto and engaged with the firm of :McCros- son & Co., furriers, on King street, where he was manager for some time. On seyering his con- nection with them, he went into the wholesale hat and fur business as a member of the firm of Briggs & Dunnet, locating on Front street west. Later he was on Wellington street, and was burned out in the fire of 189-1. After this disaster l\Ir. Dunnet resumed business in a somewhat different line, as a manufacturer of hats, under the firm name of Dunnet & Crean, and continued in this till his retirement from actiye life in 1900. His success in business ",vas a fitting reward for his upright dealings and methods. He was a member of the Toronto Board of Trade. All through his life :Jlr. Dunnet was an en- thusiastic lodge man and was a member of a number of organizations. He belonged for many years to the I.O.O.F., and was a Past Presidpnt of Connant Lodge; he was a mem- ber of the Caledonia Society. Past President of the Caithness Society and a life member of St. Andrpw's Society. bpsides being a director of the "Saturda.'T Kight." In politics 1\Ir. Dun- net was a Liberal. The charitable nature of :\Ir. Dunnet was often in evidence as he contribut d generously to all worthy causes, the Boys' Home and the Home for Sick Children being two of his bene- ficiaries. On the anniversary of his silver wed- ding, instead of having a formal celebration of the event in a social way. l\Ir. Dunnet marked the day by sending out $600 in cash to various deserving institutions, a genuine and heartfelt acknowledgment of his twenty-five years of married happiness. He was beloved by all who knew him. and when he died in 1900. his fun- eral was thronged with Catholics and Protest- ants alike. with the rich and with the poor. all realizing their loss. In 187;) was celebrated the marriage of Ir. Dunnet to l\[iss Jessie :McCammon, daughter of Rohprt 1\L and Christina (Black) McCam- mon. Mrs. Dunnet is a member of old St. An- drew's Church. of which 1\Ir. Dunnet was an adherent. Mrs. Dunnet's father was born in Ireland in 181:). and came to Canada in 1830, settling in King<;ton. where for many years he carried on the haking business. At onp time he hail sprved as a clerk for the father of the late Sir Oliver '1\1owat. He served in the Re- bellion of 1837-38. and in 1866 when the Prince of Wales visited Canana wa!'! one of the alder- mpn of King-ston. At the time of his death in 19m Mr. McCammon was the oldest rpsident of Kingston. He nlflrried :\Ii!'!!'! Christina Black, a woman of true patriotic spirit, who used to 231 relate proudly how she made bullets for the soldiers in the Rebellion of 1837. She was the daughter of Alexander Black, an architect who was the designer of the circular staircase, and who built the first of that kind in Scotland, in Castle Brawl. 1\Ir: Black died about 1866, having reached the remarkable age of 101 years. SAMUEL ROBERT BRIGGS (deceased), for many years a prominent business man of To- ronto, was a member of an English family long identified with that city. The first of the family of whom any definite records are at hand was Thomas Briggs, a na- tive of Yorkshire. England. and for many years a contractor and builder of that locality. Ilis wife bore thf\ maiden name of Ann BrOWll- bridge. and of their family, three sons-Wil- liam, Robert and Henry-came to America. Of these, William Briggs was the father of Samuel Robert. He was born at Kingston-on-the-Hull, Yorkshire, England, in 1818, and there grew to manhood, and for some time engaged with his father in the contracting business. In 1845 he came to Canada and settled in Toronto, where he became a contractor, a business he followed a number of years before retirement. His re- sidence is now at 1\0. 9l\Iaitland street. this be- ing a part of the sixteen acres which he took up on locating in the city, and on' which he built his first house. Mr. Briggs' wife was \[ary 1\Iachim. daughter of Captain l\Iachim, and she died in 1850, leaving three children: Samuel Robert; George, of Toronto; and An- nie, the wife of William Loyd, of Toronto. Samuel Robert Briggs was born in Yorkshire, England. in 18-10, and was therefore but a child when his parents came to Toronto. Here he received his literary education, and spent his entirf\ business life. On reaching his majority he engaged for a time in the contracting busi- ness, in company with his father. subsequently engaging in the wholesale lumber business, shipping large quantities of that product to the Pnited States. After continuing in the lum- ber business for a number of years, Ir. Briggs pngaged in an entirely different line of work, founding, in Toronto, the Willard Tract De- pository, which was snhse(llH'ntly madp into a stock company. of which he was the efficient managpr until his death. in 1887. In 1862. 1\Ir. Samuel Robert Briggs married l\Iiss :Mary .Tane Tregear. born in 1\Iontrpal in 184-1. To this union thp following children were born; Samuel E.. a hnsiness man of New York City. married ISfi bel Rpis: Dr. William \lhert. of Siam. married .\nnip BpU King. flnù 23 C01D[E1IORATIVE BIOGRA.PHICAL RECORD has four children-Albert Edgar, .Wilson, He]en and Victoria: Korman D. is deceased; l\Iary Florence is the wife of Dr. Robert Craw- ford, of .Winnipeg; Verena 1\1., married to Dr. 1\L J. Sisley, of Parkdale, has one son. Edgar Briggs; and Gertrude 1\1. is deceased. 1Ir. Briggs was an entIlUsiastic worker in all lines of rp]igious activity. He was a promi- nent member of the Presbyterian Church, was a Bib]e class teacher for many years, and a member of the Y.::\I.C.A. He was a Reformer in politics. JOHX ROBERTSOX. deceased. The estima- tion in which the late John Robertson, a trust- ed buyer for the firm of .J ohn l\[acdona]d & Co., was hp]d in both the business and socia] circles of Toronto may be clearly seen from the following tribute to him, which appeared in thp Dry Goods Rel'ÏcU' for Xovember, 1900, shortly after his demise: "The familiar figure of John Robertson, huy- 1'1' for the staple department of John 1\Iacdon- aId & Co.. "ill never more be seen or his kindly voice be heard in the Order of Dry Goods 1\Ien on both continents. where he was well and fav- orably known. On 'Vednesday, Oct. 3, at St. Denis Hotel. New York City, 1\11'. Robertson died of heart failure. He had crossed the ocpan by S. R. 'Teutonic' for Toronto, after spending severa] weeks in the foreign markets. "The ordcr came very suddenly for him to pass from things of time and enter upon the rpalities of pternity, berf'aving his family of a kind. affectionate and indulgent husband and father: the firm of which he was an employee, of a faithful. upright and trustworthy servant, and his intimate friends of a desirable com- pamon. "On Dpcembpr 6. 188 . he entered the em- ploy of John l\Iacdona]d & Co. as a salesman. His ahilit.'" was soon recognized hy the firm, who appointed him one of their special trave]- leI's. \fter a few years close attention to busi- npss and f'stah]ishing himself by faithfulness ann lo.'"a]t.". he was appointed assistant buyer of t}w stap]c department. Upon the position of buyer hecoming vacant. he was chospn to fill the vacancy. and filled it successfully until his demisl . Aftpr the arrival of his hody in To- ronto. many friends visited his late residence. His funPra] took p]acf' on Saturday, Oct. 6. and was largely attpndpd hoth hy friends :and ac- quaintances. " ,John Rohprtson was a native of Scotland and inherited t1w nohle traits of that strong race. He was born in 18;)3. at ICnaps. Auch L e. Ab- erdeenshire, son of ,John and Christine (Hen- dN'son) Robertson. He was educated in the excellent schools of his native land, and there gained his first familiarity with the details of the dry goods business. Beginning in Aber- deen, he went from that city to Glasgow, and after some ,rears there took a position in Lon- don. The succeeding interval was spent in Glasgow, and then l\Ir. Robertson for the first time left the British Isles. and travelled to for- eign shores. III' was still in the employ of a Glasgow firm, but was sent to Demerara in the West Indips, and rpmained there six years and a half. \t the end of that time. in 188 . he re- moved to Canada. settled in Toronto. and en- tered upon his successful career with John l\Iacdonald & Co., which continued until his death. In his domestic rplations ::\11'. Robertson showed himself equally a man of ad- mirable character. Twice married, his first wife was ::\Iiss hobe] l\IcDonald, who died in Toronto in 18!J-1. leaving four children: \rchiha]d John. George Donald. Cather- ine Isohp] and Christine ::\L In 1897 l\Ir. Rohertson and 1Irs. .Janp DIanning) Philp were made man and wife. l\Irs. Robert- son was a daughter of John and l\Iary Ann (Checse\vorth) l\Ianning. natives of England. whencf' they came to Toronto in 1R72, and tIwrp died. ::\Ir. ::\Ianning was for many :rears prominentl,\' pOl1nectPll .with the Rt. IÆwrence market HS a buyer of hides and skins. l\Ir. Jmnes 'Yo Philp. to whom 1Irs. Robertson was fir!';t married. was a dr." goods nlRn of G]nsgow, who died in 1875. in Lochore, Fife. Scot- land. His only daughtpr, Jennie .Wi]son, de- ceaspd. is huried in Toronto. Bpfore her union \yith l\Ir. Robertson. Irs. Philp had becn for eightef'n years with the firm of PHge & Ron, Toronto. and tlwn had gone into husiness on hpy" own account. inaugurating in tlw Queen \,it.'- the indu<;try of homc manufacture of ladies' and chi]dren's undprwear. an idea whieh originated with her. She ranked as one of the v]d('st husiness women in Toronto in the length of her establishment. The late .John Rolwrtson was a man who gave his u'1divided attention and energies to his busÌlll'ss. but this did not prevent his having vaY"ion<; othpr lines of interpst. He helonged to tlw A.O.C'Y.. kept an intelligent grasp on the political situation. supporting the Rpform par- t.'.. nnd with his wife he belonged to the Pres- bytpri:m f'lnirf'h. rJEORrjp, l\IORLEY. senior memher of the firm of rorley & Ashhridge, well.known brick manufacturers of Grpenwood avenue. Toronto, is a memher of a family long identified with the businpss interests of the Quepn City and for CO)DIE)IüRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 2:33 several generations engaged in th manufac- ture of brick. For the early history of the l\Iorley family the reader is referred to the sketch of 'Walker l\Iorley, elsewhere. George lorley was born in Toronto in 1863, and in his native city grew to manhood. On reaching his majority he gave his attention to the business in which the family has been en- gaged for many years, learning brickmaking with his father, with whom be remained until 1892. when he went to Yictoria. B.C., remain- ing there two years. He then settled in Union (now Cumberland), where he was manager of a brick plant for one 'ear, this being the first brickmaking plant in that place. From Cnion, l\Ir. )Iorley went to )\elson. where he establish- ed a business of his own, the second brick 'ard of the place. having as a partner .John P. Hutchinson, the firm doing business under the name of l\Iorley & Hutchinson. lIe continued here until 18%. when he closed out his inter- ests. and in the winter of that year located in Toronto. where. with )Ir. J esse \.shbridge as partner. nnder the finn name of l\Iorley & -\sh- bridge. he commenced the manufacture of brick on the east side of Greenwood avenue. Here the firm owns three and one-half acre<; of land: and the annual output of the plant is 2.000.000 hrick. Employment is given on an average to fifteen men. In 19m )11'. George )Iorley and : \Iiss Sarah Speede were united in marriage, and to this union there have been born three children: George f'larence. Lisle Ernest and Rita Adele. )[1'. and )[rs. )lorley attend the English Church. ZE AS BLACK. In the past twenty years no citizen of King township has rendered more continuous public service than has Zenas Black, and this service. too, has not been in one line alone. but had its place in the administration of several different departments of the local gov- ernment. ::\11'. Black has alway,! been identi- fied with the progress of York County, and has spared neither time nor effort to further its welfare to the best of his abilitv. lIis whole life has been spent in King tm nship: almost in one spot, as he was born on a farm just opposite his present home, Rept. 18, 18-1-1. son of .John and Amynta (Hil er) Black. .John Black was born in Quebec in October, It'18. hut his experience was limited to pioneer life. for his parents came to Y ory County dur- ing the following year. and settled on the line of King township. a region then of almost un- hroken furest. The first home was constructed of rounel logs. and eontinued to he the family dwelling until 1863, when J olm Black replaced it by a handsome brick dwelling. He made farming his calling. and was very successflù in his operations. lIe also took a prominent part in political affairs, and as a representative of the Reform party, was for a number of years a member of the town council. He also sat for several 'ears in the c(JUnty council. J olm Black died in 189;), and was survived by his wife, Irs. Amynta (Hilyer) Black until Ko\'. 1, 1903. They were members of the )Iethodist Church. ::\lrs. Black was born near Kettleby in .June, 1817, and was married in lfì-10. She was the oldest daughter of Ze.nas IIil 'er, who came from Bucks cuunty, Pennsylvania. in 1801. and settled at Kettleby. \ farmer by occupation. he was also a mail contractor. and was the first mail carrier to that section of the county from Aurora. His wife died first. and for a number of years after her death he lind with his sou- in-law. John Black. his death occurring in 18ïO. After her muther's death. the responsi- hility of bringing up the children fell on l\Irs. Black-nil light task. as there was a large fam- ily. The children were as follows: Harriet, deceased wife of David Lloyd. of King to\\ n- ship: La,'ina. deceased wife of Peter Lochart. also deceased, of the County of Peel; Eli, a re- sident of Haliburton, in Eastern Canada; Al- fred. deceased, of Aurora; Annie, who died un- married. )lrs. Black's own children numbered seven: (1) Jarad was the oldest of the family. Twice marripd, his first wife was )Iiss )latilda Billings. by whom he had one daughter. )Ia- tilda. This child was broug-ht up by the grand- mother. and is now the wife of Elwood Barra- dell. a farmer in Concession 5, King township. Jarad Black chose for his second wife )Iiss Phoeb!.J Stephenson. of King tmynship. and they reside on a farm in East Gwillimbury. (2) Joel. horn in 18-12, married )Iiss Katie Gleason. of King township. and has three children, name- ly; l\Iarshall. a hotel man in Buffalo; )Iorl '; and l\Iabei. Formerl ' a hardware merchant in Xewmarket. )11'. Black has now been for some time cstahlished in business in Buffalo. (3) Zenas was the thin'!. in order of birth. (4) )Iargaret. horn in 18-16. is the wife of John T. Curtis. a farmer on Concession .1. King town- ship. and they have four children. William. Libhie. Xorman and John '1'.. .Jr. The two older sons are threshers. (5) l\laQ' .\.. born in 18-18. married Henry Curtis. of King to" n- ship. and died in )Ia '. lRï . leaving a son, Wel- lington. living on a farm in Concession 5. King township. (6) )Iaria. born in 18;)0. married Thomas Kirk. a business man of Toronto. They Ilan two children. Ilerman and )Iaggie. (7) 23-1 C01\I1\IKMOR \TIYE BIOGRAPlnC \L RECORD John married l\Iiss l\Iartha Stephenson, of King township, and has eight children: Laura, Jarad C., Frank, Edgar, l\Iary, Gertrude, Leonard and Howard. lie lives on his father's old homestead. Zenas Black grew up on the farm, attending the district school. As a young man he spent several years as a thresher, working all over the county. After his marriage in 1870, he purchased the farm upon which he has ever since lived, Concession 3, Lot 2, Old Survey, and now has one of the best farms in the re- gion. He has built a large brick house, good barns, and other needful structures, is pro- gressive and up-to-date in his methods, and has grown wealthy from the returns of his la- bor. Like his father, he has taken much in- terest in all matters of public concern, and has strongly advocated the prin- ciples of the Reformers. In 1885 he was.elf>ct- ed assessor of the township, and after filling that office most efficiently for fifteen years, served for two years as collector. He has also been connected with the school board, acting as secretary and treasurer for twenty years. Fraternally he belongs to the Order of Fores- ters, a member of the Kettleby Lodge, which he joined fifteen years ago. On Feb. 8, 1870, was celebrated the union of Zenas Black and Miss Fannie Reilly, daughter of Archibald and Annie (Wood) Reilly. The parents, who were both born in County Cavan, Ireland, left that country very soon after their marriage, and, coming to Canada in 1830, set- tled for the rest of their lives in King town- ship. They left a family of eight children, six of whom are still living. Mrs. Black, who was born in 1845, was the seventh. To the union of Zenas and Fannie Black seven children have been born: (1) Minnie Alzetta, born l\Iarch 3, 1873, is the wife of Albert E. Somerville, a gro- cer in Toronto. and the mother of Blanche, Alice and Grace. (2) William J., born Nov. 10, 1874. married l\Iiss l\Iillie Wreggitt, and has three children, Pearl, Clifford and Gordon. He has been a street car conductor in Toronto for eleven years. (3) Alberta Phoebe, born .June 1, 1877, is thf> wife of William Wreggitt, a con- tractor and builder of Toronto. (4) J. Addi- son, born l\Iarch 21, 1880, holds a government position in Winnipeg. (5) Zenas Franklin, born April 2, 1883, was educated in the home schools, and has since been one of his father's helpers on the homestead. lIe belongs to the Order of Foresters. (6) Rosswel1 Joel, born Nov. 21. 1887, is also at home and shares the duties of the farm work. (7) Mabel Florence, born Oct. 10, 18B!). has been well educated. and is on(' of the popular young ladi('s of the ncigh- borhood. The, family are all connected with the Methodist Church. They stand deserved- ly high in the esteem of the community, and 1\lr. Black is one of the self-made men of the county, who owes his success to his own manly and upright character. JA1\[ES BRIMS TIN, who died in Toronto Sept. 29, 1899, was for thirty years prominent- ly identified with the business interests of that cit.y. He was born Ìn County Fermanagh, Ire- land, in 1835, and in his native land grew to maturity. When a young man he came to Canada in company with his two brothers, Hugh and Alexander Brimstin. Soon after settling in Canada l\Ir. Brimstin engaged in the cutlery business in Toronto, be- ing located for ten years at No. 288 Yonge street. The next twenty years he was at No. 360 Y onge street. He was considered one of the best men in his line to be found in Canada, thoroughly understanding his business and giv- ing his entire attention thereto, and his pat- rons knew they could depend upon his word in regard to his goods, his products being his best advertisement. 1\lr. Brimstin was twice married, the first time to Miss Jane Nixon, and to this union were born five children: Minnie, a missionary in China; William, of Boston; George, of Toron- to; Robert., of Pittsburg; and Maria Jane, of Toronto. The mother of these children died in 1891, and in 1892 Mr. Brimstin married (sec- ond) Miss Anna Jane Nixon, who was born in Ireland, daughter of John Nixon. who came to Toronto and died in 1885. To Mr. Brimstin's second marriage has been born one son, Nelson Nixon, who resides with his mother and sister Maria J., at No. 20 Wellesley avenue, Toronto. 1\lr. Brimstin was an active member of Carl- ton Street l\Iethodist {'hurch. After the death of her husband Mrs. Brimstin sold out the cut- lery business, and purchased the houses at Nos. 18 and 20 Wellesley avenue, in one of which she makes her home. REUBEN COONS was born in l\Iatilda town- ship, County Grf>nvillf>. March 2-1. 182.'5. and died in Toronto Dec. 30, ] !)03, in his seventy- ninth year, being the third son of ,Jacob and Rebecca (Brady) Coons. IIis grandfather was born in Holland early in the eighteenth cen- tun T . and prior to the American revolution set- tled in what is now known as the United Stat.f>s. When the struggle for independence began Mr. f'oons remained loyal to the Crown. came to Canada, an United Empire LO Talist. and set- tled in County Grenvil1e-obtaining a grant of land from the Crown-where ]Ie spent the re- . '\ CO}LMKUOR.\TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 233 mainder of his da 's. He had four sons, the third being Jacoù. the father of the subject of this sketch, who was born in 1787 and died in Prescott in 18S , aged ninety-five years. He had sernd with his father in the American war in 1813, but the most of his days were spent in farming. Reuben Coons spent his school da,ys in Pres- cott, under the instruction of Rev. Reuben Tup- per, after which he began as clerk with his uncle, Samuel Brady, who with 1\11'. Horton, M.P.. kept a general store in Prescott. He was then eleven years old. In 18-1 he came to Kingston, where he clerked for his brother Nicholas. who came to Toronto in 18-1-1, his brother having a store on King street, opposite Toronto street. He was afterwards with Ro- main Brothers and Peter Patterson. and subse- quently in the employ of the Grand Trunk Rail- way Company for twelve rears, when he start- ed a real estate and insurance business. in which he continued about thirty -ears. after which he retired from active operations. 1\11'. Coons had three brothers. viz.: Samuel )1., an undertaker in Prescott; Nicholas, a dry goods merchant in Toronto, afterwards an at- torney in Chicago; and Daniel-all deceased. )11'. Coons was twic married, first in 1846 to Frances E. Murchison, a daughter of John )lurchison, a pioneer of Toronto. and second in 1860 to Anne Watson. daughter of James Watson, a native of Cumberland. England. He had four sons who predeceased him. and left one daughter living. He was a member of the l\Iethodist Church, and in politics a Conserva- tive. ALEXAKDER l\IcKELLAR. who died in Toronto June 10, 190 , was a well-known resi- dent of the Queen City. and was born in the County of l\Iiddlesex, Onto in 1859, son of Don- ald and Mary (l\IcKay) McKellar. both natives of Scotland. who came to Canada as young people. and were here married. )11'. :\lcKellar went into a mercantile business at Belmont. County of l\Iiddlesex. in "Which he continued many years. dying in 189 . IIis widow sti1l sur- vins, and is living at that place. he chil- dren of thil'> "orthy couple were: Alexander, Geor c. John. Ellen and Dougald. Alpxandcr )1cKcllar was educated in the public schools of Belmont. and in the London Collegiate Im,titute. lIc began his husiness life with his father at Belmont. whence he "Went to the :\orth-\Yest. ,,'here he sppnt a few -ears. Returning in 1887 he settled in Toronto. and was for some time in charge of the clothing de- partment of tllP Thomas Thompson Company, of Torontn. From this capacity :\11'. :\IcKel- lar accepted the position of travelling sales- man for the Toronto Carpet Company, and was still engaged as such at the time of his death. In 1887 Alexander l\IcKellar was married to l\Iiss Sarah J. l\IcDonald, daughter of the Rev. Kenneth l\IcDonald, who was born in the Coun- ty of Glengarry, Ont., in 1831, son of John l\IcDonald, also born in Canada, who was the son of Donald McDonald, a native of Inverness, Scotland, ,,-ho came to Canada in 1736. Rev. Kenneth :i\1c- Donald. the father of 1\1rs. McKellar, has been a lifelong minister of the Presbyterian Church; lIe married Helen Carruthers, born in Canada in 18-10, daughter of James and Helen (:I1offat) Carruthers, natives of Dumfriesshire, Scotlanù. To the parents of Mrs. l\IcKellar were born these children: Sarah J. (lUrs. :McKellar), James A., Helen K. and John W. To 1\11'. and !\Irs. 1cKellar were born chil- dren as follows: Kenneth B.. Lotta 1\1., Donald R., A. Ross, Dougal, Helen, l\Iary and John A. (deceased). 1\11'. l\IcKellar was a Presbyterian. In politics he was a Reformer, and he affiliated fraternally with the A.O.U.W. UAJOR JOH DUNLOP HAY, who waS born in Toronto Nov. 13, 1854, son of Robert Hay, l\I.P., was one of the popular business and military men of that city, as well as the repre- sentative of one of its early settlers. Robert Hay was born 1\lay 18, 1808, and emi- grated to Toronto from his home in Perthshire, Scotland. He became a member of the well- known firm of Jacques & Hay, furniture manu- facturers. In his political belief he was a Con- servative, and he represented Toronto in Par- liament for ten years. He died in July, 1890, at his residence in Toronto, Xo. 43 St. George street. On Kov. 18, 1847, he married Mary Dunlop. who was born in Scotland in 18:n, and who died J annary 13. 187 . Their children were: Robert: :\1ary. wife of Co1. John 1. David- son; .John Dunlop: Elizabeth, wife of James Turnbull. of Ilamilton: Annie, wife of John B. Kay: and Sophia. who died in childhood. The family were all reared in the Presbyterian faith and were members of St. Andrew's Church un- der the late Rev. D. J. :\1acdonell. :\[ajor John Dnnlop Hay received his liter- ar r training at Dr. Tassie's in Galt. Upper Canada College in Toronto. and was for two years in Seotland. On his return from the lat- ter country he joined his father in tlw lumber business at Xew I10well, where he remained some years. In 188:). on his return from the Korth-West Rebellion. he went into business with his nrother-in-laW". Co1. .John 1. Davidson, formin!! the wholesale g-rocery firm of David- ;36 CO)nIE)IOR \TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD son & Hay. Ltd.. of which firm :\11'. Hay was vice-president until his death. From the To- ronto lr odd is quoted the following: ":\Iajor lIay had long been a principal figure in mili- tary life in Toronto until about a year before his death, when he dropped active relations therewith on account of business pressure. He began his military career as an officer of the 9th Field Battery of the Canadian Artillery. In January. 188-1. he was appointed 2nd lieu- tenant of the Ro 'al Grenadiers. by Colonel Grasett. 'Vhen the regiment left Toronto for the North-W'est Rebellion (188;)) Lieutenant Hay was one of the fifteen combatant officers. On Oct. 16, 1885, he was gÜ'en a step in rank and hf'f'ame first lieutenant. During the Rebel- lion hc distinguished himself for bravery, earn- ing the medal and clasp. He was also men- tioned in the despatches. lIe was in the en- gagements at Fish Creek and Batoche. In January, 18!)Ü. hI' was appointed captain, and on Dec. 16. 18!):!. was appointed major." In social circles there was no more promi- nent figure than l\Iajor Hay. A good singer and gifted raconteur. he was welcome every- wherf'. He was a member of the Royal Can- adian Yacht Club, the Toronto Club, the On- tario .r ockey Club, the l\Iilitary Institute, the Yif'toria Club, the lIunt Club (of which he was one of the promoters), and various other organizations. Pnder the auspices of the Hunt Club was instituted tlw Toronto Horse Show, at the first exhihition of which 1ajor IIay ex- hibited his hackne T gelding "Brilliant" in the first e"ellt on the opening day, April 25, 1895, and won the first prize. )1aj. John Dunlop Hay was married Oct. 7, 1891. to Elizabeth Strathearn, eldest daughter of the late "William Hendrie, of Hamilton, and his wife l\Iargaret (Walker) Hendrie. of Ar- hroath, RcotIaml. 1\11'. Hendrie came from nIasgow, Rcot1and, to Hamilton in April, 1855, where he met and married )Iiss vValker, who with her brother James had arrived in Hamil- ton on Aug. 1. 1855. l\Ir. Hendrie was for many 'ears President of the Ontario Jockey Club, and was the owner of many fine horses, among which were "Butter Scotch." winner of the last Quppn's Plate, and "Lyddite," winner of the first King's Plate. at the Ontario .J ockey Club's races. also the g-reat two- 'ear-old ")1artimas." who won the Futurity stakes at Sheepshead Bay in August, 1898. He was an honorary member of the .Jockey Club of England, the only Canadian ever so honored. lIe was a prominent man throughout Canada, and one of the If'ading financiers in Ontario; he died in IIamil10n June 27. 1906. ::\I1\jor Hë1Y and his wife were the parents of four children: :l\Iargaret Dunlop; "William Hen- drie; and Robert and J ohll Strathearn, twins. :\Irs. B1\Y is a member of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church, to which faith her husband also adhered. l\Iajor Hay died suddenly of apop- lexy at his rcsidenee, No. 43 St. George street, Toronto, 1\ov. 8, 1897, and was buried the day his twin sons were six months old. SX:\IUEL SYKES, a retired business man of Newmarket, Ont., was born Jan. 2;), 18 1, in Adwalton, Yorkshire. England, son of John and Ann (Stell) Sykes, whose lives were pass- ed in Yorkshire. Of the children of J olm and Ann Sykes who came to Canada James, a husiness man of Toronto, died in February, 1905, leaving three children-Prof. F. II. (of Columbia l'niversity, Kew York), "William .J. (a business man of Toronto), and Emily (who married Henry Kelly, Custom H<)Use officer at Toronto); Mary Wë1S married in England to "William 'Vright. whom she accompanied to Toronto, where he engaged in business until his death. leaving his widow (who lives in that pity) with three children-Anna CUrs. Davis, of Toronto), James (of Toronto), and Sarah (wife of Edward J f'nkinson, of Turonto); and Samuel is mentioned below. Samuel Sykes was educated in England where he learned tlw profpssion of mechanical engineering. In 18-1:3 he came to ew York and worked there. and at Philadelphia, and on the Reading Railroad. for some ten years. In 18;);) he came to Toronto as mechanical snper- intendent of the Toronto I ocomotive 'V orks. where he superintended the building of the first locomotive that was placed on the old North- ern Railroad, which was later merged into the Grand Trunk. Ir. Sykes superintended the building of twenty-one of the first locomotives ever constrncted in Canada. a notable achieve- ment. 'Vhatever changes have come about in the intervening years between then and the present, they were wonders of mechanism, and have never been surpassed in point of strength. After three rears of work at Toronto. 1\11'. S 'kes came to Newmarket where he built the first foundry and machine shops in the village. He carrif'd on this enterprise until 1876 when II(' retired, selling his profitable business to the Crane Company. In 1866 Mr. Sykes invested in real estate, purchasing desirable property on l\Iain street. Kewmarket, where he erected a handsome large hrick house and a number of other dwellings. He owns a great deal of property, all of which is constantly advancing in valuf'. While still a resident of K ew York ::\[1'. Sykes married l\Iiss Annie Hill, a daughter of C01ÜfK\lORATIVE B!OGRAPIIICAL RE('()RD ;37 Daniel Hill. of Lung Island. She died in l\Iarch, IH!.J-1. leaving three daughters: Isabella, Josephine and Adeline, all of whom are Clùtur- ed, educated ladies, residing at home. The family belong to the Church of England, :111'. S 'kef> being one of the prime movers in having the present church founded at Kewmarket. In politicf> :111'. Sykes has always supported the Consenative party. lIe has filled the offiee of councilman for three years, and for a number of rears has been a member of the school board. III' is a charter member of 1\ewmarket :11asonic Lodge. Mr. S 'kes 's material success in life was the direct result of his own industry, and during his almost forty years of business life he form- ed friendships which make him now an honored and esteemed citizen by those who know him both in business and private life. l\IAJOR CHARLES W ADSWORTII, magis- trate of County York, and head of the we11- known milling firm of C. & ,V. 'Vadsworth. of the village of 'Veston, was born Oct. 13, 186!), in 'Vest on, son of Thomas R. and Annie E. (Eagle) Wadsworth, the former born in this village in June. 183-1. and the latter in 'Weston in 1830. Charles Wadsworth, grandfather of the 1a- jor, came to Canada from Essex, England. with his brother. 'V. R., in Hi S, and founded the present mills at 'Veston, where he anù his son, to whom the mills have been handed down, spent their lives engaged in milling. After the (leath of his first wife, whn left him one son, Charlef>. Thomas R. W'adsworth married (sec- ond) :1[iss Elizabeth 'Vadsworth. daughter of 'V. R. 'Vadsworth, and she is still living and resides at 'Vest on. :11ajor Charles ,y adsworth's early education waf> secured in a private school in Toronto, and l\Ir. Barron's school of Gore's Landing. Later he attemll-.d the Upper Canada College, and after leaving that institution he entered the employ of the Imperial Bank of Canada. Aftpr four years there he came to 'Veston and eng-agell in business with his father. In 18!)3 he entered the ueen's Own. and after serving three years in that regiment, he crossed to Eng- land. where he received a captain 'g commis- sion in the 5th V. B., South 'Vales Borderers. Afterwards he f>erved as a liputemmt in the re- gular army, shortly after that receiving a line commission as captain. At tlw time of his re- tirement, in I!J03. be was appointed :Major of tIt(' Reserves, after having hpen for seven years in tlle British service. During his absence in England the mills werp rpnted until 1906. \\""11('1\ Ill' again took up the management of the busi- ness, and in this he is now engaged. On :1Iarch 11. 1893. )1ajor 'Wadsworth mar- ried :Miss Elizabeth Isabel Bose, daughter of Henry Bose, of England, the ceremony taking place in that country. After their marriage they returned to Canada for one year, when they again returned to England and remained seven rears. lIe and his wife had a son and a daughter: C. Rodney and Enid :M. In religion :11ajor and l\Irs. 'Vadswol'th are connected with the Church of England, and in politics the l\Iajor has always been associated with the Conservative party; in 1903 he was appointed magistrate of York county, a posi- tion he has filled very acceptably until the pre. sent time. In fraternal circles the l\Iajor is a member of the A.F. & A.:1L, of 'Veston. ITe is also a member of the Albany Club of Toronto, and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. IIE RY TASKER. In the death of Henry Taf>ker, which occurred in Toronto in 18R7, the Queen (,it T lost a good citizen and an enter- prising business man. 1\11'. Tasker was born in 18 3, in Yorkshire, England. son of Richard Tasker, who died in that country. He grew to manhood in his na- tive land. where he received his education and embarked in the saw manufacturing business. in which he continued for some time. In 1857 he settled in Toronto, where he engaged 111 mercantile pursuits, dealing extensively III hardware, cutlery, etc., on Yonge street, in which he continued succpssfnlly for a period of thirty years, retiring a short time prior to his death. In England 1\11'. Tasker was united in mar- riagp with 1\[iss Ann Lee. daughter of :111'. anl1 1\1rf>. Benjamin Lee. and to this union five children were born: )Iiss K. A.. at home; Miss Florence; .J. B.; "T.F.: and Harry, who died in infancy. :111'. Tasker was a member of the l\1ethodist (,l11u'('h. In politics he was a Conservati,'e. ALFRED LOYE, onp of the highlyestepmed and rC'spected ('itizens of tlw town of Aurora. York ('ounty. who is serving as magistrate and notan' public of Aurora. was horn in King township. in Ft'hrnary. ]84ï. son of l\fathew and Eliza (Beynon) Love. a pioneer fam- ily of King township. :11athew Love was born in King town- ship in 1811. of U. E. LOYl1list stock, and his wif... in Ireland in 180ï. she lwing the daughtH of John Bpynon. who camp to York County in IR:W. and settlpd as a farmer in King town- ship. where he died. leaving nine children: 38 CO nlEl\IOR TIVE BIOURAPIIIC L RECORD Jonathan, Rev. George, John, Thomas, Barnes, Eliza, Esther, who was the wife of John Lind- sey, of York County, Jane, wife of John Elliott, of Toronto, and l\Iargaret. wife of John Gamble, of York County. 1\Iatlww Love was the son of .J ames and l\Iary (Whitton) Love, who eame from 'Wayne County, Pennsylvania. in 1799, to King township, and were the very first settlers on Lot 66, Coneession 1, King township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. After eoming to Canada they were conneeted with the l\Iethodist Chureh. James and 1\T ary Love had these ehildren: J olm, born in Pennsylvania, settled and died in King township, leaving children--John, Edgar, James, Jane, Lydia, l\Iary and Lovina j James Love, born in Pennsylvania. settled in Illinois, and had six ehildren--Joel, Robert, Evan, l\Iary, Jane and Elzada, all residents of that state; Mathew was third in the order of birth; David. born in York County in 1818, married a Miss Hollingshead, settled as a farmer in King township, and had eight ehildren- William, James, John, Robert, Henry, Mary (wife of Alfred Ireland), Lydia (on the old homestead), and George (of :l\Iarkham township); Robert, born in 1826, in King township, married l\Iary A. Fleury. of York County, and settled on his father's old homestead, where he died, leaving a family as follows-Amos. Joseph, Anson. l\Iartin, Lambert, Arthur, l\Iary E. (deceased, of Toronto), and Lydia (wife of a 1\11'. Harris, of Toronto); Mary, born in King township in 1828, and now deeeased, was the wife of Jona- than Beynon (also deeeased), of King town- ship. and they had these ehildren-l\Iariah (wife of .John Newlove, of California), Elijah (deeeased), Isaiah (deeeased), Sarah (th wife of John Ogden of Aurora), Elizabeth, l\Iary J., and John (of l\Ianitoba) ; and Lydia, born in King township in 1831, now deeeased, was the wife of Barnes Beynon, and died in King township, leaving children-l\Iary (wife of John Rupert, of Toronto), Jane (wife of Thomas Pedlow. deceased. of Toronto), James B. (of ::\Tanitoba), ::\Targaret (wife of James Dyer, of St. Catharines). Levina (wife of Ed- ward Grice, deceased, of Toronto), Ann (single, of Toronto). and Catherine (wife of John C. 'Wallace, of Toronto). ::\1athew Love, son of James. and father of Alfred. was educated in the public sl'hools of King township, where, when a young man he taught school for several terms. He was also a clerk for the Jesse Kf'tchum Tan- ning Company for some years. and in 183-1 he married Eliza Beynon. mentioned above. and settled in King township, where he carried on farming until a few rears prior to his death, when he located in Aurora, and there lind retired. He died in 1889, and his wife passed away in 1883. lIe was a consistent member of the l\1ethodist Church, and was for Illany rears a church officer. 'Vhile a staunch Reformer in politics, he never aspired to public office. ::\11'. and Mrs. 1athew Love were the parents of these children: 1\1ariah, born in King township, in 1833, resides in Anrora; Ruth, born in 1838, married Rev. J. F. Dyer, of the 1\1. E. Church, of Youngstown, Ohio; Emma. born in 18-11, is the wife of John Samp- son, of )1anitoba, and has two sons-vVilbur and 'V alter; l\Iiriam, Aaron and l\Ioses, trip- lets, born in February, 18-1-1, all li ed to ma- turity; l\Ioses died in 1878, l\Iiriam and A\aron still surviving; Alfred; Alpheus, died when a child; Enoch W., born in 1832, and now in the milling business, married l\Iiss Emma Lloyd, of Whitchurch township, and has children-Har- riet (of Toronto), l\Iamie Lou, Charles E. (of Toronto), and George B. (at the old home). .Alfred Love received his early educa- tion in the schools of King township, and he later became a pupil at the Newmarket high school, after which he taught school for twelve years. In February, 1876, he married l\Iiss ::\Iary Rank, horn in King township in 18-17, daughter of Thomas and Annie Rank. Mter marriage 1\11'. and l\Irs. Love settled in King township, where he engaged in teaching until 1880, when he located in Aurora, and engaged with the J. Fleury firm as a bookkeeper, re- maining eleven years. He then engaged in mercantile pursuits, and in the real estate and conveyance business for some years, and still continues in the real estate business to a cer- tain extent. After locating in Aurora he pur- chased land and erected a fine brick home, where he has resided since 1883. To ::\11'. and l\Irs. Love have been born four children: Lois E., born in 1883, is an operator for the telephone company of Aurora: Abbie, born in 1888, and educated in the High school of Aurora. is now employed as a clerk in To- ronto: Otto B.. born in 1890, died in childhood; Frank 8., born in 1882, is a graduate or the high school of Aurora, and of the Commercial College of Toronto, and is now employed with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company at Toronto. 1\11'. and l\Irs. Love are connected with the l\Iethodist ('hurch. In politics he is a Re- former. In 1890 he was elected councilman, serving one year in that capacity. and in 1803 was elected a trustee of the high school. serving continuously in that position to the present CO)DIE)IORATIYE DIOGR -\PIIIC .\L RECORD time. In 1896 .:\11'. Love was elected magis- trate of York County, and still holds that posi- tion, and has largely the administration of justice for the town, and acts as well as assess- or and collector of taxes of the town of Aurora. In 1903 l\Ir. Love was appointed notary public, and he is still filling that position very accept- flbly. He is fraternally connected with the l\Iasonic Order at Kewmarket. ::\11'. Love is essentially a self-made man. tarting out in life with no capital, except a determination to succeed and a pair of willing hands. he has worked his way. step by step. to the prominent place in which he now finds him- self. A conscientious. fearless public official. a business man of strict integrity, a kind and gentle husband and father, and withal a genial find pleasant companion, l\Ir. Love is truly a representative citizen of County York, Ontario. JA)[ES )[cDAIX. who departed this life in Toronto April 2-1, 1893. had spent many years in that city. but all the earlier part of his life was pa<;sed in his native Scotland, where he was born in Aberdeenshire. in 1839. His father was Duncan ::\[cBain, who married a :l\Iiss Davison. James )[cEain grew to manhood in Scotland. receiving the thorough education that most Seoteh boys get, and after leaving school engaged for a time in farming. He came to Canada first in 1868. remained for four rears, and then re- turned to Scotland, whf>re he was married, again coming to Canada. This time he stayed two -ears. and then. going back to Scotland, re- mained there eight years. At the end of that time he once more came to Canada, and locating in Toronto, he was emplo -ed by the Grand Trunk Railroad. and this time his loeation in the West- ern world was permanent. lIe was still in the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway Company wllf>n his death occurred. ::\[1'. ::\1cBain was married in Scotland, in 1872. to l\Iiss Jessie Ross. like himself a native of Aherdeenshire. They be('ame the parents of three children. Elizabeth. Alcx. and David. all now residing in Toronto. The familv were nlf>ln- hers of the Presbyterian Church. and in polities l\Ir. l\IcBain was a Reformer. He was a man of many estimable traits of ('haractf>r. and was much rc<;pected by those who knew him. .JOII" WREFORD WAIJKER "as born in England in 18-11. and dicd in Toronto in 1 87. His parents. .James and Susan (Wreford) Walker. were also natiws of En land. .Tamps Walker came to Canada in 18;)6. locating in Toronto. where hI' followed tailoring. and later r('mm-ed to Fergus. where he died. I1is wife passed away in England. 239 John ,Yo 'Valker re('eived his business train- ing in Toronto, and early in life engaged in the grocery business on Queen street west, later be- coming manager of the Cooperation Association, a position he held until retiring from active busi- neæ life. In 1868 l\Ir. Walker was united in marriage with l\Iiss .Agnes :Marshall, who was born in Ireland, daughter of Samuel Alexander and Agnes (Webster) )1arshall. The 1\Iarshalls came to Canada in 1838, settling in l\Iontreal, where l\II'S. Marshall died. In 18-18 1\11'. l\Iarshall located in Toronto, and embarked in the manu- facture of soap and candles, continuing therein for some time. lIe later engaged in the bakery business: from which he retired twenty years before his death. His ehildren were: Agnes, l\Irs. Walker; l\Iary, and ::\[argaret Elizabeth, both deceased. Mr. and ::\1rs. l\Iarshall were members of the Presbyterian Church. )[1'. and )[rs. John W. Walker had these child- ren: Laura 1\1ar r; Charlotte Frances, decea<;ed; and Albert James, who married Evylyn Dodds, and had two children, Cordwell Llewellyn and Laura Elizabeth. l\Ir. Walker was a member of the Presbyterian Church, to the faith of which l\Irs. Walker also adheres. In politics he was a Conservative. Fraternally, 1\11'. Walker was ('onnected with the I. O. O. F. and the Sons of England. In August, 1904, 1\1rs. Walker pur- chased her home at 1\0. 50 Rathnelly avenue, where she now resides. THO)IAS R. BAIX, who died in Toronto Oct. 18, 1902, was for many years a well-knm\n busi- ness man of that city. He was born in 18-13 in Scotland, son of Jamffi and Agnes Eain, natives of Scotland, who came to Canada in 1833, settling at 'Vhithy, and there died. James Eain was a hardware merchant in Seotland. but lived retired after locating in Canada. His children were: Thoma<; R.. Jane, and George. Thomas R. Eain was edueated in Whitby, and there learned the hardware business and the trade of tinsmithing. He began his business life in Toronto in 1871, as a member of the well- known hardware firm of Wheeler & Rain, and he was conner-ted therewith until his death. He was very active in business, devoting his "hole life to it. and he was rated a<; one of the suc- ecssful men of the eit T. In 1868 ::\[1'. Rain married )[argaret l\Iary Cooke. born in Dublin. Ireland. in 18:Jï, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Martin) Cooke. [rs. Bain eame to Canada in 1863. and now survives her husband. re<;iding at 1\0. 98 )[r-Pherson ave- nue, Toronto. with her daughter. )Iiss Agnes. rr. and Mrs. Rain also had one son, Thomas, who died at the age of nine years. )11'. Eain \\ as a member of the Presbyterian -10 C01DIE1IORATIVE RIOGR \PIIICAL RECORD Church. Tn politics he was a Reformer, taking a deep interest in the welfare of the party. For a few years he sen'ed on the Board of License Commissioners. He took au intere t in a number of fraternal soeieties; he was a Free- mason, an acti,'e member of tlw R. A. Chapter of Rt. Andrew and S1. .John; a veteran of tlw 1. O. O. P., also a member of the I. O. F. and A. O. 11. W. UEORUE D.\XA PORTER. 1I.D., of Xo. 455 Huron street, is one of the rÌ'.:!Ìng young physi- ('ians of the city of Toronto. Dr. Porter is of T.:"nited Empire Loyalist stoek in both paternal and maternal lines. At an early pf'riod in the history of the Ameri('an Colonies the Porters emigrated from Enghmd to what is now the rnited States. whenee they came to Canada. 10- eating in Xova Seotia. Here the Rev. \Villiam Henr." Porter was born in 18:38, a son of Theo- dore Harding Porter, a Baptist preacher of Nova Scotia for many years. Rev. .William Henry Porter was for somc time a minister in the Bap- tist Church in Kova Scotia. and in 1873 he loeated in Ontario, where he has since ('entered his ministerial labors, now bf'ing engaged at To- ronto. In 1\ova S('otia Rev. William Henry Por- t."r married Eliza Marshall. daughter of Robert 1Iarshall. and she died in 1878, leaving the fol- lowing ehildren: Mrs. John Kirkwood. of On- tario; \Villiam Bordman, a Sea Captain, of 1\ew York City; l\Iary \gnes; Dr. George Dana; Car- rie, the wife of Ernest Langley, a professor in Dartmouth College; and Xellie Hden. who mar- ried John Lang. of IndianapoliR, Indiana. George Dana Porter was born in uno, in .Jamaiea. His literary e(hwation was al'quired in \V oocl<;tock College, aftf'r whil'h he entered upon till-' study of medicine, and in 189-1 he was graduated from the medical department of the Toronto rniversity. For three years he prac- tised at Rockland, and at the end of that time went to London. En!!land, to eontinue his stud- ies. returning in 1899 and locating in Toronto, where he has since continued his professional work. In 1897 Dr. Porter and 1IiR'. Lena Harris, daughter of John Harris, of Brantford. were united in marriage, and to this union two sons and one daught<'r han' b('en born: Dana Harris, Chester .John. and Ruth Evelyn. In religion Dr. amI 111'8. Portf'r are members of the Bap- tist Church. In polities he is a LiberaL .LDIES BRAKEXRIDGE STRATHY, in his lifetime prominently identified with the business industries and official life of Canada, was a na- tive of S('otland. horn in Perth. Alexander Hepburn Bel'ihes Strathy, born in Scotland, emigrated to Canada in 1835. settling in \Yestminster, Ont., where he lived for many -,'ears, and where he became the owner of valu- able real estate. His country home, "Beech- wood, " was one of the ('omfortahle rural homes of the l'ounty. From that place he moved to Jlonclon. and residpd in the eity until his death. in 187;). He marrie(l Alison Brakenridge, who survi,'ed her husband until 18 -m. Their home was hlessed with seven sons and five daughters, as follows: John; James B. j David; Alexander; Edmund; Henry S., of Toronto; Dr. George \Yilliam, deceased, who was Professor of 1Iusic at Trinity rniversity, Toronto, for a numlwr of .'.pars; Helen, l\Irs. :L\Ip Arthur; Eliza, de('eased; Adelian, who marriC'd Dr. Dougald l\Ia('Kellor; Mis.<; 1I. F., and one that died in infancy. .James Brakenridge Strath." was born in Perth- shire, Scotland, .July 3, 1813, and his death oc- purred at Kingston, Ont., Aug. 2, 1896. His education was acquired in Edinburgh, and in 18:3-1, with hi: brother John, he came to Canada, and for a short time was 10eate(1 at Toronto. where he was in a bank. Then he moved to Flamboro, where for some time he was carrying on a milling business. This he gave up and went to London, Ont., to become elerk of the muni- cipal council, a position he filled with great effi- f'iency until he was appointpd Collel.tor of Cus- toms at London. In this eapaclty he pron'd himf e]f an able public official, just and con- Rcientious. and he filled the office to the full satisfaetion of the government until 1877, when he retired from active work, and settlpd in King- ston, where his death oceurred. On Feb. 21. 18-1-1, l\Ir. Strathy was united in marriage with l\Iiss Elvira Lee, who was born near t. Thomas. Unt., in Fehrnary, 1820. dangh- tel' of the late Dr. Hiram Davis Lee. Dr. r,ee was born in 17m. and died in 18-17, fmm the fever he took from the emigrant: lIP attended, giving his liff' and strf'ngth to them. lIe was a son of IIookpr LpP. a I 'nited Empirp Loyalist, and founder of thp Lpe famil." in Canada. Dr. Lee was a well-known physÌl.ian of London. Ont.. in which place hp died; his wife, Anne Terry, born in 1802. dif>ll in 1874. She was a dau h- tel' of Parshall Terry. a TT. E. Loyalist, who at one time lived in S('arborough township. Connty of York. To Dr. Hiram Da.vis and Anne (Terry) Lee wPre born tllP following children: Edward: Rolph; Hiram: Simcoe ; James; Ed- mund; William; Elvira, Mrs. Strathy; one that died in infancy unnamed: Anne. who died in infam',.' Annie. deceased. who married C. B. Dal.v. 'a;l enginepr; and Louisa. l\Irs. Herbert Anste.", of Oyster Ray, Long' Island. To James Rrakenridge and Elvira (Lf'e) Strathy came ehildren as follows: Edward, of the )[ontreal . '" ",;: L J CO)L\IE)IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Trust & Deposit Company. )Iontreal; H. G. Gor- don. a stock brol,er of Montreal; Dr. Frederick Rolph Lpe, of Harborne, Birmingham, England, "hæ home, ,. Cra ig Ellachie," is a substantial, pleasant dwelling with grounds; liss Louise 1L, of Toronto; Arthur, depeased; Co!. J. Alexander L.. deceased, Colonel of the Scotch Pusiliers of l\Iontreal, the "Royal Scots"; Frances 11ary, wife of James R. Stirling. late of tJle Imperial Army, and a resident of England, by whom she had seven children: Elvira, Luard, Gordon, Gwladys (deceased), Ethel, Xina, and Frances ( deceased) . In his political faith. 111'. Strathy was a Con- servative, wishing the country to prosper under a just gonrnment; and he maintained member- ship in the \nglit'an Church. On Feb. 1, 189-1. .:\{ r. and ::\1rs. trathy cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. on which Ç>eca<:;ion their ehildren and friends united to make the day a happy one. 1Irs. Strathy surviyes her hu<:;band, and with her daughter. 1Iiss Louise 111., resides at Xo. 1 ï 'Yalmer Road, Toronto, to which plat'e they moved in 1903. In spite of her eighty-si'ì: years l\lrs. Strathy is enjoyin fnll possession of her f lf'ulties and good health. and she is always plea<;ed with the reunion of her family, and the calls of her large circle of friends. .LUIE::; W. .J ACKSOX justice of the pear-e. of Xorway. York township, is a well-known and influential man in that community, wherp he has made hi<; home sinpc 1R91. lIe was born in fkarborough township Xov. 6. 18:}4, son of Rob- ert and Mary A. (Thompson) Jackson, both natins of Yorkshire. England. Robert Jackson was twice married. the first time before leaving England. His wife. whosp maiden name ,,'a<; ::\Ii::;.<; \Vil<;on. accompanied him to Canada in 18:33. and tIIPY settled on wild laud in Scarborough to" nship. where :i\IN. J ack- Bon died. She left a family of ten children, of whom ouly two .laughters survive, Mrs. Evans, of Xanticoke, Haldimand Township, and :\1rs. .John Fo ..,ett. of Forest, Lambton County. In 18-19 1r. Robert .Jackson wa<; united to 11iss Thompson. "hose father. Pennock Thompson. had come to Canada in 18-18, and taken up "ild land in Scarborou h township. whpre lIP wod,ed at farming till his death. Then- Wf're two other phildren. 'Yilliam. who was killed in the coal mines of PPIHlsylvania; and .Jane. deceased wife of Dr. Hepkins. of Scarborough township. The Thomp. on family "a<; onf' of wf'alth and im- portance in England. and 11rs. .Jackson received a fine educ'ation beforc le ,,'ing that pountr.". Robert Jackson "as a man of influeß{'p in his sec.tion. and for a numl)f'r of years was a mem- Hi :!-11 bel' of the council for Scarborough township. lIe was very prominent in chùrch work, was largel ' instrumental in organizing Chri'.st's Churt.h, and in erecting a building for worship, and for man T years was "arden and trustee. . The death of Robert Jackson occurred on his homestead in 186:3, but his wife lived till 1896. She was left with three sons to bring up: (1) Squire Thompson lives on the old Jackson farm, and has retired from actiYe work. He married (first) a )Iiss l\Iaggie .:\1l'Ellmurra ', of Scarbor- ough to" nship, and had three daughters. viz.: Ida, l\lrs. R. Forfor, of York township; Edna. ::\lrs. Charles Beldam, of Scarborough township; and 1Iinnie, who died "hen a young lady. His present wife is Emma. eldest daughter of Geor e Chester. a justice of the peace in :::karborough township. There is one son by this union, George C. l ) Ed\\anl C.. born in 18J , married :\Iiss -\gnes ::\IeDougal, of Toronto. They live in that city, where 111'. .Tackson is a jeweler. There are t\\ 0 daughterR: Edna, )Irx. H. CanlPron, vf J ack- "nn Point, York tcmnship; and Eva. at home. (3) James 'V. was the ."oung-est. .James ,Yo Jackson was edUf'ated in the public schools of Sc'arborough. and after finishing his studies he went to Toronto and learned the trade of a jeweler, "hich he followed for some four- teen years after his marriagc. During the last few years of his residence in Tornnto :i\Ir. J ack- son bpcame connectprl with the Robert Watson Company, confectioners. and for seventeen ,vearR was city travellcr fDr the firm, retiring in June, Ifl06. In J H89 he gave np his jewelry business: in 1891 bought property on Berkeley avenue, in Xorway, and has e\'er sinee made his home there. Being a natural me,'hanie, he put up his o\\n housc, a large, modern one of brick, which is an ornament to the district. ince then he has done I'onsiderable buildin , putting up other house" fnr sale on his various properties. His enter- prise.:; have all been successful, and he is a man of considerable wealth and of assurf'd position. On 11arch ].1. 1876, James \V. Jackson and Henrietta 111. Sheppard "erp united in marriage. .:\lrs. Jackson was the only daughter of Charles and Eliza (Cousins) Iwppard. The former \Va<; born in Wiltshire. :England. in 1819. and t"o -,"pars later was brought by his father. Thomas heppard. to Canada. They hecame prominent among the pioneer families of Y ongp street. and CharIl's Nheppard \\ as a leading man in York to\\ nship. IIi<; \\ ife died in Jul,\". 189 . and he in Xoveml)l'r. 1900. l\IrR. .Tad,son was born Jnly 9. 18:}6. and was ednr'atpd in Tornnto. Tv her and her husband wpre horn seven ehildren. (J l\Iahel RosI'. horn in .January. 18ïï. marripd in 18f17 Robert litcheU. She died, leaving him with one daughter, Rpta 11.. and the." now lin- in -! CO)DIK\IORATIYE BIOI:RAPIIIC.U, RECORD Toronto. (2) Charles E. E., born in Toronto in September. 18ï8. joined the Queen's 0" n Regi- ment, first Canadian ('onting-pnt, for the South Afril'an \Yar. and fell in action. Feb. 18, 1900. (3) idney Too born in Januar.,'. 1880, enlisted at Philadelphia. Pa.. in the 6th G. S. Cavalry.- for service in the Cuban ". aI', was wounded at :-;antiago and wa,> in hospital somp months. He was stationed at Fort Reno, Oklahoma, for thc rest of his enlistment. and then returned to Can- ada. lIe married .:Uiss :i\Iary nanllnol1d. of Ka- minisulnvia. Ont., and has one son, ElnlPr R. lIe was in the lumber husine:"s at Port Arthur. but he returned to Norway again in January. l!JOï. (4) Ethel :\1., born July 19, 1881, married F. P. Baxter (youngest son of Alderman Baxter), of Toronto, now of Norway. and has three child- ren, Loleta 1\1., Henrietta :\1., and Earl Freder- ick. (5) Rena ::\L. born 1883, married Thomas Eruee, of East Toronto. now of [\orwa,\". (6) George F., born in February, 188:>, married IUiss Lyla Hymas. (7) Harry ()., born in Xo- vember, 1886, lins at home. All are living in Korway now, on Berkele;r avenue and Smalì street. In religioU',;; faith :Ur. .Jaek-;on and his wife are members of the English Chureh, Xorway; he has held various official positions in it. Both are prominent in its work. In polities a Con- servative.1\Ir. Jackson has always been active in township affairs, has bepn on the sl.hool board nine years. mueh of that time as chairman; is president of thc Ratepayers' Assoeiation, and since 1903 has bcen justice of the peace for his district. lIe is a member of the York township council for 1907. lIe is a man of marked a bil- it,\", and of strong character. and commands the confidence of his fellow townsmen. lIe is a nU'mber of the Canadian IIome Circle. DA YID 'l'EXXAKT, who died in Toronto in ]8!n. was born in Xpw York City in 1833, son of David and Isabella (Leathem) Tennant. na- ti,'es of Scotland. In 1R43 the famil.\' settlN1 in Toronto. where the senior Tennant followed his trade of St01lP cuttin for man ' years. lIere both he and l1Ïs wife died. David Tennant. Jr.. rcr-eivpd his litprmT edu- cation in the se-hools of Toronto, and there fol- lo\\ed the building trade for man ' years. erect- ing properties on padina avenue ,,'hen Toronto was still a new pl horn in l :n. at Adjala. County of Sim\"oe. Ont.. son of Thomas and 1\Iary (Sproule) Barton. Thomas Barton. r.. gralll1father of " illiam ;Johm,ton. came from Ireland to Canada about the year ltÌ . s('ttling in the County of Simcoe, wlIPre he dicd. His son. Thoma,> Barton. was born in Ireland and eame with his father to Canada. He followed farm- ing thl'ou!;'hout his long and active life. his death oe urring in 1 60. His wifc, l\Ian' S:proule, was horn in Ireland. and died in the County of Sim, oe in 1 S61. They were the parent,> of tlll' following ehildren: Robert, George, James, Yic- toria and 'Villiam Johnston. William Johnston Barton was educated in his native to\\ nship. and, remaining at home, en- gaged in work on the home farm, at whil'h he eontinued until his twenty-eighth year, when he emb111'ked in a general mereantile business at Beeton. Count . Simcoe. III' then engagwl in a sawmill and lumber husilH-'SS, in whieh he con- tinued for a numbpr of Yt-'ars. prior to selling out. After a few years of retirement, at Bee- ton. lw loeated in Toronto, and purehased Lots on Bathurst street. upon which he ere<'fed ten houses. whit'h he sold. )11'. Barton continued in the real estate line the rest of his active life, and at his death the business was taken in hand by his widow, who built four fine residences on Al- bany avenue, in 1901. which were the first of the ne\\ buildings to aùorn that prominent Toronto thoroughfare. In 1863 William J. Barton married Miss Sarah Brawley, born in County Simcoe, in lR39, daughter of Alexander and Ann (Hammell) Brawley, the latter of whom was a daughter of Captain William HammelL who, on locating in this l'ouutry, drilled troops for the Rebellion of 18 H-:38. Captain Hammell's sons served in this Rtruggle, but he himself eould not participate, being too old. III' had come to Canada in 1827, settling in the County of Simcoe, where he own- ed larO'e tracts of land at the time of his death. His wife was l\Iargaret )Icl\Iannis, also a native of Ireland. Alexander Brawley was born in Ireland in 1808, son of Charles and Sarah (Cam- eron) Brawley.' He was the founder of the fam- ily in Canada. having settled in the County of Simcoe in 18 O, where he followed farming, and where both he and his wife died. They were members of the Church of England. In politi- cal principle he was a Conservative. To Âlex- amlf'r Brawley and his wife were born three (,hildren. all in the County of Simcoe, nanwly, 'William, Mrs. Barton, and Frank. To \Ir. and )11'3. Barton these children were born: Thomas Alexander, who died in Teeum- !wth; Alma Anna Georg-iana. wife of James impxon. a reporter on the Star; and Mabel Francp,", Mar,\-' l\Iaude. at homf'. In his religious belipf }[r. Barton \\11S a )[ethodist. In politics he was a Reformer. \LBEnT }L\BTÆY. Tlwrc are few. if any, families in York County who ('an bO:Jst of so long' and unintprruptpd a possession of their homesteads a<; ('au that of ::\Iabh'y, no" repre- sented by \IlJPrt )Iabley. "ho.:;(' farm in Con- cession 2. Lot 2:). King' township. has desct-'nde Rebellion of 1837 -3R, while rid- ing hor.;wback on King street. John Fineh was born in 18-10 and ,,'as edu- ('ated in the Toronto sehools. His tastes inclined him to" ard huilding. and hI' Iparned the business umier )[1'. .John Riehey, with "horn he remained about fifteen year.:;. He beeame thoroughly ex- perienred, and in 187;) bought out his employer. He eontinued in blL"iness as a contraetor and builder from that time until hi" dpath. and be- came one of the prominent men in his linp. His demise oee'urred suddenly, .Jan. 11. 1906, and WHS hoth a dpp{> ealamity for his family and a suuree of nnwh regret to hi" friends and blL"i- Ill'Ss a.<;soeiates, among whom he had always stood high. eommanding both "resped and liking. He was a memher of the Church of England and in politics a Conservative. ::\frs. Fin('h. who survives her husband. was be- fore marriage )[iss Kate i\[(,Dunah1. and wa." born in 18-16 at Bolton, Ont.. daughter of Fran- cis and Ann (Long) McDunald. lIeI' father, who was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1814. and died in lR!)2. was a ('ooper h ' trade. He ('amp to Canada when a young man amI ::;et- tlpd at Dolton, wlwre he continued his ùusiut:'ss 2-1;) until the time of his death. His wif , whom hI' mct aÍter reaching Canada, was born in England in 18 3, and died in 186;3. They had nine child- ren, l\Irs. Finch being the third in the order of birth. To )11'. and .Mrs. Finch four children were born, two SOlIS and two daughters. but both the latter ( Adelaide Jane and Louise Iay) are deeeased. The two SOllS are John L. and James W., both of Toronto. JOHX S)IITII. Seldom hils the death of a prominent citizen occasioned more general regret or been more sincerely mourned than was that of John Smith, who passed away in Toronto Sept. 2!), 1881. Such a life as his was an in- spiration as well as an example to the rising gelll'ration about him, for while he amassed a fortune, he neYer saerifieed his integrity or self. respect to attain worldly success. and he enjoyed thp unstinted honor and confidem'e of aU. )[1'. Smith was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, O(.t. 2-1, 1818. and tame to Toronto when a young man. lIe first ('ondlwtpd a retail grOf'ery on Y onge street, and then, in partnership with A. )1. Smith, opened. some years after his ar- rival in the city, a wholesale grocery business on Front street, continuing Ìn that line until he retired with a handsome fortune. At differ- ent periods in his tareer lIP wa." a"sociated with the late Ir. Arthurs and the late Thomas Fair. In addition to managing his large business in- terests, l\Ir. Smith found time to concern himself with munieipal affairs, and was a very prom- inent man in the Reform party. For a number of years he ,,'as a member of the City Council, representing St. .J ames' "ard. Lodge work also found a supporter in him, and he "as an intlucn- tial member of the :\Iasons. In his earlier years he had also se('n military seni(.e, and wa." a special constaùle at thl' time of the Fenian raid. In various lines of a(.tivity l\Ir. Smith proved himself an able. upright. bruad-minded and loyal citizen. }[r. Smith dIOse for his wife i\Iiss :\Iargaret )IcCabe, who was born in Ireland. and who dil'd in Toronto Feb. H. It'J!)6. A large family was born to them. six daughters and four sons, of whom four daughters and three sons are living. In religious helief l\Ir. Rmith was a Presbyterian. The Oath of TIesiden('e of Juhn Rmith bears the datI' Aug. 27. 18.,R. and reads as foUo" s: "Count." of York. City of Toronto. To wit: I. .John Smith, do swpar that I have residf'd three years in this provinee with intent to settle therein. without haying been during' that time a stated rPRident in an." foreign tountry. So help me, nod." .JOB:'\" B.\RCfu\ Y l\I,.KA Y. who pa<;s('(l awa ' in July. 1901. at his late residew.e, l\o. 21 IIazel- -16 CO)DIK\IORATIVE BIOGK\PHICAL RECORD ton an'nue, was born in the Highlands of Scot- land in 1A30, SOlI of Price and .l\Iargaret :\IcKay, both of whom died in their native Scotland where the fornwr was a tradesman. ' John Barda,v )IcKay was educated in Scot- land. find about the 'ear 18;)0 hI' settled in Brantford, Ont., where his brothers, Duncan, .Tamel'; and Donald, \\ ho had previously come to Canada. were engaged in the saddlery busÌllPss. .1\11'. :\Ie Kay went into the dry goo(l<; business at Brantford. but soon sold out anù removed to S1. Louis, )Iissouri, where he was engaged in the wholesale fruit business for about twenty years. Closing out his interests in St. Louis, Mr. McKay returned to Canada, and settling in Toronto, engaged in the flour and grain business until retiring from af,tive life. Prior to settling in St. Louis l\Ir. McKay mar- ried ::\Iiss Hester Ann Jackson, daughter of the late Benjamin Jackson, of Toronto. The cere- mony wa.<; performed at Trinity Church by the late Rev. l\Ir. Sanson, of that church. To 1\11'. and l\Irs. ::\IcKay were born the following child- ren: Benjamin Price, in the insurance business in Toronto; William Jackson, of Chicago, who married :\Iarv Dannett; Edward Blair of Phila- delphia, Pen'nsylvania, who married 'Ella Mc- Cauley; and Anne, a teacher of music in Toron to. All these children are natives of S1. Louis, l\Iissouri. 1\11'. ::\II'Kay was a member of the Pres- byterian Church. In politics he wa.<; a Reform- er. He was aL<;o prominently connected with the Caledonian Society of St. Louis and Toronto. JA:\IES CRFICKSHAKK, a well-known pub- lic official of Weston, Ont., who was for a num- ber of years engaged in the manufacture of carriages and wagons at this village, was born in Aherdepnshire, Rcotland, in February, 1830, eldest son of Lewis and Ann (Burnett) Cruick- shank. natives of that shire, who Cëll11e to Canada in 1 R.")(ì and spent the remainder of their liyps in 'Weston, wherp she died in 18;)9, and he in 188:t James Cruickshank reeeived his literary trammg in his native couutry, and there aL"o learned something about the carriage and wag- on maker's trade. He ('ame to Canada in 18:)1 and located in "\Veston. whi<'h pla('(' has been his home to the presl'nt time. Roon after arri\'al 1\Ir. Cruickshank married :\Iis.<; \.nnie \VallaC'e, born npar Cookstown. County TyrOlH'. In-Ianrl. and seven C'hilllrpn were born to this union: \V. J. is one of the successors to his father's busi- ness: Isabella, the wife of Thomas l\lcIJellan, a farmer of County York. has four ehildren; J. h is married. and a partner in the manufac- turing busines!'; with his brother, \V. .J.; Dr. G. R. is a practising physician of Wim1<;or, and is married and has two children; Dr. Jean, a graduate of the Toronto :\Iedical University, practised medicine in Toronto for some vears prior to her marriagc to Dr. L. J. C. Bailey, of Yaughan township, County York, and they now reside and buth practise medicine in Greensburg. Pennsylvania; Alexander, a con- tractor and builder. of the Northwest. is mar- ried and has a family; and Lillian, wife of Dr. Beasley, of Sandwich, County Essex. has four children. In 18,")8 .:\11'. Cruickshank engaged in busine:-.s in \Veston, locating his shops on thp bank of the Humber river, and he continued adively engag- ed until 1887, in which year he retired, his sons, W. J. and J. L., being his successors. In 1877 1\11'. Cruickshank was appointed magistrate of \Veston and of County York, and he was again honon-d with that office in 19n.'5, a position which he will huld all vf his life. He was appointed a ml'mber of the high school board in 1871, and was for nine years previously a member of the public sehool board. He has always been a staunch adherent of the prinC'iples of the old Grit party. :\Ir. anù :\Irs. Cruickshank are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church. 1\11'. Criu('k- shank ha.<; many friends ilirolrghout the com- munity, and is exceedingly popular. N. ATJLE BROWN, one of York County's most highly esteemed residents. who has spent his Plltire life in \Vhitchurch township. whpre he was horn .Jan. 13, 1834. is a son of Samuel and \.nni(' (Gamble) Brown. The paternal grandfather of K Allen Brown came to Canada from Cornwall, England. as did his four sons and three daughters: Jonathan, Samuel, Philip, John W., l\Irs. Lucy \Vhite, .1\Irs, Grace .Tory, and )1rs. Elizabeth Wilton. Samuel Brown wa.<; burn in Cornwall. Eng- land, in lï97, and came to Canada in 1820, while his wife was horn in lí97. in King township, and dipd in 1844. dau htpr of Nathanipl and Ru..;annah (Uereer) Gamble. natives of Scotland. wllf'I1I'e they removed to Pennsylvania. and them.e to Canada about 179.>. The.v spttled on Y onge street. King township, where :\11'. Gamhle carried on a hotel business for many years. Xathaniel Chnnblp died in Ut 6, his widow sur- viving him for Ì\\'pnty years. Their childrm were: Annip. the mother of our subject. who was the first white ('hild horn on Yonge street, in thc Quakpr Rpttlen1l'nt north of Aurora: .Tamps. who settlpd and dipd in Whitdmreh to\\ nship ; Thomas. del'pased; ::\Iar.\T, ({eceased. wife of \Vil- liam Iillpr. of :\Iarkham; \.ll('n. d('p('aJO!pd; Su- san. deepased; Rarah. deeeaspd. wif(' of \Yelling- ton Relh T (a1,,0 dp('easpd), of East r:\\"illimlmry; and neon e, the only living" memher of this fam- CO)L\IE:\WR.\ TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ily, now residing in Toronto, in his eighty-sixth year. The Gambles \\ ere members of the Eng- lish Church. Samuel Brown, the father of N. Allen, was a brewer of malt in England. and followed that occupation after locating in Canada. )11'. Brown was married in 1829, after whieh he settled in \Vhitchurch township, on Lot 1:5, Concession 2, there starting life in a little log cabin, which he later replaced with a house, and tl1ere he eon- tinued to rp,.,ide until his death, in 18ï1; his wife passed away in 184-1. By a former mar- riage. )11'. Brown had one son, John, deceased, of Barrie, who had four children: James, 'Vil- liam, Alfred and )Irs. Wil1<;on. To Samuel and Annie (Gamble) Brown were born seven child- ren, as follows: (1) Susannah, born on the old homestead in \V'hitchurch in 1830, married Hugh Richardson, deceased, and they resided in Te- cumseth. )Irs. Richardson is still living. the mother of the following children, all of whom survive: Emily. Hugh E., Samuel. Wesley,l\Iary, William. Susannah. I illian and Britton. Of these, both \Vesley and \Villiam are dentists. (2) Thomas, born in 18:32. died in boyhood. (3) K. Allen, is mentioned below. (4) James, born in 1836, married l\Iartha Rowland of York County, and they removed to Barrie, Simcue County, where he died in .January, 1903; she pas.<;ed away some years ago. leaving four child- ren: \Vesley. \Villiam. )Irs. Henry \Villiam<;. and l\It'S. David Peacock. (5) George, born in 1838, marripel :\Iiss Jane Shepherd, and settled on a farm in Es.<;a township. At the time of the American \Var in the States. it is supposed that he enlisted and lost his life in that struggle. He left hi<; wife and four children: Cf'lina A., Sam- uel .J.. \Yilliam .J., and George. all of whom re- sirle in Dakota. (6) l\Iary, born in 18-10, was edueated to bCI.ome a teael1('r. a profession which she followed until her marriage to .James Law- rence. who settled in Simcoe County and died, leaving a large family: Rohert. Emma J.. .Joseph, William. Kennedy, Thomas. Rev. Albert, \Valter, Ida and Ernest. (7) Lucy A., born in 1842, died in childhood. amuel Brown, the father, was appointed a ('onstanle to follow the notorious Christie, who murdered Isaac .James. a son of Ezekiel James. near Pxhridge township and the exbridge woods: then. stealing his vi('tim's team, fled to the rnitpel State<;. Mr. Brown followed him for ahout six months. and eaptured him on Tro." bridge and rf'Ìllrned with his prisoner to Cllnada. where about thp year lS27 the latter paid thf' ppnalty of his l'rimp on the gallows. 1\11'. Rrown's faml' as a df'tective spread all over th(' Dominion. K. Allen Bro\\ n, ('ldest son. and the thirù memher of the foreg-oing family, recei,'ed his 2-1ï education in the s('hools of \Vhitchurch, and spent his boyhood and young manhood as was customary for farmers' sons to do in those days. Un )Iarch 15. 1t'\J,). he married )Iiss .Jane Camp- bell. born in U-willimbury Xov. 23, 1t'\:36. daugh- ter of Robert and Amelia (Long) Campbell, who came from Ireland and settled in Simcoe County. where members of the family are still to be found. Aftpr marria e, )11'. and l\Irs. Brown loeated on Concession 2. where :\11'. Brown cleared up a farm, tlwy making their home in a log cabin while he was huilding a bettpr home. This farm. which cunsisted of 100 acres, l\Ir. Brown elearpd up by himsPlf. and he has ùe- come one of the well-to-do and suecessful farm- PI'S of the section. He has beeu enterprising and energetic, and his succes.,> is entirely due to his o\\n individual efforts. :'lIt'S. Brown died on the farm April 20, 1889, and tpu :rem'S latpr 111'. Brown retired from active life and removed to Aurora, purehasing a fÎlw modern brick house on Yietoria strpet. where he now rpl'iides. To Ir. and [rs. Brown were born four child- ren: (1) W. J.. born in 18,)7, married l\Iiss Eli- zabeth A. )IcKep. and now resides on his fathpr's old homestead; he has two daughters: Gladys E., a student of the Aurora public schools; and Flora l\1.. a1<;0 a student of the schools. (2) l\Iiss Amelia A., born in \:Vhitchurch, re('pived a fine education, and, being an only daug-hter, has re- mainI'd at home. (3) Samuel A., born June 7, 1862. died :\Iay 1:3, 1886. (-1) Robert K, born April 6, 1870. died Sl'pt. 19. 1896; he marripd l\Iiss Pansy E. Blevins. of 1Iichigan, and they settled on one of his father's farms, where he died, Ipaving- two sons. _\llen I. and Robert X., who reside with their grandfather, our , ub- ject. In rpligious belipf Mr. Brown is a i\Iptho- dist, as was his wife. In politics he is a Con- servative. AXDREW HEXRY TURXER, who died in Toronto in 1899, was horn at rxhridge, Connty York. in lR6J. soll of Andrew, Sr., and \nllie CWren) Turner. David TUl'llPr, grandfather of \ndrew IIpnry, fuundpd the family in ('OlUlt." York in piuneer da."s. HI' cleared up a farm from the bush in S,'ott to\\ nship. and there both he and his \\ ifp, Isabella. died. 'Andrpw Turner, Sr.. was horn In Scott town- ship. Count,\' York. and hI' eng-agpd in fal'luing nearl." all of his active life. IIis ehildrpn werp: David; Dr. Jo. pph, of Xew York; Andrew Hpnry; 'I'homas. on the old farm in Scott town- ship; .John \Ypsley; :\Iis.<; )Iaude; Franklin, a nwrehant at Dauphin. )Ian.; and "Tilliam. also a lllf>rI'l1ant. at Dauphin. Manitoba. Andrew Henry Turlwr rpcpi,-pd his elhH'ation 248 CO}DIK\IORATIVE BlOGRAPInC \L RECORD at rxbridge high school, graduating therefrom at the age of sixteen years. He then settled in Toronto, and for nine ;ycars "as with Caldecott, Burton & Co., at the end of whieh time he be- came eonnel'ted "ith the Ontario Bank of To- ronto. and later became financial manager for lessr8. Lailey and 'Vatson, with whom he re- mained until his death. In 188;) 1\11'. Turner was united in marriage with }liss l\Iary Stephens. who was born at Clo- yer Hill, daughter of John and Eliza (Annett) Stephens. the former of whom was born in Ire- land in It!23, and came to Canada in 1842, settling near Barrie, County Simcoe, where he met and married :Uiss Annett, who was born in County SimcoI' in 1835, and who died there in 186;). )11'. Stephen.., was a farmer in that eount)" for many years, and later settled in Toronto, where he was residing at the time of his death. The children born to him and his wife were: :Margaret, the wife of Hugh 'Vilson; Jane, who married James Sawprs; Eliza, wife of Thomas Young, of Cleveland. Ohio; James, of Pennsyl- vania; Mary, l\Irs. Turner; and Sarah, wife of Frank Schutt. of Minnesota. To )11'. and l\Irs. Turner were born the fol- lowing children: Beatrice, 'Vilda and Henry ElnU'r. Thp family are )Iethodists. In politils Ir. Turner was a Conservative, while in fra- ternall'onnel'tion he belonged to the K. O. T. 1\1. TDIOTIIY BOTSFORD, a wry highly es- tl't'mf'd citizen of Xrwmarkct. York County, en- gagpd in thp saddlery business. was born on )Iain strrpt. XI''' markpt. Dpc. 31. 1832. son of .John J. and Phoebe (1\Iillard) Botsford. John .J. Botsford was born near .\uhurn, Xew York, in 1806. sun of .John H. Botsford. who dipd at \uburn. III' l'ame to Kewmarkf't as early as ]tì tì, and in It'\ !) married Phoebe l\Iillard. They settled in ewmarket, where )11'. Botsford took up eabinet making. working at this trade until his drath, in 1846, whpn comparatively a young man. IIe was very prosperous, being worth smne- thing like $2;),000 at the time of his demise. In politil's he was a Liberal. and in religion a Pres- hyterian. His sp\'pn ehildrpn were: Jmeph, born in 1830. a cahinet maker, remo\'ed to Fort William. where he died. leaving his widow, for- merly Fannie Earl, with a family of ehildren. who still reside there: Timothy; 1\Iary A., born in ]8:34, marripd R. Simpson. deceased, a leading mpr('hant of Toronto. and tbpy had one daugh- trr, l\Iaggie, wife of l\Iajor Hamilton Ierritt. of Canada. a soldipr of South African fame. and she. with hrr motilPr, is sppndin hpr time in tra\'el on the Continpnt; Nf'l.'Ion. born in 1836, married Eliza Galbraith. of Toronto. and they settled in Xewmarket, whprp he fulluwed eon- tracting and building until a short time pre- vious to his death, when he removed to Toronto, passing away in that eity in December, 1903 (his wife having died in 1(00), leaving Sf'\'en children: Charles, Frank, 'Villiam, Annie, Iaud, Joseph and Ernest; Elizabeth J., born in 1838, is a resident of .Kewrnarket; John A., born in 18-10, located in Toronto, where he engaged in mer- cantile pursuits until his death, on Christmas, ]903, leaving a widow, formerly Emma Carpen- ter, of Toronto, and three children: Frederil'k, John and Bessie; and Charles S., born in 1843, was for sump years a merehant of Toronto, where he married a ::\Iiss Clark, of New York, hut a few years ago he retired from business. a very wpalthy man, and. removing to Peterboroug-h, he has since led a retired life (he has three chil- dren, his two sons being in Europe, while his daughter, Florence, is at home). Timothy Botsford grew up at the home in Kewmarket, receiving a common-school educa- tion, and when fifteen years of age he was ap- prenticed to learn the saddler's trade, at which he spent five years in Newmarket with William "T allace. Then he pngaged in bu.';Ïness on his own account, working at his tradp until 18;)8, when he engaged with his father-in-law, Dr. Ford. of NewmarJæt, in the milling business, managing it for six rears, and in 1864 he again engaged in the harnes!'J business, whieh he has followed to the present time. In 1856 1\11'. Botsford married Miss Sarah S. ord. born in New York State in 18::18, daughter of Dr. Orrin Ford, who came to Newmarkpt from Fredonia. New York, \\'hpre 1\[rs. Botsford was born. She was educated in the high school of KewmarkPt. To 1\11'. and 1\ Irs. Botr,;ford have been born tllPse ehildrpn: 1\elsoll, born in 1857, a commercial traveller of Toronto, married 1\Ii!'Js .Annie Cowan. of S,\"raclL',e, Xpw York. and has four ehildrpn: Albprt. Yidor. Rollo and Eva; Albprt h. born in 18;)9, rpsides in the States; Alvin. born in ] 86 , is a plumher of Buffalo, 1\ew York; Orrin F., who died in 1900, was a druggist of Toronto. and marripd LeUa Sander- son. a1<>0 deepH'. pd. and they Ipft one son, Wil- limn. a veteran of the Spanish-Ameriean war, now in husiness in Winnipeg; Julia, born in 1\ewmarket, graduated from the Kormal school of Toronto, and is now a teac'hpr of thp Grace street school. Toronto; and Npllip. born' in New- markPt. pduca ted in the schools of Toronto, where she tanght for !'Jome two or three .'"ea1". , marripd "i\Iplvillp Tudhope, a practising attornpy of Orillia. Ont., and has one daughter. Leslie. In rpligious faith ::\11'. Botsford and his fmnily are e\IIlIlpeted with the :English Churl.h. III' has alwa 's support I'd the Rrform part.'". ana has fill- ed various po. itions on the school board for a r CO)D1E:\IOR.\TI\TE BIOUR.-\PIIIC.\L RECORD .H) numb 1'1' of years. :\11'. Botsford is prominently onlleetl'd with the )Iasonie Order of i\ewmar- keto amI is wry popular therein. He and his family are wry highly esteemed in their nati,'e pla e. and he has an enviable reputation for honesty and integrity. ,nLLLUI ROBERT SHIELD . whose earthl ' life drew to its clnse in Toronto. )1ay 10. 1894. was for many years an influential 11C" spaper man, whose signal ability in his chosen line had enabled him to reach the posi- tion of superintendent of the El:el/il/g Tele- gram' Born in Ireland in 1840. 1r. Shields was a son of Glorge and Jane (Carroll) Shields, both of whom died in Liverpool, England. 'Yilliam Robert ::5hields grcw to manhood in his native land and was given a good education, for he early manifested his literary proclivities anò recei,'cd the training necessar,r for newspaper work. On crossing the Atlantic he at first settled in Detroit. 1ichigan. where he was en. gaged in journalistic work. The following- year. 186D. )11'. Shields moved to Toronto, and rl'sumed his prpvious occupation in his new surroundings. His natural aptitude for this profession attracted attention and he rose rap- idly until he attained the position ,vhich he held for some time prior to his death. )[1'. Shields chose as his partner in life's pilgrimage )1iss Eli7abeth Annie Richey. of Toronto, to whom he was united in 1S.4. :\Irs. ::5hield" was also born in Ireland. and was the daug-htpr of the late 'Villi am Richey, who founded the Ballina n auld. an Irish news- paper still publishl'd. In 18ïO )11'. Richey came to Canada. settled in 1Iaryboro township. Coun!:,' Vl T aterloo. and became an influential citizen. sl'rYing there in both township and county councils. III' dil'd in 18ïï. aged fifty. one ycars. IIp was a brother of .J. H. Richey, eaptain and paymaster of the Grenadiers. IIi.. wifp was Louise .J:llle Bo)'d. daughter of John Boyd. gentleman. and Louise (Stinson) Boyd, daug-htpr of Rector Stinson. and granddaugh- t('r of Archdeacon ( uade. of Killala, County )Iayo. Ireland. )Irs. hields is also a niece of tll!' late Colonel Gilmour. Q. O. R. The latter. Charles Gilmour. was a clerk in the legislature of the Liheral Government for thirty years. To the union of :\11'. Shields and his wife "ere born five children. viz.: 'Willa Roberta, Rylvestl'rine Bo:vù. Stella Da!!mar. Yeta Ot- tolinp and Charlps Parnl'll. The family are all adherents of thl' Church of England. in which faith :\[1'. Rhil'lds dil'd. His political pre fer- I'neps were for the Rpform part.". and fratern- ally he was a )Iasoll. JOH CLAL"SOX :\IILLER. l\I.P.P., who passed away at Colton, California, April 2, 1884, was a well-known business and public man of Ontario. He was born in the County of Leeds December 16, 18:JG. The :\1iller family is of German descent, founded in Canada about the time of the .Am- erican Revolution by the grandfather of John C. Miller, \\ ho served under Burgoyne, and was a United Empire Lo;yalist. For services rendered he received from the Crown a grant of land in the County of Leeds, upon which he settled. and where he died. On this farm Samuel :\Iiller, the father of John C. .Miller, was born in lï96. and was a lifelong farmer in that county. He married l\Ielita Hayes. who, it is said, was a relati,'e of President Hayes, of tilt' rnited States. The children of Samuel and :\1l'lita )Iiller were as follows: John Clau- son; Annis, deceased, who married John Thompson: Henry, of Pennsylvania; Samuel, of )Iichigan; Sarah, who is on the old home- stead: )Iartha. who married a )11'. IIuntley; and )[elita, widow of John Dickey. residing on the old homestead. The father of these chil. dren died in 18S0, and the mother in 18ï8. John Clauson l\Iiller .was educated in the public schools of his native place, and at the age of fourteen years held a certificate for teaching. in which profl'ssion he engaged for a few years. Later he became an assistant in the post office at Brockville. Mr. :!\Tiller was born for a husiness career, and was therefore not content with clerkships. even under the gOVl'rnment. Ill' consl'qnently engaged in a general mercantile business at Seely's Bay, in the County of Leeds. In 1864 he removed to Broeln-ille. and for some time was deputy sheriff of Leeds County. In 1868 he was ap- pointpd supprintendent of woods and forl'st8 unùer the Provincial Government of Ontario, and settled in Toronto. In 1871 with A. G. P. Dodge, of Kew York, he founded the Parry 80und Lumber Company. and later purchased the Dodge interl'st. becoming sole owner. and so continued until he died. In ]Rï6 ],[1'. )Iiller took his seat in the Legislature, representing the )Inskoka and Parry Sound Districts. and continued to serve until 1883. when he resIgned his seat to contest the same riding for the Dominion, and was beaten by Col. 0 'Brien by three votes. On Aug. . 1859. l\Ir. )1iller married :\Iiss Adelaide Augusta Chamlwrlain. who was born in the County of Lel'ds -\ug. 2. 1836, daughter of the late Dr. Asher A. Chamberlain. Dr. Chamberlain was born in 1810, and came with his mother from Y er1l10nt to the County of Lpeds in 1812. his fa tilt. I' having died in the ;;o CÜ:'IL\IE)IOlL\TJYE rnO(:R.\PJIIC.\L RECORD Statps. Dr. Chamberlain '\"as a self-made man, and was a lifelong medical practitioner of Leeds County. III' married l\Iiss Eliza Ann Toffe.'", who was born in Dutchess County, 1\ew York, in 1803. daughter of Hulett and :\1artha (Schofield) Toffey, the latter of whom was a daughter of Dr. James Schofield, a LTnited Em- pire Loyalist. and an early settler of the County of Lceds. 1\[artha Schofield Toffey was born at Pawling. Dutchess County, in lí84, and her husband in 1í76. They were married Jan. 2í, 1803, and to them were born six children: Eliza Ann; 1ajor Ira, who served in the Rehel- lion of 1837-38; Peter, M.D., D.D., of the County of Leeds; James, a farmer of that count.v; Lucy, who married l\Ir. Hartwell; aIlll .\.nn. 1\Irs. Fredenburg. 1\11'. and :\lrs. Asher A. Chamberlain had but two children: Adelaide A. ( 1rs. l\Iiller) and Dr. Theodore, both of Toronto. '1'0 l\Ir. and l\Irs. .John Clauson l\Iiller were born two children: John B. and 1\1iss Addie Augusta. John B. l\Iiller is the president and owner of the Parry Sound Lumhf'r Company, and vice-president of the Po]"on Iron \V orks. He married (first) Hannah Pollock Hunter. by whom he had two children: John C., who was drowned with his mother in 1893, and Henry H.. now an officer in the Queen's Own Rifles. John B. lUiller took for his second wife Iiss Jessie Thomp,>on, by whom he had one son, John Thompson, deceased. John Clauson l\Iiller was an attendant of the Baptist. Church, of which his widow is a member. He was a Reformer in politics, and was one of his party's standbys. though he was careful in voting on various bills. always standing up for what seemed right in his judg- ment. Fratprnally he was a member of the Freemasons. In 1880 :'Ill'. l\Iiller erected a handsome resi- dpncp at Parry Sound. where some years of his life was spent, during his business and public carper there. Since his dpath his widow has sold thp property, and is now residing in her pleasant home in Toronto. locatpd at 1\0. 431 .Jarvis !'itrpet. John Clauson Miller was essen- tially a self-madp man. Starting out in life a poor bo -, he determined to succeed thrOl,..lgh honorable methods. This he did. through strict illtel!rit - and upright business dealings, and in his death Canada lost not only a puhlic official of the highpst honor. but a successful business man. a rppresentative citizen and a true ('hri,>- tian gentlenum. GtESAR COXHEAD, contractor and buildpr, of 1\1imico. Etohicoke township. was born in the County of \V ('llington Fpb. 10, 1860, and is the third to bear his name. The Coxhead family is of English stock, anù the first Cæsar Cox head died in his native England. Ilis son Cæsar was born in Oxforù- shire, Iarch 2:5. IS1t'!. In 11:\:39 he married Iiss Sarah Stockford. born in the same locality, :\Iay 9, 1819, and they came to Canada a few .rears after thcir marriage. The voyage across the Atlantic lasted six weeks, and, landing at 1:\ ew York City, they remainpd in York State a year before proceeding to Canada. There they settled first in l\1arkham township, for one year, and then moved to Pilkington township. County of \Yellington, l\Ir. Coxhead buying a farm and operating it for many years. lIe finally gave up active work and retired to Elora, where the rest of his life was spent. He passed away 1arch 26, 1894, and his wife's death oc- curred only four days later. Both were mem- bers of the Church of England, and in politics 1\11'. Coxhead was a LibpraI. Of the children born to Cæsar and Sarah Coxhead. ten reached maturit.,.: The eldest daughter. born in Eng- land, now :\1rs. George 8tickney, of the County of W ellington; William. born in 1\ew York State, a farmer of Garafraxa, Ont., who died, lea ving a wife and family ; Jonas, born in Can- ada, a contractor and builder, who marrif'd and moved to British Columbia; Ann, wife of John Harper, of Toronto; rary, wife of Levi Brown, of Guelph ; Job, a mechanic of Toronto. where he lives with his family; Leah, residing in To- ronto; Emma, wife of D. Jones. of Elora. Ont.; Sarah, wife of l\Iatthew Overland, of Erin, Ont.; and Ca'sar. Cæsar Coxhead grew to manhood on his father's farm, attending the public schools during his bO,,-hood. At the age of eighteen he was made an apprentice in Guelph with his brother. Jonas, to learn carpentery, and for a fpw 'ears aftpr his apprenticeship was com- pleted he continue,l to work for others. In 1885 hI' began for hims('lf as a contractor and huilder. alld has continned at that work ever since. usnaJl ' on his own account. hut some- timps as a foreman for others. He has pros- perpd in his undertakings, and having invested in land. becamc quite a property owner, chiefly in 1imieo. On Fpb. 20. 1H8-!. :\11'. ('oxlwad was married to )1iss Eliza Golby. of Ualt, where she was born. daughtpr of Silas Golb '. The Golbys wpre one of the old English families of that plal'c. and :\Irs. ('oxhead grp\\" up there. 1'1'- cpiyin cr a (70011 p(hll'ation. Aftcr their mar- riage }Ir. Coxhead took his wife first to Park- dalp. Ilf'ar Toronto. where he hOl1ght land and built a home. They liwd there until 1889, CO)DIE)IOR -\ TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 2:51 when he sold out and moved to Iimico, and built a good modern brick house. with all the improvements. This has been his home ever since, and in it they have reared a famil.r of six children. born as follows: Susan G.; Arthur, working with his father; Ca'sar S.; Fannie E.; Ernest G.; and Charlotte H. .Mr. Coxhead and his wife belong to the Church of England, and he is lay superintendent of the Sunday school in the 1imico church. Botll are active in its work, and are valued members of the organization. Fraternally 1\11'. Coxhead belongs to the Cana- dian Order of Foresters. and in politics he is a Liberal. Starting in the world with no re- sources. except what lay in himself, .Mr. Cox-- head has done well, and deservedly enjoys the respect and confidence of those who know him. TIIO: 1ÂS RATCLIFF, who died in Toronto in 190:3. was born in Essex, England. in 1843, son of William and Sarah (Poll ') Ratcliff. The parents, also natives of England. came about ] 8-!ï to County York. Ont., and settled in :\1arkham township. where 1Ir. Ratcliff farmed and carried on sawmilling. Here he and. his wife died. They were the parents of the fol- lowing- named children: Henry. of "i\1arkham; Rev. Frederick. deceased; Sarah. :\f rs. J ohu BO\nnan: Joseph. of Toronto; David. of Stouff- villI'. and Thomas. the suhjef't of this sketch. Thomas Ratcliff was educated in l\Iarkham township. and there began his business life as a farmer and lumberman. III' continued in business there for ten years and then went to Xewmarket, where he established the Xorth rm'k Reformer, a Liberal sheet. which he pub- lished for many years. Selling out to go to Toronto, he there spent the remaining years of his )ife in retirement. In 186:>. in 'Vhitchurch township. County York. 1fr. Ratcliff married Miss Elizabeth Prett,. who was born in that township. daugh- ter o'f' Joseph and Catherine (Hilts) Pretty. the former a native of Devonshire, England, and the latter of Canada. )11'. Pretty came to Canada when about twenty years of age and located in 'Yhitchurch township. where he car- ried on fal'lninO' until his death. in 1885. when he was ei(,.htv-three veal'S of age. IIis widow dit'd Dp(...... Ú. 1!J06.' at ninety years 'of age. Their children were: .Mary, widow of 'VilliRm Oliver: :\Irs. Ratcliff; Hezekiah (def'easpc1); Frederick. of Toronto: and David. of Bethesda. To 1Ir. 11.11(1 ::\frs. Ratcliff children RS follows were horn: "Marjorie: Fred A., of Toronto, who marrierl l\fRrie "... est. and has three children- Gordon, Arthur and Dorothy Iay: Hprbert, and Harold. 1Ir. Ratcliff was a Baptist in reli- gious helief. and a consistent memher. In poli- tics a Reformer, he never sought or cared for public office. preferring to give his time and at- tention to his business intel'l'sts. Fraternally, he was connectecl with the l\Iasonic order. DR. .JOIIX HERBERT FERl;n;OiIJ. of Xo. 109 Delaware avenue, Toronto. is numbered among the capable ph 'sicians of the Queen City. III' comes from sturdy Scotch ancestry, the family being founded in Canada by the great-grandfather of the Doctor, who settled in Ontario, and there died. John Ferguson. grandfather of Dr. John H., was born at Russell. Ont.. and there engaged in farming during his active life. III' and his wife, both members of the Baptist Church, had these children: Peter, John, Duncan, Daniel, Ella. Christina and Eliza. Duncan Ferguson. son of John, was born at Russell, and is now engaged in the nursery business. He married 11iss Lydia Yan Allen, who died in 1872. One son. .J ohn Herbert, was the only child of this union. John Herbert Ferguson was born at Aylmer, Onto Having decided on the practice of medi- cine as his life work. he entered Trinity l\1edi- cal College in 1892, being graduated therefrom in 189:5, with the degree of I. D. He spent one year as house surgeon at the Children's Hospital, Toronto. amI in 1897 he settled in the general practice of medicine and surgery in Toronto, and is now one of the successful prac- titioners of the city. Dr. Ferguson is a mem- ber of the Baptist Church. In politics he ad- heres to the principles of the Reform party. TIIO)1AS SO IERVILLE. a councilman of Xewmarket, County York. and proprietor of au extensive livery business, was born in King township Oct. 6, 18:54. son of James and Jane (Thompson) Somerville, one of the pioneer families of that township. Both .James Somerville and his wife were born in County Armagh, Ireland. l\Ir. Somer- ville came to Canacla when a young man. cross- ing the ocean in a sailing vessel. which took from six to eight weeks to make the journey. After locating in this country he enlisted in the Mackenzie Rehellion of 1837-8, being a memher of what was known as the "Muddy York" regiment. In 1848 Il\' married 1\1rs. JaIl(' Thompson Stephens. who Iwd come alone from Ireland. and after marriage they 10f'ated in a little log- cahin in King township. Here )[1'. Somerville cleared up a farm and made a permanl'nt home. and here his wife died in 1881. leaving' him two children. )[1'. Somer- ville residpd at the old home until 1885, when his son, Thomas. purchased Ilis present home C)-C) J CO: DIK\IORATlVE BIOGR_\PHIC \L RECORD in Kewmarket, and here .J ames Somerville made his home until his death in 188ï, when ninety-one years of age. He and his wife were members of the Church of England. He was a Consenative in politics. üf their family our subject is the eldest. and his sister, l\liss l\Iary A., makes her home with him. Thomas Somerville received a district school education while growing up on the King town- ship farm. There he worked until 187;), when he was appointed to a position on the police force of Toronto, serving thereon until June, 1883, when he gave up this work and located in Newmarket, purchasing his present li\'er,\T husiness, and in this he has been suc- cessfully engaged for the past twenty years. 1\11'. Somerville purchased a fine brick residence on .Main street, and there he now resides. In 1889 :\11'. Somenrille married :L\Iiss ('hris- tina l\IcDonald. of Toronto. born near Niagara Falls, in 18GO. daughter of Archie and l\Iary l\IcDonald. who came to Toronto from Scotland a great many years ago. l\Irs. Somerville was reared and educated in the Queen City, where she grew to womanhood. Her father. who was a civil engineer by profession, died in 1895. in Toronto, where he had made his home for many years, and Irs. Somerville's mother still survives. and has threc daughters. To :\11'. and l\Irs. Thoma!:; Somerville have bepn horn two daughters: Edna, born in 18!)! ; a nd Jessie. born in 1894. Both 1\11'. and l\Irs. Somerville are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a lirit. and in 1892 was elected a member of the Kewmarket council, in which hodv II(' has served creditablv ever since. lIe is a" mcmber of the Sons or" England Benefit Society of X pwmarket, and an official therein. lIe is also connected with the I. O. O. F. of Newmarket. DANIEL TREXOR (deceased). Before To- ronto became a city (1834) there came to that municipality three brothers. Daniel. Peter and Dr. Patrick Trenor, all of whom spent tllP re- mainder of their lives in the Queen City. Dr. Patrick Trenor never marripd. but the other two of the three brothers left families. who are now residing in Toronto. Daniel Trenor was horn in County Derry, Ireland. and came to Toronto about 183 . soon thereafter settling in the grocery and liquor husiness on Bathurst street. near \Vellington a\'enue. Hpre lIP continued business until his death. and in this community accumulated a hanùsome property. which was added to by his widow, who erected several dwelling houses on Wellington avenue. In Toronto :\11'. Treuor married Mary Brett, born in County Sligo, Ire- land. She also came to Toronto in 1832, and here died in 189 , when seventy-five years of age, l\Ir. Trenor passing a way many years be- fore. 1\11'. and l\lrs. Trenor had two daughters -Rose and l\Iargaret-and a son-Daniel, of Chicago, who married l\Iary Burke, and had one son, Daniel Brett. The l\Iisses Rose and l\Iargaret Trenor reside at Xo. 60 Bathurst street. 1\11'. and l\Irs. Trenor were members of the Roman Catholic Church, and were highly esteemed in Toronto. WILLIA1\1 TIIO::\IAS. Among the contrac- tors who were well known in Toronto prior to 18ï7 was \Villiam Thomas, whose death in that J'ear. when only forty-four years old, abruptly cut short a prosperous career. 'William Thomas was born in Belfast, Ire- land, in 1833. son of Edward Thomas, who died in that city. The son grew to manhood there, was well educated and remained in his native land till 18;)G, when he set sail for Canada. For a short time he taught school in Collingwood, but having thus gained time to look about him in the new surroundings. and familiarize him- self somewhat with the existing conditions, he remo\'ed to Bolton and went into business as a merchant. Xine years later he went to To- ronto and engaged there in work as a con- tractor, builder and painter, in which lines he continued from 18G3 until his death in 1877. On 1IIay 4. ISGl, \Villiam Thomas and l\Iiss Sarah A. Harper were united in marriage. l\Irs. Thomas was born in Enniskillen. Ireland, in September. 1839, but was brought to this coun- try when only a year old. To her husband she bore six children: (1) Sara is the wife of Ed- wal'ù T. Dinsmore. of Toronto, and has three chilùrf'n. Effie l\Iay. Edward Jackson and \Vil- liam Harper. (2) Enplwmia Blanche (Effie), who married George Spencer. of Toronto, is the mother of six children, Ina l\Iay. Beatrice Or- mand. \YiIliam Reginald. George Roland, Iu- riel Dinsmore and Winifred Ioncrieff. (3) \l. ired Edward resides in Oelwein, Iowa. lIe Jlwrripd :\liss Elizabeth .Anketele. and has a son aUfl daughter. Percy \Yilfred and Bessie. (4) William .Tames. in Toronto Junction, mar- ried ::\Iiss LilJie Perry. and is the father of two sons. Harold T. and Victor G. (5) George Rob- ert Wilkes. of Toronto, is unmarried. (6) Victor Harper. of Saskatchewan. married 1\1iss ::\Iary Anketple. and has four sons. \Yilliam James, (j]pnn Harper. Ralph Edward and Lee Yictor. :\11'. Thomas was a man of much ability. and was held in high esteem. He was a Conserva- ti\ e in politics. and a memhpr of the :\lethodist C01DIE::\IORATIVE BIOGR \PInCAL RECORD Church. ::\Irs. Thomas still resides in Toronto. She is a member of the Presb,yterian Church. l\Irs. Sarah A. Thomas was a daughter of Thomas and Ann (l\IcElroy) Harper, the form- er of whom was born in Ireland in ITi9, and died in Albion township, County Peel, in 1869. His wife survived him till 1880. and died in the Toronto home of her daughter. l\Irs. Thomas. at the age of 7;) years. In the old country ::\11'. Harper was an officer in the Revenue Police force, but in 1840 they came to Canada, made their home at first in Toronto and finall.r set- tled in County Peel. They were members of the P.resb terian Church. :.\I1's. Thomas was the youngest of their children. the others bping: 'Yilliam John, who died in Australia; Thomas, deceased. a farmer in Albion town- ship; George. .who resides in Auckland. Xew Zealand; and James. ,,'ho dif'd in either Aus- tralia or Xew Zealand. HENRY RC"THERFORD. who for many years li,'ed retired in Toronto, died at his home in that city, at Xo. 87 Euclid avenue, in 1 4. III' was hurn in Clarke township. County Durham. in October. 1848. son of Henry and Isabella plitchell) Rutherford. natives of Scot- land. and early settlers of Durham, where they f'ngaged in farming until they died. Henry Rutherford was educated in County Durham. and learned the milling business, which he followed there for about eighteen years. He then removed to Lambton ::\Iills. and f'ngaged in the milling businf'ss until failing hf'alth caused him to retire from active work. Spttling in Toronto. he erectf'd his home at ;\0. 87 Euclid annue. and there resided until his death. ::\11'. Rutherford married l\Iiss Catherine Fallis, horn in County Durham. daughter of John and Iargaret Fallis. natiws of the Emer- ald Isle. who settled in County Durham in 1840, and engaged in farming. and there both died, the former in 18;)9, and the latter in 1893. Their childrf'n werp: ::\Iary. William. Richard. .r ane, John. James, :.\Iargaret and :.\Irs. Rutherford. l\Ir. Rutherford \vas a member of the Presby- terian Church. to which faith ::\Irs. Rutherford also adherps. In his political sympathies he was connpc1eù with the Rf'form party. GEORGE DrXS (deceasf'dJ. of Toronto, was horn in the north of Ireland in 184/. son of John and Elizabeth (Calwell) Dunn, both natives of that count ., and both died there. Gf'orge Dunn left the old world in 1861. and crossing the ocean to Canada, soon dpcided upon Toronto as his permanent location. He engaged in business there for himself. and until 2;)3 his death carried on the manufacture of trunks, doing a prosperous business. Eight years after his arri,-al in Toronto he was married to l\Iiss Rebecca Sturgeon. the wedding being solem- nized in S1. Stephen's Church, on College street. l\Iiss ::5turgeon was also a native of Ire- land, born in 1848, but from the age of three years her life was passed in the C"nited States and Canada. To l\Ir. and l\Irs. Dunn came a family of seven children, namely: (1) Annie Jane married Charles F. Schilling, and has four children. Charles F., Beverley S1. Clair, Jessie Rebecca and Hazel Isobel. (2) Elizabeth is ::\I1's. II. :.\Iiller. (3) Jessie Rebecca. (4) John is deceased. (5) Laura Georgina. (6) Daniel Stur!!eon. (7) George Herbert S. Ir. Dunn and his wife belonged to the Presbyter- ian Church, being esteemed members of th society. He was a Conservative in politics. Socially he belonged to the Orangemen, and to the Sons of Ireland. besides belonging to the Home Circle, ):0. 5. of which ::\Irs. Dunn has been a member also. The family resided at Xo. 7-1 Euclid avenue, where Ir. Dunn built a good home in 1884. It was in this home that his death occurred in 1899, at the age of flfty- two years. 1\[rs. Dunn was a daughter of Daniel and .Ann Jane (Sturgeon) Sturgeon, both natives of the .Korth of Ireland. In 18;)1 1\[1'. Sturgeon came to America. spending three ) ears in Brooklyn, K ew York. IIe then removed to Canada and arrived at Toronto ,}u]y 11, 18;)6, where he fol- Io" I'd carpentering and building for the rest of his life. lIe was one of the first builders em- ployed on the University building-. He died in Toronto in 1886, aged seventy-six. His wife had died there in 1863, when only forty-six years old. Their children were: Cumberland, deceased: "illiam, of Kew York; Christopher, of XI'\\' York: James B., of Chicago; Thomas, of Toronto; Sarah, 1\[rs. Thomas Hare; Bessie; and Rebecca, l\Irs. Dunn. S.DlrEfJ J A:.\IES WILLCOCK, one of the well-known citizens of Toronto, who is now serving as road inspector for the city. is a native of Toronto. and a member of a family founded therein in IS40 by his father anJ mother, -\.bel and Fanny (Job) " illcock, natives of f'ornwaU. England. Abel "Tillcock was born Jan. 13, 1812. and his wife .June H. 1811. and they were married Oct. 3. 183:3. Se,-en years thereafter they came to Canada and settled in Toronto, where Abel 'Yillcock was for a number of years a well- known contractor and builder. among the structures erected by him being the old St. \ndrf'w's )Iarket and the Queen Str('('t Wf'st J4 C01DJE IOR.A TIVE BIOGR.\PIlIC \L RECORD l\Iethodist Church, which he built in IS4:5. About 1869 he retired from the building busi- ness and became assessor for St. Andrew's ward, which he also represented in the city council for two years. He died in 18i8, h]s wife surviving him until 18!) . and both died in the faith of the 1\Iethodist Church. [n poli- tics he was a Refornwr. Thcir children, the first three of whom were born in Eng-land, were: . .Ahel, de('eased. born in 18:3,1. left one son, Alfred. of Chicago: :\[nry. horn in 1836, is the widow of \Villiam Briscoe; Fnnny, born in 1838, is the wife of Thomas Jackson, of Xew Toronto; Robert, born Oct. 8, 1841, died the following year; Ann, widow of J. S. Durham, was born in 18-13; Robert (2), born Oct. 6, 18-15, died in 1893; Stephen was born in 1847 ; John, born Nov. 5, 1849. left one daughter, l\Irs. Preston Clark, of New Y ork Cit T; George, born Aug. 7, 18;)1, has two children. Lillinn and Georgiana; Samuel James was born Oct. 3, 18;)3: and Jonathan, born in 1857, died un- married. Samuel James \ViIlcock was educated in the John street school under Mr. Samuel l\IcAllis- tel', now principal of Ryerson school, and after completing his literary training took up the carriage maker's trade with his brother-in-law, 1\11'. Briscoe. This work not proving congenial, however, he turned his at- tention to the machinists' trade with l\Iessrs. Dickie & Neil, continuing therein for five years, and helping to put together the first freight car for the Toronto, Grey & Bruce Rail- road. In 1880 he went into the lumber busi- ness in Toronto, and so continued for five years. when he became lumber inspector for Donogh & Oliver. from this position becoming managcr and bookkeeper for C. R. S. Dimmick. In 1897 he was appointed city road inspector for Toronto. a position which he has since fined with general satisfaction. He is well-fitted for this capacit T, having the hnppy faculty for managing men in the way to nccomplish the bpst results. In 187 ) ::'III'. \Villcock was married to l\Iiss Elizahpth ,Janc Jose, born in Toronto in 18;)9, daug'htpr of ,John and Jane (Vance) .Jose. early settlers of Toronto. and to this union there have bepn horn children as follows: Edith; Ena J., decpased; Olive and Ella. twins. the former of whom is rlpf'paspi!; George G. R.: Robert, d('ceased; Henry .Jeffry; Oliv(': and (iprtrudt'. )[1'. and )[rs. \Villcock are memhers of the ::\Iethodist Church,' and have a large social circle in their rommunit .. )[r. ,\Yillcock casts his votp in support of thp Reforn] part .. and his fratprnnl connections arc with the )Iasons and Odd Fellows. WILLLUI D.A VID )IcIl'TOSII, a retired merchant now living in Toronto in ease and affluence, in the spacious and beautiful home, furnished richly and comfortably in modern style and tastefully decorated with choice paintings. flowers and works of art. where. he and his dpvoted wife have been rpsiding ever since 1879. enjoying in peace and quietness the well-earned reward of years of patient work and labor as a successful business man, was born in August. 1836. in London, England. lIe is a son of the late Thomas McIntosh. a well- known merchant and native of Edinburgh. It is worthy of remark that four generations of the family-his grandfather, father, himself and his late son Thomas, have engaged in mer- cantile business. 1\11'. l\IcIntosh began his business career in the year 18:50, being apprenticed to 1\11'. John Craw, of Jedburgh, Scotland, grocer. Coming to Toronto in \.pril, 18;)7, not quite of age. yet being ambitious. he at once secured a position with l\Iessrs. J. & \V. Hogg, of Yonge street. In November of the samc year he formed a co- partnership with the late Thomas Gladstone, under the firm name of Gladstone & l\IcIntosh, as flour and grain merchants, at Xo. 209 Y onge street, converting the carriage house of the late John Ewart into a shop for their business. In 1865 the partnership was dissolved, 1\11'. l\rc- Intosh purchasing the share and interest of his partner. Afterward he bought the old build- ing and soon erpcted a substantial brick store in keeping with the locality. where he carried on a successful business until he transferred it to his late son Thomas. He then retired, in 1886. In 1869, being assured of Toronto's growth and prosperity, and especially of the prospec- tive increasf' in value of property in that vicin- ity. 1\11'. McIntosh purchased the land at the southwest corner of Y onge and Albert strpets. wherpon he prpcted suhstantial buildings. and in 1904 sold the whole block to the T. Eaton Compnny. lIe still owns the old shop at 1\0. 09 Y onge street, besides othpr valua hIe pro- perty, all whipl] he has accumulated since ar- riving in Canada without capital. by habits of thrift and industry and straightforward deal- ing's in business. thprehy sf'tting a goOl] px- ample. to young mpn coming hither. of what ('an be done hy pluck. pnergy, honl'8ty and sobriety, verifying the olò adage. ,. \Vhere thpre '8 a will there's a way." In 183R 1\11'. )IcIntosh marripd 1\[iss :i\Iaria Lpck. daughter of tlw late Rolwrt Leck. who came from ('otland ahout 18fì;) to Toronto, whpre lw dif'rl. )[rs. )[cIntosh's' mother died in Scotland !'.e\"eral years ago. )[1'. and ::'III's. CO)[\[E:\[ORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 255 :\1cIntosh had six children: William, manufac- hIrers' agent, of Toronto; :\Iary, wife of 1\1. J. Adams, Toronto; Thomas, deceased, who mar- ried I\Iargaret Rutherford, of :I\Iontreal; Robert, of Port Essington, B.C., merchant; and Pit- cairn and amuel S., who died in infancy. Also there are seven gTandchildren, John, 'Villiam, Robert, :\Iary and 1\1arguerita Adams, children of I\Irs. and 1\11'. 1\1. J. Adams. and Bessie and Helen l\IcInt.osh. children of the late Thomas l\IcIntosh. who died in 1902. The family are memhers of the Presbyterian Church. In politics )11'. :McIntosh is a Re- former. a member of St. \ndrew's Society, also a Freemason. He occupies an assured position among the representative financiers of Toronto, and, although past the allotted span of life, hc is active, hale and hearty, and a thoroughly progressive and worthy citizen of our Queen City. HeGn SC\L\IERVILLE (deceased), who belonged to one of the early families in County York, was born at Sharon in 18-1a, and was t.he third of the seven children born to Christopher and Elizabeth (Humphrey) Sum- merville. The parents were natives of Ireland. who settled at Sharon in 18-16 and there died in 1902 and 18R8, respect.ively. Hugh Summerville remained at home till he was sixteen years old and then went to the United States to make his own way in life. After some time there he returned to Canada, learned the milling business with one of his brothers and engaged therein until 18aO, when he migrated to the 1\orthwest. There he went into the flour and grain business and followed it with much success till his death. which was caused by an accident in 1899, when he was run over by a train. 1\11'. SummervilJe was married in lR70 tl) :Miss l\Iary 'Yagncr, who was born in Uxhridge, Ont., in 1831, daughter of Christopher and Kancy (Fralick) -Wagner. To this union five children were born, as follows: Ada [a ', 1\11's. H. F. Cumming; Goldie, :HI's. Henry Zarfass ; John Christopher, of .Manitoba, who married :Miss :\[ar.,' Boyd: William Arthur. a business man, well-known in Canada and the United States; and Hpnry. at home. The SummervilJps are l\fethodists in religious helief. while politically the latp Hugh 8ummprville was a Conservat.ive. The mpmhers of the family are all nntural musicinns of a high order. whose work affords the f.!reatest plensure t.o theil' mnny fric:1Lls. The \Vagnpr family to which l\frs. Summer- ville belongs. wns founcl,.rl in Canada h.,. 11('1' grnndfathcr. .John ",, agner, who was a native of Prussia. and served in the German arm.,' for twcnty-one :rears. He emigrat.ed from thaL country to Canada more than a century ago, and was the first. settler in the section near Wagner Lake, which was named for him. He married 1\1iss l\fary La Fount.ain, an aunt of Lady LauricI', and a sister of the well-known 1\11'. La Fountain, for many years a member of Parliament. from Quebec. Their son Christo- pher Wagner, and his wife, :\Iary (Fralick) Wagner, were bot.h nat.ives of Uxbridge, Onto The ehildren born to the latter couple were: l\Iatilda; I\Iary, 1\1rs. Bummcrville: John; David; Louisa; Christopher: Annie; and Oliver La Fountain \Vagner. In \ugust. 1898, Chris- topher 'Vagner and his wife celebrat.ed t.heir golden wedding, and they now live on King street, Toronto. All of their eight children are alive and married. not. a death occurring to cause a break in the family. THO:\IAS R. DOAK Among the fine farms of East Gwillimbury township, County York, is that of Thomas B. Doan, located on the 3rd Concession, Lot 16. l\Ir. Doan was born at Sharon, East Gwillimbury. Kov. 25, 18-17, son of Juda and Joanna (Belfry) Doan. natives of this county. Juda Doan was born in King township, in 1816. and grew up on the old home farm on Y onge street, King township, where he lived until his marriage. He then removed to Sha- ron, where his father, 1\lahlon Doan, had pur- chased a home, to which Juda had fallen heir, and here lived until his death in 1873. his widow surviving until 1897. In religious mat- ters they were formerly Quakers, but. later branched into what is known as the Davidites, who erected the temple nOw in Sharon. Mr. Doan was a Liberal. but never took any active part in political matters. 1\11'. and l\Irs. Doan had these children: IsahelIa, the wife of .J ames Andcrson, a prominent stockmnn of Iowa; .James II.. who married )1iss Rnchel Willis, of Y onge st.reet. King township, and resided in QueensviIIe. where he died in 1876, she sur- viving until 188-!, when she passed away. leav- ing one son-Fremont. of Peterborough; Agnes, horn in 18-!a. who married Frank Kearn, a :\[ethodist minister of Barrie, Ont.; Martha, Horn in lR;j . who married John l\IareIl. of Xorth {i-willimhury, and has six children- } theI. .Tames. .Joannn. .John L., Thomas and "lilaI'd; .Joanna. horn in IS56. who married Rev. Thomas 1\[nnning. a l\Iethodist minister of London. and died. leaving four children- FI'ank. Fred Woo Herhert and Josephine; 'Vil- limn H.. horn in lR39. who married [innie 'Wailin!!', of Sharon. mJfI the." reside on the homestead. and have Seven chihlren-Irene, .ïG CO)D1K\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Arthur. Isahel. Gordon, Stewart. )1elville and Girda; 1\1i:ss Rehecca, horn in 1801, who resides at the old homestead; J o:sephine, who died in young womanhood; and Thomas B. Thomas B. Doan grew to manhood on the old homestead in Sharon, where he attended the district schools. In January. 18ï3. he mar- ried Miss Rcbecca Graham, born in December, 1848, daughter of Jeremiah and Jane (Burr) Graham. the former born in the State of Ohio in 180!). and the latter a native of Canada. :l\Ir. and l\Irs. Graham became' the parents of chil- dren as follows: David, a farmer of Sutton, and formerly a teaeher in the schools of this county, who mnrried Susan \Vardell. nnd has ten chil- dren; \Villiam. who married Jane )Iillner. and died at ( ueensville in 18ï6: Xancy. of Toron- to. widow of Rev. Jesse Tatton, by whom she had seven children; Hester, the wife of Rev. \Yilliam Percy, of Stouffville. by whom she has eight children; .f ohn, who is unmarried. and residl:'s in Georgina: and Rphecca. wife of Thomns B. Doan. :\Ir. Doall, aftpr marriage. purchased the John Read estate, where he now has hi!:! home. and this he improved highly, erecting barns and outbuildings. and hc also owns the old Jeremiah Grahnm estate. upon which his wife was born and reared, and this latter place is now occupied by his son, Seymour Doan. Mr. and l\Irs. Doan had two sons: Seymour, born in Kovember, 18ï3, married l\1iss Susan Strasler. and has one daughter-Elva; and ::\Iilton E.. horn in 1R!H. is a student at school. l\Ir. and l\11's. Doan are connected with the l\Ipthodi"t [,hurch. in which l\Irs. Doan's father was for over forty years a Christian minister. l\Ir. Doan has always supported the old Liberal party, although he has never aspired to office. He has always heen prominently connected with nny movement which assured the better- ment of his native locality and the town in which he resides. He and his worthy wife are most highly e"teemed in this section. as good citizpns and kindly, f'hristian people. .TOH R. IWLL. .Among the leading citi- zens of York township none is more deserving of mention in this volume than John R. Bu]], a retircd farmer of Davenport. now residing on St. Clnir avenue. Mr. Bull was born on his present farm. Oct. 10. 18 ;j. SOn of the late .John and Sarah (Robinson) Bull. of County Tippernry. Ireland, the former born June 19, lï!)-!. and the latter Oct. 10. 1800. .J ohn and Sarah Bull were married in the old country in 1817. and the following year came to Cannda on a sailing vessel. landing at Npw Brunswick. after nine week" on the ocean. There I\Ir. Bull engaged in the mercantile busi- ness for five years. In 1823 he located in To- ronto, whence he removed to the 3rd Conces- sion of York township, where he followed farm- ing until his death. His first home was a log house, which he later replaced with a frame dwelling. in which he was living at the time of his death, Sept. 10, 18ï1. His wife survived him, dying Oct. 25, 1883. In religious matters I\Ir. and l\Irs. Blùl were leading members of the Methodist Church, in which l\Ir. Bull was an officer for many years. In politics he was a staunch Conservative, but would never accept office. 1r. and )1rs. J olm Bull had children as follows: \VilJ iam, born in September, 18 0.' married and settled in the wheelwright busi- ness at Carlton, this county. where he died. leaving a family; Sarah Å.. born in 18 :? mar- ried \Villiam Cathcart, of York township, who died in Chatham, Ont., and has a family ; John R.; Phoebe, born in December, 18:?Q, is the wife of Xehemiah l\1atllPws, of l\[uskoka: Hessy, born in \pril, 18; 2, is the widow of \\ïlliam l\Ia bley. and resi(les in ('leveland. Ohio (she has a family) ; George. born .July U. 1831. mar- ried and settled in l\Iarion. Ohio. where he en- gaged in the clothing business and dicd in 18ï9. leaving a family, ::\1artha, born in February, 183ï. is the widow of Joseph :\Iabley, who set- tled at Jacl;:son. Ohio. wllPrc he was eng-ag-ed in th clothing- businpss: ëmd Tirza E.. horn in .January. 1813. is the wife of .T. P. Hicks. a nwrchant of Sandu"ky. Ohio. and has one son. Thomas. John R. Bull was educated in the district schools of Davenport. where he grew to man- hood and engaged in farming. becoming the manager of the old home farm some years prior to his father's death. On Feh, 20, 18ï3. 1\fr. Run married :\1iss :\Iaria :McLean. He erected his present fine home in 1889, and there he and his ",ife have since resided, l\Ir. Bull re- tiring from farming in that year. They are members of th p l\[pthodist church. of which he has been a trnstee for many years, as wcll as stewnrd and member of the Quarterly Board. Tn political matters he has always supported the Conservative part ,.. and he has he en school trustee for twelve years in snccession. lIe has heen a member of the York Pioneers for twent '-four years. As a worthy rcpresen- tatin of one of York County's old nnd honored families. :Mr. Rull is grpatly estepmed b ' hi" fellow townsmen. He is very public-spiritef"l. and is foremost in any movement I'alcnlated to be of benefit to the communit .. \YUJLTXlU .T. DOrGL.\S. clerk and trcas- urer of North Toronto, York township, an CO)[\[E:\IORATIVE BIOGR -\PHIC.\L RECORD 2;)1 enterprising and public-spirited citizen of that place. was born in Eglinton April 2-1. 18:J6, Son of William and Eliza (Gillespie) Douglas. The Douglas family was founded in Canada ùy John Douglas. who was born in Ireland in 180-1. and in IS; O came to Toronto. where his death occurred in 1863. He married Eliza Kerr, of Toronto. and they were the parents of six children, five of whom grew to maturity: William, :\1ary. John, Jane and .Tames. Of these children \Yilliam. the eldest. was born April 28, 183-1, in Toronto, and resided in that cit . until twenty-one 'ears of age. when he removed to Eglinton. There he engaged in the carriage business. which he still continues to carryon. In )ra -. 18;);). )[1'. Douglas mar- ried Eliza Gillespie, of Y orkville. and to this union fh-e children were horn. four of them still living. namely: Williool J.. Sarah Jane (the wife of Richard Bulmer). Samuel .J. and Edgar R. William Doug-Ias is a prominent member of the Orangpmen. having filled all of the chairs. and was Q'rand lecturer of the lucal Grand Lod!!e of Ontario. lIe is also a member of the Order of mack Knights and of the Independent Order of Foresters. lIe was a member of Volunteer Fire Department Xo. 6. Toronto. and when the dppartment was formed in Xorth Toronto. was appointed chief. an office which he has filled acceptably and efficiently to the prpspnt time. \Yilliam .J. Douglas reeeived his early edu- catiun in the puhlie school of his native local- it .. and spent one year at the 2.1odel School of Toronto. which he left at the age of fiftpen years to go to work with his father at carriage- making. After a number of years in the em- ploy of his father )11'. Douglas engaged with Barher & Ellis. of Toronto. in the stationery business. and hI' eontinued with this firm six years. In 181)0 he was appointed elerk of the town of :'\orth Toronto. and in lfìQ6 treasurer, and he has abl T filled these positions ever since. ::\11'. Douglas was married Xov. 21. 1888. to Mar- garet :\Iillar. of Eglinton. and to them were born fonr children: Lister Allan. born Dec. 9, 18 9. who died )1areh 10. 181)3: .\ustin Samnel, horn Dpc. H. lRrI:3: .J pssie Isahella. born Aug. 17. 1 !)7: and Florence Clara. born .Tune 26, 1809. :\11'. Donglas is a member of the ::\1ethod- ist Church. of which he i" a trustee. a member of the hoard and stpward. TIe is also a mem- her of the OrangI' and :\fasonic orders. a past master of eal'h. and also a past chief ranger.of the I. O. F. WTI,LLU1 TITO:\L\S .TEFFERSOX. who died at his late residenl'e. Xo. 3 \Yalker avenue. Toronto. April 20. 11)0-1. was born in Eng1anò 17 in 18: -1. son of Jonathan and Jane (Carlisle) ,Jefferson. The parents were also natives of England, and eoming to Canada in 18:37 settled at Jefferson, County York, the place being named after the family, or after the old J ef- ferson homestead. Here Jonathan Jefferson died. while his wife came to Toronto with her son \Villiam. Both 1\11'. and )1rs. Jefferson were members of the Chnrch of England. Five children were born to them: \Villiam Thomas, George. Jonathan. ,Jane C. and )Iartha. \Villiam Thomas J pffprsoll was educated at Jefferson, and engaged in farming there and at Owen Sound for some years. He then came to Toronto. where he was employed by the city at the Reservoir. )11'. Jefferson mar- ried )[iss Rachel Pointen, who was born in Xorfolk. England, daughter of \Villiam and Iar T \nn (Clarke) Pointen. natives of Eng- land. who came to Canada in 183:3. They set- tled at Aurora. Y ork Count .. where :;\frs. Pointpn died. :i\fr. Pointen survived her some 'ears. dying with his daughter. :\1rs. .J efferson. in Toronto, in .Tul .. II)O:t when aged ninety- two years. Both :\11'. and )1rs. Pointen were :\1ethodists. Their children were: :\Irs. Jeffer- son: Hannah. the wife of Ril'hard Sharpen; Ellen. deceased. who married :\1atthew Sharp- en: Phoebe. deceased. who married "William Pointen: and Eliza. the wife of )Ioses Kerna- than, of :\1ontana. To 2.11'. and :\1rs. Jefferson four children were born: Emma Jane. who died at the a e of eighteen years: William Thomas, of Toronto. who married .Annie Pollard, and they had three children-Irene. :May and William 1'.; Edith Alberta; and :\Iartha Rosette. )11'. Jefferson was a member of the Prpsbyterian Church. and in political opinion he was a Reformer. He was a vpteran of the Fenian Raid. for which he held his medal. TTIO:\IAS .JACKSO.:\. a prosperous farmer of Xew Toronto. Connty York. was horn in Yorkshire. England. Oct. 3. 18:31, hut his adult life has heen spent wholly in Canada. His parents. James and .\nnie Jackson. natives of the same countv. lived and died there. rearing a family of sixt'een chil(lrpn. nine of whom (lieZl in England. Henry. the eldest son. died near f'hil'ag-o. Illinois. where he and his fnmily lived on a farm. Georg-e died in Srdne ', Australia, and ,Jospph died in :\1l'lhonrne. Of the four still living'. Harriet is the wife of Casper Jack- son. of Sheffield. England. and has two chi1- drpn: Eli7.a, married a :\11'. .Jones. of York- shire: Charles. a farmer. married a :\Iiss ::\1ar- shall, of Englnud. has five children. and lives 2;) CO:\DIK\IOR.\ TIVE BIO(;R.\PH rc \L H E('ORD retired in Dixie, Toronto township. Thomas is mentioneù below. Thomas and Charles Jackson were the only members of their father's family to come to Canaòa. 'Pþoma!; attenùed Thorne College while growing up, and continued to reside in England until he was twenty-five years old, in 18::>6 embarking on a sailing vessel for Kew Y orlc On landing, two months later, he come direct to Toronto. His father had been a farmer, and accustomed to that labor the new- comer worked for a couple of years on Val'ious farms. hut after his marriage, in 1838, he rented the place which is stilJ the family home. He has made farming his lifelong calling. and being both industrious and progressive has met with abundant success. :\[1'. Jackson has been twice married. His first wife was :\[iss Ann rnwin, born in Mans- field. England, daughter of Charles Unwin. who died in that country. After nearly twenty years of married life she passed away in 1875, leaving no children. The following year Mr. Jackson was united to 11iss Fanny \"ïllcock, who was born in Cornwall, England, in Novem- ber. 18:38, and who was brought to Toronto the next year by her parents, Abel and Fanny \Vill- cock. :\1rs. Jackson was the third child born to them. She was educated in private schools in Toronto. Two children came to this union: William G., born in 1877, was educated in the Etobicoke schools; and :\lary Ethel, born June 21, 1879, was educated in Parkdale Collegiate School and Toronto College, . and is now the wife of Dr. James B. Coleridge, a leading physician of Ingersoll. Ontario. ::\11'. Jackson has never sought to take active part in politics, but has always been a loyal sup- porter of the Reform part T. In religious con- nection he belongs to the r'hurch of England, and has been warden of the 1[imico Church. but his wife is a member of the I\Iethodist denomin- ation. :\11'. Jackson was practically without means when he arrived in Canada, and his suc- cess reflects the greatest credit upon him, stamping him as a man of ability and deter- mination. He holds high standing in the com- munity. wherf' he and his wife have many warm friends. WILLIAM W. IRWIN. deceased. In the calling of an engineer occur more hazards than in most walks of life. and with these hazards come opportunities for heroism and self-sacri- fice no less great becansp often unnoticed and unknown. But with these come only too fre- quently tlH' mompnts when the lives of numbers are saved by the voluntary surrender of life by the man upon whose skill and nerve all are de- pendent. At such a price did the late \Yilliam \V. Irwin stand at his post in a railway collision and thereby secure the safety of every passen- ger on his train. 1\11'. Irwin was born at Kewmarket, County York, 1\1arch 1 , 1846, a son of Eli and 1\Iary (Crone) Irwin, early settlers in that section. There were four other children in the family, John, Henry, Samuel and Hattie, the last named the wife of Reuben J. Kennedy, of Toronto. \Villiam "T. Irwin spent his schooldays in New- market, and then learned the milling business, which he followed till he was twenty-seven J'ears old. At that age he went to Erie, Penn- sylvania. and hegan working for the Pennsyl- vania Railway Company. which he served for twenty-nine )'ears. . Beginning as a brakeman, in a year l\Ir. Irwin was promoted to the posi- tion of fireman and worked in that capacity seven )'ears and ten months. He was then, in 1882, made engineer, and eventually put in charge. of one of the company's fine passenger trains. During the twenty :,'ears in which he ran his engine 1\11'. Irwin was never responsible for any accident, the one in which he lost his life being due to the carelessness of one of the crew of the other train. The fatal collision occurred April 20, 1902, near New Castle, Penn- sylvania. When it was seen to be inevitable, 1\[1'. Irwin's fireman jumped and escaped with slight injuries, but he himself realized that the only chance for escape for the rest of the train was for him to remain at his post and render the impact as light as possible. He was in- stantly killed, but not a passenger was serious- ly injured, and the costly sacrifice was at least not made in vain. In Sf'ptember, 1872. Mr. Irwin and Miss Emily Burns were united in marriage. 1\1rs. Irwin was born in Ireland, the daughter of James and Ann (1Y'00d) Burns, also of that country. In uno they settled in Toronto, where 1\11'. Burns was in the employ of the government for a time. and then went to Kewmarket, where he wa;;; in tl1P registr T office until his death, in 18ô!). IIis" ife. who died in 18aI, bore him six children. Eliza .Jane, Ellen Ann, George. Emily, Sophic 1\[a)' and Rebecca. They were members of the Richmond Street Methodist Church, and "'ere highly esteemed. To the union of Wil- linm W. and Emily Irwin was born one daugh- ter, Georg'ine, whose birth occurred in Pennsyl- vania. Their religious faith was that of the ::\Iethodist ['hurch. In politics Mr. Irwin was a Repuhlican, while fraternally he helonged to the great orr1er of his calling, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. and to the A. O. U. ,Yo Mrs. Irwin. since her hushand's death. has returned to Canada and residps in Toronto. r - \ '/ J; . \ , I f J citrin) -I CO:\DIE:UüR.\ TIVE BIOGRAPIIIC \L RECORD 2:>9 .JOHN RITCHIE. who departed this life at his late residence, No. 2:H Jarvis street, To- ronto. Sept. 1:3, 1896, was one of the best known men of the Queen City, and during his day one of the leaders in his line of business. His birth occurred in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, July 20. 1820, and his literary training was all received in his natiye country. 1\[1'. Ritchie learned the business of plumbing, steam fitting and the manufacture of brass goods, and began his husiness career in the place of his nativity. In 1833 he emigrated to New York. whence he came two years later to Toronto. Ill' at once embarked in business on King street east. between Frederick and George streets, in the manufacture of brass goods. and in plumbing and steam fitting. So strictly trustworthy was ::\11'. Ritchie that he commanded the best trade of the city, such as banking houses, the Pniversity building, the old jail and any number of large business and public houses. He subsequently removed his place of business, in 1879. to Adelaide street east, where he discontinued the manufacture of brass goods, giving his entire time and atten- tion to the other branches of his business. As a proof of I\1r. Ritchie's efficiency in the busi- ness, it may be noted that in 1876, in the Cen- tennial at Philadelphia. he received the brass, bronze and silver medals. on his manufnctured goods at that grand fair. In 187ï. at Sydney, New South Wales, Mr. Ritchie's goods took first premium. and in 1878, at the Toronto Ex- hibition. he took twelve first prizes on his manu- factured articles. It was not only as a business man that Mr. Ritchie was well known, but as a leading factor in munil'ipal matters as well. During the years 1875, '76. '77. '78 he was a member of the council of Toronto. and served on many important committees during his term of service. Mr. Ritchie was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Smith. hy whom he had two sons: John and William. He married (second) Mrs. Camphell, daughter of the late .James :Miller, an earl." settler of Toronto. and to this union were horn: Arthur. Frederick and Gor- don. The family are Prcsh."terians, and ::\[1'. Ritrl1ie \Va" a mpmher of the Knox Church from] R:17 until 189f). He was a memher of St. Anclrpw's and the Caledonian Socipties. and the )Iasonic fraternit.". in all of whirh h(' had high standing. In politics he was a Reformer. THO:\L\S BICKELL was born in Devon- shire, England. in 1816, and died in St. Mary's. Ont.. in lRR;). His father. .T ohn Rickell. died in the old pountr.'-. 1\[1'. Bickell lenrnpd the grocery business in his native land. Coming to Quebec in 1 34, he soon went into the grocery and litluor business, in which he continued some time. Later he en- gaged in the crockery busiuess, which he sold to go to St. Mary's, in 1865. There for some time he engaged in soapmaking. and then trav- elled for Whitehead & Turner, of Quebec, being with that firm at the time of his death. 1\11'. ßickell was married in Quehec to Miss Ann Elizabeth Hobbs, daughter of Thomas and Ann (Clearihue) Hobbs, and a descendant of French Huguenots. :Mr. Hobbs was born in England and there learned the trade of cabinet- making, which he follmwd on .John street. Que- bec. after his arrival in 1807. He married Ann Clcarihue, a native of Scotland. who came to Canada in 18m>, and after their marriage : VIr. and Mrs. Hohbs lived in Quebec, where 1\1rs. Bickell was born July 12, 1820. To 1\11'. and 1\lrs. Bickell were born: Elizabeth Ann, the wife of James Shaw, of Toronto; l\Irs. Charles Cliff; 1\[rs. Robert Wright; Charles; Walter; and Lewis. The family are members of the .Methodist (,hurell. In political opinion Mr. Bickell was a Reformer. He affiliated fratern- ally with the I. O. O. F. Since 18R8 1\lrs. Bickell has made her home in Toronto, at No. 2-14 McCaul street, which property she purchased after 1\11'. Bickell's death. She is a member of the King's Daugh- ters, and the oldest member of her branch of th(\ society, being now past the eighty-sixth milestone in life's jOllrney. However she is re- markahly active and in full possession of her faculties, and a visit to Mrs. Bickell is a very enjoyable experience. She has a remarkahle memory. and her reminiscenres of far-away days are very inte]l('sting. HEKRY F. HOPPER. late of York township, County York, was successfully engaged in stock dealing at Richmond Hill. Mr. Hopper was born in Yorkshire, England. in February, lR-1R. son of Robert and Charlotte (Fisher) Hopper. Rolwrt Hopper was born in Yorkshire. in 1822, and his wife in ]8 !J. They came to Can- arln in lR54. on the sailing vessel ".Meteor," heing- eight weeks on the ocpan. The first year the." scttled in 1\1arkham township. ('ounty York Mr. Hopper working as a farm laborer, and tllen remoV!'d to Richmond Hill. in the fall of 1836. 1\[1'. Hopper engaging in the hutrhering bnsiness, in which he continued dur- ing tlle halanee nf his active life. He died at Rirhmonrl Hill in 18f) . and his wife passed awa." at the homc of 11('1' drlng-hter. in Linrlsay, in 1WJï. Aftrr locating in ('anaòa Mr. and :\Trs. Hopper were connected with thp 1\[ethod- 260 CO)D1K\IORATIVE BIOGR.\PIIICAL RECORD ist Church, though they had heen members of the Church of England in their native country. In politics he was a staunch Conservative. :\11'. and .:\lrs. Hopper were the parents of twelve children: (1) Thomas, born in England in Aug- ust. 1816, now a retired farnlPr of Richmond Hill. first married Miss 1\Iariah Leak. who died leaving three children-George. Xellie and Charles-and for his second wife married l\lrs. J. Snyder, of Yaughan township. (2) Henry F.. is mentioned below. (3) Jane. born in Eng- lam} in 1850. married David Benson, formerly a farmer of King township, now of Richmond Hill. She died at the former place. April 26, 1882. leaving children-'Valter, Elvis, .:\Ierritt, Effie anù Leonard. (1) Robert F., born in C'ornwalJ. England. :Ma.,' 8. 18:)2. married a lad,\' of l\Iontana. where 11<' is now engaged in business as a blacksmith. lIe has one daughter. (:>) William. born in :March, 18;);). learned the printers' tradc at Richmond Hill when a young man, and is now a resident of Pennsylvania. where he edits a paper. (6) Elizabeth. born at . Richmond Hill. l\Iay 1;). 185ï. is the wife of R. J. Evans. a baker of Port Perno. Ont.. and has a family of six children. (7) Charlotte, born in 18:)9, died in childhooò. (8) Bets." and (9) David. twins. were horn in 1862. The former married Harry Bell. who resides in Leamington, County Essex, and has a family of three chil- dren. David died when five months old. (10) Henrietta. born in January. 1865, is the widow of Capt. George Cramle\. of Lindsay. (11) George .r.. died in childhood. (12) Alice 0.. born in October. 1870. was educated in the high school of Richmond IIil\. and was for five .'"ears a teachpr in County Yode Rhe is now the wife of 081'ar Rmyth. who residQt; near Leamington, County Essl'x. and has a family of three chil- dren. Henry F. Hopper commenced his education in England. and later attended the s('hools of Richmond HilL \Vhen a young man he worked at the butchering business with his father. be- coming the latter's suecessor at the age of twent,v-thrpe ,\'ears. He continued to follow that line until 1001. when he tnrnpd the business over to his son Herhert. from which time until his death he was engaged in huying and ship- ping cattle. l\Ir. Hopper was married Feb. 8. 1871. to :!\fiss Phoebe A. firangcr. who was horn at Thorn Hill. .Tan. 2-1. 18.")3. daughter of Thomas and )Ia1',\' .\. firanger. of England. Mrs. Hopper passerl away Feb. 12. 1886. leaving a family of six children, as folJows: Herbert II., born in May, ] 72. who is his father's successor in the butchcriug business. which he is successfully conducting. marri('(l ::\1iss Ida Coomhs. and they are the parents of one daughter, Eva; Florence :\1., born Sept. 2:>, 1873, is the wife of Frank Simes, a resident of Richmond Hill, and they have one daughter. :\Iahel I.; Charlotte L., born Aug. 25. 1875. is the wife of Harry Lever, of \Veston. County York. and has one son, Wil- fred; Edith J., horn April 16, 1878, is unmar- ried. and makes her home in Toronto; Fred- erick :\1.. born in l\lay. 1881, and Ernest F., born in July. 1881, are unmarried, and live at the homestead. In )Iay. 1887. :Mr. Henry F. Hopper was unit- ed in marriage with )Irs. Catherine (IJUdford) Granger. who was born at Thorn Hi]] in 18n, daughter of Thomas Ludford. who came to this pountr,\' from England in pioneer days. To this union there were born no children. )11'. IIopper was the owner of considerable real estate at Richmond Hill, and had two fine homes. one of which is occupied hy his son. In religious connection. like his wife and fam- il.\'. he belonged to the )Iethodist Church. 1\11'. Hopp<>r was prominent in public matters as a staunch Conservatiye. serying as councilman at Richmond rIm for three years. FraternaHy he was connected with the rnited Workmen and the Ancient Onler of Foresters, having heen representative in the Grand Lodge of each, und was also a Mason of high standing. lIe was a num of estimable character and pleasing per- sonalit,\.. haying' man." friends throughont the communit .. who mourned his dPI'ease, which occurrpd in Dpcemlwr. 1906. TIIO}'L\.S D \ LE (deceased) was the found- er in Canada of the Dale family, which has he en identified with the, County of York for so many years He was born in County \r- magh. Ireland, in 1798. and coming to Canada settled in the township of ::\Iarkham, County York. Here he married Jane \Vhaley. who was born in Ireland in lRll. dau hter of Thomas and )Iarg'aret 'Yhale:,'. earl.'T settlers of Mark- ham township, where the former purchased 900 acres of land. )11'. \Vhaley also owned a saw- mill. and was one of the leading bnsiness men of his da." in that seption. There he and his wife both died. leaving children: David, Eliza. .J ane. )Iargaret. Sally, )Iary and Alex- ander. After their marriage 1\11'. and :\lrs. Dale set- tled On thp :3rd Coneession of ::\Iarkham town- ship. ,md resided there for some time, later removing to King township. in the same county. Thev remaillPll here for some time. on a 200- al'r tract. hut later removed to Pxbridge, where :\11'. Dale died on March 5. 1880. Eight children were horn to :\11'. and 1\Irs Dale: l\Iar- garet and Ann. deceased : James: 1\Iary Jane; CO::\L\IK\fOR_\ TIYE BIOGR.\PIIIC.\L RECORD Thomas. deceased; Elizabeth; Thomas and arah. ::\Iiss Sarah and :Uiss Elizabeth reside at Xo. 1-1:3 John street. Toronto. They are members of the 1Iethodist Church. in the faith of which their father died. He was a Re- former in political sentiment. (,HARLE 1L\SOX a well-known husiness man of Toronto Junction. md one of tlw oldest brick manufacturers of this section of Ontario. is a native of England. born in 18:3;:;. son of John and Ann (Blackburn) ::\Iason. John :Mason was horn in Lincolnshire, Eug- land. :\Iarch 1 . li99. and was there engaged in shoemaking for some years. In his native countr,r he nlëlrried -\nn Blackburn. horn in 180 . fJnd they came to Canada in 18;)4. :\11'. 1Iason following his tradt' here'until his death. Xov. -1. 1886. IIis wife sur....ived him until 1896, whl'n she pa s\:'d awa' .. Their children ,wr\:'; 'Yilliam. deceased. a brickmaker and a farmer; .J ohn. an agriculturist: Ann. deceased. who married John Cottingham; 1Im'y. de- ceased. who married John 1lason; .1abez. of Toronto: Sarah. widow of W"illiam Shaw. of Toronto: Charles: Eliza. widow of 'Yilliam Sut- ton; Harriet. of England. \vho married Charles Storr; Jane. of Toronto, wife of Thoma" Rid. dall; Blackburn. of "The Canadian Roo"; and Gl'orge. of Toronto .Junction. In his native country Charles 11ason had heen engaged in farming. but on coming to Canada with his parents he learned the brick. making busine'is. which he foHowpd at Yor1\:- ville for 80m\:' 'ears. In 18 1 he settled on tlw "Weston roaò. in Toronto .Junction, and fi....e Yt'ars later built his present brickmaking plant, which has a capacity of over 1.600.000 bricks annually. and in connection with which he em- ploys twel....e men. 1fr. fason makes hoth red and white brick. and his business is in a ....pry flourishing condition. 11(' being considered one of the substantial men of his community. In his political belief he is a Reformer. lIe and his family atteml t.he 1Iethoòist Church. In 186;') :Mr. l\Im;on was married to ::\Iiss Anne '\Yray. born in Yorkshire. England. in 18-13. daug-hter of .Joseph and Hann&h (Hill) "Tra.,', and to this union there ha....e been born the fol- lowing children: Charll's, deceased: John \\ al- ter. a brickmaker; George HeI1l' ', of the To- ronto Junction fire department. who married Rebecca Davidge. and has three children- Edward Preston. Frances Theresa. and Alfred 'Yra '; Robert Wesley, a brick maker. who mar- ried Lillie Downey. and has one son. Robert Wilton; William. also engaged in brickmaking. who married \T ollair Ha 'warrl, and has one son, Charles 'Yra -: Ernest Howard. a briek- 61 maker. who married Gertrude Davies; and Frederick Charles. also engaged in brickmak- mg. FREDERIC'K R. GEE (deceased) was one of the successful and honored business men of Toronto for a number of years. He was born in 184 i, in Pickering, Ont.. and died in To- ronto Xov. O, 1896. 'Yilliam and II,ll1nah (Barnes) Gee. the par- ents or Frederick R. Gee. were natins of Eng- land. the father born in 180-1. in Xorthumher- land. and the mother born in 1813. In 1840 they came to Canada, settling first in Scar- boroug-h township. County York, Ont., but later removing' to Pickering, where 111'. Gee followed farming until his death. which occurrl'd in 188-1. IIis wife died in 1881, and they were buried in the Salem cemetery. not far distant from their former home. Their children were; .John G.. who died in 1!!0-1: Elizabeth. widuw of Re..... John Hodgson. of Toronto; Rev. Daniel Goo who died in 1893: William. of Pickering to,,'nship: ::\Im' -. wife of Rev. C. C. Cookman; Rev. Thomas G.. of Chicago; Frederick R.; and Harry G.. of Toronto. The late Frederick R. Uee was eduacted at Pickering. and for some time was a teacher in the public schools of Ontario. lIe then learned the milling business v.-ith J. L. Spink. and set- tling later in Osborne there engaged in that business for about twelve years with the late IIon. T. X. Gibbs. ::\11'. Gee removed then to Sunderlaml. and still later to Toronto, con- tinuing to carryon milling. and then establish- ed himself in Pickering for some five years. at the end of that time returning to Toronto, where he resided until his death. He was a man of excellent business qualifications. and one who enjoyed in large measure the respect and confidencl' of aU who knew him. ::\11'. Gee was united in marriage with ::\Iiss Emma Tatton. who wns born in Count . York, nl'ar Lake Simcoe. daugMer of the late Rev. .Jesse Tatton and his wife Xancy (Graham) Tatton. the latter a daughter of Rev. J. Gra- ham. .J<,ss(' Tatton was a son of .Tohn Tatton, of Xew Brunswick. who. in 1843. settled in King to\ynship. Connt ,. York, wl1Cre he farmed untilllis death. in 18iO. .Jesse Tatton was born in Xew Brunswick in 1823. and on reaching- his majority became a minister in the Christian Church. His last pastorate was at Osborne, wher(' h(' died in 18i3. IIis widow. who was born in 1833. resides in Toronto. They had ehildren as follows: Emma. Mrs. (ief>: Hester. of Tm'onto; Clarenl'l'; and Gertrurle. wife of .J. .\. 1Icf'oIlllPl1. By his former wife. whose maiden name was IIa .ght. Rey. Jesse Tatton :? CO)OIE)IORATITE BIOGRAPHIC..ll. RECORD had one son, Alfred Tatton. now of South Dakota. To )11'. and )Irs. Gee were born four chil- dren. namely: Roy Stanley. of Toronto, who married )Iaud Armstrong; Louie A., deceased, wife of Elmer Ogilvie, who had one son, Carl; Geraldine; and Francis RusselL )11'. Gee was a worthy member of the )Iethodist Church. to which religious body )Irs. Gee also belongs. In politics he was a Conservative, and fratern- ally he belonged to the A. O. L. W. )llCH..\EL HY r:S. whose entire business life "tI'"as spent in the Queen City. died in To- ronto in IS.5. He was born in Ireland in 1824, <,On of Patrick and Fanny (Bergen) Hynes, who came to Ontario about 1831. and who had children as fonows: )Iichael and William. de- cea<;ed: Patrick, a resident of Toronto; and )Iary and Catherme. both deceased. 'Iichael H -:nes was educated in Toronto, and after fÌni<;hing hi schooling engaged in con- tracting and pla ering. in which business he continued until his death. He was married in 1848 to )Iargaret O'Connor, daughter of .James and )Iary O'Connor, natives of Ireland, who came to Canada in 1831). The foBowÎng children were born to Jlr. and )Irs. H -:nes: ister A.ttracta, of the S1. .Joseph Sisterhood; )Iichae] .John. of the rnited States; William .J.: Lillie: )Iary: Lucy: and .J. P.. of Toronto. 'II'. and )Irs. Hyneì9fJ. unmarried. .Ahout 1R..;-t thl' surviving nwmber.. of the family returned to Toronto, amI purchased the fine re<;idpntial property at o. :3:30 Colle!!f' strcet. now owned by Iiss A rnps Shiplds. Thp r{><;iclfonl'p was huilt h ' the late Shpriff .Jarvis. :\fr. and :\frs. Shipl{]" "erp Prcshyterians. to ,) \ , . Iffit, ;t CO)DIE)IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 63 which faith )1iss Agnes also adheres. In poli- tics he was a Reformer, and his fraternal con- nections were with the Freemasons, which he joined in the old country. D. J,DIES SIXCL \IR. of Xo. 69 Bay street, Toronto, enjo 's the distinction of being the pioneer wholesale commission florist in Can- ada, and, up to the present writing, the only one in this Dominion. )[1'. Sinclair comes of sturdy Scotch ances- try. and the family was founded in Canada in 18-16 by his grandfather, who was born at Caithness. Scotland, and there married IsabeHa Couga!. Coming to Canada, he settled near Brampton. in the County of Peel, where he died in 1834. His widow, born in 1809, died in the County of Peel in 1893. [n politicaL faith he was a Reformer. In religious belief both he and his wife were Presbyterians. Their children were: William, a well-known teacher in Canada for many years: John; Eliza, de- ceased; and George and Donald. deceased. John Sinclair, father of D. James, was born in Caithness. Scotland, l\Iarch 28, 18-16, and accompanied the family to Canada; thirteen weeks were consumed in crossing the ocean in a sailing vessel. He grew to manhood in the County of Peel, and for seventeen 'ears was a teacher in that county. Finally he retired to a fine farm of 300 acres, which he owned. in Chinguacousy township, County of Peel, and there he still resides. In 18ï3 he married Miss Eliza Starrat. who was born in the County of Peel. 1arch 28, 1833, daughter of Andrew and Fanny p[arrigold) Starrat. and to this union were born children as foll ows : D. James j Kellie, deceased: E. J., a farmer in :l\Ianitoba; E. G. and W. H., both in the County of Peel; and Gladys, at. home. D. James Sinclair was born June 16, 18ï-1.. in the County of Peel, and was educated in the Brampton high school and the British Am- erican Business College, at Toronto. On com- pleting his education he immediately turDf.d his at.tention to the florist's business, and for some time was with J. H. Dunlop, of Toronto. While there engaged he became impressed with the idea of starting a wholesale commission and florists' supply business. there being no organization of the kiml in Canada. It re- quired much thought and preparation, but on Oct. 1. 1901. he opened his present business at Ko. 69 Bay street. His cut flowers are in de- mand from long distances. and he requires the assisbmce of eight workmpn. On Sept. 15. l!JOG. he opened an eastern branch in :Montreal. Mr. Sinclair has a numb PI' of specialties, im- porting all the latest lines of supplies from Europe and the Cnited States. On :\larch 10, 1900, )11'. Sinclair was married to :Miss Mary P. )1artin, a native of Brampton, daughter of Robert l\Iartin. 'rhey have one son. Clive, born in Toronto Jan. 20, 190:t :Mr. and )1rs. Sinclair are members of the Presby- terian Church. In politics he is a Reformer, and in fraternal affiliation a )lason. He is one of Toronto's representative business men, and an active member of the Board of Trade. ALEXAKDER FRASER. who died in To- ronto Feb. 23, 1900, was one of the highly esteemed and well-known contractors of that section of Canada. )11'. Fraser was born in Banff, Scotland. Jan. 9. 183ï, son of James and Barbara (Joss) Fraser. who came to Canada in 1856, settling in Arthur village, County of "ellington, where :Mr. Fraser engaged in contracting and building, and where he died. His widow survived him about nine years. Their children were: Alexander. Barbara, Mar- garet. James. )1ary S., John, Isabella, Bathia, Isabella (2), Jean and Janet. Alexander Fraser was educated in his native land, and with his father learned the contract- ing business. He had conceived the idea of settling in Canada. and accordingly sailed for this country in 1836 with his uncle. Hugh Fraser. It was his intention to secure a home for his parents on their arrival, but his boat t>eing delay d. they arrived shortly befor2 h(' did. :\[1'. Fraser began his business life at the village of Arthur, County of Wellington, with his fath r. later embarking in dIe sawmill busi- ness at the same place, where he continued until settling in Toronto in 188í. His first railway contracting work was for the Cana- dian Pacific Railway Company, for the con- st.ruction of a fence along their line, and this proved to be the turning point in his line of contracting. for from that time until his death he was engaged extensively in railway con- tracting work. His bm;Îness was largely with the Canadian Pacific, constructing cordons, bridges. etc. For some time :Mr. Fraser pur- chased his timber from various points in Can- ada and the Pnited States, but later. as 'a mem- ber of a s rndicate, purchased 32.500 acres of timber land in the State of Kentucky, from which he afterwards secUl'f'd his timber. )[1'. Fraser was developing this property to a large degree at tIlf' time of his death in 1900. His business made him well known throughout Canada and a great part of the United States. and he could scarcply visit a town or cit . with- out meeting an acquaintance or a friend. In 186-1 )[1'. Fraser was married to :\Iiss 2G-l CO:\DIE roR \TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Sarah F. Giles. born in Ireland. daughter of James and Jane Jephson Giles. the former of whom died in Ireland. after which, in 18405. the widow and her children, Iargarct, Deborah, Sarah F., and Amelia came to Canada. Here the mother died in 18ï2. To .:\11'. and .Mrs. Alexander Fraser were burn the following .chil- dren: Àmelia: James Giles. of Toronto, who married l\Iiss l\finnie l\Iay, by whom he has one daughter. :5arah; Jane. the wife of Richard E. Jamieson, of Vancouver. B.C., by whom she has three children. Frank Fraser, Janie and Sarah F.; Henr ' .Wernham, of Vancouver, B. C.; and \Ya1ter .Tephson Joss. who died in To- ronto in 1 02. Since dictating the abovf'. :1!l's. Fraser passed away on the 2nd of April, 1906, after an illness of only one week 'g duration. She had a noble, generous nature. was a loving. devoted mother. and an earnest worker in church and mission- ary interests. :L\Ir. and l\frs. Fraser's memories are cherished by the family and large circle of friends. for their sterling Christian qualities and works of philanthropy. WILLL\l\[ BLACK. whose death occurred in Toronto Xov. 14, 1893. was born in Dufferin County, Ont.. in 1862. son of Thomas and 1m- cinda (Spence) Black. the former a native of Ireland. and the latter of Canada. Thomas Black was a farmer of Dufferin County, where he and his wife died. \Yilliam Black was educated in the common and high schools of Orang-eviIle. where he com- menced his business career. He was for some time engaged with his brother in busincss on College street, Toronto. and later became a clt>rk in a grocery. lIe had arranged to go into business for himself again. and while in the country arranging for the shipment of his provisions contracted the cold which resulted in his death. Mr. Black was married June 28, 1893. to Thirza Gray. who was born in Dufferin ('ount .. daughter of Rev. :\1. S. and Harriet (Anstead) Gray. The Rf'v. l\Ir. Gray was in the ministry of the Congregational Church for over sixty ;\"ears and died in 1905, aged eighty- two years: his wife passed away in 1894. 'William Black was a member of the Method- ist Church. a Conservative in politics. and connected fratprnally with the I. O. O. F. and the K. O. T.:11. Mrs. Black. his widow. is a graduate of the Toronto Conservatory of :Music, class of 1895. She is a teacher of Theory, Har- mony and Instrumental l\Iusic. a profession which she carried on up to the time of her marriage. and at which she is now successfully engaged in Toronto. She is very well known as a musical educator. and has a large class of pupils. Likl' hpr hushaml. she is very popu- lar in Toronto. DrXGAX oCAl\IPBELL. l.D.. whose death occurred in Toronto April 29, 1903. was a physician of recognized ability and force. whose career was unfortunately hampered by failing health and finally cut short at an 3ge when he was at the fullness of his powers men- tally. He was born at Delaware, Ont., Sept. 5, 1860, son of Colin and Janet (Munroe) Campbell. Both parents were of Scotch birth, and came to this country when "oung people. Colin Camp- bell settled first at Delaware, on a farm. where he remained for a number of .years. but fin- ally removed to St. Thomas, and it was there that his death occurred. His wife died at Littlewood, Ont., in 1903, leaving four chil- dren. Donald, Mary, Eliza and Xancy. Duncan Campbell received his literary train- ing at S1. Thomas, and after completing his studies there taught for several years. At the end of that time he was ready to enter on the study of medicine, and enrolled himself in the ranks of the students at the Trinity l\Iedi- cal College. in Toronto. He received his de- gree therefrom in 1888. and at once established himself at Belmont, where he sta 'ed for two years. A better opening offering itself at Kew- market. he removed thither and practiced for ten 'ears. when ill health compelled him to seek a new location. where his professional duties would be less arduous. lIe became resi- dent physician at the Keeley Insf.Ïtute, in To- ronto, and remained there the four years pre- ceding his demise. Dr. Campbell was married in 1888 to Mrs. Thomas Ramsey. whose maiden name was .Mm'y Frances Broom. Her parent.. were \Yi1liam and Lydia (Kipp) Broom. the latter a native of Canada. l\fr. Broom "\vas born in 1816 in England. came to Canada as a young man and settled near London in the undertaking amI cabinet making business. After living at Yienna for nearly fift " years, he moved to Ayl- mer. and there died in 1899. Mrs. Broom died in Minneapolis in 1893. aged seventy-two 'ears. Their children were: .:\T rs. Henry Sheldon: :\Iar." Frances: William. Curtis and Bertina. of Minneapolis; and Henry. of :\fontana. There were a1<;o two childrp by a former marriage. ::\[rs. \Vaterson anð .John Broom. :!IIary F. Broom was born at -.'ienna. Ont.. and was first married to :Mr. i{amsey, a native of Canada, who was a Jr." .:hanic by occupation. and who died in 188/3 aged thirt '-four. There were two children Þ:. this union, William and Audrey, while b,.. ner marriage with Dr. Campbell there CO DIE:\[ORATnTE BIOGR \PIIICAL RECORD was one thmghter. Jean. Dr. Campbell" as a de\"out member of the Presbyterian Church, whilc in politics he was a Reformer. His llame was enrolled in the membership of the lasonic fraternity and of the Odd Fellows. FRXXK R. Cr)D1ER. music instructor and art collector at Aurora, York County, Ont., 'HIS born at \Yillow Dale. Oll Y onge street, York County, Oct. 4. 1 ;) , son of Joshua and Angeline (Irwin) ('umnlPr. Jacob and Elizabeth (Fisher) Cummer, the grandparents of Frank R.. were born in lï6; and 1 ïï:). respectively. and they came from Penns 'lvania sonw time in tlIP early part of the ninetef'ntll cpntury. and took up land on Y onge strf'et. York County. .At one time he owned 1.000 acres of land. which was later divided among his children. who were: Mary. born May 6. 1 ï J ; Behle,\", in XOH'mber. 1ï J:3; Daniel. in 1ï93; John. in )larch. 1 ï!)ï, Cathel'ine. in 1ï98: David. in 1800; .Jacoh. in 1803: .Joseph. in 1R04: Sallie. )Iay 8. 1806; XêIIlCY. Aug. 16, 1F:08 : Joshua. Sept. 19. 1810: ppter. Sept. 10. 181 ; and amuel. Dec. 8, 181;-" all of whom lind and died in York County. Joshua Cummer was born on Yonge strcet. ept. 19. 1810. and his wife. \ngeline Irwin. )larch 1R 181fî. The,\" were marrif'd in 18: ;). llP was a daughter of (,harles and Hannah (Penrose) Irwin. who came from Penns.dvania and settled near Toronto. where they became substantial farmers. Joshua Cummer settled as a tnrmer on Yonge street. on a farm Ipft him h ' his thrifty fatlwr. HI' operatcd his Iëmd until 18ï6. when he retired and lived in _\urora until his death. in 18ï9. leaving his estimable wife. who still survives and rf'sidt:'s with our subject. In religion tlwy were )leth- odists. The children of Joshua ('ummel' and his wife were: S:n-ian. born in FebruaQ'. 18:3ï. was reared on the homestead. hut in young manhood removed to Owen ::;ound. wherp hc built a grist mill and continued in the milling husiness nntil recently. when he retired; he married Ro"e Rhaw. of Petel'borough. and the.,- have clÜldren. RacllPl P.. born Oct. 9. lR3!}. is the wife of .\1fred Brunton, a farmer of Bruce County. Ont.. and they have children. Eli. born in July. 1841. was a partner with his brother for some years near Owen Souml. but is now emplo."ed in a railroad office in Toronto: 111' mftrried Susan BisllOp. of Owen Sound. and they have fh'e children. Eli7alwth Roo born Xov. 1:"). 1845. married Harrison Rpad. former- ly a teftcher in )Iarkham village. now rpsiding retired in Aurora. Ont.: the.'" have three ('hil- drpn-('harles. \\ïlliam and )laud pf rs. )farks\. )lilton Eoo horn \ug. I!}. 184ï, mar- 63 ried )riss )lartha Gembly. of York County. anrl he and his wife live in Portage la Prairie, where he is a contractor and builder; they have two children-Arthur and Etta. Charles II., born in December, 1831. died in his prime on Feb. 1. 1889. one of the brilliant young men of his neighborhond. He was a graduate of Belle- ville College. where he took the gold mcdal, and for several terms was an instructor in the Bryant & tratton Commercial College in Chi- cago, later was the editor of a newspaper at l\Ierrill. \Yisconsin. where he was engaged until a short time before his death, in 18ö9. when he came home on a visit. While on this visit he was seit.ed with an il1ness from which he r1ied. Ilis untimely death was a great grief to his family and friends. FI'êll1k R. Cummer was educated in the puul"c schools of York County, where he completeJ his education. In 18ï8 he crossed the ocean to London >>nd Hamburg. Germany. to study music. and entered tllP Leipsic Consen'atory of Music. remaining" there one and one-half years. Returning home he remained one and a halí ."cars. and then again went to German '. re- maining in Leipsic one and a half ."ears in 181:\1- 188 . Finishing' his training in 188:3 he travel- led all through Europe, including Russia. In 18m he visited Ita!.v. Switzerland. and a num- ber of other foreign countries. and in 1900 a!!ain crossed the ocean. going to Gibraltar, through pain. Ego.' pt. Palestine. Turkey, Greece and Italy. also taking in tlw Paris Exposition. Since finishing his studies. while not travel- ling. )[1'. Cummer has been an instructor ill lUusi(' in Tnronto. and in 18R3 he purclUl<;ed real estate. and erel'ted Ollt' of the finpst modf'l'n brick houses in Aurora, equipped with hot water heat and every modern convenience. In 1901 he erccted his picture gallery. which is eonnected with his home. Yilla del Prado. and he owns onp of the finest collections of photoa and steel engravin!!s in .\.merica. comprising- upward of 1.000 pictures collected in Europe, Asia and Afri('a. Like his father he is a Re- foru1er in politics. .L\)fE IIEXRY J,ITTLE was horn in Iri'- land in 1840. and died in lR O at Parry 3011'1'1. His parents. ,\Yilliam and Janp (\Yest) Littlf'. came to Canada, settling near Gloucester, where )11'. Little engaged in farming for a time. Later removing to Parry Sound. he con- tinued in agricultural pursuits there until his death. James III'nry Little was er1ucatpd at Glouet's- tel'. anrl his businpss life was largely spent at Parry Sound. where he had large lumher con- tracting and farming interests. Ill' married 266 CO DIE)rnR \TnYE BIOfiRAPIIICAL RECORD Miss )lary J. Clark, a daughter of .J ames and Jane (Yance) Clark. natives of Ireland, who came to Canada ahout 1842-4:3. settling near Huntingdon, Quebec, where Mr. Clark carried on shoemaking and farming until his death. His widow survived until 1901. They had chil- dren as foUows: Hannah. Oliver, Thomas, Mary J.. Elizabeth, John, )1argaret. Matilda, Sarah and Samuel. James H. Little and his wife were the parents of the following children: Emily, deceased; Ida. the widow of Thomas ::\1cGown, who has children-Ella Iay, Etta. Ernest, Harry and Ida ; Jennie; Gertrude, wife of George Smith, who has children-Conrad, 1arion, Austin, Jennie, Olive anù Meade; Ernest, deceased; ::\1aude; and Etta, wife of Elmer Cook, of Michigan, who has one daughter, Jennie. The family are Presbyterians. In politics Mr. Little was a Conservative. In 1903 1111's. Little settled in Toronto, pur- chasing the home at No. 211 Bathurst street, where she has since resided. However, she still retains her home and farm property at Parry Sound. ROBERT LOVE, who died in Toronto July 17, 1899, had been established there for nearly t.hirty years and was one of the foremost tailors in the city, having built up a splendid business reputation. Mr. Love was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1889, and was named after his father, who was born in that country and died there. He grew to manhood in his native shire, learned the tailors' trade, and going into business in Glas- gow followed that occupation there until 1870. In that year .:\11'. Love left Scotland forever. to try his fortune in a distant land, crossing the ocean to Canada. lIe settled first at Hamilton and worked at tailoring there for a time, but as Toronto seemed to offer greater advantages he moved to that city and made it his perman- ent ahode. He prospered in his business. for his work was always first-class. commanding the patronage of the hest people of the city. 1\[1'. Love at the time of his death was the owner of various residence properties in To- ronto. including his home at No. 2 Sullivan strpet. where his widow still lives. He was fully identified with the business circles of the Queen C'ity. for when he died he had been engaged in his OW'll particular line longer than an ' other man in Toronto. In 1864- Robf'rt Love was married in Glas- gow to Miss ::\[ary Carmichael. daughter of Dougal Carmichael. who was a lifelong resi- dent of his native Scotland. Two children snr- vive l\Ir. Love, namely: l\Iary, born in Scot- land, wife of R. Herbert King. and mother of five children-Fred, Edna 1\1., Herbert W., Robert J.. and Russell E.; and Robert B., of Toronto, who married l\Iiss Nellie Abbott, and has two children-Robert C. and Helen. The late Robert Love was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, while in politics he was a Reformer. CHARLES FCLLER, a well-known resident of Toronto, who died in that city Jan. 27, 18 H, was of English parentage, the son of Edward rves and [ary E. (Barratt) Fuller. both of whom died in England. He was born Jan. 5, 1838. in Bath, a city one of whose claims to fame rests upon the fact that the great astron- omer Herschel was at one time organist there in the Octagonal chapel. 1\[1'. Fuller attended school in England, re- ceiving a good education, and on reaching man- hood decided upon the profession of an artist, spending a considerable period in France in study and work. On returning to England he continued in his chosen line until 1862, after which time art was no longer his sole occupa- tion. In that year J)e came to Canada to visit, and was so pleased that he decided to remain, his resolve being strengthened by the persuas- ions of his cousin, Thomas Fuller, the architect of the Parliament Buildings. and still more by the preferences of Miss HirschfeJder. to whom he had become engaged. On settling in To- ronto, Mr. Fuller embarked in the book busi- ness in partnership with the late Dr. William Chewett, but the firm was later bought out by the Copp-Clark Compan r. Ltd.. and l\Ir. Fuller became a member of that concern. acting as president thereof till his death. On Dec. 30, 1864-. 1\[1'. Fuller was married to )Iiss Rosamond I-lirschfelder. a native of To- ronto, and a daughter of Prof. Myers lIirsch- feldeI'. who for forty years was professor of Oriental languages in the University of To- ronto, and who died Aug. 24. 1902. aged eighty- three years. .:\Irs. Hirschfelder died Oct. 30, 1898, at the age of seventy-five 'years. Their children were: Fanny, who married Alfred Chapman. of Toronto; and Rmmmond. To Mr. and 1\frs. Fuller seven ehildren were born: Charles Barratt. deceased in 1878; l\Iary. who married G. A. Xewman, and has three chil- (h'en. l\Iaitland. Helen and Hilda; Eilward, manager of the Bank of Toronto. in 1\Iontreal. who married :Miss Emily S1. George Bates, and has two children, Naomi and Edward; George, of X f'W York City; Miss Rosamond: C'aroline, wife of 'Villiam D 'Espard. of Toronto. who has one daughter. :;Uargaret: and Miss ,Janet \da. The family are connected with the ... # 'Y' CO DIE IOK\ TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 6ï Church of England, in which :Mr. Fuller was a communicant. He held membership in the )Iasonic fraternity, while his political ideas led him to support the ('onsen-ative party. GEORGE DA YID CHESSELL, one of To- ronto's well-known and highly esteemed citi- zens. passed away Oct. H, 1900. :Mr. Chessell was born in London, England, in 18:51, son of Reuben Chessell, who died in that country, and he had been a resident of the city for thirty years. )Ir. ('hesse II came to Canada in 1870. locat- ing in Toronto, where he engaged in painting and decorating for a matter of some eighteen years. He then became connected with the General Hospital, and was well-known to the surgeons of that institution. In Toronto. in 188 , l\Ir. Chessell and :Miss Eliza Eleanor 'V ood were united in marriage. )Irs. Chessell was born in England, daughter of J. R. "\V ood, Sr.. member of the firm of J. R. Wood & Son, market gardeners of Toronto, a full sketch of whom is to be. found elsewhere. To Ir. and :Mrs. Chessell were born a family of children, four of whom reached the ages of maturity. as follows: Harriet. the wife of Charles G. Phil- lips; Florence Eleanor; Charles Herbert; and William B. :Mr. Chessell was a consistent member of the Church of England. while his estimable widow is connected with the Baptist faith. He was socially prominent. holding membership in the C. O. F., and with the Sons of England. In politics he was a Reformer, and he took a great interest in the success of his party, although never caring to hold public office. CHRISTOPHER W. BUXTIKG, who passed out of life Jan. 14. 1896, was practically a life- long resident of Toronto. and one of the most widely known men in the Province of Ontario. As managing director for many years of the Jfail and Empire, a leading- daily of Toronto. he was. through that medium, known to all as a man of most profound convictions on questions of public and private interest. and one. more- over, who had the courage of those convictions to an unusual degree. In his element as a leader of t.Iwught and moulder of enli htened opinion. he was nevertheless a practical busi- ness man. a genial social companion. a staunch friend and a model domestic man. combining the gifts which made him great among men with the graces which made him lovable among the comp,mions of his daily labors as wen as in social and domestic circles. In an article which appeared in the -""fail and Empire the da ' of his death there was a paragraph whicn strikes the keynote of his broad career and suggests the affectionate esteem and admira- tion which all who came in contact with him ent.ertained for this remarkable character. "The story of his life is the story of a man whose great business and financial ability, strong will power. and indomitable energy could not fail to make him a dominant influence in the community. while his many fine social quali- ties, his broad charity. his great kindness of heart. and unwearying sympathy endeared him to all with whom he came in contact. It is the story of a man of immense personal magnetism, who was built not to follow, but to lead, and to follow whom was a pride to those who work- ed under him. Few men have been able to gain the warm place in the hearts of their subordinates that he held-a position which neither time nor change could shake, but which grew ever firmer as the years passed by. There are hundreds of men living to-day who carry with them grateful and loving me ories of kind- nesses received at his hands. recollections of cheery words which came to them from him in gloomy days when kindness was most need- ed. or of deeds of generosity done, as it were, in the dark. and which will never be told. That is the tale of his life; it is written in letters of gold upon the hearts of men. and his memory wiII be cherished for many years as that of a manly, straightforward and whole-souled Chris- tian gentleman." Christopher W. Bunting was born Sept. 11, 18:37, at Amigan. County Limerick, Ireland, and was a descendant of an ancient and honor- able family in that county. His father, Wil- liam Bunting. was a somewhat extensive land- ed proprietor. He died in 840, only six years after his marriage, which was to Jane. daugh- ter of l\Ir. George Roberts Crowe, of Limerick, who survived him SOUle forty-five years. pass- ing away June 20. 188:5. at the home of her son. Christopher. She came to Canada in 18;)0, bringing her two children, Christopher and his sister. Wilhelmena. who died shortly after her mother. and they settled in Toronto. making a permanent home in that city. :Mrs. Bunting was a woman of charitable character, and a zealous Christian worker. and for man,y 'ears was an active member of the 1\Ietropolitan Church. in which congregation she was much heloved for her earnestness and goodness. She was widely known and highly esteemed among the Methodist workers in Toronto for her use- fulnes property has been purchased Ly l\lr. Christopher Bunting. under whose sole management and control the paper will for the future be published, and whose long experience in newspaper life. extending oyer a period of fifteen years. ,,-ill. we trust. enable him to main- tain and extend its efficiency in every depart- nICnt. " To the uphuilding and maintaining of this newspaper 1\11'. Bunting practical1y de\'oted the remainder of his life. lIe was public-spirited, especially in the matter of public improvements and education. and he advocated 1l1d upheld every imprm'ement in Hwt direction with his powerful pen and personal influence. An that is ideal in modern journalism he made his standard. aiming to have his journal not only a reliable newspaper, but one that would at- tract all by its impartiality. its fairness in every question. and its high moral tone, it;; acc'eptahilit," in every respect. Though it was the recognized organ of the Conservative party Mr. Bunting aimed to be liberal and just on all questions. and reserved the right to be in- depemlent on the questiuns of the da T. and though he did not spare criticism wlwn he thought it necessary. he never failed in cour- tesy or hecame vituperative. He> aimed at the truth. no matter which part ' receiveò thc henefit. As has becn said, "He broke through thc traditional theoQ' of organship and lent CO:\I:.\[K\WRATlVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD to po1itical discussion a newer and better tone. " One of the sorrows of his life was the difference which arose between him and his life-long friend, Sir John A. :.\[acdonald, the Conservative chieftain. of whom he had long been a close associate and confidant. In 188;). when the Riel matter was receivíng so much attention. he made a stand against the claim for immunity and maintained his ground to the end. in the face of much criticism from Sir John's supporters. He stood. as he had always stood. for truth. and he was deeply wounded at the allegation that his position was taken On account of personal resentment. The state- ment he had made some years before regarding the polic - of the Jlail held good then. "In poli- tics as in other matters. the l/ail has no inter- ests to sene except its duty to the public. It has no fayors to ask from friend or foe. and looks for its further SUCCI'SS only to its own merits as a uewspaper and to its honesty and ahilit.r as a leader of public opinion." ::'\[1'. Bunting's amhition extended to eyery department. lIe inspired his staff with his own enthusiasm. and every employee felt a personal interest in doing his work to ::'\[1'. Bunting's satisfaction rather than merely do- ing ,,,hat was assigned to him as so much ne- cessar.,- labor. Here. again. his kindly disposi- tion and unfailing good nature won the esteem of all undpr his direction to the extent of in- creasing their efficiency to the utmost. whetlwr it concerned the gathering of the news. or the mechanical working of the paper. rnder such conditions success was inevitable. The old quarters were outgrown. and the necessity for the enlargement of the paper and the erection of a more commodious huilding was soon ap- parent. The first step taken Wb 1 the purchase of the old huilding. which the paper had occu- pied. at the corner of King and Bay streets. together with a block of land in the rear. upon which the north end of the present builòing was at once erected. There the work of edit- ing aud printing was continued during the tearing down of the old building. and the com- pletion of the new one. XI'\\" equipment was added. and the lIail came out as an eig-ht. twelve or sixteen page paper. as the demands of the day required it. It eontimwd to grow in strength a.<; well as in si;:e. and. heing start- ed as a recognized power. won its right to that recognition hy satisfying its patrons from e\'er ' point of view. Mr. Bunting had fine im- pulses with regard to matters of history. morah and 1iterature. which were apparent to all who followed his articles. and he sf't an ex- ample in this respect which man ' journalists might emulate with profit. His idea was not 69 only to keep his own paper up to the high- water mark, but also tn elevate the standard of journalism generally. aIlll that he accomplishe.{ much in this direction his standing among those of his own profession fully attested. "His commanding abilities and fearlessness of char- acter. not less than his uniform courtes ' and kindness to all with whom he came in contact, had earned for him an almost measureless por- tion of friendship and affection. During a long and arduous career he had been enabled to make for himself a name for integrity. honor and liherality. which will long live in the hearts not only of the relatins ,,'hom he has left. hut of all who had possessed the priyilege of an acquaintance with him." From ISïS to Ibb . in addition to running the paper. ::'\[1'. Bunting was member for 'Yel- laud in the Dominion Parliament, where on account of his ability as a speaker he wa.. foremost among the dehnters of his party. His fluency of pxprpssion. his fine voic!" and eom- numding pre:o.l'nct'. gave him marked promin- ence among the speakers of that hod.,,- ::.\1ore- o,'er. he was a tireless worker, both for the Îl.terests of his party and the constituents whom he represented. and he ne\"er failed in his dut . to either. He felt personalI ' respon- sible for everything affecting the welfare of his district. and to such an extent did this l'e"ponsihilit r weigh upon him that at the ex- piration of his term he retired from the public senice gladly. feeling' that his health could no 10nQ'er stand the strain of his newspaper work and Parlimnentar.." duties combined. Though he contested 'Yest Durham against :'\[1'. Edward Blake in the general elections of lSS , none was more persol1alIy gratified at ::'\[1'. make's sucr'ess. though for his party's sake ::'\[1'. Bunting'. no doubt, fplt somp disappointment. During his en'iep his experience in husiness life prowd of great value. In an editorial puhlished in the J/ail alld Empire on the day of his death. and which commented upon his ser- ,-ices as "one of the founders and strong sup- porters of the Liberal-Consenative part r, and one of the inspirers and framers of the policy which that part . had carried out since ISïS," appeared the following: "His usefulness as a puhlic man was bt'st lmown to his old chief and to those of the old Ca hinet that franlPd th... Xational Policy in ISï!). His varied and in- timate knowledge of business was of constant assistance on that occasion. and though. in the nature of things. that assistance ,,'as confiden- tiaIl ' gi,-en and not known to the public, it was not unfelt nor unacknowledQ'ed hy his Ipader. IIis political couraQ'e WlI" of a high character. for though after hi" retirement in ïO CO.1I.:\IK\IOR \TlYE BIOGR.\PIIICAL RECoRD 1882 from the representation of 'Velland he was unwilling to burden himself again with the duties of a member of Parliament. yet when his party desired it, he went into the contest in West Durham against no less brilliant a rival than Mr. Blake, and very nearly sncceedf'd in defeating him. Probably no one wished Mr. Blake joy of his success more heartily than Mr. Bunting. who was by no means desirous of snc- cess on his own account. though, naturany, he ,,'ould have welcOJIled the gain for his party's sake." IIis comprehensive knowledge concern- ing many t.hings which might properly have been considerf'd out of his sphere was a con- stant source of wonder to his associates. For instance, in the great struggle on the Canadian Pacific Railway measure, in 1881. his intimate knowledge of railway plans and finance was of the greatest service, making the 1I1ail's utter- ances authoritative. and his suggestions and as- sistance making the work of his staff much easier. In this as in other great matters, he worked unceasingly for the best good of the country, and his name in connection with any public enterprise carried deserved weight. Though 11Ïs activity was greatest in national affairs, he considered local interests as equally important, and many a good measure owes its success to his support and encouragement. Dur- ing his residence in f'lifton he did all in his power to promote the welfare of the town, and was of special assistance in placing its financial affairs upon a solid basis. :J\Iany of the first improvement'! there owed their existence to his efforts. From the time of his connèction with the Mail, he was prominent in municipal affairs in Toronto, and the city never had a more pow- erful advocate of non-partisanship in municipal government. Hc protected the right, regard- less of party considerations, and was fearless and unswerving in the interest of the general good. His practical knowledge of municipal finances and wide information about civic af- fairs generany gave his opinions and sugges- tions more than ordinary weight, and his recog- nized honesty won him fri nds in every issue which he chose to champion. Being a keen ob- server, he had well founded ideas on the necds of the city, and was foremost in promoting such entf'rprises as he believed would work to its permanent good. Hc was one of the best friends of higher education Toronto had, tak- ing particular interest in the University of To- ronto. which in his opinion was the first among the national institutions. Though it has been under the control of a Liberal government for many Yl'ars. Mr. Bunting ano'wed no considera- tions of party to affect his intere<;t in or work for the university. lIe had very high ideas about the value of a university education. and deemed no sacrifice which would contribute to the welfare of this institution as too great to make. The public school, the Normal, and in fact, an educational enterprises, had his hearty support. He was himself unusually well read, and a close student of literature, and his knowl- edge of Shakespeare was intimate. His taste and judgme.nt in literary matters was exalted, but he was lenient in criticising the works of others. In his earlier days he was a promin- ent member of various literary societies, and an active worker in such organizations. in fact anything that tended to culture. to refinement, to elevating conditions generany received his earnest co-operation. For over twenty years Mr. Bunting was a member of the Irish Protestant Benevolent So- ciety, for which he did more, perhaps, than any other one member, the high position which the organization has attained being due in a great measure to his efforts. The society has many opportunities for benevolent and charitable work, and these he extended and improved to the utmost. He gave freely of his time and money to promote the noble objects of the as- sociation, and found many occasions for the exercise of personal kindliness and generosity, which he never neglected. It was seldom that he turned any applicant away, for he pre- ferred to assist an occasional unworthy one, than to refuse a worthy person. During his term as president-1884-85 and 1885-86-he worked untiringly to aid Irish emigrants, especially to secure them suitable employment. However, this was not the only outlet for his benevolent and charitable impulses. His sup- port was alwa.vs given to all Christian enter- prises and good works. On ov. 5. 1868, 1\[1'. Bunting was united in marriage with :Miss 1\[ary Elizaheth. second daughter of J. E. Ellis. of Toronto, and she survived him, with five sons and one daughter, namely: Alice 1\L, who married Dr. H. n. Yates, of Montreal: William II.. a railroad con- tractor and builder at Savanne, Ont.; George E.. of Toronto. who married Bessie B. French, of Buffalo. N.Y.: Christophf'r E.. of Toronto; John R., of Yorkton. N.'V.T.. manager of the Bank of Toronto: Sidney C.. an accountant in the Bank of British N"orth America. at Toronto. Though for so man ' years a Plilminent figure in public life, 1\11'. Bunting was pre-eminently domestic in his tastes, and his devoted affec- tion for his family was most marked. He wa'! socially inclined. and made man ' pllrel r per- sonal friends. but his famil.'r was first. and no- where was he more missed than in the home circle. Only those who knew him intimately C7, soon after his arrival in Toronto, while walking in that direction with a friend, he remarked on its being a fine place for a home. The friend re- plied: "This place here! \Vhy it will never be worth a dollar a foot!" a prophecy now dis- proved many times over. .311'. i\icllOls' business is hoth manufacturing and repairing. as he keeps three men continually at work in the lat- ter department. In length of timp he antedates en'r,\" other shoe manufar'turpr at pres.-nt l1u- ing business in the rity. John Xichols was united in matrimony to )Iiss \nn Lowe, who was horn in Il'elallll in 18:32. and came in 1846 to Canada with her parents. np()q p and .T ant' C\Iitchell) Lowe. The,\" were farming people and lived at the Painted Post, Kingston road, Scarborough township. where 1\11'. Lowe died. ::\lrs. Lowe's de8th occurred in Toronto. )Irs. ichols passed awar in Or'tober. 1904. at the family rf>sidence, :Xo. 339 E'lClid avenue. She was a devout hcliever in the doctrines of the An- glicnn Church. of which denomination )11'. .:"ichols is also a member. Two sons and a daughter were born to John and .\.nn Xichols, Thomas. Alfred .John, and Eliza .J ane. )11'. Kichols is one of the well-known husiness men of Toronto, and is very highly esteemed, both in commprcial and soci81 circlcs. He has ne,'er heen particularly active in politics, but is a strong adherent of the Conservatin' party. Fra- ternall." he belon s to the L O. O. P. and the A. O. e. w. \YILLIA1\I J.\ Y. senior memher of the weIl- known firm of \ Yilliam .Jay & Son, florists, 1\0. 42 Wells street. and until .J an. 10. 1!)07, also at :Xo. 4:38 Spadina avenue, Toronto. has been a grower of flowers 8nel choice plants in the city for more than twenty-five years. and is there- fore numbered among the older members of that business. )11'. .Jay is a native of I1ereford, England, born N"ov. 18, 1848. son of William 8nd 1\Iary .J8Y, farming people of England, in which country they both passed away. In his native country ::\11'. Jay grew to man- hood and there learned the work of a florist, In 18ïO he came to Toronto, 8nd one year thereafter engaged in the florist's business. In 1881 he laid the foundation of his present green- house On \Vells street, and the original house still stands in a well prC'served state. being in daily use. Something of an idea of the growth of 1\11'. Jay's business may be gained from the fact that his first greenhouse had but between 500 and 600 feet of glass. and that at prC'sent it covers about 7,000 square feet. many times the area of the first one. 1\11'. Jay's lot is 67 feet on \Vells street and 23 fpet deep. For some time :\11'. .Jay. in addition to hiR wor!{ as a florist. c8rried on a general jobhing and gardening business, in which he employed from ten to twelve men. Since 188 , however. he has given his entire attention to the growing of choice flowers 8nd plmlts. and a trip through his greenhouse convinces the , isitor that he is a natural florist. The he8ting and wntila- ting of the I TPenlwuse are of tlw lllollel st)"le. ,lIId evpr.,.thing is in pt'rfect order Imll scrupul- ously clean. The business is carried on under the llanIt' of \Yilliam Ja;l & Son. In IS9 )[1'. .J ay opeued l1Ïs store 8t Xo. 4:38 p8dina ave- nue. where a choice display of flowers 8nd plants was seen at all times. and where designs specially 8dapted to all occasions could be se- cured on short order. On .Jan. 10. 190ï, they decided to sell the Spallina avenue store. 8nd they have since devoted all their time to the greenhouses and business on Wells street, which has beC'n growing very fast. and they 8re finding all the husiness necessary to keep them very busy. and also to bring in a very profitahle return for their labors. In )J"m"ember. 18ï:3. )11'. Jay and Iiss )Iary .J ane Lowe were united in marriage. ll(' was born ill Ireland, daughtt'r of GC'orge and .Jane (l\Iitr'ht'll) Lowe. The only sun-in)}' of the children of )11'. Hllll :\Irs. .J8;1 is William Charles Ja. , junior memher of thl' firm of \Yil- limn Ja.,' & Son. who married Leone Emma Sou- ter, of Buffalo. Xew York. )11'. Jay is a mem- bpI' of the :\[ethodist Church. In politics he is a Reformel. and he is fraternall." connected with the A. O. P. \V. lIe is 8 Illl'mber of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association of To- ronto. of the Canadian Horticultural ociety, 8nd of the Electoral District SOr'ipty of To- ronto. FR.\.XCIS RICIL\RDSOX. who dl'partt'rl this life fit his residence. Xn. I!JR ('arltoll street, Oct. 11, 1,,!)R. was for many years one of the well-known and most highly C'sÌ('emed citizens of Toront'). lIe was horn in Exeter. England, April 16. 181:t SOIl of Francis Riclwl'(lson, a , J7aa M Co. nIK\roR \TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD well-known barrister of that place. The latter had also two daughters: Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of Rev. Charles Worth)", a celebrated clergyman of the Church of Eng- land, of "estern Super ::\Iara; and Anne, who died unmarried at the age of eighty-three. ::\11'. Richardson was educated in his native country. both in the arts and law, but not lik- ing the legal profession he turned his attention to the drug business, which he followed for some .vears prior to coming to Canada. On reaching this country, in 1840. he settled in Toronto and continued to engage in the same business, locating in a store on King street east, near Y onge street, where he remained about fourteen years, when he retired from that line. For thirty ."ears he wm, president of the Union Loan & Savings Compan.,', of Toronto, in which he was a large stockholder. and the busine<;s of which was later mer ed into the Toronto l\Iortgage f'Ol;IPa n.'-. In Ib.) Ir. Richardson built his home at the northwest corner of Ontario and Carlton streets, which was the oldest residence property on the latter street. and has recently been torn down. Thcre ::\11'. Richardson lived retired for some time be- fore his death. He also owned much other real estate in Toronto, among his holdings being se- veral fine dwellings. 111'. Richardson was married \.ug. 1. 1844. to Miss Harriet Otway. who was born in Ply- mouth. England. J an. . 18 :). daughter of the late Capt. Robert Otway, of the Royal Kav.", the last of the naval officers to receive a land grant from the Crown. In 1840 Captain Otwa.,' and his wife, whose maiden name wa Jane Seaton, caIDe to r'anada and settled 0'1 Da,'enport road, now one of the residential streets of Toronto. There the r'nptain led a retired life until his death in IS,1.). at the ag of sixty-eight years. His widow survived ,mtil 18ïO. To ::\11'. and ::\Irs. Richardson two daughters were 1mrn: Lily. the wife of George Shaw, a member of the facuIt.'. of the Toronto Colle- giate Institute; and Helen. who married Wal- ter F. Stewart. manager of the "\\T estern Lands Company. of Toronto. and has five children, Otway. Lawrence. Jack, Iris and -WaIter. ::\Irs. Richardson now makes her home with her daughter. at )J"o. 482 Ontario street. ::\11'. Richardson Was a consistent memher of the Church of England, and was instrumen- tal in erecting St. Peter's r'hurch in Toronto. He \Va" a Tery benevolent man. ever ready to assist a worthy enterprise or institution. 'and was highly esteemed and respected. TIe was a Freemason. "as the first grand master of IS 2ï3 Ionic Lodge of Turonto, and had reached the Knight Templar degree. TIIO::\IAS L -\XXIX, for many years one of the valued and esteemed residents of Toronto, was born in 1836, in Cork, Ireland, and died in Toronto Feb. 1, 1904. In 184 he came to Canada with his mother. a widow, and after a few years' residence in Kingston came to To- ronto, where he served out an apprenticeship in the printing office of the Christian Guardian, working as journe."man on that paper. He also worked on the first issue of the Toronto Daily Globe. For a time he WèJS settled in Chi- cago, going from there to St. Louis, :Missouri, and thence to Baton Ronge. Louisiana. at the time slllyer." existed in the outh. Later he returned from the States and again found work in Toronto, on the JIail. aftcrwards On the Srnfind. which at that time was conducted by the late E. F. ('larke, ::\I.P.. a sketch of whom appears elsewhere. In lR61 ::\11'. Lannin ,,'as united in marria e to arah Smith. who was born in lK:39. in Toronto. a daughter of 'Yilliam P. and Sarah (.3Iartin) Smith, early settlers of Toronto. The parents of 1 Irs. Lannin were born in England. Her father entered into a building husiness with a ::\11'. .Jamison. but their plant was de- stroyed b.,' fire, and after that ::\11'. mith r()n- tinued in business alone. He died in Toronto in l ïß. aged seventy-six years. :\fr. and Irs. Lannin had four children born to them. as follows: Xathaniel P.. of Bellenle. Kentucky: Thomas. of Indianapolis. Indiana; William. of Toronto: and a daughter, Laura. In politics 1fr. Lannin \\"a" a Conservative. Fratcrnall." he was an Orangeman. and he was a member also of the Printers' enion. 111'8. Lannill, who with her daughter resides at ::\0. 6ï Huron str\-'et. Toronto, has seen man," changes during her long life here. and as she is a most intelligent conversationalist her rem- iniscences of earlier dars are both entertaining and instructiye. She can recall when she at- tended the first public school in the place, and a. private school which was taught by the Reeves sisters upon the present sitc of the City Hall. She well remembers when Sher- bourne street, north of Queen. was all bush, and was kno\\"n as \llen 's bush. and also 1'1'- members when the one letter carrier came through the streets and receiyed a penny for eycry letter delh'ered. Eyen when she settled in her present comfortable llOme there were no hous\-'s f'rected between her own and Grange avenue. She can recall also many interesting e"ents concerning many of the old familics of the city. Au hour spent in her soricty in :?ï-t: CO L\1E:\IOR \TIVE BIOGR.\J>IIIC.\.L REl'ORD her hospitable home is like reading an interest- ing pag-e of local history. AXGrS :\IAC'KA Y, who passed away at his late residence, Xo. 1 Kensington avenue, To- ronto, in February, 1!)(); , was a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of that place. )11'. )1aclulY was horn in Scotland in 18 4. son of William and ,Janet (Gordon) )1ackay, both of whom died in tJwt country. AnO'us )1ackav recei\'ed his education in the place f his nativity. and there married Eli7.a- beth Gunn. About 18;)4 ::\11'. and l\Irs. )1ackay came to Canada, and three years later settled in Toronto, becominl! enl!aged in business at the wharf with a ::\11'. )1illay. with whom he was connectell until the timt' of his death. )11'. )1acka\' was a re"ident of Toront.o for fort .- six e rs. and during this time made many warm friends. ::\1rs. fackay. who was born in Scotland. died in Toronto about 1P.8 , tlle mother of these children: Donald Gunn, a IHlsi- ness man of Xew York City, Xew York, mar- ried ,Jeann Knowles. and has three children, David. Donald and Alma; ::\1iss Eli7.abeth. of Toronto; Ag-nes Gordon, who married II. Han- cock of the Toronto Lumber Company, and has four children-Gertrude, J. Gordon. Charles and Margaret: \Iiss )1aria; and ,Jesse Gordon. 311'. and :\1rs. )Iackay were members of Knox Presbyterian ['hurell. In politics he was a Re- fornlPr. WILLIA31 BRD1ACO:\IBE, a representative and influential citizen of York township, Couu- ty of York, and a man widely Imown throngh- out his community, is held in high esteem by his acquaintances as a man of integrity and sound principles. :\11'. Rrimacombe was born in Devonshirf'. England. in February, 186:3. son of William and Eliza (Andrews) Brimacomhe, native<; of that place, the former born in 18:3:), and the latter in 1838. ::\11'. and 1rs. \Villiam BrimacOlnlle came to Canada. via Quehec, in 18ï4. and settled a<; renters in York township. later purchasing land in the Bracondale district, where he engaged as a market gardener for the city of Toronto. lIert' he resided until his death in February. 1903. lIe and his wife were connectf'll with thc ::\1ethodist Churr'h, in which hI' was an offiCf'r for man T -,"pars. and onp of the organ- izers of Zion (,1111rl'h. In politics ::\11'. l3rima- comb!' was a Reform!'r. The children of ::\fr. and ::\1rs. Rrimacomhe. all of whom are living, I1rf': Eli7abeth. born in England. married E. .J. Kihhlewhite, of Alton. Ont.. and has a family of threl' r'hildrpn: ::\1ar ' .J. is the wife of Ricl - ard ::\Ic Lean. of Toronto .J unction: 1atthew is unmarried and a resident of Alberta; Eliza Ann is the wife of .A. S. Burgess. who resides at Zion City. Illinois, being one of the deacons of the church. and has a family of five children; John is single and a resident of Alberta; P. :\1. is unmarried and resides in Toronto; George is also single and resides in Alberta; and \Vil- liam. \Yilliam Brimacombe's education, which was begun in England was finished in Toronto. \Vhen a '()ung man he engaged in f lrming and gardening, and finally purchased the pre<;f'nt home. where he erected buildings and clearer] the land. starting a greenhouse gardening busi- ness. In 18 I:3 he married ::Uiss l\Iaggie ,\.. Dundass, born in Dorchester, County Middle- sex. Ont.. who for a time prior to her marriage was a teacher in the public schools of that sec- tion. She was the daughter of John N. Dnn- dass, one of Middlesex ronnty's old pioneer . In religious helief l\Ir. Brimacomhe is con- nected with the Methodist Church. fn his po- litical views he is a Reformer. WILLLU1 FK\THERSTO lIAUGH. a well-known citizen of Ontario, died in Toron- to in ] 884. He was a native of the County of Durham, England. born in 1818. son of Henry and :Marian (Cooke) Featherstonhaugh, the former a retired English gentleman. The par- ents both died in England. \ViUiam Featherstonlmugh was edncated in England, and there engaged in business as a ship broker, in which business he contimw l until 18;);). In that year he came to Canada. settling for a short time in Barrie. whence he went to Pcnetanguishene. where he was bursar in the Reformatory for a number of years. From the latter place he removed to Toronto, to accept a similar position in the Centml Pri- son. remaining there until his death. In 184R. in England. 1r. Featherstonhaugh married 3Iiss Catherine Louisa Har1e, a native of l'\l'wr'astle. born in 18 6. danghter of .John and CatheJ'ine (Pollard) Harle. John Harle was also a ship broker in England, in whir'h country he and his wife died. To )11'. Feat1wr- stonhaugh and his 'wife were horn the follow- ing children: IJ(ll\isa .J anI' (deceased). married l\lr. Jack Hecl,with. by whom she had one daughter. Edith. who ml1rried \Volfram Court and has two daughters. 1Jouisa and Edith; Ele- anor lIarle married F. 31cKenzie Frascr: Kate marrierl ::\[ajor Petcr TIm'net, Enderby. B.C.: ::\1arianne is at home; Rosina, the wiff' of E. A. ::\[umfol'd. of :\Iontreal, has one daughter, Helen: \V. H. married lIelpn. danghtpr of Rev. n. ,\ndprson. and has onc danghter. E. L. (Pl1n- sy): .John Edgar. of Toronto, married Helen ('O:\L\IK\IOlU.TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ::\Iaude Rowe. daughter of ::\lrs. H. Rowe. of Port Hope, and has five children. Edgar, Mur- ray. Elsie. Dora and Jessie: Joseph James, of Buffalo, Xew York. married :\Iinnie Guernsey, daughter of :Major Guernse '. of Port Hope, a retired British officer. and has two children, Gilmour and Phyllis. The members of this family belong to the Church of England. in the faith of which :\11'. Fcatherstonhaugh di('d. RICHARD REED, one of Toronto's well- known business men. residing at 1\ü. 19:! Jones avenue, is not only extensively engaged in gar- dening, but also carries on a large contracting and building business. :\11'. Reed was born at Cullom. Berkshire, England, July 6, 1862. son of Richard, Sr., and :\Ia1'tha (Towerton) Reed, natives of the samt' country. Richard Reed, Sr.. followed hlacksmithing in his native land. and there died in lRfì1. his wife passing away in 1896. Their children were: Richard. Henry and 'Villiam. all of Toronto. ,Richard Reed was educatt'd in England. and when twent . years of age came to Canada, founding the family in this country. After learning the brick-laying trade he engaged tit that occupation for twelve 'ears. at the end of which time he also took up gardening. which he has continued to the present time. having thrt'e large greenhouscs with a glass area of 12,000 square feet. Here he raises all kinds of vegetables for the earl ' market, and his grt'enhouses in midwinter look like a .J une gar- den. :\11'. Reed has also engaged extensively in building residences for rent. and has now twelve such properties. On ::\[arch 3, 1R8ï. ::\11'. Reed was married to l\Iiss Alice Sheather. born in England Of't. 6, 1863. daughter of Thomas S. and Agnes (Haw- kins) heather. To :\11'. and :\I1'S. Reed have been born nine children. aU in Toronto: Ag-nt's. Charlc , :\Iartha, Louisa. ::\Iinnie, Richard and Li1Iie (twins), Viol!'t Imd Alhert. :Mr. Reed and his family are :\[ethodists. lIe is connect- ed with tlIP O,'ung-emen. and is an active mem- ber of the Veg-etahle Gl1rdeners' Ãs<:ociation. ROBERT :\roORE died .Jan. 10. lSï9. at hi<; ome on Conees<;ion 2. of West York township. ,dlPrp he WI1S horn in 1R29. son of 'YilIiam and Sarah (Harrison) :\[oore. 'Yillimn :\[oore was horn in [reI and. and came to Ontario when a young man. settling in York township. York County. when that country was all hush land. To get to his IWW home Iw was forced to cut a path through the \\'oods. nllW tlw Forest HiH road, and after many years of 1111101' slH'ceeded in clearing up his :!()O aCl'l'S, whi('h were located on Lot 1. 'r- _(,J Concession 2. In his latter days he went to Y urkville, where he died in 1861. The children of \Yilliam and arah :\IoOl'e were: James, a farmer, deceased; Charles. who died. aged twenty-three years; Wïlliam \ndl'ew, deceased, a farmer of West York township; Dr. Joseph, who died in England; George, of Oakvil1e; Ann. :\[rs. James Duncan. deceased;. Sarah Ann, :\Irs. James Dobson; and Robert. All of t1wse children ""ert' born On the home farm. Robert :\Ioure greW" to manhood on the old farm. which he never left. He married in 18;)8 :\Iiss Ann Heron, daughter of William and Hannah (Skeldon) Heron, whose other children were: Samuel. a farmer; George, a farmer; ',iIIiam. deceased. a farmer of Scar- boro; John, a farmer of the same place; Chri",- topher, who died ,\TOlmg; Lucy, widow of Don- ald Stevenson. of East Toronto; ::\Iary and Sarah. deceased; .J ane, of Pickering, widow of Steven 'Vestery; and Elizabeth. of Scarboro. :\11'. Heron was a Methodist, and in politics connected with the Reform 'party. George Skeldon. grandfather of :\Irs. l\Ioore, came to Toronto with his wife when there were three Imildings erected in the city. He later settlcd in Scarboro and there died. :\11'. and l\Irs. l\Ioore had the following chiì- dren: Horace Addison married Alice Brown, and lives in ::\Iontana: Edwin died, aged twen- ty-three years; IIarve,\" Campbell, who lives in East Toronto, was educated in Toronto. and married :\Iary Fitzgerald; Herbert Harrison is a civil engineer at Calgary, N.W.T.; Arthur Heron. of EaRt Toronto. married Emma Hys- lop. dnd has five children-Garrett. Charles, Percy. Victor and Winnie; Frank Aldred is an engint'er at Deer Park; Ida Helen is the wife of Arthur Stanton, of Yorkville. and has one son-Robert :\Ioore; Miss Anna Hope is at home. The family are members of the Pres- h....tPrian Clmrch. In politics they are Reform- ers. S.UlrEL :\nTIl :\IcDO:\ELTJ. who diert in Toronto in Xovemher. 19m. was born in that city in 1838. and was a mcmber of a family 10nJ identified with 'Vestern Ontario. . :\[1'. )[cDonell was a son of .Tames and :\1111'- garet [Jeah (Smith) :\IcDonell, hoth of whom Wl'rt' l'orn in Toronto. the former a son of tIle lIon. Alexander ;\[a('donelL a native of Scot- land. :\Targaret Lt'l1h (Smith) l\If'Donell was a dau.gohter of the lIon. :::;amne) Smith. .James l\IcDonell was in tht' civil service for many- years amI his death took plact' in Toronto. Samuel Smith :\IcDonell was educ:ltt'd at l"p- per Canada College. and spent his whole lift' in thp ('it.'- of Toronto. where he was well-known 276 CO)DIE)IOR.\ TIYE .BIor-:RAPIIICAIJ RECORD 3nd highly esteemed. In politics he supported the Conservative party. He was a member of the Church of England. In lS7 , Samuel S. :McDonell was married to l\Iiss Jane Fisher, born at Port Hope, Ont., in 1848. daughter of Alexander and Mary (Brog- din) Fisher, and a granddaughter of John Fisher: a native of Scotland. To this union were born the following children: Florenre l\Iary is the wife of James William Bain, bar- rister at law, and has one daughter. i\largaret; Leila Isabella; and James Arthur Edward. The family is well-known and very highly esteemed. Jonx TIIO)L\8 GrRXETT, well-known throughout the Dominion as a travplling sales- man, dipd in Toronto in 1886. His birth oc- curred in IJondon, England, in 18 G. and he was a son of John Gurnett. who died in England. .John Thomas Gurnett came to Canada when about fourteen veal'S of age, and on reaching his majority engaged in the tannery and leather business in the County of York. owning his own tanneries. After continuing in this busi- ness for many years. Mr. Gurnett closed out his business. and for some rears Pl'ior to his death eng'nged as a commercial salesman in Canada, for a Kew York firm, and in this he was very successful. In 1870 l\lr. Gnrnett married Miss Jane Phepop Colles. horn in Dublin. Irpland. in 1849, daughter of Sir Willi:nn and Jane (Phepoe) Collps, the latter a daughter of the Hon. Thom- as Phepoe (a son of Baron Skrpen, a s()n of IJorrl Skreen). ,,,ho d ierl in Irpland. ir 'Yil- Earn ('ollps was horn l\Iarch 30. 1803, son of Riehard Colles. Esq.. a Duhlin barrister. and first cousin of Abraham ('olles, the celebrated snrgeon of Stephens Green, Duhlin. In ]8:35, while seneschal of the manor of l\falahide. and Judge of the l\falahide minor courts. the most extensive judicial jurisdirtion in Ireland. i\lr. Colles was knighted h,\' His Excellency Con- stantinp PlJipps. Earl l\lulgrave amI IJord Lieu-' temmt of Ireland. As ir William omitted to register his knighthood. it was omitted from the titles of the Irish peerage list. In 1 59 Sir William came to Canada. for a time residing in Toronto. when he purchased a largp amount of land near Durham. County Grey, Ont.. and tllere resided until ]873. when he settled in BlytllP. pngagpd in tllP practice of law, and thprp rontimH'd until his death in 1879. His wife. .Tal)/, Phepoe. was a great-great-grand- d;mghtf'r of General liillespie, commander of the English forces in India for some time, who was killed" hil p scaling tllP walls of Calcutta. To Sir William Collps and his wife were born the following children: Thomas; 'Vilhelmina; "'illiam Henry George. now high school in- spector for the County of Kent, Onto j Beres- ford; Bessie; Edward Gillespie Taylor, of Chi- cago; and Jane Phepoe (now i\lrs. Gurnett). To l\Ir. and :Mrs. Gurnett the following chil- dren have been born: John James, sergeant- major instructor of gunning, in Shoeburyness, England; Ernest ('oo who twice served in South Africa in the Boer war; Ray Helen, stenog- rapher and private secretary; Rosa Eleanor, now wife of Henry Gledhill, of Toronto. and mother of one daughter-Verna; Arthur Regi- nald; Eva Constance; i\Iabel Eugenia; Hilda Henderson; Frank )lanly, who died when sev- enteen years old; Florencè )[ay, deceased; and one child who died in infancy. :Mr. Gurnett was a member of the Methodist Church, while his family attend the Church of England. Hc was connected with "Tilson Lodge, the Royal Arch ::\lasons, King Solomon Chapter, and the I.O.O.F. THO)L\S WOOD . who died in Toronto in 1898. was a native of the Emerald Isle. born in 184:). son of William and Anne \V oods, the former of whom died in Ireland. but the latter is now living in Toronto. whither she had come after her husband's death. Thomas Woods was educated in Irpland and came to Toronto about 1875. en!!ag-ing with a well-known business firm of the city, with whom he continued for a numher of years. and then engaged in the fancy goods busines;;; which ,,'as founded and r'arried on by the lady who bpcame his wife. ::\[1'. 'Voods married )Iiss Emma h .Jessop. born in Quepn's Count,\'. Ireland. danghter of A. Penrose J pssop. a gen- tleman farmer and large estate ownpr in Ire- land. where he and his wife both died. Short- I T after locating in Toronto l\Iiss Jessop (now Mrs. Woods) embarked in the fancy goods bU!'ôiness on Qupen street. and in this she was engagpd at the time of her marriag-e. he con- timlPd for a numher of years thereafter. 1\11'. 'V ood" joining IIPr in the husiness after their marriage. ::\Irs." oods is one of the few ladies of tllP city ,,'ho have been successful in a busi- ness founded and carried on by themselves alOlJP. and she contimlPd in business for ahout twenty 'ears. Rpcpntly she sold her propprty On 'Yrig'ht aVelHlP. and purchased her home at ,"0. 306 W"illoughh,\' avenue, Toronto .Jullction. To 1\[1'. and l\[ rs. 'Y oods were born fonr chil- dren. ()f whom the only son, Frederick Wil- limn, was drowned at the age of nineteen years while a studcnt at the TTniversity: and three daughtprs. thp .Miss('s \.. G. and I. 'V ood:>. Mr. CO:\DIK\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD \Yood was a member of the Church of Eng- land, His political affiliations were with the Conservative party. GEORGE K\1LEY. nmy li,'ing retired at Xo. Oï Close avenue. Toronto. comes of a fam- ilr long identified with Canada. :\1any .'"ears ago )11'. Bailey's great grandfather came from Eng- land to America. locating in Xe,,' Brunswick as an enited Empire Loyalist, leaving valuable propert.v rather than come under American rule. There he and his son, our subject's grandfather. died. \ son of the latter, George Bailey. Sr.. ""as horn in Rt. John. XB-. in 1 ïHO, and in 18;.!ï settled on Concession 1 . Xissouri township. County Oxford, where he cleared 200 acres of land from the bush. and spent the remainder of his life in Ingersoll, that county. IIis wife was Ann Sharp. also of enitf'd Empire Loyalist extraction. and she died in 187ï. :\11'. Railey passing away in lSG6. George Baile.'" was born at St. .John. X.Boo and his entire business life was Rpent in the County of Oxford. he having been a wen-known husiness man in Ingersoll for thirty ."ears. Ahout 1 S ::\11'. BRiley retireù from business life. and spttled in Toronto. where he has since resided. ('harlf's L. Bailey. manag-er for 'Yil. }jam ,Jessop & Sons. TJimited. of Toronto. is 11 SOIl of our suhject. George Baile.'" was mar- ried in 183 to :\1iss :-;,,'dne.,T Sabina Leonard. horn in the Xorth of Ireland. The.'- arf' mf'mhers of the :\{ethodist Church. Although his father was a Conservative. )11'. Baile.'- adheres to the principles of the Reform party, and is staunch in its support. xnn1X BRO'YX was for mall.'- years a highly esteemed citizen of the Queen ('it:" where he died in ISf) . :;\11'. Brown was horn in England in 1S1f'. son of 'Yilliam and .J ane (l1illing-hmll) Brown. both of whom died in the olò ('ountr.'". :\11'. Brown grew to manhood in his native COUl)tr.'-. and was there educated. In 1842 he came to Canada. and settled in Toronto. where for many years he sen'ed in the capacIty of b00kkeeper. Later he engaged in a grocery business on ï onge street. but on account of ill-health rf'tired therefmm and entered the cab business. His health c0ntinuing poor, he \Va.; forced to suspend business and to pass the re- nmindf'r of his life ,'etired from active work. In I GS he purchased the homestead at :Ko. 9 Roho street. which house is now over one hun- dred years old. Imrt huilt extf'nsively on the surrounding propert.'-. He was married in To- ronto in 184 ï to :i\Iiss Eliza Farle,'-' born in 1823. in England. daughter of George and Anne 2ï7 (Bray) Farley. natives of England, who came to Toronto in 183ï. Here :Mr. Farley ]i'"ed until his death. his widow also passing away in the Queen City. Their children were: George; John. of X ewburgh ; l\Irs. Brown; Arthur. who died in 1!)04 in Toronto, was an old husiness man of the city j James. of Birch a,'emlP, :Korth Toronto; Thomas. of Chatham; and Phoehe (IUrs. William :\Iillcker). :\11'. and Mrs. Farley were :\lethodists. .i\Ir. and ::\lrs. Brown had these children: Eli a Ann. wife of C. R. S. Dinnick, contractor and builder, at Toronto: Josf'ph. of Petrolea; \Vil- liam Georg-e, of Toronto: Se,"iah Jane j Phoebe, wife of Henry Job; Emma Gertrude; and Ar- thur ß.. of Toronto. )11'. Brown was a mem- her of the l\1ethodist Church. In politics he was a Conservative. 'William George and Ar- thur B. B"own are extensive real estate owners in Toronto. their property being largely in houses. of which they own over one hundred and thirty. \LLAX l\L\cLEAK HOWARD, clerk of the First Division Court of the County of York. he. long's to a family identified with Canada's his- tory since an early day. but unlike many of the pioneers the no" ards have carefull,v pre- sen'ed family records. and can trace the line hack to the days of the French Huguenots, while on the maternal side )11'. Howard is of Highland Scotch ancestry. (I.) :Kicola IIuart (the original form of the name). the first of the family of whom there is accurate know]ed!!e. was the great-great-grand- father of Allan :\IacLean Howard. This Ni- cola" as born in 1Jower :Kormandy, France, but in childhood was sent by his father with his mother and sister to Holland. to avoid trouble after the Edict of Kantes was revoked. From Holland thf'',\" went to England. where they were joined by the father, and the re-united fami] ' crossed to Ireland. There the son in tim became a silk manufactnrer, but was even- tuall.'T compelled to abandon his business bf'- cause of English hostility to such work in Ire- land. TIe continued to live in that countrv however. until his death. . . (II.) .James Scott Howard, son of Kicola, was horn in Bandon. Count.'T Corle and there engagell in husiness. IIp married a :i\Iiss Scott, also Il nati,'c of Ireland. Both died in Ban- don and wpre buried in the Killbrogan church- -ard. ("'ount.'- CorlL They were the parents of four children, namely: John. "'-ho died in the rnited Statf's; .Tames Scott. Jr.; and two daughters. (III.) .JIJInes Scott Howard. .Jr.. was horn in IrelalHl in 1 ï98. .At the age of twent.'--one he Î8 C01\DIK\IORATIVE BIO(iR -\.PlIICAL TIE<'ORD accompanicd Chief Justice Sullivan to Canada and at first settled at Fredericton, where he met 1iss alome 1acLean, who afterwards b<'- came his wife. Later in that same rear. 1819, he removed to Little York. now Toronto, and took an official position under the Hon. 'Vil- liam Allan. In 18 8 he became postmaster and held the office tiH 1837, lIon. 1\11'. AllaH then giving him his choice of several positions. III' was removed through political trickerr. lIe then moved to Oakville, County of Halton, but afterwards removed to Burford. Then he re- ceived from Sir Francis lIincks the appoint- Ulent as treasurer of the Old Home District in the Counties of York. Ontario, :::;imcoe and 'Vel- lington. in 184 , holding the office until his death, in 1866. His first wife "was Iiss Salome MacLean, whom he married in 1823 in Freder- icton, in which city she was born in 1796; she died in Toronto in 1 ;)8. Both helonged to the Church of England. They had two children, Prudence Eliza and Allan :\1acLean. On the maternal side A. l\IacLean Howard comes of United Empire Loyalist stock. His grandfather. Capt. Arehihald :\1acLean. was an officer descended in the ninth generation form Robert Bruce. He was born in 1753, in Scotland, son of Hector )1acLean. of Tor- ren. During the .American Rebellion of 17ï6 he was a captain of a New York Loyalist Vol- unteer Corps, sening from 1 ïí5 to 1 ï8:J. and holding a commission dated 1 ïí6. He was a distinguished soldier, who displayed special braver," at the battle of Eutaw Springs. South Carolina. where he was wounded. During the war of 181 he again was in active service and was staff adjutant. In civil life he distinguish- ed himself also, and for twenty-one years re- presented Xew Brunswick in Parliament. lIe married :;\Iiss S,Jlome French, daughter of Cap- tain French, of Delancy's '2nd Battalion. (IV.) Allan :\1acLean Howard was born in the family residence in Richmond street, To- ronto, l\Iay í, 18 ;), and educated in the old home district grammar school. He spent some time in his father's office. In l\lay, 18:J4. he received tIll' appointment of clerk of the First Division Court of the C'ounty of York. which he still holds. 1\[1'. Howard married. in 1831, ::\Iiss Wilhelmina l\IcDonald, daughter of Don- ald and Elizaheth (:\IcKay) l\IcDonald. who was born in Edinburf!h in 18:31. The family canlf' to Canada about 18 7. )Irs. Allan 1\1ac- Lean Howard has ahvays been connected with the Church of England, in which Ir. Howard has always taken an active part. He also be- longs to the {T. E. IJoyalist Society. :Mr. Howard has five children living: Allan l\TacLpan Howard. .11'.. who is deputy clerk under his father; Rev. James Scott Howard, rector of church at Newcastle; Donald 1\1. Howard. who took a degree in law at Trinity College, Toronto, but left the Bar, being ap- pointed inspector of Royal orth- 'V f' t )[ount- ed Police. was a captain of Royal Grenadiers, in the Xorth-West Rebellion, 1883. went to South Africa with the Strathcona Horse, re- ceived the appointment of major, and now holds the position of inspector Royal N orth- West Mounted Police. at Herschel Island. within the Arctic Circle (his report to Parliament, to be found under Supplementary Report of the Ro,\'al X orth- West :\1ounted Police, 1905, con- tains valuable information concerning the l\Iac- kenzie river district); Elizabeth Salome and Luc,\' Maude are at home. THO:\1AS ROBIKSO , who died April 23, 1898, in Emily, Ont.. was born there in 1844, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Humphrey) Rob- inson. natives of County Leitrim. Ireland, who came to Canada in 18: ;3. settling first in Toronto. where they were residing during the Rf'bellion of 18:37-t!. and later removing to Emily, County Victoria, where they lived until their death. They had seven chil- dren: lary. Thomas. 'Villiam. Susan, I.Jetitia, Robert and Ann Elizabeth. In politics the father was a Conservative, and in religion a member of the Church of England. Thomas Robinson was educated at Emily, and engaged at farming on the old home place for some time. He later purchased another place, and at his death left 300 acres. Mr. Robinson was a member of the school board for ten or twelve years. In 1869 he married Ra- chel Corneil. born in Ops t0wnship, Victoria County, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Thornton) Corneil, natives of Ireland. The fornlf'r was born in 1807 in County Limerick, :md died in 1881, and his wife, born in County Cavan in un 7, died in 18:>4. He was a son of Rmll\wl Corneil. who founded the family in Canada. settling in Peterhorough, where he died. Charles and Elizabeth Corneil had chil- dren as follows: amuel. Eliza, Rarah. l\Iary, 'Yilliam. Susan, Rachel. David IT.. :\Iaggie an l Adeline. TIe was a member of the English Church. 1\11'. and )1rs. Robinson had children as fol- lows: Elizabeth. the wife of John Heyden, of 1innesota, "U.S.A.; Charles R., of Toronto. who married Ada 'Venslpy; Lottie, and Percy T.. of Toronto. Ir. Robinson was a Methodist. In politics he was connected with the Conserva- tive party, and his social relations were with the Cho en Friends. C()1L\rE1rnR \ TIVE DIOGRAPIIIC.UJ RECORD ;9 EDW_\RD PK\RSON", for many rears a re- tired citizen of Weston, where he died in IS8t. was horn in Yorkshire. England. in 180;. He grew to manhood in his native place. and tlwre recei,,'ed his education. At an early date he came to Canada. and. settling on a farm near Brampton, operated there for a number of years. He then retired from active work, and became a resident of \Veston, where he con- tinued to live until his death. :\Ir. Pearson married Mrs. l\Ic1Iahon, widow of Thomas :\Ic11ahon. and a native of England. 1[rs. Pearson came to Canada about 186;), and here she has lived ever since with the ex.ception of a short time spent in England. :\lr. Thomas :\[c:\1ahon, to whom :\lrs. Pearson was first mar- ried, left one son. Frank. of Toronto. In 1 84, after the death of her second hus- band. :;\Irs. Pearson settled in Toronto, and here she has made her home ever since, being located at o. -U4 Brunswick Ayenue. THO:\L\S COIÆ. whose death occurred in Toronto. Aug. -t. 1891. was born in Devon- shire. England. in IS:!5. !'on of Thomas and Eli- zabeth Cole. natives of England. who came to Canada in 1833. settling in County Peel. Ont., where the elder Cole farmed until his death. Thomas Cole, our subject. grew to manhooù in County Peel. and there engaged in farming until IRS!}, in which ear he retired from active work and removed to Toronto, purchasing a home at Xo. 1;6 Crawford street. where he pas ed the remainder of his days. In 18:>1 l\Ir. Cole married Miss Elizabeth Bland. d:mghter of John and Ann (W'alker) Bland. nati,,'es of York. En land, who came to Canada in 1833, settling in County Peel. These good people at one time owned nearly 500 acres of fine farm land, and there both died. Their children were: Elizabeth. :Mrs. Cole: Anna Isa- bella, who married WiHiam Wiley (a farmer of County Peel. who died in lI;Ì90). and they had seven chilùren. John. :\Iaria. Isabelle Xf'W- man. William II.. George and Alhert; :\[rs. \Viley. who was born in England. and nOw re- sidps in Toronto with 1Irs. Cole: and .John. Thomas "T alkl'r. and Ol'orge, all deceased. To l\Ir. and :\1rs. Cole were born children as follows: .J ohn. decl'ased: Ann Judith, wife of .Joseph Xattress: Elizabeth, widow of .John \Vehster: Thomas \Y.. a merchant of Toronto; Isabella. wife of Oeorge Train: and Thomas. on th(' old farm. 11r. Cole was a consistent mpmhpr of the Church of England. aud his bal- lot was cast in support of the Conservative party. PATRICK HYXES. of Xo. 181 Wilton ave- nue, Toronto. is one of the oldest residents of that city. where hf' has lived sincl' 18:31. watch- ing it grow to its present proportions. and do- ing his part in its development and goyern- ment. lIe was horn in County Tipperary, Ire- land. l\Iay 1. 1830. son of Patrick and Frances (Bergin) Hynes. Patrick Hynes, Sr.. was born in King's Coun- ty, Ireland. in 1;98. son of Edward H.\'llCS. a high school teacher. who died in the old coun- tr;y. Patrick was the only one of the family to go to America, and he immigrated to Cana- da in 18:31, accompanied by his wife and three children. :\Irs. Frances Hynes ,,,,as a daughter of Darby Bergin. an extensive fariner in Ire- lanel, where he ùied. After reaching Canada l\Ir. Hynes first located in Cornwall, hut soon removed to Toronto, and engaged in contract- ing and plastering, a business which he pur- sued until his death. in 183;. 1Irs. Hynes diett in Toronto in 18;4. the mother of five children. as follows: 1Iichael. deceased. who with his two brothers \Villiam and Patrick formed the contracting firm of Hynes Bros.; \Villiam, de- ceased; Patrick; and :;\Iary and Catherine. who were both born in Toronto and died unmar- ried. The family have all heen Roman Catho- lics, and in political sentiment 1Ir. Hynes was a Conservative. Patrick H 'nes grf'W up in Toronto. attewl- ing first a private school and later St. 11ichael's College. Clover Hill. Toronto. After finishing his education he learned his father's busines,; of decorative plastering. and in 184; he and his elder brothers formed the firm of H 'nes Brothers. which continued to exist for about forty years. under the same firm name the brothers also conducted a boot and shoe store in Toronto. which proved to be a successful enterprise. They were bl'st known, however. for their v. ork in decorative plastering. SI)('CI- mens of which ran he seen in Osgoode Han. the Customs House. the old Court House on Ade- laide street, and other buildings of similar character. To the work in Osgoode IIall in particular a high tribute was paid by the late Judge IIaggart ., when he said: "After a ,'islt to Italy and other places noted for their art treasures. I have seen nothing finer than the ela horate plaster work in Osgoode HalL" Ail the figures and enrichments used in these build- ings were specially modrled from drawings hy Architects Cumberland. Storm and \Vindier. b,' this firm. . A Conservati"'e in his views Mr. Hnles was always actiwl ' intt'rested in' municipal poli- tics. and in 186: was elected aldf'rmall from St. Dayid's \Yard. holding that position for ten (} CO)L\1E:UOR.\ TIYE BIul:R.\PIIIC\L RE('ORD years, until he resigned. The following year, muleI' the newly established cidl sen ice, he was appointed to a responsible position in the post office department and held it until he was superannuated, in 188!). He was captain of Company No.6, Reserve 1\1ilitia. of Toronto. Ill' is a Roman Catholic in his religious belief and has been a member of St. Vincent de Paul Socipty for fifty-two years. and has lwen assist- ant secrehlr ' and agent of the St. Yincent de Paul Children's .\id Society of Toronto for the last twel\"e years. 1\11'. Hynes' residence is at Xo. lRI Wilton ayenne, a home which he huilt in 1864. In aU his yariou<: rPlations in life ::\11'. Hynes has made his strong personalit,\T felt, and now in his latter years he is as highly re- spected as he is widel.'" known. On Sept. 11, 1906. he was appointed a Justice of the Peace for the County of York. In 1861 was solemnized the union of Patrick Hynes and Ellen Augusta Spilling, daughter of Cornelius and Annie (Skelley) Spillin . Three children were horn to them, namely: Ellen Augusta. who died when one year old; l\Iichael Edward. in the post office, who married 1iss Helena Knox, and had five children, Au- gusta. Celia, Irene, LiHie and Percy; and \Yil- liam Alhert. also in the post office, who married ::\[iss ::\1ary Lee, and had six children. Li1Iian, Albert. Wi1Iiam, Mildred, Francis and Fred- erick. ::\1rs. Ellen A. H.mes died in 1868. and in 18ïO ::\[1'. II."nes married (second) Catherine .J anI' Kingslc.". who ,vas born in Ireland. daugh- tf'r of William and EUen (::\1inehan) Kingsley. B.'T this second marriage there. were seven chil- dren, as foHows: Kate Frances, who mar- rie.d ''lncent .\. Russ!']] ami has four chil- dren: Charles Patrick. an ornamental plasterer in Xew York eit."; Frank Kingsley, in the wholesale mi11incry husiness in ew York. who mllrried ::\[iss .J essie Fox: Florence. married to ::\[athew Sheedy; Aileen: ::\1anT Xora. deceas- cd: and Thomas William, an electrician. ED\Y.\RD I. JOlIX ()K. who may well be named as one of the prosperous citizens of York township, is engaged in markct gardening on St. Clair avenue. Bracondale. IIp was born in 1838. in Yorkshire, England. son of Edward and .Jane Johnson, natives of that shire. Edward Johnson came to Long Island. ew York. being employed in the Brooklyn Kavy Yard as a blacksmith, owning a home in the cit.',. where he lived until his death in lR6ï. His wife died when Edward I. .Johnson was but four years old. and Hi(' latter was taken to England by his fanwr. and there educated. When a young man he came to Canada. settling in Toronto. then a sma11 country town. In his native country ::\11'. .Johnson had learned the machinist's trade. and on locating in Toronto he worked in the locomotive shops of the Granel Trunk Rai1wa r for fourteen years, at the end of which time he purchased real estate on the west end of Claremont street. which he sold in lötJ:J to buy land in Bracondale, where he erect- ed a home and engaged in the market gärden- ing business. This he Iws fo11owed to the pre- sent time with great success. In 18ï3 1\11'. J olmson was marrif'd to Mise;; Rebecca :Mclntyre. of Toronto, daughter of .James and :Uary 1cInt."re, one of the ( ucen Cit .,s early families and natives of Ireland. To Jlr. and ::\1rs. Johnson were born four chil- dren, two of wlwm died in childhood. while 'William Johnson, born in Toronto, resides at the home, and l\Iiss Bertha, also born in To- ronto. holds a position in that city. 1\11'. and ::\1rs. Johnson are members of the Catholic Church, although )[1'. .r ohnson 's parents were of the English faith. lIe has always snp- ported the Consen ative party. JOHX REED, who died in Toronto in IDOl, after a long and useful life, was an estimable citizen and a much respected man. Ill' was born in the south of Ireland in 18 !), son of Gabriel and Elizabeth Reed, who. in IS:3 . set- tled in Little York (Toronto), where )Ir. Reed fo11owed the occupation of.a sawyer until his (leath. He and his wife had five children: Jane. deceased; .J ohn: Charles, of Toronto; Eli- zabeth, deceased; l\Iaria. John Reed was but three years of age when the family settled in Toronto. Here he grew to manhood, receiving his education in the pub- lic schools, and learned the trade of painter and decorator, a business which he fo11owed for some time in the Quepn City. [r. Ree,I then l'emoyed to Chicago, and there the next twenty .'"ears of his life were spent. at the end of which time he returned to Toronto, and continued to residf' there until his death. In business circles J1r. Reed was regarded as a man of good judgnwnt and clear insight, while as a citizen and as a neighbor he was held in high esteem. In politics he was an active Con- seryatiye. For a number of years he served in the Toronto ('it,\' council. 1\11'. Reed was married in Toronto, in 1853, to 1\1iss l\1atilda 'Yatson. born in Toronto in 1831. daughter of Richard and Elizaheth (Cat'- tel') \Yatson. natives of England. In ItJOï Mr. and 1\1rs. \Vatson settled in Xew York Cit " whence they came in IS1!) to l\Iuddy York (To- ronto), and here :Mr. 'Vatson followed the car- pentering business until his death in lR:í4. his widow survi,'ing him nntil1869. On ::\11'. \Yat- CO:\ßIE)IORATl\TE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD son's arrival in Canada, Toronto was but a ham- let. but he lived to see it grow into a hustling. \viùe-awake city of many thousands. lIe anù his wife were the parents of these children: Henry, deceased; 1\1ary Ann, who died aged ninety-two years; Richard; George: Elizabeth; Charlotte: Susan: :\lrs. Reed: and "-Tilliam. :\11'. and :\Irs. John Reed were the parents of children as follows: :\Iatilda. who married H. J. Brown. of Torontu. son of the late Thomas Brown (sketch elsewhëre), and seven children were born to them, namely: Harry R. (deceas- een. Frank. Edgar. Elsie, Gertrude. Percy and Jack Howard: Jane Ann. who married 'Yilliam Alf'xander :\Iedland. of Eng-land, and has four f'lÜldren-"ïlliam. Ross. Alice, and Gordon; and Frank Emerson, of Chicago. who married :\Iary "Ties. and has three children. :\Iadeline, Gordon and Lawrence. :.\11'. Reed was a mem- ber of the Church of England. anù to the faith of this church ::'III's. Rf'ed also adheres. :\IO E EY:\IOeR ::'IIcCRAXEY. late of To- ronto. was born in the County of Halton, Ont., Feb. 5, 183 , a mcmber of a pioneer family of that county. The farm upon which the foun- der of the family in Canada. William ::\IcCran- ey, Sr., settled, is now owned bJ' the ,vidow of :\Ioses R :.\If'Craney. 'Yilliam l\IcC'nmey. r., the grandfather of l\Ioses S. )IcCraney, f'ame from .Kew Jersey in 1800. settling at Grand River, Ont., where he remained for two or three years before locat- ing in the Count - of Halton. in Trafalgar town- ship. Here he cleared a farm from the bush. and fono\\ ed his trade of blacksmithing. :\11'. and ::'III's. :\Ic('ranf' dipd on the farm. leaving children as fonows: 'Yilliam. (jeorge. Eunice, Christine and Hiram. Hiram :'IIcr'raney had two Sarah Thompson were united in marri11ge. :\Irs. .:\IcC'raney was born in County Halton. in lA3 . daughter of James and Catherine (Tril- leI') Thompson. the former of wholll ,,,as born in Roscommun, Ireland, in 1ï98. In 1819 :\[1'. Thompson came to Canada. settling in County Halton. where he embarked in the flour and saw-mill business. continuing same until 181:3. He died in 1.s15. His wife was born in Xpw Jerse r in 1ï98. daughter of Philip and Cather- ine Triller. ,,'ho came to Canada in 180.). locat- ing first 11t Grimsb.r; about two years later they settled in Xelson township. County Halton, where :'III'. Triller cleared up a farm from the hush. Whpn Philip Triller seWed in County Halton his nearest neighhor was nine miles dis- tant, and the next one was eleven miles away. Catherine (TriBeI') Thompson, the mother of .:\Irs. :\IcCraney. was the first woman married in Count - Halton, and her niece. Mary Howell, was the first white child horn in the county. Tlw children of Philip and Catherine TrilJer Werf': 'YilJiam, Philip. Jacob. Joseph. .John, :\Iar '. Elizaheth. Annie. Cathf'rine and Sarah. The father of this family died in 18 . while the mother suryivf'd until 181ï. .James and Catherine (Triller) Thompson had the follow- ing cl1ildren : Joseph. deceased: Edward: ::\Iar- shan; Elizabf'th: Adorah, l\Irs. Jamps :\fc- 'Yayne: Elecia. who married Philip Triller Kplson: and Sarah. :\Irs. :'IIcCrane '. :'III'. and Mrs. )Ioses Se 'mol1r :\IcC'ranpy ha.] t\\ 0 sbns: Thompson. attorney for the Rock Is- land Railway Company. Chicago. married \nna Gordon, of )Iilford. Pennsylvania. Franklin nf'orgf'. who resides on the old farm in Conntv Halton. married Grace Green, of Brantfor.:Ï. and has children-Isabel. )Iul'l'a -. and Helen. :\fr. :\Ic('rane,' was a member of tll(' Presbvter- ian Church. nd in political matters his ym- pathies were with the Reform party. He died in Toronto. Dec. 26. 18!) . ::\Irs. 1\IcCraney SUI'- 2Sj C()" L\fE)lOR.\ Tn'E BIO(;RAPIlIC.\L RECURD vives and lin's at Xo. 233 Dovercourt Road, Toronto. ADOLPH PETERSE)J", whose life was brought to its close in Toronto in :March, 190-1. was born at Lubcck, Germany, in 1838, son of Charles Petersen, who died in that country. :\Ir. Petersen spent his school dUJ's in his na- tive land and there grew to manhood. He made several trips across the Atlantic with his uncle before coming to settle, and when he finally left Germany forever behind him he locatpd in Kew York City. 'Vhen the American Civil 'Val' broke out he enlisted. and was in active service from 1861 to 186:5. After the close of the war he decided to locate in Canada, and going to Toronto was for some time connected with Mr. Kerlich, who was both a cigar import- er and a dealer in fancy goods. From Toronto 1\11'. Petersen went. to Hamilton, and was asso- ciated for a whil with a 1\11'. Brown in the sta- tionery business, but eventually returned to the former city. His next venture was as a member of the Kordheimer Company, piano- makers, and in this business 1\11'. Petersen con- tinued for nearly thirty-five years. At the end of that time he opened an art store, selling pic- tures and framing, and was thus engaged, at Ko. 382 Gerrard street, at the time of his death. Mr. Petersen was a man of most exemplary charactpr, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a citizen who commanded the 1'1'- spect of his associates. lIe belonged to the Masonic fraternity and was in political mat- ters a Conservative. Mr. Petersen married :\Iiss Agnes Jewett, and a family of seven children was born to them, viz.: .Wj)]jam A.. of the rnited States; Lanra Kate, wife of A. Clark, of Xew York City: Walter, of Xew York City; R. Berton; Agnes L.. deceased: Rudolph, of Toronto. who is car 'ing on the husiness left by his father: and Grace. at home. ::\Irs. Petersen was the J'oungest daughter of Charles and Catherine (Matthews) Jewett. the former a native of the United Stutes. but for many years a well- known tanner and dealer in leather at Port Perry. where he died. His wife, who was born in Canada and was the daughter of J ame!;> l\I:Jt- thews. a German. died at Lindsav. Thev had five children. " .TOIIX :\nLf AR. B..\.. late Df'pl1Í ' )Iinistel' of Educatioll of Ontario, was a thorough school man. of international reputation, having been a studf'nt of school matters of hoth Canada and the rliited Rtates. In his official capa,-.itx he hecame we]] aCfJuaintpd with the presidl'nts oÎ the rniversities of lIanaI'd. Yale, Princeton, and, in fact, nearly all of the great institutions of learning of the American Republic as weU as of his own country. )11'. )Iillar was a self-made man and relied upon himself from his thirteenth year. He was born in Ireluud. Aclare. Limerif'k, Feb. 2ì, 1812, and died in Toronto in 190:5. He was a son of Henry and Jane (Piper) )Iillar, natives of Ire- land and de.scendants of the Palatines, and Lady Dunraven was his godmother. In 18-12, when John Millar was not yet one year old. his parents came to Canada. settling near rx- bridge, Ont., where the father proceeded to clear a home from the bush. "'hen in this country but a short time Henry l\Iillar was killed by the fall of a tree which he was cut- ting down, and )Irs. Millar was left to rear her three small children. John, Louisa and lIenry. John l\Iillar attended the district schools, and at the age of sixteen years was given his certificate as a public school teacher. He at- tended sessions Xos. 2ì and 28 of the Toronto Kormal ::::\chool, and when nineteen years old held the first class Grade A certificate. lIe taught two years in Barton, and five years in London. Ont., from which latter place he weut to St. Thomas and later became head master of the Collegiate Institute as well as of the pub- lic schools of that city. In this capacit), he continued until 18DO, when he was appointed Deputy Iinister of Education, a position he ably filled until his death. During his teach- ing in St. Thomas. )11'. Iillar prosecuted his studies in the classics, and with a leave of ab- sence of three months from his work at St. Thomas. which time was spent at the Cniver- sity of Toronto. he pas ed his examination in 18ì2, ani! received from the rniversity the de- gree of Bachelor of Arts. For two years Mr. Millar was chairman of the High School section of the Ontario Teachers' Association. served as president of the Association, and for some time was vice-president of the Dominion 'reach- ers' Association. In .J uly, 1901. at ,Vill- nipeg. Mr. Iillar was unanimuusly elect- ed president of the Dominion Teachers' Asso- ciation. and was outlining the work of that association when his death occurrf'd. For fonr 'ears hp was a member of the enate of the UniversitJ' of Toronto. lIe annotated Sf'Y- era 1 editions of the English classics, and was the author of " rhool )Ianagpment." " -\ Ouide to Go()d Realling." "The Education- al System of XI'W York Rtate," and otl1l'1' valu- ahIe works. Mr. l\IiIlar "'as twif'f' mnrripcl His first .wife. Rmmn Dingl!>. llic'd in 1889. leaving one daugh- ter. Edith Beatrice. On Rept. 2J. 1H90. Ir. )Iillar marril'Cl Miss Kate ::\IcC'allum. .who was ---- --.... /' - , "- \ \ \ \ \ I .... \ I J \ \ \ \ , "- '- ClnDIK\IUR.\TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD born in London, Ont., daughter of Keil and Catherine C: IcAlpine) :i\IcCallum, natives of Scotland. To :\11'. and :\Irs. :\Iillar were born three children: Glad;)'s Louisa, Katie Iaude and John Jerrold. :\11'. :\Iillar was a prominent member of th.! :Methodist church, in which he held many re- sponsible positions, including that of reprcsent- ative to the General Conferenc . In his death the educational system of Ontario lost one of its very best men. the city of Toronto a highly- esteemed citizen, and his family a kind hus- band and indulgent father. It was remarked at :;\11'. :\Iillar's funeral that those asscmbled to pay their last tribute of respect to their de- parted friend constituted a distinctive gather- ing of educators. who had come from all ovcr the surrounding country where Ir. Millar was so well known. CHARLES R. BOLTOX. an honored veteran of the great Civil War of the United States, who is now conducting an undertaking estab- lishment at Xo. 49:3 Queen street west. Toron- to. was born Dec. 1:3, 1845. in Finsbury Sqnare, London. England. son of John and :\IaQT Bol- ton, natives of England. John Bolton. after the death of his wife, came to Canada in 18;);), and settlpd on Spadina avenue. Toronto. where he kept the "Royal George Hotel" for many yellrs. Later he retired from active life. aUtl died Oct. 30. 1883, IIged sixt,\'-nine years. Charle8 R. Bolton received his education in his nlltive country and came to Canada with his fllther when ten years of age. He remain- ed with his fllther until 186 . assisting him in the conduct of the hotel. but in that year he went to Cincinnati, Ohio. where he enlisted in ('ompllnr K. 11th Ohio Cavalry. Previous to his enlistment. he had been the first bugler in the Tpnth ROYlIls of Canada. and liS such he sernd three years in the Trans-)[ississippi Di- yision. rnited States Army. being chief bugler on the staff; he was also engaged on the fron- tier during thp Indian raids, participating in a number of skirmishes with ioux Indians. After his honorable discharge. :'1[1'. Bolton re- turned to 'toronto. and in 1866 was employed by ,J. S. Fawkes in the undertaking business. milking the first casket that "as used in the city. Aftt'r four ypars with )[1'. Fawkes he was npxt cmplored by Henry Stone. thcn by the late John Young for thirtepll years. and at the end of that time worked with :'If. :'I[cCahe for another Iwriod of thirteen years. when the lattpr died. lIe then managed the business for the widow for thrpe years. afterwards opening his own est a blishment. and continuin a in that Imsiness to the present time. While ;mplo,\Tcd 283 with 1\[1'. John loung, he did the first embalm- ing that was done in Toronto. :\11'. Bolton is the holder of three diplomas receiyed for em- balming; the first from Prof. .\. RenolUlrd, the second from Dr. :;\[yer's ('ollege of Embalming, and the third from the Embalming Association of Canada. He is a member of the Board of Examiners of the last named association. :'III'. Bolton was married. June O. 1867, to ::\fiss Sarah Xurse, born in England in 18-19, daughter of Richard and .\.nn Xurse, and to this union have come eleven children: J en- nie L., born in 1868, married Joseph l\fc:\Ti1- lan, of "\VeHand. and has one son, Joseph B.; John, born in 1870. a plumber of Toronto. mar- ried Louisa Sigley and has two children. ,Jessie and Adaline ; Jessie, born in 1872, is the wife of Xathaniel Stafford. of Port Perry, and has one son. Charlcs W.; Edith L.. born in 1873, married "\ViIliam Lettau. of ew York, and has two children, Adaline and Emil; :;\Iaud S" born in 187J. married Alex. Wiley, of Toronto; :\Iiss Florence A" born in 1877. resides at home; Clu\rlotte G.. born in 1878. married George :'IIid- dleton. a business man of Toronto: Bertha, born in 1882. died aged five ,\Tears; Ernest E., born in 1883, is a graduate of the Canadian Sclrool of Embalming, anrl the manager of his father's business; Clara. born in 188;). died when thrl'e months old; and :'I[iss Edna :;\L. born in 1886. resides at the homestead. :'1[1'. Bolton has alwa 's been connected with the English Church. In politics he is a Con- senative. and while a resident of the States he voted in support of the Republican party. He is a charter member and bugler of the To- ronto Order. Grand Army of the Republic, and one of the few Canadians to wear the G. A. R. badge. He is a member of the I.O.O.F.. having been connected with that order for a period of thirty-seven ,\-ears. :\[1'. Bolton is an upright, honest. Christian gentleman, and a credit to the community in which he resides. THO:'lL\S BRO:\[HALL. a former resident of Toronto. who died in that city in 1890. was born in 1812. in Cheshire, England. son of James and Ann (Brentware) Bromhall, who dipd in England. The late Thomas Bromhall was pducated in England. and there he married ::\fiss ::\[ar,\" Ann Shuffiehotham. born in Xewcastle. Stafford- shire. Eng-land. in 1818. daughter of Edward and ::Uary Ann (Turkey) Shufflebotham, the former of whom was born in 1820. and the lat- ter in 181;) (died in 1877). In 1903 :\Irs. Brom- hall m>>rried .J. S. Patterson. From the age of eleven years :'I [rs. Patterson has hcen interested in the healing art and all 2M CO}D1K\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD her studies were directed to that point. In 1 7.í when slw and her first husband. the late Thomas Bromhall, came to Toronto, they founded the Electric and Therapeutic Institutc. Thi<; they carried on together until the deatÌI of Mr. Bromhan, since when 1\1rs. Patterson has continued it. It is recognizf'd as one of the leading institutions of the city, and patients from all parts of the country treated here are loud in their praise of benefits receivcd. Tn this line of practice. 1\Irs. Bromhall-Patterson is the oldest practitioner in Toronto. The busi- ness was carried on for some ycars on Czar street. but since 1881 has been established at Xo. l! S1. Mary's street. The children born to :\11'. and Mrs. Bromhall were: 'YilIiam Henry, of Buffalo; Ethel Louise, who was the first child born on ('zar street. as her parents were the first settlcrs therc: .J ames: and :Maude and :Minnie, twins. }Ir. BromhaU \Vas a Reformer in his þolitical sentiments. HI' was a member of the Methodist ('hurch. \LFRED R. WARD, of Toronto, is engaged . in the photographic business, having a stu- dio located at No. 289 Yonge street. 1'11'. Warcl was born .\ug. 30. 1862. in Oshawa, Ontario. The \Vards are from Devonshirc, England, "here George \Vard. father of Alfred Roo was born in 1831. In 1R.í2 he came to Canada, sct- tling at Cartwright. where he engaged in farm- ing for some time. now living rctired at Ar- gylp. IIis wife was born in Devonshire, Eng- land. in 1832, and they were the parents of the following twelvc children: William George; John; \Valte.r, deceased; Alfred R. j Alice, de- ceased; .Arthur; Edwin; Sarah; Ellen; Susan; Henry and Emily. \lfred R. \Yard was educated at Laxton, Ont., and in 188;) sptt!f'd in Toronto. where he engaged with S. .r. Dixon to learn the photo- graphing husiness. continuing with this gen- tleman for a period of fourteen years. lIc thcn emharked in thc husiness on his own account, and has continued therein to the present time, being one of the oldest in business in this part of the city. Tn 1R8!) :\11'. \Yard married 1\1arv AO'nes Da- vis. horn in the Countv of Durh m Julv 11 1R6R. daughter of \VïIliam and '1I1ar;aret (Paul) Davis, the former of Devonshire, Eng- land. and the latter of Qucbec. Thcy now re- sidc at Vxbridge, where lr. Davis is cngaged in agricultural pursuits. Their children were: 1Irs. \Yard. George. [aggie, Joshua. .Alice }[aude, Amy. W"illiam, Harrif't, Catherine, Charles amI 'Vellington. To 1\[1'. and :Mrs. \lfred R. ,V'ard there have been born fivc chil- dren: Ethel, born in 1890, died aged three years; Gladys, born in 1892; Syhil, in 1891; Alfreda in 1896; and .J udson Clarence in 18!)8. The family are mcmbers of the }1ethodist (,hurch. In politics }1r. ,,- ard is a Reformer. PETER ROCTLEDGE, postmaster at Oak Ridges. Uut., is a blacksmith by occupation, but his great natural talent for all kinds of mechanical work has led him far afield from his original tradc, and into the realm of in- vention, where he has perfected a numbcr of devices for application in his own trade. The Routledge family originatcd in England, and for the most part have all followed the blacksmith's traùe. The first to emigrate to Canada was Robert Routledge, father of Peter, who was born and rcared in Yorkshire. lIe was married the.re to Mary White, and in 181:5 they brought their family to America, landing at Quebec, after a tedious voyage of seven weeks on a sailing vessel. The;)-- first set- tled at Xewmarket. where Robert Routledge resumed blacksmithing. hut after a few years he moved his family to "-hitchurch in Conces- sion 3, remained there until 18;)7, and then took ùp hi!'; residence at what is now his son's home. on Y onge street. in King township. still working at his trade. IIis death occurred only about five years later, in U\62. while his wife lived until 1871. They were members of the Church of England. and in politics he was a Conservative. Of their five children. all born in England, the eldest, 1Iargaret. married the late Charles 1\lc1\[unn, of British Columbia, where his widow still residps. 1ary J.. born in 18-1:0. was educated in Canada. and now makf's her home with her brother. Peter. Anne, born in 1811. is the wife of John l'IcLellan. of British Columbia. and the mother of a family. John, a blacksmith, died at the homestead un- married, in 187;). Peter is mentioned below. Peter Routledge was born in Yorkshire, in April. 1813, but grcw up in Canada and receiv- ed his edncation mainly in the district school" here. \Vhile still a boy he learned from his father the family trade, and has followed it np to the present time. His mechanical bent dis- pla 'ed itself early. hut it \Va!'; not until !';om timf' in the seventies that he began serio11s1y to turn his attention towarù invention. Since then he has done consirlel'able work in the line of steam rotary engine!';. and a number of his devices have ncver been patented. 1'11'. Rout- ledge has' always been a supportcr of tlw Con- scrvatin party, Lut has takf'n little part in public afl'airs heyond serving as one of the trns- tees of tllf' sl'hool hoard. Fratf'rnally he 1!,; one of the oldest memhers of the Masonic lodge in CO}D[E IOR \ TIYE BIOGRAPHIC \.L RECORD 285 JOHN" CHAL)IERS, who died in Toronto, Feb. 23, 1902, was born in County Down. Irè- land, in 18!9, son of George and Fanny (1I10rn- ahan) Chalmers. both of whom died in Ireland. \Vhen fourteen years of age, John Chalmers started out in life for himself. In Glasgow he served his time as an engineer, in whicl1 work he became proficient. . In 1873. in Glaf'- gow, 1\11'. Chalmers and ::\Iiss Marion Hill were united in marriage. 1\Irs. Chalmers was born in Ireland. of Scotch parentage. daughtcr of John and Christina (Towers) Hill, who came to Canada in 1874. and settled in the Korth- West Territory. John Hill and his wife were both born in 1830. and they were the parents of the following children: 1111's. Chalmers, Agnes, Jessie. John, James, Eliza, Jennie, "T alter and Sarclh. In 187! :Mr. and }Irs. Chalmers came to Can- ada. and located at St. )[ary's where }[r. Chal- mers found emplo.'"ment as an engineer in a flouring mill. [n 1876 he located in the County of York. and in 1880 in Toronto, where he en- gaged in the grocery business at Xo. 109] 1. Church street, with a ::\11'. \Yilson, under the firm name of Chalmers and Wilson. Later [r. Chalmers sold out his interest, and again en- gaged himself at the John Doty engtne works. \.t the time of his death he was employed at the John Inglis & Sons Engine "-orks. To- ronto. )11'. Chalmers was a man of strict integrity, and from the time he settled in Toronto until his death. he was a hard working man of in. dustrious habits. He built the three residences at Xns. 39. 2-11 and 2-4:3 )Ianning avenue. which ::\[rs. Chalmers now owns. and in one of which ( -n) she resides. . )11'. and }Irs. Chalmers were the parents of the following children: Christina. who married Robert )[cQuaig. and has four children. Chal- mers. Kathleen. Robert. and Doreen: Georgina, wife of Frank ) Iills. a grain merchant, of Ker- wood. Ont.; \Villiam. an operator with the Great Nort nvestern TelegrHph C'ompany; Mar- ion. who marripd .James Henry, and has one son. (}porge; "T alter. police constable: Albert. a boilermaker: and Frank. a student. iI[r. Chal- mers W[lS a member of the Presbyterian Church. His support was giwn the ConservatÍ\'e party. lIe was a member of the XO.F.\V.; and mastpr of Enniskillen L.O.L. },odge. Xo. 387. of To- ronto. TIe also belonged to the Boilermakers' enion. of which he was treasurer. Aurora. He has always manifested interest in military matters, having in his youth attend- ed the military school in Toronto, and receive\.l therefrom a first-class certificate. At the tim<3 of the Fenian raid he served in the Oak Ridges cavalry under Col. McLeod. and in recognition of his sen'ices received a medal an..1 a grant of 160 acres of land from the govcrnment. Since 1889, in addition to his private business deal- ings. he has filled the office of postmaster at Oak Ridges. On Feb. 8, 187ï. Peter Routledge was united in nUlrriage to l\[iss Emma \Vatson, like him- self a natin of Yorkshire. horn in February, 18-19. lIeI' parents were John Penn \Vatson and : \Iar'y ()IarshalI) Watson, born in Y ork- shire in 1817 and 18 -1. respectively. They came to Canada in 1861 and settled first in To- ronto, but before long moved to \Veston. There the.' rented a farm which }[r. \Vatson conduct- ed until his death in 1K78. His wife lived UII- t11 1901. when she passed away at thc home of )[1'. Routledge. and" as buried besÍlì.e her hus- hanel at Thornhill. In religion both were )fethodists. Besides their daughter they IUlll two sons. Charles. a carpenter at 'Veston. who is married and has a family: and Penn. born in Canada. a butcher at Kewmrket, who mar- ried }Iiss Carrie Ough. and has one son. 1\1rs. Routledge. the onl." daughter. was reared and educated in Canada. Since their marriage she and her husband have always lind in their present home. where the ' ha\"e brought up a fmnily of six children. ::\Iary Etta, the eldest, born in 1878. has received a good education. heing a graduate of the Xewmarket high !'-chool. Iwd has taught for senral years. At present she resides in British Columbia. John Robert. horn in 1880. helps his father on thc lwme farm: he helongs to the Masonic order. P. )[arsh. horn in 1882. is a blacksmith and works with his fRther. Victor Charles. born in 1884, educated in the Aurora high school, works on the homestead. Edmund "Tatson. born in ]887. is at home. )Iargaret Ema Lucy, horn in 1890. is a student in the Aurora high school. The parents are memhers of the Eng- lish Church, in which ::\[1'. Routledge has been warden for many year!'. Hp is a well-known man in King township, where he has actively promotpd even thing that would further the progress anù de\'elopment of the region. While he has had his times of trial and haI'<1s11ip8, he has always maintRined his reputaticm for thoð utmost intel!rity, and has now achieved a sub- stantial success \vhich has dpmonstrated for- eibl ' the rl'al power of indu<.;try. intelligence al/(l nprig-htnes!'. JOSEPH STEPIIEXSOX. engaged in the cul- tivation of the soil on Lot 6. Concession 3, is on(' , of East GwiUimbnry's prominent and infhwn. 2KG CO L\IE H>R.\TI\TE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD tial farmers. He was horn in Pickering town- ship. Ontario County. in April. 18:)8. son of Benjamin and JHne (Gibson) Stephenson. na- tives of England. the former of Carnab ' ant! the latter of Yorkshire. Benjamin Stephenson and wife were marrieù in England. and in the same year came to Can- ada. being eleven '.,'eeks on the ocean. They at oncc located in Pickering township, Ontario Connty, and here for several years [r. Ste- phenson worked at day laboring. afterward at farming for several years. and then brought his family to York County. Settling in Whit- chnrch township. he here he('anw a successful and prosperons agriculturist. :Mr. Stephenson Was thf' only member of his family to come to Canada. lIe continued to rcside in Whit- church township until after the death of his wife. in 18 J2. when he retired from active work and removed to Toronto. in which city he now makes his home with one of his daughters. He is a member of the ::Uethodist Church, as was his wife. The.'" had a family of nine children: lIenry. died in hoyhood j Edward, born in 18!9. and now a telegraph operator. of 'Vhit- by, married 1\[iss Lizzie Shaw. of Aurora. and has two children, Ruhy and Roy; Lizzie, born in 185:!. married Richard Remmel'. who settled at St. }\[ary's, and there she died: Annie. born in 1855. married Joseph Fisher, a business man of Toronto, and they have three children. Ern- est. Thora and Sadie: .Joseph \VHS born in 1838; Jennie, horn in 1861, married Thomas Legge, a prominent stock mHn and reeve of King town- ship: Xe1lie. born in 186!. is the wife of Robert Rutherford. a merchant of King township. and has four children. BeHtrice. hene. Hazel and Ruby: Benjamin. born in 1867, married ::\'Iiss ::\Iartha Legge. of King township. and they set- tled for some ,\ ears on the old homestead. or nntil his mother's death. when they ('ame to EHst Gwil1imbury, and Ilf' now owns a farm adjoining thHt of our subject (they have four children. Ross. Laura, Gertrude and Carl) ; and Lottie. born in 1870. married Samuel Linton, Hnd resides in Pickering township. Joseph Stpl'lwnson rf'('eiw'd a scanty educa- tion in the district schools of Pickering town- ship. and when but nine years of Hg'C started out with a team to work on his father's farm. .\t this he continued throughout his ."Olwg manhood. Hnd he remHined at home until hi" marriagf' in .JllIlnHry. 1RS2, to ::\Tiss \lice Fol- liott. horn in Kin township in lKí;). daughter of ThomHs and ilIary Fo1liott. representativf's of old and honored York ('onnt.'- families. MI'. Folliott was born in '\Iltshire. England. in un . Hnd his wife in ScotlHnd in 1817. They Were married in ('anada and settled on the 2nd Concession in King township. where ::\[1'. Foì- liott died in l S!). his wife having passed away the year prf'vio11s. After marriage lr. and lrs. Joseph :5te- phenson settled on a farm in King township for three years, after which he rented a farm in 'Vhitchurch township, nd Concession. aIltl hPI'e he continued seven years. III' then re- mo"ed to Aurora. eng-aging in droving and stock buying for Eour years. and became so successful at this occupation that he WHS en- ablecl, in lS!)3. to purchase his present farm on the ard Concession of East Gwi1limbury. Ilerf' he has erected a fine brick residence. IHrge bank barns HneJ good. substantial outbuilding's. Ris farm is well situated and finely kept. and undcr :Mr. Stephenson's personal management has lwcome (\ne of the most ff'rtile and produc- tive in the> ('ounty. III' also owns a house and lot in Aurora. To ::\11'. and ::\lrs. Stephenson have been born two daughters: illiss Rosa. born in King town- ship, in 1883, and educated in the schools of Aurora and the district s('hools of EHst Owil- limbury. lives at home: and Ethel. horn in 'Vhitchurch, in 1888. died on Christmas Day, 1900. Mr. and. ::\[1'8. Stephenson are members of the :Methodist Church. in which he is a trus- tee and a member of the officiHl board. III' has long been prominently identified with the work of the church. and gives it his liberal sup- port. In political matters, like his father, ::\11'. Stephenson is a supporter of the principles of the Reform party. and has served very satisfac- toril." as school trustee in this section. In re- viewing his past lifp, it will be readily seen that he is a man of energy and enterprise. Starting life as a poor boy. he has worked his way, step b." step. up thp ladder of success, and has now found for himself H place at the top thereof. III' is most highly esteemec1 in East Ciwillimhur,v hy his feHow townsmen, who 1'1'- ('ognize and appreciHte his mauy sterling traits of charHcter. WTLLJ..\::\1 PEARS. president and manager nf the Ontnrio Paving' Bl'ick Compan.'". and prf'- sidf'nt of the hrick manufacturers' section of the Builders' Exchange of Toronto. is widpl,\' known in husines<;. muni('ipa I and educatiOlHl I ('ircl('s in the Dominion. III' was born in 'To- ronto. Aug. :í. 1 :í!. son (If LeOlwrd and SHrah (Town<;le.,') Pears. Thl' family was f'nHaled in ('Hnada by Lpon- artl Pears and his hrother Gl'orge. in 1R:í1, they sf'ttling in Yorln'iIlf'. ['ounty York. where nt'orge Pears engagt'Ú in a milling' husiness. erecting the first coffee and spice mills in this sl.ctioll. IIis last place of Imsincss was at the ÎúI: ('o nIK\IORATIYE BlUGRAPIIlCAL RECORD intersection of 1 ong and Alexander street<;. Toronto. and he now lives retired at Grosvenor street. Leonard Pears was born in 18:!6, and in his native countQ', England, was engaged in farm- ing. On coming to Canada. however. he turn- I'd his attention to hrickmaking. in cumpan,r with .John Townsle,\', continuing Ül that busi- ness until his retirement, in 18K9. On Dec. 5, lK:)l. :\11'. Pears nlllrried SlIrah Towllslpy, daughter of Johu and HlIlma (Stockdale) Townsley. of Yorkshire. England. .John Towns- ley was a brickmaker. of Y orb'ilIe. ('ounty York, for many years. and there died in 1860, Ids wife passing away in lR8;). Their children were: George, SlIrah (.Jlrs. Pears), Isabella, Emma, Thomas. James. Benjamin and .John. John Townsley. father of ::'III's. ['pars. hlld two brothers. James and \VilliêUn. who als<) came to Canllda, and who engaged in the manu- facture of brick at Y orkville. James Townsley died in 18:)4. leaving one daugbter. ::'IIargaret ::'IIaude. who married Thomas Nightingale. also :I brickmaker; both are now deceased. \Vil- liam Townsley left two sons. \YilIiam and James. both now deceased. who were briek- makers. )Iary Townsley, daughter of Wil- liam. married Jame's Freek. of Richmond Hill, who died in 190-1 in Barrie. his widow residing in tlult city. Harriet Townsley, daughter uf .WiIliam and sister of ::'IIary, married Prof. James McLellan. principal of the School of Pedagogy. Hamilton. Onto The third daughter of .William Townsley, Eliza, married the latc Edwin ::'IIurph.". Leonard Pears and his wife became the par- ents of the following children: William. a briekmaker of Toronto; .James. a hrickmaker of :'\orth Toronto: Elizabeth; Robert. of To- ronto Junction; John Too a merchant of Toron- to: Septimus. engineer at the Parliament build- ings; Bpnjamin. of Toronto. a contractor: .\n- nie. ::'III's. Edward Gibh. of Toront(1 Junction: and Louise. who resides at home. \\ïlliam Pears receiwd his education in hi<; native city. and there learned the brickmaking bu<;iness. emharking therein on his own account in 18ïï at Kincardine, where he remained for one year. lIe then returned to Toronto fOJ one ye1lr. spending a like timc in London. Onto Urturning to TIIl'onto lIP assunlf'd the mana 'e- ment òf the lorkville & Carlton Brick Com- pany. at Carlton. which position he held for nine years. at the end of that time purclwsin}! the phmt. which lw pnlarged. There for seven- tel'n yeal's he carried on active operations. U(, was electpd ntRlH1ger of the Ontario PavinO' Brie'k ('olllpany. whi('h \\'as established in 18!)-i in 1!10 a suminf! control of the same. bee om- 8ï ing its president and manager. This company turns out 5.000.000 paving brick and ;).000.000 building brick annually. In 18n :\11'. Pears was elected president of the Builders' E,,- change. a position which he filled for two years, and since 1900 he has been president of th hrick manufacturers' section of that body. III' has heen a memher of the council of Toronto Junction for six years; in 1894 and lWì;) was mayor of that city: has sen'ed on the school board of the Junction for several terms. and was a member of the school board of York township schools for ele\'en years. On Feb. 28, 18ï;, \Ir. Pears was married to :\Iiss Annie Piggott, and to this union were born children 1!S follows: William (a brick- maker), Laura. John and Annie. The family are Iethodists. In political opinion Mr. Pears is independent. Fraternally he is connected with the I.O.O.F. and Stlmley f.lodge. A. I<' . & .lL L, of Toronto .J unction. DO ALD ::'IL\cDO:'\ALD, who passed awaY in August. 1899. was born in Scotland. in 18;3;), a son of Lauchlin and Christina (l\IacLean) ::'IIacDonald. In 18;)0 the family came to Can- ada and settled in the ('ounty of Bwce. where the father died Ang. 24. 1857. his wife surviv- ing him until June 9. 18ï9. They were Presbv- terians in religious faith, and the father was' a Reformer in politics. Their children were: Archibald. John. Lauchlin. Florence. Donald, Xeil. Dougall. Alexander. all now deceased ex- cept .J ohn, Lauchlin. Florence and Dougall. The late Donald ::'IIacDonald was educated ill his native land and in Canada. He then engag- ed in the manufacturing business at Lucknow, in which he continued to be interested nntil his death. In 1836 ::'Ill'. ::'IIacDonald was married to Eli- zaheth Sprag-g. who llelongs to onc of the prom- inent families of the ('ount . of lork Her par- ents were Caleh and (,hristianna (\Yideman) Spragg. the former born in the Connty of "\Veì- lington in 181 , and the latter in York in 181;3- The paternal grandfather was Elijah Spragg and the maternal was Ludwick \Yideman. who came to Cllnada in u n:1. when the great and im- portant ('ity of Toronto was onl." a hamlet ()f three honst's. Llltpr he spttled in ::'I[arkham to\\ nship. where he died. and his grn'ernment title is still in the possession of his heirs. Cllleh Rpra!!g. father of ::'III's. ::'IIacDonald, W:1S horn in 181:1. and he died in HIOO. an(l his wife in 18!)2. Their children were: Phoebe, LlHlwick. Elizabeth. Iargaret. Philip. Joshua. Caleb. David. Mar." Ann, Sarah Jane, Chris- tianl1a and \aron. These children were horn to :\ft.. and :\fl's. CO:'lL\IK\fOR.A TlYE ßIOGR.\PHIf' \L RECORD Mac Donald: Ludwick. dcceased; La uchlin. of Regina, who married Âgnes J. Hyslop, has these children: Donald. Elizabeth May. Burt Austen and Lorne; Caleb, of Toronto, married Viola Atcheson, and they have one daughter, Corabelle; Christianna, of Toronto, is the wife of .J ohn Beckman, and their children are Lio- nel. Frederick, Phehe, Donald and Uary; Archibald, of Rochester, Kew York, married :'IIary Peters and they have children. Gertrude, Phebe. Beatrice and Florence; Donald, also of Rochcster. married Dolly Dyes, and had twu children, Leila and Iarguerite, and he married (second) Cassie l\IcLaren; .:\Iargaret Jane is of Toronto; Phebe is deceased; and :'IIary Eliza- beth is also of Toronto. The family belongs to the Presbyterian Church. In politics the late IIII'. :'I1acDonald was a Reformer. :'III's. IacDonald's great-grandfather, Philip "\Yideman. sernd in the )[ackenzie Rebellion, in 18:3í. and was a son of Philip \Vidcman. who had twelve children. The latter was a man of !!reat strcngth and quick eyc. It was possible for him to kill a pi eon with a blow of a fish- pole. and at that time they were so numerous that tlIP feathers were presen'ed and made into a feather hf'd and tlw soft mattress is still 0\\ ned in the family. .J .\f'OB BrLL. reeve of the \'illage of "\V es- ton. Count;\T York Ont.. and a highly esteemed resident thereof. was for a number or years engaged in contracting and huilding. 1[1'. Bnll ,,'as horn near the city of Toronto. .J an. :?6. 1 :{8, son of Edward and :'IIan aret (}IcKay) Bull. the former born in Tipperary, Irelflud. in 17!)K, and the lattpr in ('ount;\" York. Ontario. .John Bull. grandfather of Jacob. came to Canada in 1826. settling on g'o\'ermnent lanll and making a pernwnent home from the wild bnd. III' md his wife had four sons and two da nghters. t lIP sons hf'ing: Thontas. Bartholo- nH'í\". John find Edward. EIlwflrd Bnll. son of .John. ('ame to Canaùa when a young man. and soon aftcr locating herc \\ as injured by a fflll. whieh lamed his knee for life. He worked at the shoenwker's trade in Toronto for a time. but later purchas- ed land near "\Veston. clearing up a farm. lIe also bought a farm on the DfI\"enpol't RoalI, where he WflS living at the tune of his son J aeob 's birth. 1Tr. Bull later returned to the farm near W f'ston. and there spent tlw remain- der of his life, dying' in 1873. while his wifc passed away in 1870. They were Methodists in religious faith. 1\11'. Bull being class leadcr in the church for mflny years. In politics lw was a Conservati\'e. Rf'vf'n ehildren were born to }[r. and :;\1rs. Edwflrd Bnll: John. lJOrn in 1832, married a \Iiss Bunt, of "\Y oodbridge, and set- tleù on the old homestead, where he died in IH:I1, leaving- a son, Charles, who resides at the old home; :i\Iary A., born in 1834, married JHmes Stott, of Barrie, Ont., and at her death left three children-Edward, Bella and Iag- gie; "\Yilliam died when five years of age; Bar- tholomew, horn in 1840, died fit the age of twenty-three years; Thomas, born in IS!3, died at the age of seYenteen years; l\Iaggie, born in IS!;). married a ::\11'. Gill, uf :i\[arquette, :\Iichi- gan, and has a family; and Jacob. Jacob Bull was educated in the district schools of York township, and also attended Weston high school. Lntil he reached his six- teenth year he worked on the farm, but at that age he started to learn the carpenter's trade ill the village of \Veston, with Squire rryrrell, with whom he continued four years. In 1860, Ir. Bun left Canada for California, via Kew York and Panama. arriving in that State in .Tanuary. 1861. and at once engaged at his trade in an Francisco, becoming a contractor and builder. After nine years of contracting and building in California, 1\11'. Bull returned to Cmwdfl. and in ] ïO crossed the ocean to th Old "\\T orld, visiting Eng'land. Ireland. and other countries, and spending a summer there. On his return to Canada he pnrchased real estate in Weston, and erected a fine home on John street. where he has lived to the present time. In ISH Mr. Bull married Miss Nancy firay, born in "\Veston in }[arch. IS!;), daughter 01 \lJen Gray. and to this union were born thrp children: \.lice. born in \Veston, was cducated in the "\V I'ston high school, and has engagel1 in school teaching at Toronto Junction for four years; Caroline. born in "\Vestun. died in A priJ. 18ï9; and Florence, als(l born in "\Veston, is engageù in music teaching. Thc family are memlwrs of the :i\Tethodist Church. 1[r. Bull has alwa,\'s been identifif'd with the ronservative part.v. In ISS he WflS elected a member of the conn('il of "\Veston. serving with that bod,,'" sixteen years. and as rceye of "\Ves- ton for eight years. four years of which latter time he was a member of the cuunty council. IIe has also filled the position of trustee on the district and high school boards for eight or nine years. 1\Tr. Bull is a charter member of the "\V ('ston Lodge of Masons, organized in 18n. and is the only living charter memner of this lodgf'. in which he has filled aU of the chairs. ]\[1'. Bull hfls won a place for himself among the front ranks of the men of his county. lIe is a strong, forcible speaker, wen-informed on the questions of vital importance to "\Veston, ani! he looks zefllously after his village's inter- ests. CO:\DlE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD JOH H. FRANCIS is one of the prominent and leading citizens of Y onge street, Thornhill, Iarkham and Yaughan townships, and is in- fluential in business and social circles. He is at present engaged in a general mercantile busi- ness and conducts one of the best patronized stores of his vicinit,r. :i\Ir. Francis was born Feb. I.!' 1861, on Concession 8, l\Iarkham town- ship, son of John and l\Iary (Latimer) Francis, pioneers of the County of York. .J ohn Francis was born in England, son of Robert Francis, who came to l'anada among the eilrly pioneers of Markham and York town- ships, and here made his home until his death. His wife, Mary (Latimer) Francis, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, daughter of .William Latimer, who died in the old country, Mrs. Francis coming to Canada when but a girl. Af- ter their marriage 1\11'. and :\Irs. John Francis settled at Newton Brook, in York township, and there he engaged in farming until his retire- ment from active life, when he removed to Thornhill. and there he died in 1901, leaving his wife, who is still living at date of publica- tion. In religion he "\\ as a :Methodist, and an active worker in the church. He was an inde- pendent voter in politics. There were nine chil- dren born to Mr. and :\Irs. Francis, one of whom died in childhood, the others being: (1) Rob- ert died in young manhood. (2) Samuel, born in 1\Iarkham, is a farmer of that township, where he married 1\liss )Iary :i\liller, and has had children-Robert A. (deceased). William, Lela l\I.. Lizzie, and :i\lary. (3) Elijah is single and a resident of England. (4) Elizabeth mar- ried .John T. B. Lindsay, a member of the mer. cantile firm of Lindsay, Francis & Co., who dieð in 1890, leaving his wife and three children- Ad", \Yilliam and Arthur, all students at school: their other three children-Howard, Frank and Bertha, are deceased. (5) Mary J. died in young womanhood. (6) William was reared to manhood. becoming a resident of To- ronto, where he became the manufacturer of the Francis famous Arl{ Brand paints, the fac- tory being located on Queen and Sherbourne streets. The Francis Ready-Mixed paints are greatly in favor and have a large trade all over this section of the country. The firm name has been changcd to Benjamin 1\1001' & Co., and they are now located at Toronto .Junction. with W. G. Francis as manager. William Francis mar- ried :Miss Furnivell, of Hamilton, and they have two children-Fnrnivell and Lloyd L. (7) Ed- ward is now a member of the firm of Lindsay, Francis & ('0.. of Thornhill, and married :\Iiss Kellie Lane, a native of Vaughan township, and they reside in Thornhill village, and have two children-Allen and Lillian. (8) John II. 19 289 John II. Francis receivcd his early educa- tional training in the district schools of his na- tiv township, and this was supplemented by a course at the Commercial Business College, Toronto, from which he graduated. In 188'>, when still a )'oung man, Mr. Francis engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. Lindsay, his brother-in-law, this partnership continuing until 1\11'. Lindsay's death in 1 90. Since this time )11'. Francis has been manager of the :firm, which is still conducted under the old name of Lindsay, Francis & Co. With his brother, Ed- ward, he. has been successful in building up a paying trade among the residents øf this sec- tion. His native business ability, his good man- agement, which he gives personally to the busi- ness, the firm's sound financial standing, and the pleasing personality of the partners, have won the confidence of the buying public, anà they have patronized the store of Lindsay, Francis & Co. to a great extent. 1\11'. Francis is one of the directors of and stockholders in the firm of Benjamin l\Ioor & Co., Toronto Junction. He also owns much real estate, pos- sessing a fine residence in the village of Thorn- hill, and a brick block and several cottages which he rents, and with his brother Edward owns the old homestead farm in Newton Brook, York township. In religious matters 1\11'. Francis and his wife are connected with the Methodist Church, in which he has served for a number of years as an official, at present being a trustee and member of the choir. 1\1rs. Francis has always been active in church and charitable work, and for a long time was or- ganist and is now a member of the choir. :Mr. Francis' political beliefs make him a Conserva- tive, but he has never aspired to public recog- nition, preferring to give his entire time and attention to his extensive business interests. 1\11'. Francis is very popular fraternally, as a member of the United Workmen, and the For- esters of Thornhill. In the year 1888, 1\11'. John H. Francis was united in marriage to 1\1iss Phoebe Ludford, who was born and reared in 'l'hornhill. There have been three sons born to this union, name- ly: Harry Cecil, Norman Arthur and Gordon Lindsay. l\IORDECAI F. STARR, a highly respected farmer and stock dealer of Lot 27, Concession 4, Whitchurch township, York County, was born in this township, on Lot 3 , Concession 3. Dec. 17, 1856, son of Francis and Mary (Cody) Starr. the former born in Whitchurch township in 1824, and the latter on Y onge street. Gwillimbury township, in 1828, daugh- 2g0 COllniEMOK-\.TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD tel' of Stephen and Rebecca Cody, of Bucks County. Pennsylvania. Francis Starr was the son of :!\Iordecai Starr, who emigrated from Pennsylvania shortly after 1800, settled at Whitchurch, there reared his children and died. Francis, on account of white swelling under the arm. was inca- pacitateù for farm work, so took to teaching for some years, his being the first school in the 4th Concession, .Whitchurch. He was married, in 1852, to 1\1ary Cody. born in 18 8, daughter of Stephen Cody. and after marriage settled in Whitchurch township, on land purchased for a home on the 3rd Concession. Here he spent the remainder of his life in farming and teach- ing, and died in 1904. His wife passed away some two years before. He was a leading elder in the Friends' Church, where he and his fam- ily always worshipped. In politics he was a staunch Reformer. and was secretary and treas- urer of the school board for twenty-one years. As a token of appreciation of his services he was presented by the people a fine reclin- ing chair. which he prized very highly. He and his wife had eleven children: (1) Stephen died when eighteen years of age. (2) .Joseph died at Newmarket when sixteen years of age. (3) Sarah R.. and (4) Susllnnah died in child. hood. (5) William N., born in Whitchurch township, and now a merchant grocer of New- markpt, married (first) Helena Randall. who died, leaving one son, Alfred. lIe married (second) Susannah Cody. of Kewmarket. and they have two daughters, Edith and Jean. (6) :!\Iiss :!\Iary F., born in 18;)8. is a graduate of Pickering College. and resieles at the home- stead. (7) Emmeline. born in 1860. marripd Joseph Pollard. a farmer of \V oodstock. and has three children, Francis, Edlla and Hannah. (8) Hannah J.. born in 1863, graduated in the Xewmarket and Toronto Collegiate schools, and taught school for some years in Newmar- ket before entering Pickering College. a Qua- ker institution. in which she is now teaching. (9) Elizaheth. horn in 18fìfì. was educated for a teacher, following that profession until her marriage to .John D. Rowland. a merchant and hardwarp dealer, of East Gwillimbury; she has two children, Stewart and Aileen. (10) 1\[01'- decai F. is mentioned below. (11) Albert E. marri d Florence E. WillouO'hb,T of Toronto and they reside near the old ho stpad. wlwr; hc follows dairying. 1Iordecai F. Starr was educated in th(} schools of .Whitchurch township. and since completing his education he has cngaged exten- sively in farming. On Dec. 19. 18ï7, he mar- ried 1\1iss Harriet F. Stephpns. horn on the 2nù Concession, Lot 28, in 1857, daughter of Nel- son and Emily (Penrose) Stephens. After his '1larriage he first settled on his father's old homestead, which he purchased. and which he continued to operate for thirteen 'ears. At the end of that time he sold out and purchased the James .Wilson farm on Concession 4. on which he made many general improvemcnts. In 1904 111'. Starr purchased the two farms of .J oshua Wilson, also on the 4th Concession, these farms being the finest in Whitchurch township. The six children born to 1\11'. and 1\[rs. :::;tarr are as follows: 11iss Esther, horn in 18ï9. at home: Elmer, born in ISHl; Edf!'ar, born in 1883; Emily, born in 1887: l\Iary E., born in 1894; and Nelson E., born in 18!16. The famil:. are all members of the Quaker Church, of which :Mr. Starr is an active supporter. In political matters a Reformer, he has served in the posi- tion of trustee of the schools for some eleven years. being at present one of the board. WU.JLIA1I f'R.\IG. who died in Toronto .July 5, 1882. was a native of Glasgow, Scot- land, born in 18 ï. His parents, Gcorge and Janet (.Anderson) f'raig. were also natives of Scotland, and came to Canada in 1847, settling in Toronto. Hcre George Craig was connected with ,Jacques & Hay for a number of years. He and his wife had children: Jean, George. Janet. William. .J ohn. and Helen. William Craig learned wood-turning III Glasgow, and followed that occupation for a numher of years in Toronto. In 1854 :!\II'. f'raig and 1Iiss .Janet Campbell, daughter of Willillm and Elizabeth (Parker) f'ampbell. ,,'ere united in marriage. William Campbell came to Canada in 1837, settling in Toronto. where he lived for many years. working at up- holstering with .J;lcfjues & IIay. He aftpr- ward removed to Owen Sound. where he owned a farm. upon which he died. IIis wife passed away in 'l'oronto. Their children were: Elizabeth, William, .Janet. .John, .James. Archie, George, and Agnes. :!\II'. and :!\Irs. Craig had the following named children: William, o{Toronto; Helen, the wife of Charles :l\Iurray. of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; Gporge. of Toronto; Elizabeth. at home: Agnes. a stenographer. of Toronto; John, of Toronto: and .Jean. the wife of Thoma!' Oliver. of Copper Cliff, Onto Mr. Craig was a Presbyterian. In political matters hI' votpd with the Reform party. TH01IAS FRAKKLIN lVIc:\L\UON, of Rich- mond Hill, was born in Whitchurch, ]}I'ar Au- rora. Feh. ]. 18;j . His parents pame from f'ounty Clare. Irpland. in ]846, anel settled in HIP f'oII nt,\. of York. Ont.. wherl' he attl'ndpd CO)nIK\IOR \ TIVE BIOGRAPHIC \L RECORD the Aurora public schools. and when seventeen years of age secured a first cla,>s A certificate. He followed the teacher's profession for thir- teen years, and after concluding a four years' term as principal of the Richmond Hill public schools he purchased the Libtml newspaper, which under his able management has risen to be one of the most influential journals in the county. As a bookseller and stationer the proprietor enjoys an exte.nsive trade, and on several occasions has done the year's printing for the county council. 1\11'. l\IcMahon has al- ways supported the Liberal party in politics. In religion he is a Iethodist. and he is a mem- ber of the Quarterly Official Board. For many 'ears he has been an active member of several societies, belonging to Richmond I odge, 1'\0. 2:3. \.F. & A.)L; Court Richmond. :\0. 7046, A.O.F.; and Ivy Lodge, Ko. 114, A.O.D.W. In 1904 he was district secretary in Xo. 11a, A.F. & A.1\I., and at the annual communica- tion in that year was made a member of the Grand Lodge in Canada. As a Forester he has been district chief ranger. and at present holds the position of district secretary-treasurer. He is recorder of Ivy Lodge. is a past master Workman. and has frequently actett as dele- gate for the above society. :\11'. .:\Ic:\1ahon has long taken an interest in manly sports and with the exception of one year has been secretary of the Home Curling Club sinc its organization in 1889. He has never offered himself as a candidate for muni- cipal honors. but takes an active interest in the welfare of the village. and has been secretary of the public library board for the past twenty years. He is also clerk of the Third Division Court for the County of York. having been ap- pointed to that position in January. 1899, suc- ceeding the late James )1. Lawrence. On June 30. 1886, )11'. )1c)1ahon was married to Tillie Irene. youngest daughter of the late Frederick Ferdinand Schmidt. of f'hatham, Ont.. whose death twelve 'ears afterward awakened feelings of deepest sympathy and re- gret among relatives and friends. Mr. 1\Ic- Mahon has thrpe children: Goldwin Starr, studying law in the office of Denton, Dun & Boultbee; and Nora :\1arian and Hazel Irem', at home. LIEUT. ROBERT H. STOno. one of the old and respected residents of Scarborough town- ship, Count.\" York, whose death occurred March 24. 1888. was born in that township in 1839, a SOlI of .John and Frances (Chester) Sto- boo The father was horn in cotland and the mother in Northumberland, England. They came to Canada in youth. married here, and set- 291 tled on a farm in Scarborough to\\nship, where the father died. The mother died in Toronto. They had children as follows: Isaac; Robert Hamilton; Elizabeth, wife of Robert Jackson; Frances. Mrs. James Young; James; and Han- nah, wife of J ohn Young. Robert Hamilton Stobo grew to manhood in his native township, where he was educated and where he engaged in farming all his life with the exception of the time spent in military service during the Fenian Raid. His land was on I ots 21 and 22, f'oncessions Band C. )11'. Stobo was married in Scarborough, to :L\Iargaret .Ann Secor, who was horn in Scar- borough township, daughter of Isaac and i\Iar- garet (Crone) Secor, the former of whom was born in that township, and the latter in CUlll- berland, England. Isaac Sccor was a son of Joseph Secor, and a grandson of Isaac Secor, who came from Xew York and founded the family in Canada. He was of French extrac- tion, married .Ann Stevens. and both (lied in Scarborough. The father of lI[rs. Stobo was a lifelong farmer in Scarborough and died at Toronto in 1898, aged seventy-six ,\'ears. IIis wife died in the same year. aged seventy-five years. They had children as follows, all of whom survive: )1argaret Ann, )[rs. Stobo; Jo- seph, of Thornbury; ::\[ary Jane, )1rs. Âllgus; Catherine, wife of Robert Patten. of Allegheny, Pennsylvania; and Elizabeth, wife of Angus Recor, of Toronto. The following children were born to Mr. and .:\1rs. Stobo; 1\Iargaret: Frances Elizabeth; Her- bert John, who married Agnes Green, of Scar- borough, and has one daughter. 1\Iargaret Isa- bel: Ada Jean: Robert James, who was a soldier in the South African war. died in the service, and was buried at Heidelberg; Lydia Eleanor: Isaac Albert; and Catherine May. In religious faith )[1'. Stobo was a Presby- terian. In political conviction he was a Con- servative. In the spring of 1903 l\Irs. Stobo sl'ttled in a comfortable home in Toronto. DR. GEORGE ::5IIEPHERD, who passed away at lús late residence. Xo. 2 -Wilton Cres- cent, Toronto, on 1\Iay 31, 1892, was a well- knm\ n dentist of the Queen City, where he was born Aug. 4. 1853. His parents were John and Jam' Shepherd, natives of Devonshire, En - land, who came to Canac1a when young people, and were married in Toronto. Here for a number of Tears )[1'. Shepherd was engaged in mercantile pursuits on Y onge street. He died in Barrie. Ont.. his widow still surviving. Their children were: Dr. George; John; William; Iary J.. who married Henry Smith; Elizabeth, who married .John (;rpl'lI: .Joseph. òeceaseò; 292 CO.àThIE]\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Harriet, who married Thomas Ashton; and Tom, deceased. Dr. George Shepherd grew to manhood and received his literary training in his native city. Having decided on the practice of dentistry as his life work, he entered the Royal College of Dental Surgery of Toronto, from which institu- tion he was graduated in 1878. The same year the Doctor was married, and soon after this event he and his wife settled at Collingwood, where he engaged successfully in practice for a number of years. Later they went to Galt, and thence to Hamilton, from that place re- turning to Toronto, where the Doctor remained until his death. In 1878 Dr. Shepherd married Miss Mary Henderson. who was horn in Glasgow, Scot- land. daughter of the late Rev. Luke G. and Margaret (Black) Henderson, natives of Scot- land. In 1870 Rev. Mr. Henderson and his wife came to Canada, and for a number of years he was pastor at :I\Iuskoka. He died at the home ( Dr. George Shepherd, in 1889. aged seventy- fuur J ears. His widow survived him until Sept. 4. 1904. when she passed away aged nighty-eight years. They had children as fol- JO\\"S: Isabella. deceased, who married Don- ald l\IacKenzie; Mrs. :::;hepherd; James B., of Toronto; Agnes, Mrs. George Foreman; and Ina G.. who married Rev. 'W: A. Duncan. To Dr. and 1\1rs. Shepherd were born two daughters and one son; Lydia Christina, the wife of S. E. ]\1. Henderson, of Schenectady, New York, has two daughters, Margaret Eileen and Ruth Shepherd; 1\Iiss Harriet Atwood and George W. are at home. The Doctor was elder in Cooke's Church, To- ronto. for some time prior to his death, anò his widow is a member of that church. In poli- tics he was connected with the Conservative party, but never cared to hold public office, taking but a good citizen's interest in political matters. WILLIAM HENRY THORNE. of No. 66 Bloor street east. Toronto, is a m mber of an old family of York. His father, Benjamin Thorne (who died in 1848), came from Shpr- burne, England. with William Parsons in 1828, and settled at what is now Thornhill named in honor of l\Ir. Thornp. Here Benjami Thorne and 1\11'. Parsons condu('ted a general milling, tanning and store business until they died. In about 1840 Mr. Thorne embarked in a business in Toronto. under the name of B. Thorne & Co., which was conducted as a general business, all lines in demand being handled. Mr. Thorne was a great grain dealer. and was the first man to pay cash for wheat in Upper Canada. He was at one time president of the Bank of Montreal, and was a director in the Bank of Upper Can- ada. He was a magistrate for many years. Benjamin Thorne was married by Bishop Strachan, in the old St. James' Cathedral, to : \Iiss Annie Marie -Wilcox, born in England, daughter of Col. John Ledge Wilcox, who came from England to Upper Canada, settling at Cobourg. To 1\11'. and Mrs. Benjamin Thorne were born: 'Villiam Henry, Anna, Benjamin, Richard, Charles, Horace, and Kate, of Toron- to, all born at Thornhill. William Henry Thorne, J.P., the subject of this sketch, was horn in 1832, at Thornhill, and was educated at Upper Canada College. His first venture was in the tanning business, whicn he carried on with saw-mills, flour-mills, and general store at Holland Landing for twenty- five years. He then located in Toronto, where he 113S remained to the present time. 1\11', Thorne was in the couuty council for twenty years, and was warden of the ('millty of YOI'1\: for two terms, 1872 and 1873. He has been a magistrate and Justice of the Peace for the county for over forty years. In political opin- ion he is a Conservative. and in 1874 was a can- didate for the representation of North York in the Commons, but was defeated by the late A. II. Dymond by a small majority. At that elec- tion he received the votes of all the residents, without exception. of Holland Landing. 1\11'. Thorne married first in 1860 Isabella l\Ic- Intosh. He again married, in 1874, Victoria Adelaide, widow of the late William Barry, and a sister of Mr. R. T. Coady, city treasurer of Toronto, whose sketch appears elsewhere. 1\11'. and l\Irs. Thorne are members of the Church of England. He is identified fraternal- ly with the l\Iasonic order. "Thorne" Lodge, A.F. & A.M., at Holland I anding, was named' after him. lIe served as captain in the militia for many years. WILLIAM DEZELL FULLER, who died in Belleville, Ont., Aug. 20, 1897, was a member of a family long identified with the Province of Ontario. He was a native of the United States. born in Ogdensburg, New York, in 1830, son of Col. Benjamin Rice Fuller, who was born in the State of New York in 1800, and whose wife, Nancy Spears, was also a native of the "Empire State." Col. Benjamin R. Fuller and his family lo- cated in County Hastings, Ont., the town of Fuller, in that county, being named in his honor. There he engaged in the lumber busi- ness until his death. in lR72, his widow surviv- ing until lRS7, and dying in Belleville. Their. children were .Tames D.. John S., Wil1iam D. / CU)DIEMORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL HECOHD and Benjamin R., all deceased; Thomas A.; George \V., of the United States; and Charles D. Fuller. William D. Fuller received his education in his native State. His business training was be- gun in Belleville, in 1868, as a grain merchant, in which line he continued until about 1892, when he retired from active business opera- tions. He was also United States consul at Belleville for a number of years during his business life there. In 1869 Mr. Fuller married :Miss Delilah Faulkner, a native of Ontario, daughter of Francis Dwight and Eleanor (KimmerIy) Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner was born at Sidney, County Hastings. in 1811, and Urs. Faulkner was born in 1821. in Belleville, of which place her father, Andrew Kimmerly, was the first business man. Francis D. Faulkner and his wife had children as follows : James K.; Deli- lah. ::\lrs. Fuller; Andrew Bidwell, deceased; Gilbert Wellington; Frances Wilmont; and Emma. 1\lrs. E. 'V. Yermilyea. 1\11'. and Mrs. Fuller had one daughter, Lot- tie, who resides with her mother at No. 157 Harbord street. Toronto, where they settled in 1898. and have since resided. They are mem- bers of the Church of England. In political matters Mr. Fuller was a Reformer. ROBERT GREEN, deceased. The steady and marked growth of the city of Toronto has offered many opportunities for acquiring an independence if not a fortune to those who threw in their lot with her in the earlier days, when an,y business established there had every chance of striking root firmly and growing with the increase in population. The late Robert Green had participated in the city's mercantile life for a number of years before going into business for himself, and had become favorably known. Mr. Green was born in G1asgow, Scotland, in 1837, son of John and Margaret (Weir) Green. Both of the parents died in their native land, but two of their sons and two daughters made their homes in Canada. Robert Green came in 1858 and settled at Ayr, but soon mov- ed to Galt, where he established himself as a merchant tailor in partnership with Robert Taylor. After the firm dissolved Mr. Green came to Toronto. III' did not attempt to em- bark in business for himself at once. but spent thirteen years with the firm of W. A. Murray & Company. Leaving them, he opened a tailor- ing establishment at Ko. 401 Y onge street, which he conducted successfully ever after until his death, which event occurred Jan. 21, 18gS. 293 Mr. Green's domestic life was a happy one. He was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Barnes, who was born in Ireland, of which country her parents, Henry and Rebecca (Wat- son) Barnes, were natives, and they died there. 1111's. Green came to Canada in 1867, and is now the only living representative of her father's family. To her and her husband was born one child, Robert Henry, who married Miss Eleanor Cook, and they are the parents of one child. The late 1\11'. Green was a man who held him- self aloof from none of the interests about him, but did his part in various ways as a citi- zen and a member C!f society. In political mat- ters he upheld the Reform party, and in reli- gious work was a snpporter of the Presbyterian Church, to which he belonged, while fraternal- ly he was a member of St. Andrew's Society. the Caledonians and the Home Circle. WILLIA:\I PURDY MUNRO, who passed from this life March 12, 1899, in Toronto, was a member of a pioneer family of the County of York. and was born at Thornhill in 1826, son of Timothy and Huldah (Purdy) :Munro. Timothy :Munro was the child of Scotch par- ents who had settled in the United States pre- vious to his birth. He" as one of the United Empire I oyalists who moved to Canada, and after living for a short time in Kingston, set- tled at Thornhill, County of York. rrhence he moved to another place, in the same county, then to Reach township, and finally to Ux- bridge, where he died in 1892, aged eighty-nine years. He was twice married. His first wifJ Huldah (Purdy) Munro, died in 1828, leaving two sons: William P.; and Oron, who later set- tled in the United States and there died. By the second marriage there were five children, James. Sarah Catherine. 1\1ary Ann, I'\ewbury and Elizabeth. The mother of this family died in 1897. William P. :Munro grew up in the County of York. attending the schools of that region. On reaching manhood he decided upon farming as the most congenial business for him. following that during his active life. In 1892 he removed to Toronto, where he resided at No. 783 Ger- rard street east, the house in which his death occurred. In politics he was a Reformer, al- though hI' took no active part in municipal affairs. In religious belief the family were Methodists. 1\11'. Munro's marriage was so:- emnized in Markham township in 1849, when he was united to Iiss Phoebe Ann Willmot, who was born in that township in 1830, one of the ten children in the family of Peter and ::\Iercy (1\larr) Willmot. Her maternal grand- 294 CO)DIE)IUR.\ TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD parents were \Villiam and Phoebe (Earl) Marr, the former an early settler in :\larkham town- ship. The pate.rnal grandfather was Isaiah \Yillmot. who "as a pioneer in tlw County of York, at one time owned 1,800 acres of land there, and there dipll. The children born to the union of ::\[1'. and :\[rs. \Yi1liam P. :!\Iunro were: Francis. deceased. who married Miss Elizabeth Button, and had three children. Purdy, Bert- ram nd Herbert: :!\Iinerva. the wife of Edward Elson; and Kewbury. The Elson family was founded in Canada b ' John Elson, who was born in Germany, and who settled in Canada on Lot 13, Concession 3, of :Markham, County of York Onto His son. . Henry, born in 179ï, "as the first white child born in l\Iarkham township. 1Ie died in 1886. agpd eighty-eight years. Joseph Elson, the father of Edward Elson. was born on the same farm in 18 8. and }Ie died in 1900, aged spventy- two years. This same farm is still in the pos- session of one of JoSel1h Elson's sons. l\Iargar- etta l\IcClean, wife of Josep}, Elson, was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Preston) }'IIe- Clean who landpd in Toronto from the north of Ir land when Toronto was eaBed l\Iudd.\" York. JOHX :MORROW, now living retired at No. 13ï Jameson avenue. Toronto, is a member of one of the pioneer families of the County 01 York. and was born in that county in 183 . on Lot .6, Concession 7, in the townsl ip of Yaugh- an. For more than thirty-three years he ser\'- pd with honor and efficiency in the inland reve. nue department of His Majesty's government. The Morrow family was originally Sl'ottish. hut for spveral generations resided in thp Xorth of Ireland. lIloving thitht>r many years ago. From thesp ancestors I'ame the ::\Iorrows of the Dominion of Canada. the family be- ing founded hert' hy .Tames :\[on'ow. father of John Morrow. James "Morrow was born in the Xorth of Ire- land in ] í88. When twenty years of age he joined the military to police the home lands while the veterans were away flerving in tht) Napoleonic wars, remliining in this service for a period of ten years. On May 24. 1819, the wry day of the birth of lIeI' ::\[ajesty, the latf> beloved ( ueen Victoria. James :\Ion'ow landed in :\[uddy York (now Toronto), and at once joined a surveying party under a }\[r. Goess- man, to survey the northern townships of the County of T ork Later he visited the United States and remained five years, but subsequent- ly returned to York County. In 1829 he set- tled on Lot 26, Concession 7, in the township of Yaug-han. \\ hpre he developed a farm which he continued to occupy until his death, in 1869. This farm is still in the possession of the fam- ily, being occupied at present by his son, Arch- ihald 1\Iorrow. In 18U J amps 1\1orro\\" was united in mar- riage with Miss I.;ouisa 1\[cXeil, who was born in County Cavan. Ireland. in 1800, daughter of James ::\[cNeil, who died in Ireland. After his death his widow. with her two children, start- ed for Canada, but their vessel was wrecked and lilrs. l\IcNeil was lost. The survivors, in- cluding the lilcNeil children. reached Canada, landing at Toronto in 1824. They subspquent- ly settled in the Xiagara district, where James Morrow met and mm-rif'd hmisa ::II('Xpil. us above stated. ß[r. and 1\1rs. James ::IIorrow settled down on his farm, which was ever afterward the family home. Mrs. )[orrow died in 18,3, the mother of these children: Charles, Jane, Jo- seph, John. Elizabeth and Archibald. The par- ents were members of the Methodist Church. During the early settlement of Yaughan township 1\11'. :à1orrow had to carry his flour and feed, his meat. and in fact all his pur- chases, on his back from IIog-g's IloIlo,,' to his home. a distance of fun ' fourteen miles. In politieal sentimpnt he was a Conservative. Dnr- in thc rebellion of 18Bí-38 fOllr persons caUet! fit },is home. gathering up guns. They asked :\[1'. Morrow if he had anything in the line of firearms. and receiving an answer in the af- firmati\"e requested him to turn anything of the kind over to them immediatel.r. 1\[1'. Iorrow was a man of courage. He procured his gun, went to his door, brought the weapon to his shoulder. and griml." said: "Cumc and take it." The party left without the gun. .John Morrow \HIS reared in his native place and was educuted in the local schools and at the Kormal School at Toronto, where he attend- ed in 184!). Uì:Jü and 1 ;)1. Following this he taug-ht school for about eight years, after which he was associated for a short time with the latð n. . Howland. Tn 1866 he entered the inland re\'e.nue department at Toronto, as deputy col- lector. serving as slleh until 1873, when he be- came eo])el'tor. and in lR O was promoted to tlw pusition of district inspector of in land reve- nue. This responsible office he filled until he was supcrannuated. in HJOO, having been in the department for thirt,\'-four years. In 18;);) l\Ir. Morro\\" was united in marriage with Miss :\Iargaret Sankey, daughter of John Sankey. for many years a resident of Toronto. Mrs. ::IIon'ow was born at Oldham, England, in ]R32. and came to Toronto when thirteen years of age. In politics 1\11'. l\Iorrow is a Con- sPl'\"atiw. His fraternal connections are with CO.:\L\1K\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD . the ::\lasons and the Orangemen. lIe and his wife are members of the Methodist Church. .A ER cnrRcn :\IATTHEWS, who died at his late residence in Vaughan township, County York. in 1876, was one of the men who redeem- ed a farm from the bush in that township, and was one of its best and most valued citizens. He was born in Lower Canada in 1810, son of Aner and Rhoda (Church) :Matthews. The par- ents of :\11'. Matthews were of United States an- cest.r.y, but the founder of the family in Can- ada settled in Lower Canada one hundred years ago. The children of .Aner Matthews and Rhoda (Church) ß1atthews, were: Hannah, Sa- mantha, Aurelia. :\laria, Theresa. Cassius, Aller Church and Lyman. -\ner Church :Matthews was educated in To- ronto, and in 1836 he was married at Buffalo. Xew York. to :\Iiss Emma Hawkins, daughter of Adolphus and .Anna (Drake) Hawkins, natives of the United States, t.he former born in 17g3. and the latter in 179-:1. They died in Ohio, the father in 1867, and the mother in 1869. Their children were: lIlrs. 1\1atthews and :\1rs. John Fox. the latter deceased. In 1838 :\11'. ß1atthews settled on Concession 6, in Yaughan township, County YOI'1\:. where he undertook and succeeded in the clearing of a farm from the hush. on which he resided until his death. He became a man of prom- inence in his locality, and for many years sen ed alo; magistrate. He was a member of the township and county councils, in which his good judgment and strict integrity made his public services of the greatest value. After his death Mrs. :\latthews disposed of the farm and removed to Toronto, where she has re- sided evcr since. The children ùorn to :\11'. Mnd :\lrs. Mat- thews were: \Yilbur Coo general manager for R. G. Dun & ('0.. Toronto; Alonzo C., lon- treal: Samantha. deceased; Emily Marie, de- ceased; Harry E.. Toronto; 1\1iss Theresa, at home; XelJie. widow. Toronto: William \\"'".. Winnipeg: Erastu., \Yalter. Portland. Oregon; Emma. :\11''';. (.:eorge J. Clarke. Yirden. Mani- toùa. :\11'. :\latthe\\s was a worthy, Christian man, a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. In his political belief he was a Reformer. JOHX PRICE, a well-known and higlùy- esteemed citizen of Toronto, Ont., who is en- gaged extensively in the brick manufacturing business at No. 122 Greenwood avenue was born in Somersetshire, England, :March 28, 1845, son of William and ,Jane (Manchip) Price. 29;) John Price was educated in his native COlill- try, and there grew to manhood, learning the brick manufacturing business, which was the occupation followed by both his father and grandfather before him. In 1869 Mr. Price came to Canada, and on first locating in the new country engaged in farming, which he later gave up, however, to engage in the busi- ness which he had followed in England, his first work as a brickmaker being in Toronto for William Plant, whose yard was situated on the present site of the Western Cattle Market. lr. Plant and 1\11'. Price then engaged in the mamúacture of sewer pipe, under the firm name of Plant & Price, and this partnership continued for one year, when Mr. Price be- came manager for Lucas Bros., brick makers, a position he held for two years. He then formed a partnership with John Lucas, and the firm of Price & Lucas continued for six years. when it was dissolved, Mr. Price at this time founding his present plant on Greenwood avenue, which has since grown to be one of the largest in the country. This is really the Price & Lucas plant greatly enlarged. The latter firm was founded in 1878 and employed about eight to ten men, having an output of 10,000 bricks daily under the old horse-power regime. Since coming into full possession of the business Mr. Price has enlarged it until he now turns out 43,000 bricks per day, and employs forty-three men. Mr. Price owns twenty-five acres of valuable brick clay land in the city, from which his product is produced. In addition to other lines Mr. Price makes a fine :race brick. which is greatly in demand, among the build- ings having this being the Foresters' Temple and the Home Savings Bank. In addition to }1Ïs extensive brick business :\11'. Price owns much residential propcrty in the city, the ac- cumulation of which is due entirely to his own efforts and business ability. On 1\Iarch 9, 1874, 1\11'. Price married Jane Powcll, and to them were born children as follows: George Powell. who married Emma Kerr, and has three children, Isabella, Albert and Harold; Charles; Harry; Louisa; and Susie Jane. The family are members of the Methodist Church. :ß1r. Price belongs to the Sons of .England. JOHK PHILIP LEE, JR., who passed away in Toronto, Dec. 30, 1902. was a well-known business man of that city for many years. Ml'. Lee was born On the Isle of Jersey. in 1856, son of John Philip and Anne (Le Va Launt) Lee, who came to Canada in 1872. where the father of our subject followed his business 296 COJl.DIE:MORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD of shipwright. He was drowned in Toronto Bay in 1891; his wife died in Jersey, in 1867. John Philip Lee came to Toronto in 1871, when fifteen years of age, and prior to this had served his time to the carpenter's trad(>. On reaching Toronto he engaged with TÜnnerly & Co., later becoming a member of the firm, where he remained for fourteen years. He then became managpr for J. B. Smith, ;n which position he continued until his death. 1r. Lee was considered one of the best mechanics in his line in the city, anything that could be made of wood being readily provided by his skilful hand. In 1877 Mr. I ee and l\1iss Harriet Jane Ma- chon were united in marriage. :Mrs, Lee was born in Gaspe, Province of Quebec, in 1857, daughter of Philip Alfred and Elizabeth (Pri- auex) Machon. natives of the Isle of Jersey. They came to Quebec in 1850, where 1\11'. 1\la- chon followed contracting and building, and here they died, he in 1895, and she in 1904. l\Irs. Lee, prior to her marriage, made a trip to the old country, visiting the scene of her parents' early days, and here she met. 1\11'. Lee, whose ,,,ife she later became. To John Philip Lee and his wife these children were born: Percival, director of physical culture in the Y. M. C. A., at Ottawa, married Miss Ethel Storey; Lillian; Amy; Harry; Arthur; Lewis; Edgar;. Albert; John; and four children, de- ceased. 1\11'. Lee was a member of the Methodist Church. In politics he was a Conservative, and fraternally was affiliated with the Home Order of the Sons of England, and Canadian Ordcr of Home Circle No. 12. 1\11'. Lee built several houses in Toronto, inclurling the one owned by l\Irs. fJee, on 'North Arthur street. He also did woodwork for many of the leading buildings in this city, viz.: McCaul Street Meth- odist Church, now a Jewish Synagogue; St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church; Normal School; "King Edward Hotel"; Medical Build- ing; Telegram Building; Harris Abattoir, etc. His two sons. Harry and Arthur, are contrac- tors and builders. and are promising business men, having built several dwellings which are a credit to the city, including the one in which they reside on Grace street. :\11'. Lee was a skilful mechanic, a thorough business man, a Christian gentleman, and a kind-heartcd hus- band and father. WILLIAM C. WIDDIFIELD, B.A., a prom- inent barrister and notary of Newmarket, Ont., was born Jan. 22, 1855, on the homestcad farm in the. township of Whitchurch. County of York, where his father, Charles W. Widdifield, was born, living there until his death. Henry \V. Widdifield, his grandfather, came from the State of Pennsylvania in the year 1799 and picked out the homestead, Lot 32, 3rd Con- cession. -Whitchurch township, and then re- turned home, where he made arrangements for finally moving to this country. In the year 1801 he moved from Pennsylvania and settled on the farm in Whitchurch, which still remains in the family name. William C. Widdifield was brought up on the farm, and finding that there were more boys than there were farms in the family he branched out and took a college training and became a graduate of Arts in the Toronto University in 1880, after which he took up the study of law, and became a barrister and solic- itor, in 188."). Settling in the town of New- market in the practice of his profession. he has remained there ever since. Mr. Widdifield had five sisters and three brothers, the brothers being: the late Sheriff Widdifield, who is mentioned elsewhere; J. E. \Viddifield, who is still living on the homestead farm; and Charles Howard \Viddifielrl, wl10 òied at an early age. 1\11'. Widdifield was married in November, 18m. to l\Iiss Emma Cane, a resident of New- market. and a daughter of the late \Yilliam Cane. a prominent manufacturer of the town of I\ewmarket, who is mentioned elsewhere. They have two children: l\Iarjorie Cane, aged eleven years j and Kathleen Cane, aged eight. By close attention to his practice 1\[1'. Widdi- field has won for himself a very large circle of clients and friends. In 1904 he was chosen as the standard-bearer of the Liberal party to represent them in the local legislature, but that being the occasion of the general defeat of the Ross government. his contest was unsuccessful. He has been a member of the high school board for the past twenty years. In fraternal mat- ters he is a member of the Canadian Order of Woodmen, of Newmarket. and the Cana- dian Home Circle, of Newmarket. In religion he and his family are identified with the Friends Church. FRAKK ROBAR (deceased) led an unosten- tatious life, but its record shows that he left the world far better and happier than he found it, and in his death the city of Toronto lost a citizen of more than usual worth. His chari- ties were many, one of his most notable char- acteristics being his sincere sympathy witI1 those in need or sorrow. :Mr. RosaI' was born in Prussia, (}ermany, in 1829, son of Peter and Elizabeth RosaI', who emigrated from Germany when Frank was thirteen years of age, settling in Buffalo, New . Ih:/Þd , CO}DIK\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD York. The father engaged in business in Buffalo, and there he and his wife spent the re- mainder of their lives. Early in life Frank Rosar learned the business of moulder, which he followed in Buffalo until 1853, when he came to Canada. In 1868 he married l\Iiss Rosalia Solleder, who was born at St. lary's, Pennsyl- vania, in 1846, daughter of John and Annie Solleder, natives of Germany, who emigrated to Pennsylvania. went thence to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Buffalo, New York, and finally to Toronto, where Mr. Solleder engaged in the undertaking business. Some years prior to his death he retired from business and moved to Hamilton, thence to Rochester, Xew York, where he died in 1890. His wife passed away in 1886. leaving three children: John, the only son, who died in Rochester; l\Iary, the wife of George Pell of that city; and 1\Irs. Rosar. After their marriage, 1\Ir. and l\Irs. Rosar settled on King street, where he owned real estate, and in 1873 he gave up the business of moulder to become the successor of his father-in-law. Mr. Rosar continued in that business until his death, l\Iarch 24. 190:3. in the faith of the Catholic Church, to which Mrs. Rosar and her children adhere. In politics he was independent. He was a member of the C. 1\1. B. A., and was also a Forester. Mr. Rosar left his family amply provided for. To :\Ir. and Mrs. Frank Rosar were born children as follows: Frank, who died at his home on Queen street west, in 1895, married Carrie Carney, of Toronto, by whom he had one son, Frank 1\1. Louisa (deceased) married Dennis lIayes. and had three children, Edna, Clarence and Frank. John, born in Toronto in August. 1868, was educated in the public schools. and is employed by his mother in the undertaking business; he is unmarried, and re- sides at home. George died in childhood. Wil- liam, born in l\Iarch, 1872. was formerly for sixteen years in Rice, Lewis & Co. 's hardware establishment, and is now manager of the "Tremont House." in Toronto, he married :Uiss Christina 1\Iedlay, of Toronto, ann has thre sons, Wilfred, Bernard and PauL Ed- ward J., born in 1876. is engaged with his brother John in the undertaking business, now ownpd by his mother; he married Miss Rosanna Cosgrove, of Toronto, where he resides. and has two children, Edna and .John. Peter, born in October. 1878, died in young manhood. Feb. 24. 1902. Lillie, born in May, 1881, is a gradu- ate of St. Joseph's College. Toronto. Annie died in her third year. Charlotte, born in Xo- vember, 1885, is also a graduate of St. Joseph '8 College. In July, 1906, Mrs. Rosar and her daughter 297 Lillie, made a trip across the ocean, visiting the following places: Gibraltar, Naples, Capri, Pompeii, Rome, Florence, Venice, Padua, l\IiL- an, Paris, Brussels, Dublin, Killarney, Cork, Blarney and Queenstown. WILLIAM JOHKSTON COTTON. whose death occurred in Toronto in Him, was a native of that city, having been born on Yonge street in 1834, son of Robert and Isabella (Sproule) Cotton. Both the parents were born in Ireland. and came to Canada before their marriage. Here they married and settled for a time near "The Don," then going to ComIty Simcoe, where Ir. Cotton was killed in 1846. lIe left these children: William Johnston' Ann ,T anc; l\Iary, deceased; Isabella; Elizabetl;; and Robert, who died in infancy. l\Irs. Cotton sub- sequently married James Siggsworth, and is now deceased. William Johnston Cotton received his edu- cation in the County of Simcoe. lIe then en- gaged in farming on his father's old place, whence he went to Peel County, also farming there for a time. until he went to Toronto where he spent the remainder of his life. 1\lr: Cotton was married in 1835 to Iiss Sarah Fer- guson, daughter of James Ferguson. Mr. Fer- guson 'was born in England and there mar- ried his first wife, by whom he had five chil- dren. For his second wife he married Miss Catherine Collins. In about 1835 James Fer- guson located in Toronto, where he farmed fm' some time, and then went to the Cnited States, where his death occurred. His children werè: Sarah, l\Irs. Cotton; James, who died at the age of twenty-one years; John, deceased, who was chief engineer at the Toronto waterworks at one time; .Joseph. deceased; Thomas, of the United tates; Johanna, deceased; and Ed- ward, of l\Iinnesota. To 1\11'. Cotton and his wife were born: Dr. James ::\Iilton, of Toronto; Robert Newton, of Chicago: Emma, at home; William .A., of To- ronto; John W., of Chicago; Walter H., of Chicago; I.Jena. and Minnie. The family are members of the Methodist Church. to which l\Ir. Cotton helonged. In politics he was a Reformer. JOlIN WALKER was born in Toronto in 1840, and died in that eity in October. 1887. His father, 'V alter Walker, an early settler of Toronto, sppnt his life there, engaged in the cooperage business. John 'Valker grew to manhood in hi nativE:; city, and followed the trade of wheelwright, also engaging in the manufacture of brick- makers' ;:;npplies. Tlli<; business is now ('on- 298 ('O" I1\IEßIOR.\'l'IVE DIOGR.\.PIIIC.\L RECORD ducted b3' his :son, Edgar 'Valker. )11'. 'Valkf'r marrit'd Emily Grainger, daughter of J(,lm and I.Jaura (Stibbard) Grainger, the former of whom was born in Yorkshire, England, coming to Toronto at the time it was known as "Muddy York. " He followed market gardening until the close of his actin life, and his death oc- curred in Toronto in 189 ; his wife passed away the previous year. They were Method- ists. Mr. Grainger was a soldier in the re- bellion of 18:37-38. Their children were: Emily, l\Irs. \Valker; Hannah, the wife of Charles 'Vest, of Toronto; Oli\'er, of Toronto; Eliza- beth. the wife of George B. Crown; l\Iary Ann, the wife of Henry Duke; Albert, deceased, who was a member of the "Queen's Own"; Phoebe. who married Charles Bonnick; Adie, the wife of Samuel William Sims; and Edwin, of To- ronto. Ir. and Mrs. Walker had children as fol- lows: Edgar, of Toronto, who married )Iiss )1arshall, and has two sons. Roy and Korman; and Laura. who married 'Valter D. Kinsman. has two sons, Ralph and Donald. and one daughter. Adie. Tn religious faith 1\11'. Walker was a Wesleyan. THO)TAS FORSTER, deceased. For more than a quarter of a century one of the well- known agriculturists of Cmmty Halton was the late Thomas Forstf'r, who gave the best part of his life to the cultivation of the soil, reaping a harvest so substantial that in his de- clining years he retired from all active toil and passed his last days quietly in Brampton, where he died in December, 1887. He repre- sented the second generation of hi" famil." in Canada. .James Forster, of the Forsters of Korthum- berland and the Carmiehaels of Hindford (Earldom), Scotland, father of Thomas. came with his wife, Elizabeth (1\Ioffitt) Forster, from England in 1828, and settled in what is now the County of Peel, where he took up 350 acres of land and also carried on a milling husiness on quite an extensive scale. For a number of years he operated two sawmills and two flourmills, but finally sold them and retired - from business some time before his death. which occmred at Glen Williams in 1873. lIe was always in the forefront 'of e\-cQ' great moral movement of his time. His wife died while the family were still living in Count." Peel. Their children numbered eight: Wil- liam, James, John, Betsey, Ann, Thomas, Han- nah, and Dr. l\Ioffitt. all now deceased except the last named, who is a physician in Palmer- ston. Onto The mother of this family was 1\11'. Forster's second wife, for he had marrie.1 early in life, and lost both his wife and thcir two children. Thomas Forster was born III Brampton, C'umberlandshire, England, in 1825, and was three years old when the family came to Can- ada. 'Vhen he was old enough to take up the responsibilities of life he went intp the milling business with his father, and continued in it till his marriage, in 1847, when he devoted him- self instead to agricultural pursuits, which ab- sorbed his attention thereafter. In 1850 he settled in County Halton and remained there ti1J he retired to Brampton, in 1876. lIe was a justice of the peace, and like his father, ever foremost in religious and moral activities. He declined political honors. In political views he was a Reformer. 1\11'. Forster was married June 1. 18-!Ï, to l\Iiss l\Iartha -Wilkinson. daughter of John and Martha (Allinson) Wilkinson. Mrs. Forster survives her huszand, and is now residing in Toronto at Ko. 83 College street. Although over eighty 3'ears of age, she is in full posses- sion of her faculties and still enjoys good health. She is the mother of two sons, viz.: James --Wilkinson, of Brampton, horn in 1848, who marrif'd Miss Maria Preston, and has four children, Edgar, Ernest, Herbert and Percy; and .Tohn 'V. L., U;e artist, of Toronto. The family are members of the Methodist Church. l\Irs. Martha C Yilkinson) Forster was a granddaughter of John 'Vilkinson, of 'Varcop, one of the old 'states-folk of England, and John 'Vilkinson, his son, was the father of l\Irs. Forster. III' died in 1853. lIe left the old estate and homestead for Canada with his family in 18:W. His wife, like himself a native of England, was born in 1780, and died Feb. 4. 1871. Her maiden name was l\Iartha Allin- son. To them were born children as follows: Ànn. ::\Iay 29, 1807; John, March 12, 1810; J ames. June 17, 1,1\12; l\T argaret, March 25, 1815; .Jane, l\Iarch 5. 1817; William, Jan. 21, 1819, who died Sept. 1 . 1820; and l\Iartha, No\". 30, 18 , who married Thomas Forster. 1\Irs. Forster's descent on the AHinson side is from the 'V;ycliffes, as follows: (I) Joseph Allinson, who married Ann 'Vvcliffe dauO'hter of David and l\Iart.ha (Raw- li s) W cliff:. David Wycliffe was son of Thomas 'Vycliffe, by his wife Ann, daughter of Lord .i\Iortham, and who was nephew and heir to William de Wycliffe, of Wycliffe Hall, the family home of the reformer, John Wycliffe. (II) Joseph Allinson. (III) John Allinson. who married Jan. 13, 1 ï80, :\Iiss Margaret Ewbank and became the (,O DIE1IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD father of :Martha Allinson, wife of John Wil- kinson, already named. WILLIAM R. WOOD. Thg firm of J. R. Wood & Son, No. 653 Ossington avenue, To- ronto, is one of the reliable market-gardening firms of Ontario. The Wood family was founded in Canada by J. R. ,V ood, the senior member of the firm, in 1870. He was born in the County of Kent. England, in 1835, son of John W ood. Ir. Wood grew to manhood in his native land, and learned the trade of carpenter prior to coming to America. His marriage took place there also. in 1857. to ::\Iiss Eliza Ann Phillips, born in Countr Kent, who died in Toronto in July, 1898. They had these children: John Henry, who married and has children, Fred, Charles, uby. Hazel and 'VaIter: Henry Charles, de- ceased, married to Ellen Davis, who resides on Clinton street, Toronto. with her children, Al- bert A., Edgar and Anna j Charles 1\1.. who married Harriet Goodchild, and they have these children, Arthur. Charles Ernest, and Hattie; Eliza, widow of George Chassell, of To- ronto, and mother of Hattie. Florence. Redie and William; Eleanor; James A.. deceased, who was accidl:'ntally killed when a lad. falling from the dock of the steamship company as the family arrived in Canada; Sarah Ann, wife of H. B. Wood, and mother of Amy, Arthur, J ames and Fannie; Arthur R., deceased: Fanny, who married George Giles, and has children, Annie and Xellie; l\Iary Ann. who married Al- fred Soloman, and had children, 'Villiam, Stan- ley, Yiolet, Daisy and May; George W., of To- ronto, who married Jennie Hook, and has two children. Cecil and Lily; and William R., of Toronto. John Henry Wood, the eldest son, has been a member of Batteries A and B, and was the second man in Canada to receive the Imperial Long Service Good Conduct medal. He was a member of the special guard of Prin- cess Louise when she visited Canada. On coming to Toronto in 1870. .J. R. Wood went to work at his trade. which he followed for twelve years. In 1871 he built the sixth new house west of Queen's Park and north of College street. In 1882 he launched the busi- ness which is now conducted under the name of J. R. Wood & Son. conducting the same in York township, himself, until 189P-, when the present firm was organized. William R. Wood being the junior member, who now conducts the business. William R. Wood was born at Toronto in 1877 and obtained his education here. He is a practical gardener and raises almost every- thing in popular demand, possible in this clim- 299 ate. The firm also was interested as florists, but this branch of the business has been dis- continued. 1\Ir. Wood married Flora Froud, and has one son, Roy 'Villiam. :\1r. Wood belongs to an old P. 1\1. Church family. In politics he is a Reformer. He is an energetic, enterprising business mati, who enjoys universal esteem. HENRY DEARLE P ALSER, in whose death, which occurred Jan. 8, 1902, at his resIdence, No. 47 Elm street, Toronto, the Queen City lost one of its most enterprising business men, was born at Highbury Vale, Islington, London, England, in 1845, son of John DearIe and May (Selman) PaIseI', both of whom died in Eng- land. Henry Dearle PaIseI' was educated in Lon- don, and in 1873 came to Canada, locating in Toronto on July 8th of that year. In 1874 he founded the Yorkville Laundry at No. 695 Y onge street, and here he continued until 1886, in which year he located the business at No. 47 Elm street, where he conducted it most successfully until his death. Mr. Palser car- ried on a very extensive business, employing from sixty to sevent T-fivg hands, and his work was always of the best, continually giving him an increasing amount of patronage. . In London. England. in 1870, l\1r. Palser was united in marriage with :Miss Susan Young, who was born at Langley, near 'Vindsor, Eng- land, in 1849. daughter of Thomas and Phoebe (Bennett) Young. natives of England, where l\Ir. Young was at the head of large landed es- tates for many years, and where he was acci- dentally killed in 1858, at the age of fifty years. In 1870 his widow came to Canada, settling in Yorkville, where she died Jlme 26. 1881. Their children were: Mrs. John Paxton; 1\1rs. Joseph Brace; Alfred; Mrs. Palser; and Rev. William, of Oswego, New York. The par- ents of these children were members of the Church of England. One son was born to 1\11'. and Mrs. PaIseI', Robert Dearie, of New York City. 1\11'. PaIseI' was a member of the Church of England. In his political principles he was a Conservative. His fraternal connections were with the Sons of England and the A. O. U. W. On July 5, 1901, l\Irs. Palser settled at her present home, "Dearlemont." on Farnham avenue. in Deer Park. HINDE BROTHERS. One of the well- known brick manufacturing concerns of Carl- ton W est, York township, is that of Hinde Brothers.. which was established in 1903 by th 300 C01\L\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD sons of Richard Hinde, the founder of the family in Canada. Richard Hinde was born in Surrey, Eng- land, in 1852, son of William and Elizabeth (Woodham) Hinde, the former of whom died in 185:5, and the latter in 1866, their three chil- dren being: William, of Toronto Junction; Richard; and Elizabeth, all of whom were christened in Addlestone Church, Surrey, where the father was buried. the mother being interred in Brockley cemetery, Dedford, Eng- land. In 1871 Richard Hinde came to Canada. He was a member of the Knights of t. John, Knights of Malta and the Orangemen. In Canada he married Sarah Timms, born in Eng- land. in 1844, and to this union there were born six children: (1) William Hinde, eldpst of the family, was born in York township in 1875. In 1897 he married !\Iary Watts, born at Collingwood, and they have one daughter, Audrey. William Hinde is a member of the Knights of St. John, the Knights of lVIalta, and the Orangemen. (2) James Hinde, born in York township in 1877, married Rhoda Lee. He belonged to th 1. O. O. F. (3) Arthur, born in 1879, belongs to the Sons of England. ( 4) Bertram, born in 1881, is a member of the Orangemen. (5) Ada, and (6) Edith, were the two daugh- ters. In 1903 the firm of Hinde Brothers was formed and the plant on St. Clair avenue, To- ronto Junction, erected, it having a capacity of from 1.500,000 to 2,000,000 brick annually, in the production of which twelve or more men are employed. All four brothers are independent in politics, while their religious belief is that of the Eng- lish Church. ALFRED GEORGE WATERS. On March 14, 1905, there passed away in Toronto Alfred George Waters, an Englishman by birth, but one whose mature years had all been spent in his adopted city. He was born in Gloucester, England, in 1843, son of George Waters. Alfred G. Waters grew up in England and pursued his studies in the English schools. His business training also was acquired in that coun. try, and he worked there some years as an ac- countant before coming, when still a yotlllg man, to Canada. He first located at Barrie, and there secured a position as bookeeper, which he filled efficiently for a number of years. From Barrie !\II'. Waters moved to To- ronto, where he became bookkeeper for the "Arlington Hotel," and the remainder of his life was spent there. Mr. Waters married, in 1871, Miss Anna Rose, a native of Calcutta, India, and a daugh- ter of Charles and Charlotte Rose. Mr. Rose, who was a cousin of the late Lord Straithnain, Commander of the forces in India, was for some time in the employ of the British gov- ernment at Calcutta, but returned to England for the latter part of his life. His wife passed away in 1902, aged seventy-nine years. They had eleven children, viz.: Robert; Richard; Charles; George; Judge Rose, of South Africa; Frederick L. H.; Mrs. Waters; Mrs. l\Iacdon- aId; Mrs. Capt. Wilson; Mrs. Jordan; and Caroline. Mr. Waters is survived by his widow and seven children, namely: Alfred Charles, with the Hubbs & Howe Company, of Toronto; Fred- erick George, with Parswell & Co., of Toronto; William Stanley, of Boston, Mass.; Robert W.. with W. Trombly, of Toronto Jlillction; Thomas Edwin, with Messrs. White & Co., in Hamilton; Florence L., at home; and Herbert Francis, with the Ontario Accident Insurance Company, of Toronto. Mr. Waters was never active in politics, but supported the Conserva- tive party. Fraternally he belonged to the Masons, and in religious belief he accepted the teachings of the Church of Eng-Iand. of which he was a member. ROBERT CAIGER. Among the prominent business men and influential citizens of To- ronto, who have passed off the scene of life, was Robert Caiger, whose death occurred in February, 1899, in Toronto. He was born On St. Patrick Square, in that city, in 1849. son of William Caiger, who was born in England and carne to Canada, settling in Toronto at an early day. For twenty-five years William Caiger was sexton of St. George's Church, and he died in Toronto in 1872. Robert Caiger was educated in the public schools of his native city, and then served his time to the brass moulding trade, with Thomas Dean, with whom he remained thirty years. Mr. Caiger was one of the most skillful work- ers in brass to be found in the country, and his long association with 1\[1'. Dean speaks in the highest terms of his skill and workmanship. The many years of work as a brass moulder began to impair !\II'. Caiger's health. and he accordingly went into the brass-moulding busi- ness in company with Mr. John Fogg, the firm trading under the name of Fogg & Caiger, which partnership had continued up to th year that Mr. Caiger died. Mr. Caiger was married in Toronto, in 1872, CO::\L\IE]I,IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 301 to l\liss ]l,lary Jane Doyle, daughter of Yalen- tine and Mary (Marren) Doyle, the former a native of Rochester, New York, and the latter a native of Ireland. He was a son of James Doyle, who came to Toronto, when it was known as l\Iuddy York, and died in 1874. His widow survived until 1898, when she died, aged ninety-one years. Valentine Doyle was born in 1828, and spent most of his life in Toronto. He was a sailor when young, but later follow- ed his trade, that of shipbuilding. His wife died in 1854, leaving the following children; Mrs. Caiger, James and Sara. To Mr. and lVII's. Caiger these children were born: (1) William Valentine, born in Toronto in 1872, died in 1902; he married Anne Ed- monds, by whom he had two children, 'V alter Henry, and 'Villi am \ndrew. He was a prom- inent member of the Knights of Pythias. (2) Bertha Marion. Robert Caiger was a member of the Church of England. His political sup- port was given the Conservative party, and he took a great interest in its success. Fra- ternally he affiliated with the Knights of Pyth- ias. ]l,lrs. Caiger, after the death of her hus- band, took a trip to the United States, but later returned to Toronto, where she has since resided. WILLIAM EDWIN CHALCRAFT, who passed away in Toronto ]',Iay 29, 1903, was one of the enterprising men of his day, and success- fully prosecuted a business founded by him- self, and since his death conducted by his widow. Mr. Chalcraft was born in Woodstock, Feb. 2, 1859, son of Edwin and Margaret (Loveys) Chalcraft. The Chalcraft family was founded in Can- ada by John Chalcraft. the grandfather of William E., a native of Headley, Hants, Eng- land. who came to Canada about 1851, settling in Woodstock, where he died. His wife, Sarah Edwards, died in London, Onto Their children were: Mark, Edwin. Kate, Emma, Andrew, Frank and Albert. Of this family Edwin ('halcraft. father of William E., embarked in the hardware business at Brantford and be- came a leading factor in the commercial circles of that place, where he is now living retired. He was the father of two children, Frederick (of Brantford). and William Edwin. William Edwin Chalcraft received his edu- cation at Brantford, and there began his busi- ness life in a mercantile house. From there he went to Hamilton, where he was associated with Donald :\1<,Ginnis's wholesale dry goods firm. after leaving whom he went to London, and there formed a partnership with .J ohn Birrell & ('0. Tn 1888 Mr. f'halcrnft located in Toronto, and embarked in the clothing busi- ness, as a me.mber of the firm of Boisseau, Chalcraft & Co., on Colborne street, whence he Later removed to Front street. While in that location the firm became Chalcraft, Simp- son & Co., which partnership was subsequently dissolved. the business becoming W. E. ChaL- craft & Co. They located at No. 71 York street, where :Mr. Chalcraft continued until his death. He established this business himself and was very successful, being enterprising and energetic, and possessed of a large amount of business acumen. As an accountant 1\11'. ehal- craft had no superior. In 1886 l\Ir. Chalcraft married :Miss Clara Randall. The Randalls have been long resident in Ontario, the family coming from New Hamp- shire in an early day. The first of whom we have any data is Eleazer Randall, :Mrs. Chal- craft's grandfather, who was born in New Hampshire and there died. He married Clar- issa 'Wheeler in 1815, and they became the par- ents of these children: Eleazer, Shubel, George, Diana (deccased), 1\1artha (deceased), Sarah (deceased), Abigail and Roxanna. Of this family George Randall, the father of :Mrs. Chalcraft, was born in Xew Hampshire in 1832, and came to Canada in 1831, founding the family in this country. He became well known early in life flS a contractor and builder for the Grand Trunk Railway Company, having charge of the erection of many passenger sta- tions throughout Ontario. Later he engaged in business in Waterloo and Berlin, being now engaged as a wholesale grocer at the Latter place. ]1,[1'. Randall has also been engaged in distilling and in the dry goods business, and was one of the founders of the Farr Alpaca Company, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, which he established in company with his nephew, lVIr. Farr, and which was well known in Res- peler as the Randall, Farr, Alpaca Company, but on the removal to Massachusetts the name was changed to the Farr Alpaca Company. lVIr. Randall is a Conservative in political faith, and has been prominent in public matters, having been warden of Waterloo County, a member of the council of Berlin, and served as mayor of the town of Waterloo. Mr. Randall married lVIiss Caroline Roos in 1855, and to this union were born: Walter (deceased), Clara (Mrs. ChaLcraft), Emma. George (of Berlin), and Albert (deceased). After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Chal- craft scttled in London, from which city they came to Toronto in 1888. as previously mention- ed. T,,'o daughters, Elsie Irene and ]',fabel Ethel, were born to. them. They reside with their mother at :\0. 40 Bedford road, Toronto, 302 Cn Il\IE1\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD in the new home built by ::\lrs. Chalcraft in 1904. 1'11'. Chalcraft was a member of the Church of England. Tn politics he was a Re- former. DAVID G \RDIKER, whose death took placG in Toronto, JlÙY 24, 1904. was born in Dundee, Scotland, in September, 1833. son of Thomas Gardiner. Thomas Gardiner and his wife, lary (Nicol) Gardiner, were both natives of Dundee, where they married and remained for some time. In 18Ù they came to Canada, but ::\lrs. Gardiner died in l\Iontreal yery soon after landing there. Her husband carne on to Toronto, where he spent the, rest of his life, following his trade as a baker. Thf'ir children were as follows: .J ames; Thomas, of Toronto; X eil, of Toronto; WilJiam, of California; .J olm, of Chicago; David; 1\lary, l\Irs. George Jack; Elizabeth, :\lrs. ::\lc::\lillan; and l\'Iaggief l\Irs. Day. David Gardiner remained in Scotland till he was of age, and learned his father's trade. In 1867 he l ft home to try life in the New "\V orld. preceding his parents by four years, and settled in Toronto. where he worked for some time as a baker. In 18ï7 he started in business on his own account, opening a restaur- ant which he conducted ypry successfully for fifteen years, after which he retired from active work and lived quietly at his home, K0. 90 Oak street. where he died twelve years later. ::\11'. Gardiner built the house himself, and it is now owned and occupied by his widow. He and his wife both belonged to the Presbyterian Church. 1\11'. Gardiner was twice married. His first wife was l\Iiss Jessie Gorry, and to them were born five children, as follows: (1) David. mar- ried l\Iiss Jennie Neil, and has two children, Florence and Herbert. (2) Jessie is the wife of William .i\1cDowell. and mother of four chil- dren, Lena, Emily, Catheline and William. (3) Annie is the wife of Samuel Allan. by whom she has had Minnie, William, Annie, Flora, Bella. Frederick, Herbert, Violpt, and Esther. (4) Mary married 'William Hays, and has two sons, Gordon Victor and Arthur Herbert. (5) Agnes married Martin Corkoran, and has chil- dren. Lenl1. Willil1m, NormHH and Ernest. After the d('ath of his first wife, l\Ir. Gardiner was in 1872 united to l\Ir!'!. .Jane Finlayson. and to this marriage also there were five children: (1) William David married :'IIi!'!s Daisy Dirk, and has two daughters. Gll1dys Louise and :l\Iabel .Jane. (2) Elizabeth. married lIenry Hartman. and has thref' children, Evelvn E.. Bertha and Irene. (3) 'V alter, marriec1 Miss Ml1h('l Allan. and has 01.(' son. Allan Lewis. (1) Louise is the wife of Thomas Hodgson, to whom she has borne one son, Fforde Victor. (5) Em- ma is the wife of Julius C. Noe. l\Irs. David Gardiner bore the maiden name of Jane l\Ieehan, and 'was born in 1831 at Que- bec, to John and Elizabeth (Newberry) Meehan. Her father was born in Ireland in 180 , and died in Quehec in 1892, while her mother's death occurred at Toronto !n 1897, when she was aged eighty-one years. l\Irs. Gardiner was one of a large family, namely: Elizabeth. Mrs. Ashdown; l\Iargaret, :Mrs. Downs: l'[ary Ann, Mrs. Shannon; Jane, Mrs. Gardiner; William, deceased; Peter; and Ahra- ham. She was first married to the late J olm Alexander Finlavson. bv whom she had two children, viz.: l\Ìaria J a e, who is the wife of William Collins, and has four children. Lillie, "Tilliam, John and James; and l\Iary Ann, who married Charles Standish, and has two chil- dren, Edward mul l\Il1ud. BELL BROTHERS. Among the lllany ex- tensive enterprises of the city of Toronto, Ont., may be mentiioned the brick manufacturing firm of Bell Brothers. of No. 301 Greenwood avenue. proprietors of one of the leading in- dustries of their line in the queen City. The Bell family, of which the brothers are members, is of English extraction, and was founded in Canada by the brothers in 1882. Their father John Bell. ,,'as horn in England in 1837, and thel'e was engaged in the manu- facture of brick for many years. \fter com- ing to Toronto he assisted his sons in their business, but was never actively engaged in husiness on his own account after coming to this country. He died in Toronto in 1901, in his sixty-eighth year, while his widow, whose maiden name was l\Iaria Hembry. and who was born in England in 1845, is still a resiòpnt of Toronto. Of their children James is the senior member of the firm of Bell Brothers. and George, the junior member. .JAMES BELL was born in Bridgewater, Som- f'rsetshire, England, Sept. 27, 1862, and there grew to manhood, learning the brickmaking trnde with his father. In 1882, with his broth- er George. he came to Toronto. Rnd in 1897 the firm was founded. Janws Bell ml1rried in To- ronto, Oct. 10, 18R8. l\Iar - Hind. and to this union there were born five children: Leonard, Ethel. Xorman. Edgar and Cecil. GEORGE BELL was born )Jov. 10, 1868, at Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England. and there learned the brickmaking husiness. In 1882 he and his hrother. JalllPs. settled in 'roronto. There. ::\Iay :m. 1891. he marri('d Emma Hill, CO:\DIE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD who bore him three children, namely: Harold, Fidelia and Elsie. Fifteen years after coming to Toronto, the Bell brothers established the firm of which they are still proprietors, their first location being at No. 100 Greenwood avenue. Mter five ;rears they removed their plant to their present site, No. 301, the same thoroughfare, where the;r own six acres of land, employ twen- ty-five men, and have a capacity of 25,000 brick daily. In their religious faith the broth- ers are :\Iethodists. The ' are members of the Sons of England and the A. O. F., and in poli- tics both are independent. SA:\IeEL WESLEY W ARXICA. who died at his home in Toronto April 14, 1901, was a member of an old and prominent family of On- tario. He was born in Painswick, COlmty of Simcoe, in 1838, son of George Frederick and Phoebe (Lyons) Warnica. George Frederick Warnica, Sr.. father of George Frederick, was a native of Denmark, born in 176-1. and came to Canada about 1800, crossed Lake Simcoe in a row boat in 1808, amI subsequently settled in the township of Innis51, County of Simcoe. where he lived a quiet life. IIis wife was a l\Iiss W oUe. of the State of New York, who with her grandmother (who was scalped) was all that was left of her fam- ily, all perishing at the hands of the l\Iohawk Indians. George Frederick Warnica. son of George Frederick. Sr., was born in New Yort\: State, and was for man ' years a well known farmer in the County of Simcoe. He was a member of the first county council of that county, and a councillnr for forty years. He died on the farm which he lwd cleared Sept. 20. 1806, and his wife, Phoebe Lyons. died at the home of her youngest daughter in the township of Essa. Their children were: Phoebe. :\lrs. D. Rogers, now deceased: John, of Tollendale; Horton, of Franklin. now deceased; Martha, widow of W. Hunter; Samuel Wesley; Sarah. wife of Silas Smith, of Franklin, Pennsylvania; Leon- ard Barnabas. deceased; Alfred. deceased; Elizabeth Abigail, 1\lrs. John P. Carr. of Thorn- ton, County of Simcoe: and ('harIes Manson, who died at the age of sixteen, while serving in the Civil War in the States. Samuel Wesley Warnica was given such edu- cational advantagcs as his native county af- forded in the enrl;\- pioneer days, and on reach- ing his majority he eng-aged in farming and. lumhering-, so continuing until retiring from active work in 1RR6. He then settled in To- ronto. where he passed the remainder of his lifp, and where he died. 303 1\11'. Warnica was twice married, his first wife being l\Iartha Montgomery, who bore him nine children, as follows: Emma, deceased; Ed- ward; Ashford, on the old 'V arnica homestead: Lincoln, deceased; Arthur. of Albany, Kew York; Ida, wife of Dr. F. D. Price, of Toronto; and Teffie, :\Iamie and Mabel, all three de- ceased. In 1884 :\11'. Warnica married (second) Annie Ziegler :\1üller, who was born at Collingwood. of German ancestr ', being the second daughter of Philip and :\Iargaret (Ziegler) 1\Iüller. 1\11'. l\Iüller was educated for the German ministry. but his inclinations led him to a military life; he was the seventh son of a military family, his father and six brothers being in good stand- ing with the military government of the Ger- man Empire. Coming to Canada from Ne" York in 18;)0, he became a resident of the Do- minion, and died at Silver Islet about 187;), aged sixty-two years, and his wife passed away in 1872. Their children were: Katherine, who married Henry Pedwell; Annie Ziegler. :\Irs. Warnica; Fanny, 1\1rs. Alexander Munroe; and Lizzetta, who married Peter Heuser. To Ir. and 1\1rs. Warnica was born one son, Louis. l\Ir. Warnica attended the Congregational Church. In political opinion he was a Reform- er. In 190.) Irs. ,V arnica purchased the home known as the Murray property, at Ko. 66 Bond street, and there she now resides. JOHN YOUKG, deceased. A life that is quiet and uneventful often seems to the on- looker one of small influence and little value to the world at large. hut the more penetrating pye in many cases discovers beneath the sur- face a character that is potent for good and far-reaching in its effects in shaping the de- velopment of others. Such was the lite of the late John loung. of Toronto. who passed away in that city in December. 188;;, aged only forty-five years. J ohn Young was born in Montreal in 1840. His father. Alexander Young, the first of the name to settle in Canada, came from the North of Ireland and spent the rest of his life in busi- ness in l\Iontreal. There thp son grew up and was educated. and then ,,"'as for some time in husiness there with an uncle, but in 18f19 he removed to Toronto and embarked on his own account in the undertaking husiness. which he conducted from that time till hi.. death. The establishment is still carried on under the same name. though owned now hy others. Aside from his business. to which he gave the most careful attention. Mr. Young's main interest was in church work, particularly the departmpnts that hroug-ht him in contnct with thp ;\'OIlnQ' people. 304 CO: 1l\lE1\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD For twelve years he was superintendent of the Sunday-school of the Elm Street 1\1ethodist Church, of which he was a member, and his influence for good over the young can hardly be over-estimated. They were much attached to him personally and his death caused deep regret. Before leaving l\Iontreal1\Ir. Young had been united in marriage with Miss Eliza Jane Cun- ningham, daughter of Wmiam Cunningham, of that city, who came thither from the North of Ireland. To this union were born two daughters, Edith and Elizabeth, and two sons, Barolet who died young, and Dr. Frederick A. Young, of 'Winnipeg, who took his degrees in medicine at the University of Toronto, and in London, England. Mr. Young was not a poli- tician in any sense, but always supported the Reform party. Fraternally he belonged to the l\Iasonic order and to the I. O. O. F. JOSEPH E1\IERSOl\, who during his life- time was one of Toronto's respected and esteemed citizens, seemed only in the prime of his life and with the richest of his years before him when the summons came for him from the dread messenger of Death. He was at the time in California, whither he had gone in the hope of regainin his health, which had fniled him in Canada. Â native of England, Mr. Emerson was born in 1841. His parents, also of English birth, were James and Eliza Emerson, who came to Canada in 1857 and settled iu Toronto. James Emerson went into the furniture business there and so continued until his demise, w)wn he was succeeded by his son Charles, since deceased. The death of l\Irs. Emerson occurred in To- ronto also. Joseph Emerson received practic- ally all his education in England. Soon after settling in Toronto he began to make his way in the world, choosing gardening and farming as his occupation. IIe bought a place of twentv aeres situated OIl Bloor street. and made his Jwme there nntil his death, in 18m, at the age' of fifty After that sad event thp property was sold. When 1\11'. Emerson went to California great hopes wcre entertained of his gaining material henefit from the climate and he mad a brave struggle, but all in vain. His remains wpre brought back to Toronto for interment. TIe left a wife, Mrs. Catherine Isabelle (Irwin) Emerson. and a family of eight children, viz.: Frederick. a farmer in Oakvme, who married l\1iss Eliza Clark. and has three children, Lewis, Viola and :May; Eliza. at home; Susie. the wife of Rev. .John Coburn, of Stayner, who has three children, Wesley, Lillian and Kathleen; Caroline. wife of James Spring-ett. and mother of three children, l\Iarjorie, Trevor and Mildred ; Minnie and Emily, at home; Charles, who mar- ried l\Iiss Sarah Black; and Ralph, at homt'. 1\1rs. Emerson and her daughters and son re- side at No. 37112 O'Hara avenue. 1\11'. Emerson was a preacher of the l\Iethodist Church and became well known locally. Mrs. Catherine I. Emerson is a daughter of John and Margaret J. Irwin, natives of Ireland, and she was born in that country in 1843, and came with her parents to Canada in 1848, set- tling in Toronto. There 1\11'. Irwin was at first in business as a cooper, but later moved to a farm near Cooksvil1e, and from there to another in York township, where he and his wife both died, in 1865 and 1866, respectively. Mrs. Emerson was their eldest child; the next was l\Irs. William Armstrong, of Toronto; a son named Rutledge lives in Toronto. ISAAC HUTCHINSON, who departed this life in 1895, was born in Toronto in 1824, the son of Isaac Hutchinson. The latter came to Canada in 1822, settling in Toronto, where he carried on a blacksmith busine'ss aud did the iron work on the first bridge put across the Don. He married Elizabeth Charlton, who was born' in England, and died in Toronto in 1878, and to this union were born: John, deceased, who was a blacksmith; Thomas, a merchant, deceased; l\Irs. Elizabeth Lewis; 1\1rs. Mary Ann McLean; Mrs. Sargent; and Isaac. Isaac Hutchinson received his education in his native city, where he learned the black- smith's trade, which he followed for some time. He also owned two tanneries, One in Toronto and the other in Stouffville, and a grocery store and shoe store in Toronto. In his relig- ious belief 1\11'. Hutchinson was a Methodist. In politics he was a Reformer. In 1855 he mar- ried 1\liss Margaret Barron, who was born in Toronto, daughter of John and Ann (Robson) Barron. John Barron was born in Cumberland, England, in 1792, and died in County York in 1R:)9, having come to Canada in 1832, settled in Toronto, and later removf'd to York township. ::\11'. Barron voted witb the Reform party. To him and his worthy wife were born: Mrs. Jacobs. deceased; l\Irs. Hargraves. deceased; .J()hn. deceased, who was a shoe dealer on King street, Toronto; Mrs. Watson, of York town- ship, York County; and )lrs. Hutchinson. Children as follows were born to 1\11'. and ::\1rs. Isaac Hutchinson: .John, bookkeeper for Ramuel Rogers, marrlpd Anne Elliott, and has these childrf'n, AnniE\ May, John, Florence, Cora and Louise; Thomas. bookkeeper for Elias Rogers. married "May Duffett, and has three children, Elsie May. 'Valter and Edith; Eunice. C01r:\IE:.\IOR.\ TI\TE BlOGRAPIIIC \L RECORD 30;:; the wife of 1Ianford "T ardell, has children, Ruby, Clifford and Fanny; Isaac married Alice Boothe and has two chiluren. lIerùert and Evelyn'; Joseph, of Yancouver, D.C., married 1Iaude ';\Iiller, and has one son. Roy; Elizabeth, the wife of Henry Shamùrook, has three ('hil- (h'en, Olive, Ethel and Rita; Emma, the ,\ife of Edwin Spear, has two children, Gertrude and Gordon; Henry, in the post office at 'Viunipeg, lIu\I'ried Amelia Cox, and has one son, Harris; George, 11.D.. is a resident of ova :::;cotia; 'Vil- limn. of Xcw York, married Iaude Cornish; and Letitia. the wife of Charles Shepherd, has these children. Edward. Elmer and Hazel. .JOIIX .MITCHELL, who died in County Hal- ton. Unt., Dec. 21. 1896, was a member of a family long identified with Canada. He was horn in the County of Peel in 1833. son of Mat- thew and :Kancy ()IcKinley) J\Iitchell, the former a native of England. and the latter of Ppnnsy I vania. Iatthew Mitchell was a son of .John Mitchell, who founded the family in Canada, settling in County Peel, Ont.. where he cleared a farm from the bush and there spent the remainder of his liff'. He had two sons. ';\Iatthew and Rich- ard, and two daughters, Jane and Elizabeth. 1Iatthew Mitchell spent his life in the Counties of Peel and Halton. where he was engaged in farming. and he died in the former county. His wife, who was Nancy McKinley, had a orother, GeorgI'. who also came to Canada. they being the founders of the IcKinley family in this rountr '. The children of Matthew and Kancy 1Iitchell were: Mary, deceased. who married (;eorge Close; George McKinley, deceased; .T ohn: Lenrania. widow of Joseph Stoddard; and Iatthew. deceased. .John 1Iitchell was edncated in the Counties of Peel and York. and spent his active life in County Halton, eng-aged in farming. In 18;)6 he married l\Iiss Margaret C'ampopll, who was horn in Toronto in 18:18, on Queen street, op- ]Josite the 11 etropolitan Church. daughter of William and .Tane (Murray) Campbell. the fOl'lner horn in Dumfries. Scotland, in 1807, and the lattf'r at I1awick, in 1809. Both Mr. and 111'8. Campbell came to Canada as young people in 1 :?9. locating' in Toronto. where they were married in 1R 3. Mr. Campbell was a black- smith on Queen street east. opposite the Metro- politan ::\Iethodist Church. His shop and Mr. fiood's foundry were burned in 1842, and soon thereafter he went to Brampton. where he con- tinned his trade. and died July;;. IS!);). his wiff' surviving until March, l m. Their children were: .J ohn. of Connty Peel; William. of Il- linois: 1Iarg-aJ.et. 1h's. :\Iitehéll: .J ames. of o Barrie; Thomas, of Iowa; Robert, of Snellgrove; David, deceased; Anderson, deceased; and Susan, of Brampton. To Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell were born the fol- lowing children: \Villiam, of Toronto, who mar- ried Edith Ingledew; l\Iatthew, of I3rampton, who married Emma Dewar; Thomas, of To- ronto, who married Mary Somers, and they have four children, Marie, Gordon. Jean and Doris; Jane. the widow of John McKay, who was born in Countv Halton in 1864, and there engaged in farming' until his death, in 1905, sin e when Mrs. Me Kay has resided in Toronto; Miss Elsie; Margaret; Elizabeth; Jessie; and Dr. David McKinley, of Fort 'Villiam, who married Hester Morris. and they have two children, :\Iargaret and Helen. Mr. Mitchell was a member of the l\Iethodist Church. to the faith of which Mrs. Mitchell and he children also adhere. lIe was a Re- form!'r. FraternalIr he was connected with the I. O. O. F. In 18!J9 Mrs. Mitchell settled in Toronto. where she has sinee made her home, at Ko. 1í Grange avenue. GEORGE SIMPSON, who died in Toronto Feb. 17, 1893, was born in Marfelt, Ireland, near Londonderry, in 1819, son of Alexander Simp- son. who came to Canada. where he died, lIis wife predeceased him many years, passing away in Toronto. George Simpson came to Canada in 1835, and served in the rebellion of 1837-38. He settled in Toronto, coming from Montreal by way of the canal, and engaged in the grocery business at the lower market, where he continued until his retirement from active life, some twenty years prior to his death. In politics Mr. Simpson was a Conservative. In his religious views he was a Methodist. He affiliated with the Orange- men. Mr. Simpson was married in 1R;j4 to Miss Rarah .Tane Helliwell. daughter of William I1elliwell. a native of rrodmorden, England, where he was born in 181;J. lIe followed flour- milling and farming in Scarborough township, York County, where he died in August, 1899. William Helliwell married (first) Miss Elizabeth Bright. daughter of Thomas Bright. and she dif'd If'aving children as follows: Sarah J.; rar.v Mnrgaret. who married H. P. Dwight, of Toronto: Elizabeth Ann, widow of John Morse, of Toronto: TIarrif't. of Chatham; and Frank, of Toronto. who married Miss Fuller and has chil- dren. Ernest, Mahel [cT.Jean and Roena. Mr. lIelliwell married for his second wife. Miss Jane Bright. sister of his first wife, and they had thes children: Henrietta, Caroline, 1\Iinnie, James, Horatio. Arthur. Harvey, William and Lillie. 306 COl\L\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD To .Mr. and l\Irs. Simpson these children were born. Emily Louise, deceased, married 'W. T. Eyer. and had two sons, William (deceased), and George; George Alexander Raglan. of Min- neapolis, l\Iinn., married Lila Swain, and has one son, Dwight Swain; Florence Isabell, widow of Charles Andrew Boush, has two chil- dren, Gertrude Isabell and Charles Andrew; l\Iinnie Helena, wife of Angus Carmichael, of Kenora, Ont., has three sons, Hugh l\Ielville Simpson, Ross l\IcNiven and George Raymond; Herbert lIelliwell married Lulu Lapham, and both have died, leaving two children. Edna June and George; Carrie Eleanor Gertrude is deceased; William l\Iorgan, of Portland, Ore- gon, now of Toronto, married Lillie Wilson. GEORGE KENNEDY, l\I.A., LL.D., K.C., law clprk of the Department of Lands, Forests and l\Iines, was burn at By town (now Ottawa), l\Iarch 1, 1838. son of Donald and .J anet (Buck- ham) Kennedy. Donald Kennedy was a son of Donald, Sr., and Catherine (Ferguson) Kennedy. and was born near I3Jair-AthoJ. Perth shire, Scotland. In 1818 Donald Kennedy, Sr., and his wife and family came to Ontario, settling in the town- ship of Beckwith, County of Lanark, where Mr. Kennedy carried on a farm, and where he di d about 1840, his wife passing away about 1847. Their children were: .J ohn, Alexander. Donald, Robert, Janet, f'atherine and Ann. Donald Kennedy, the father of George, was born in 1804, and on reaching his majority he became a surveyor, architect and builder, mak- ing his home in Rytown. Latf'r in life he pur- chased a farm in the township of N epean. near Ottawa, where he died in 1888. His wife. .Janet Buckham, was born in Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, in 1806, daughter of George and Janet (Herbertson) Buckham. In Scotland George Bllf'kham was a gardener, and on coming to Canada followed farming in the township of Torbolton. County of Carleton, dying in Bv. town as did also his wife. Their children were: John, Margaret. Isabe]]a and Janet. To Don- ald Kennedy by his first wife, .J anet, weN' born: Donald, a mill owner of Minneapolis; Dr. George, who is mentioned below; Thomas, of Ottawa; .Jessie, the wife of Henry l\Iather; James, a mill owner of British Columbia; Rob- ert. of Portland, Oregon, a member of the Pacific Coast Elevator Company; and Cather- ine, the wife of Ijewis WiUiams, of British Col- umbia; and by a second marriage Donald Ken- ned ' became the fnther of Annie, wife of WiUiam l\IcIntosh, of Ottawa. Dr. George Kennedy was educated at the Ot- tawa Grammar School and Toronto Uniwrsity, from which he graduated in 1857, with the de- gree of B.A., taking the gold medal in meta- physics and ethics. There were but eight in his class, five of whom are now deceased. those living being: Dr. Kennedy, T. II. Bull and William Oliver, all of Toronto. Those deceased were: William S. Francis, Peter l\IcDermid, James Ross, J. F. Smith and Kelson Burns. Shortly after graduation Dr. Kennedy entered upon the study of law with the firm of Crooks. Kingsmill & Cattanach, of Toronto, and was called to the Bar in 1865. Until 18ï he prac- tised law in Ottawa, in that year receiving the appointment to the Crown Lands Department, as law clerk, with offices in the Parliament Building. On receiving the appointment he re- moved to Toronto, wllere he has since resided. In 1860 Dr. Kennedy received his l\I.A. degree, in 1864 the degree of LL.B., in It\ï7 that of LL.D., and was made K.C. in 1902. In 1883 Dr. Kennedy married Sarah, daugh- ter of Henry Jackson. The Doctor is a life member of the Ontario Literary and Scientific Society of Ottawa; an honorary member of the Canadian Institute, was president for two years, and has been editor of its Transactions since 1888; èx-president and honorary member of St. Andrew's Society; ex-president of the Caledonian :::;ociety; ex-president of the Burns' Literary Society; member of the Gaelic Society; of the Xational Club; and he is also a member of the British Association for the \.dvancelllent of Scienc ; of the Ontario Historical Society; of the Champlain Society; the British Empire League, and the Navy League. The Doctor and his wife attend the Bloor Street Presbyterian Church. THO IAS HELLIWELL whose death took place in Toronto in 1862, was born in 1795 in Yorkshire, England, son of Thomas Helliwell. Sr., of whom a complet(\ history will be found in the sketch of William Helliwell. elsewhere. Thomas Helliwell. the subject of this sketch. came to Canada in 1818, and was for a short time located at Niagara Falls, from which place hI' came to the County of York, locating on the "Don." There he engagf'd in the brewing and milling business until 1847. in which year the brewery and mill were destroyed by fire. l\1r. lIelliwell ahandoned these lines and gave his entire attention to the management of a fine tract of land in York County. His residence being located in Toronto, he would drive eacÌl day to his farm. returning therefrom in the evening. Mr. Helliwell was twice married. in 1820 to Mary .Wi]]son. daughter of Thomas Wi]]son. oÎ Stamford, near Niagara Fnlls. She died in '1'0- ('O)DIEì\IORATI\TE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ronto in 1833, aged thirty-six years, the mother of the following named children: Sarah, Johu, Abigail. Thomas and William. 1\11'. Helliwell's second wife was Anne Ashworth. daughter of Edmund Ashworth. of Lancashire, England, and she died in 18;)1, leaving five sons, Edward. Christopher, Gordon, Elliott and Alexander. Mr. and l\Irs. Helliwell were consistent members of the Church of England. In politics he was a staunch Conservative. J A IES \TEITCll SPE.\RS. postmaster at Deer Park, Ont., and a well known and highly- esteemed citizen, was born at Leith, Scotland, in 18 .), son of \lexander and l\Iarion (l\lurray) Spears, both natives of th:tt country, where the former died. Aftr'r the death of her husbllnd. the mother name to Canada. where she passed away. James V. ::5pears came to Canada in 184;), set- tling in Pickering' township, County Ontario, where he engaged in farming and sawmilling. There he remained for nine years, and then. untill fi2. followed fllrming alone. In that year he removed to Brock tGwnship. in the same county, and remained until 1b6j engaged in agricultural pursuits, from which year until 18ï4 he was locllted in 'Vhitby township. and he then located in Davisvillf', COllnty York. In 188ï Ir. Spears was made bookkeep PI' for l\It. Pleasant cemetery. a position which he resigned in June, 190:;. Ilnd in 1899 he was appointed postmaster at Deer Park, which position he still fills, his daughter, )Iiss Ale"(andra, heing as- sistant. While residing in Pickering township. l\Ir. Spears \n1S deputy reeve of the township. for several years a member of the county coun- cil. and a trustf'e of the schools of th p tOWIl- ship. 1\Ir. Spears was married, in 1S4r1, to )[is. l\Iorillh L. Spears. born in Edinburgh in 1826, daughtpr of Robert and Euphemia (Ainslie) Spellrs, who came to Cllnada in 18;J4. settling in "Thithy. wlIPre they spent the remainder of their lives. To Mr. Ilnrll\Irs. Spears these chil- dren hllve heen horn: Euphemia. wife of James Walker. of Deer Park; Robert, of Toronto, who marril'(l Elizabeth RYlln; Duncan. who died in 1884; Harriet. at home; and Alexandra. assist- ant postmistress at Deer Park. In his politieal faith Mr. Spears is a Liberal. and in his relig- ious belief he and an his family are Presbyter- ians. HENRY DO.\KE, who passed away at his home. No. f) Isabella street, Toronto. in lR76. was one of the well-known and highly respected business mpn of the cit .. He was born in Eng- 307 land in 1829, son of James Doane, who died in that country. Henry Doane came to Iontreal in his four- teenth year, and from that place soon went to the State of 1\'ew York, where he learned black- smithing. After completing his apprenticeship he came to Toronto and purchased the business of Ir. Hobbs, which was located (Ill the site of the present lVIajestic Theatre building. This purchase was mllde in 18j7, and seven years later 1\11'. Doane sold his shop and went into the hotel business for two years. He then bought out a livery business on King street, and later removed thf' business to the present site of the Grand Opera House. This hf' sold to build a livel')' establishment on Yong'e street. in which hp continued until his death. and which is now conducted by his MillS. Frpdprick and .Joseph. In 18:)5 1\1r. Doane Jlwrripd )Iiss Elizabeth [{asson. daughter of Oeorge 1Illsson. on early settler of Toronto. To :\1 r. and Irs, Doanp were born these children: Frederick Ilnd .Juseph, in the livel'J' business on Y onge street. Toronto; James, of Xe\\" York State, Ilnd one daughter. In politics :\Ir. Doane Was a Reformer. He was fraternally connectpd with tlIP :\I life. III' owned a fine farm in West York. and a great delll of property in Toronto, heing 11 man who could successfully turn his at- tpntion to various lines of Dusinpss. In 1836 )'Tr. .Anderson mr clearf'd a farm in l\[arkhnm town- ship, in Concession 9, and there he and his wife rf'nl"f'(T a family of twelve sons anò four CO)D1K\IORA T1VE BIOGRAPHIC \L RECORD daughters, namely: Hiram. Joshua. .J acob, Avery. Abel, Warren. James. .John. Elijah, N"a- than, Alfred, Robert. l\Iary, Martha. Lorind:J. and .Kancy Lundy Miller. B. D. In":-:\1PHREY is a well-kuown resiùeut of Toront-o, engaged in business as a funeral director, with an establishment at Xo. 321 Y onge street. He was born Jan. 5. ISG-l, at "Thitby, Ont., son of Edmund and Louisa ()1e 'erhoffer) Humphrey. Edmund Humphrey, grnndfather of B. D. Humphrey, came from the State of Vermont to Toronto, and worked on the old fort as a ear- lwnter. lIe erectf'd n frame house on the cor- ner of .\delaidl' and TOl'onto 8treptK whl're he mode his home until his dpath. which occurred in II:\:3ö. His children were: Thomas, Caleh, .John. James. Edmund, )1ary (who married J. )1itcheIl). )1rs. Wyman. )Irs. Arabella Garsides ;md -:\Irs. Hunt. all now deceased. Of this fam- ily, Edmunù HUlllphre '. born in Toronto Oct. 30. 182;). was reared in the city and served an apprenticeship to tllP trade of millwright witl: -:\11'. Sodden, of Thnrn Hill. York C'ounty. Hp nlllrried in Toronto :\Iiss Louisa 1eyerhoffer. who was born at Richmond Hill in 18:10, daugh- Íl'r of Rev. Y. P. :\1eyerhoffer. a pioneer minis- ter and doctor of York County. After his mar- riage Ir. numphre ' removed to Whitby, Ont.. where he was engaged as a patternmaker in a foundry for ahout thirt '-four years. In 18ï-1 his wife died, and in 1890 he returned to To- ronto. where he liyed retired until his death, in -:\1arch. IflOl. ::\Ir. and )1rs. Humphrey were memhf'rs of thp English C'hurch. In political sentiment he was a C'onsl'rvative; he was a member of the Orangemen. and worshipfuL mas- Íl'r of Whith ' Lod!!e. The folIowing name'l phildren were born to 1r. and )h's. II nmphrf'Y: Yineent. who was an undertaker of Toronto. died in May. 188G. leaving a widow and four children; E. .J., an umkrtakpr of Toronto, i married and has four childrpn: <'aleh. horn in 1856. is foreman of the Canadian Transfer Company, is married. and hns a fnmily: .J. A. boru in 18:18. an undertake'r of Toronto. is mar- ried and has a family: Jane, horn in 1860. mar- ried .Tohn 'Yilkinson. of Toronto. nnd has three ,"hildl'l'n: n. D. was hon} .T an. 2:>. 186-1 : James. born in 18G6. was formerly superintendent of the Toronto Silver Plate Company. and is now foreman of thp Kational Casket Company. of Toronto (he is married and has one daughter Y elera) ; Thomas, horn in 18liM. fl ciga [' merchant of Toronto, is unmarried: Albert E., born in l ïO, a hardware n1f'rehant of Toronto married ].\Iiss -:\1onroe. ' :309 B. D. Humphrey 'HIS educated in the school8 of 'Vhitby. 'Yhen a ;young man he learned the details of the undertaking business. graduating from the School of Embalming of Toronto in 1890, and he has heen engaged in this line for twenty-eight years. lIis place on Y onge street is one of the finest of its kind in the Queen City. In December. l lö. )11'. Humphrey was mar- ried to -:\Iiss Josephine Pearson, who was born in Toronto, youngest daughter of the late Robert Pearson. the first engineer of the Great Xorthern railwa;r out of this city. )11'. Pearson was a railroad engineer for forty-five years. and was well-known and popular anìong railroad men. being grand chief of the Order of Locomo- tive Engineers. Ill' was also a Mason, belongin to King Solomon Lodge. )11'. and 1\Irs. Humphrey haye one daughter, Ruth. born in Toronto in ISHS. 1\11'. and l\Irs. Humphrey are connected with the :\If'thodist {'hurch. He yotes indeppndentIy. He is a lead- er in fratprnal circles, holding membership in the Freemasons, the Ancient Onlf'r of Foresters, the Companions of the Forest. the ons of Eng- land, and the Knights of Pythias. Ill' also be- longs to the Gentlemen's Driving Cluh. of To. ronto. and the Caer-Uowell Bowling" ('Iub. ROBERT nm' KILL, whose death occur- red in 18;)8, was horn in England in 182 , son of Robert BrunskiLl. Sr., a native of England. who came to C'onada in 1840. locating at St. :\1ary's, whence he went to Richmond Hill. ("'ounty of York. \.fter settling in County York Rohert Brun- skill, our subject. engaged in farming on the east side of Y onge street, York township. where he continued until his death. In 18:> he mar- ried ::\Iiss Hannah Loadman. danghter of .James and 1\IaQ' (Kirh ') Loadman, the former born in England in 1ï%, and thf' lattf'r in 1 ,)2. They located in the County of York in 183:{. settling on the ïth Concession of .Markham township. where 1r. Loadman engaged in farming for some time. The ' then removed to Riehmond Hill, whence they went to 'Vhite1lUrch town- ship, and there he died in 1864. Their children were: ,James, who settled at 'Vhitchurrh. mar- rip,l ::\liss Ann -:\IiIler: Isahel is the widow of (;lorge Pe/Jeh: :\Irs. 13nmskill; and Frances and :\Iar,\' Ann are decf'ased. After the death of ].\II'. BrunskiJI, his widow removed to Toronto. and settled first on Par- liament street. but she now resides at Xo. 7 'Yithrow avenue. ::\11'. and :\Irs. Brunskill had two daughters: I\Irs. "Tilliam Lawson. of Bran- don. Man. (who has seven children. Ernpst, :no ('\nn[E lüRATIVE BIOGR.\PIlIL\L RE('ORD Clarkson 13.. Annie L., Alice Ia.r, Fred. Frank and Olive) ; and Iary Loui a, who married the late "r alter R. ""est. of Thorn Hill, and had one daughter Lulu Alice, now Mrs. 'Yro. H. Robinson, and who resides with her mother at Xo í Withrow avenue. [r. Brunskill was a Methodist. to which faith his widow also ad- herps. HI' was a ('onsernttive in political be- lief. L.\ 'IBEHT B. PE.\R O:\". a retired farmer of Ì\ewmarket. ('ollnty of York. was born iu King township. ull Conccssion 1, in July, 18 8, son of PI'tpr P. and l'larissa (Fitzgerald) Pearson. Bl'ujamin aIHI 1I ml \ l'en('e) pparson. pater- nal grandparpnts of Lambert B.. were both horn ill 1777. in Lycoming County. Pennsyl- vania. and the) came to Canada about the c10se of tll(' Ht'volutionary war. their people being L E. Loyalists. In religious belief the)' were (luak(.r.... mill thus wen' utterl)" opposed to war. Benjamin Pearson and wife settled, after their marria 'e, in a little log cabin in King township. where their lives were spent, a famlly was reared and a surrounding farm developed. His chil(lren were: Xathaniel; Peter P.; Benja- JIlin: :\"anry. de('ea..;ed. ",1ft' of Thomas Cosford, (If King township; Charlottp. deceased. wife of Eli Hollingshead. of King township; and l\[ary, also deteas..d. wife of the latf' Peter Rush, of King towm;hip. Pptpr P. Pparsoll was horn .J une 1;), 1806, in King township. and his wife in (Juehel'. in 180R. (htnghtpr of l\Iajor and )[ariah Fit:7.gerald. The Fitzgeralds ('ame to Canada from Ireland, locat- ing first at QllPhl-C and t1len moving to King towm;hip. ome years hlter the father diefl at Toronto. He was a soldil>r in the British ser- yice and fought in the war of un . [rs. Pear- son was one of a large family. Peter P. Pearson was reared in King town- ship. His education was \"(>ry limited, on ac- eount of poor chool facilities in that region. 'Vhen hf' rearlwd 11 proper ag'p II\' learned thp hlacksmith's tl'êHlp. a III I sprYI'd ont a fnll ap- prentieeship. .\fter his marriag'p he settled first in ,Vhitchurdl township on ('oncession 1. right in the midst of the wilderness. where Ill' continued to \york at his tl'ade and cultivate his land. 11is 11 path oerlllTcd on his farm in April. 1 0. his wife haying passed away some years previonsly. Both were ronsistent mem- 1.ers of thp .\Idhodist ('hm'/.h. in whith Iw al- ways took a deep intprest, and he servl'd in both ehurch and Rnnday-school officps. Tn the early days he was one of the promoters of its useful- ness in this lopality. In polities he was a Re- former. hut he was nf'ver willing to accept of- firp. ThE> (.hildren of Peter P. Pearson and wife numbered thirteen, and seven of these lived to maturity. John, lIenry. \Valter, Peter, Dennis and Rebecca all died in infancy. The others were; Lambert D.; l\Iaria, born near ewlllarket in 1830,is the wife of Henry Hichardson, of New- market, and they have two children, Edwin and Sarah; Susan C., born in 'Yhitchurch township, in 1R3;), was the wife (If P. 'V. Plater, of 'Vhit- church. and ùied leaving one daughter, IJouisa, now .Mrs. Lewis Lukes, of Toronto; Robert 'V., horn in }:->:ilj. married .J,metta :\IcLeod. of Coun- ty Ontario, and they reside on the old Pearson homestead in \Vhitchurch township, and have three children. Ida, Clara and Gerald; Silas, born in 1840, married a .:\liss Ba) ne, of Count,\' Grey. who died at Toronto, survived by her hus- hand; Ella, born in 1 -I:J, married Harry Coke, a business man of Toronto, amI the)" have three SOIlS, Fred (of 13ritish ('olumhia), Clarelwe and HI'ginald (hoth of Toronto). Lambert B. Pt'arson, eldest of his parents' family. was educated in the district schools of 'Vhitchurch township. and the high school at Xewmarket. and after his school days closed h'J assumed the duties of an agriculturist. He set- tled on Concession . in King township. w}H're he cleared up a farm from wild land. In 1 .í:! :\ I 1'. Pearson \I (hw!!:htl>r. Lida n. 1\[1'. Pparson is au Hctivf' member of tl1f' Methodist Church and is a leader iu mnch of its philan- thropic work. He is also a member of the town eounril. Tn 1900 1'[1'. Lambert B. Pearson retired from t}w farm and mo\'ed to a comfortahle home on o \ , L. CO:\DIE:\lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Pruspect avenue, Kewmarket. He is a member of the IetllOdist Church, and during life his wife was also active in its work. In politics Mr. Pearson has always been identified with the Reform party, but never asked for nor received a fa,'or tlll'ref,'olll. Ht:' is a man who is gener- ally respected by all with whom he has had busi- ness or social relations through a long life. :\HTH BROTHERS, one of the leading lmsi- ness firms of Toronto, is made up of two broth- ers. Fred 'V. and Sidney Smith, proprietors of the oldest carriage and wagon factory in the cit '-a business founded in 18-13 by WilJiam mith. father of the present owners. William Smith was born in .March, 1820, in England, son of \Yilliam Smith, and came to Canada in 18:!7, settling in the township of York, County of York. where he passed the rest of his life. III' was en'lI years of age when he came to Can- ada. and very soon thf'reafter was engaged as water boy at the erection of a building on a portion of the ground now occupied by the Christie Biscuit Works, for wl,ich service he reeeiwd two shillin!!s per wec>k. Being of a mechanical turn of mind he decided to learn tI]e trade of carriage and wagon making, and was so skilled a workman by 1843 that he felt justifipd in embarking in the business for him- se]f. His begilming was in a small building on Duke street, near the site of the present plant. and as success attended him he enlarged and improved his works and continued in business until February, 1886. when he turned it over to his two capable sons. Fred W. and Sidney. They ha\"(' continued the business together under the firm <;tyle of Smith Brothers. In l !n Smith Brothers erected the present plant on the COrner of Duke and Parliament streets. a building of very large dimensions, four stories in height. and equipped with improved ma('hiner ' and appliances, and they employ thirty-eight skilled workmen. While still a young man "Tilliam Smith made a sleigh for his own private use. and. as a sample of theIr father's skill at that time. his sons preserve it in the faf'tory. William Smith married E(lith Dallimore, who was born in the County of York. daughter of 'Yilliam Dallimore. a pioneer settler of the ounty. The survivors of this family are: George A, of St. Paul; Jolm. of California; and 1\lrs. 1rary Puters, wiff> of John Puters. of To- ronto. William Smith and his wife were mem- bers of the Methodist Church. In politics he was independent. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith had children as follows: "!\Irs. II. R. Frankland, of the County of York; Fred W.. of the firm of mith Brothers; Sidne ', of the same firm; 311 Maggie, deceased, wife of \Villiam 'V oolard, by whom she had one son, Mason Smith; Lillie, wife of Rev. Samuel Knowles, of Randolph, Maine, and who has five children, Frank, Win- nifred, Olive, l\Iirian and Lawrence; Helen, who married Thomas Davis, of '1'oronto, and has one son, Harold; Arthur, who died aged one year; Herbert, residing in Calgary, N.'V.'l'., who mar- ried )[ill'Y Arnot. and has a daughter, Mildred; and Edith, who married A. A. McKay, of TQ- ronto, son of Hobert McKay, and has four chil- dren, Roy. Hillph, Lois and Edith. William Smith died in January, 1892, and his wife Edith, in June, 1905. Alfred l\I. Smith, a brother of "\Yilliam Smith, was a cooper in To- ronto for many years, and died at Drayton, County of 'Y ellington. FRED 'V. S;\UTll, the senior member of the firm of Smith Brothers, was born in 18;)8, in Toronto, and he received his literary training in his na- tive city. then entering the business with which he has been identitied ever since. In 1883 he was united in marriage with ;\Iiss Isabella Man- ning, daughter of James and Ann (McMannis) :\Ianning, early settlers in the County of Sim- coe. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith two children have been born, Winnifred and Dallimore. In poli- tics 1\11'. Smith is affiliated with the Conservative party. His fraternal connections are with the r.O.O.I<'.. the A.O.r.W.. and the Orangemen, and with the Carriage and 'Vagon Makers' or- ganization at Toronto. of which he has been president. Both he and his wife are members of All Saints Church. SIDNEY S:\IlTH, the junior member of the firm of Smith Brothers, was born Dec. 22, 1860, at Toronto, and was educated in the excenent schools of his native city. His whole business life has been connected with the house in which he is now interested. In December, 1891, he married Elizabeth Myers, who was born in Lon- don. England, daughter of Solomon Myers. Two children have been born to them. Percy and Edith Grace. Tn political views :Mr. Smith is a Conservative, and in his religiou'! vie"ws a Methodist. He is a member of the I. O. O. F'. and the A. O. U. W. For three score years and more this reputable business house has been in existence in Toronto. It has established a reputation for excellence that xtends over a wide extent of territory. The name of Smith Brothers is sufficient recom- mendation. JOHN GRAIIAl\I, who died at his home at No. 60 \lexander street, Toronto, in 18m. was not only one of the succC'ssful business mC'n of that city, but a self-made man as well. He WRI'i left an orphan at the age of four years, 313 CU.'\DIEJIORATn E BIOGR \PIIIC.AL RECORD and as soon as he was old enough to earn money in any way, was obliged to begin the battle of life for himself. John Graham was born in Ireland in 1839. Shortly after his birth, his parents came to Canada, where both died within a few years after their arrival. :Mr. Graham's first work of any importance was as a sailor, which occupa- tion he followed for a number of -ears, both on the lakes and on salt water, on one trip spending thirteen years. On retiring from this ealling )[1'. Graham went into the "holesale liquor business, and also in the hotel husiness. He founded the "Carlton Hotel," at Toronto, which he conducted for about eleven years in connection with the wholC'sale liquor business. .\hout the yC'ar 1t\1"i8 Mr. Graham retired from business. having accumulated a handsome com- petency in his business career. In the samc veal' he built a brick residence at Ko. 60 Alex- ander street, where his widow now resides. :\[r. Graham married HC'len Mahorpn, a daughter of Thomas and l\[ary (:Mahoren) 1\1a- horen, both of whom were born in Ireland. and came to Toronto at an early date, where 1\11'. :Mahorpn was pngaged in bm,iness for some )'ears. III' and his wife died in the faith of the Church of England. He was a ('onsC'rva- tive. To )11'. and J1rs. Graham were born these children: Gcor e, of Delhi: f'lifford. of Toron- to; Amanda, the wife ofRob('rt Tate: Helen and Clm'kC', at 11Onw. )[r. Ot'aham was a consistent m('mber of the Church of England. In politics he was a ('onservative. and in fraternal COllllec- tions a prominent )1ason and an Orangpman. DR. EDW.\RD P.\ YSOX GORDOX ,,-hose death ut'curred in San Francisco. California, in 1902. was born in 1866. at St. Helen's. son of William and Martha (Parr) Gordon, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of Canada. Alexander Gordon. his grandfather, was the founder of the family in this country. 'ViHiam Gordon was for s0111e yC'ars a prominent busi- ness man of St. Helen's. hut for a long p('rion has Iwen a resident of the QllPen City. Dr. Eilwanl P. Oonlon reeC'ived his education at the Jan-is Rtreet Collegiate Institutp in To- ronto. and at Toronto 1Iedical School. In 1885 he entered thp Toronto Iedical College. l1eing graduated thet'efrom in 1890. with the degree of M.D. Roon after his graduation he lwcamc connected with the Canadian Pacifie Steamship Company. as surgeon, travpllingnetw!'l'1l Yancou- vel' and lIong Kong, China. and while thus as- sociated travplled practically around the world, obtaining an experience valuable both from a professional and from a litprary standpoint. After filling this position for nhout two years. Dr. Gordon settled in the practice of his prJ- fession in Toronto, remaining until 18 m, when he settlf'd in British Columbia as a practising ph 'sieian and sur eon to the mining districts of that countQ'. II!' remained in the 'Yest until his death. In 1 94 Dr. Gordon was married to )1i,.,s )1a1'- garet Donald, ,,'110 was born in Toronto, daugh- ter of the late Riehanl Donald, who was for forty or more years prominently identitied witn the business interests of Toronto, where he died. Ht: was horn in Scotland in 18 9. To Dr. and l\Irs. Gordon were born two children. lHU11Ply: Ed\\ard anfl .Elizaheth. In 1!106 )1rs. Gordon cumplett..} the ellursp of study at the Royal College of Dental urger.'- of Ontario. receiving the degree of D.D.S.. an!l since that time she has been in the active prac- ticI' of her profl'ssion in her nativc cit\'. In religious belief Dr. Gordon was a Preshyterian. He was a Reformer in politics. IRA BATER, of Xorway, York township, formerly engaged in the hotel business there, belongs to a family who throug-h three genera- tions have heen doing their part to promote the advancemC'nt of the country in which their lot was cast. 1\11'. Bates himsl'lf was born in Scarhorough township. Sept. a, 18:35. The paternal grandfather was Adam RatC's, who \\'as one of the Lo.,'alists leaving Kew Eng- land after the Rcvolution. and who madp hi"l homC' in Clarke towuship. ('ounty Durham. on u farm which Ill' ('leared from wild land. Dur- ing the war of 1812 he sened in the arm.". In 1 S O he moved to York township, and settlell in Scarborough. where once more he \\ restled with the wilderness till lw had made another good farm home. There he died, leaving a famil r of four sons and one daughter. .James. .\dney, Rogers. Earl and Cornelia. the last (lamed the fir:;t white ehild born in Clarke town- ship. Earl Bates, a native of ClarkC' to\\ nship. Couu- ty Durham, married first l\Iiss Nancy .Jone:;. who WaS horn in R('arnorough. County York. daughter of .Jamés .J ones. a pioneer of that seC- tion. The young couple settled on land which Ur. Batl's ]JUrchased from the government. cleared it. developing it into a fine farm and there rl'ared their fHlnil '. )[1'. Bates' opera- tions we,re successful. and he l){>('ame a wC'alth.,' farmer. In 18;)2 he lost his wife and returned to County Durham. where II(' later mm'ried again, a )Iiss LO\'el,ins heeoming his s!'cOIHl wife. They both died thpl'p in 186ï. :\[1'. Bates was tIll' fathel' of a large family. all b r his parlipl' union. viz.: Reulah. \\]10 mart'ied the latp Oeorge South. of Orange,'illC', Ont.. CO}L\[E:\[OR TIVE BlOGR PIIIC L RECORD and had a family; Ira; Eliza, residing with her children in Toronto, the widow of the late John Atkinson; Betsey A., born in 183ï, who mar- ried Joseph Secor, deceased, of Toronto, and lins there with her children; :\Iercy, born in 1840, the widow of Westley Waltllfllll, of Toronto, and mother of a family; Almira, wll'J died in earl " womanhood; Sarah, who died in childhood; and Simpson E., unmarried, who lives on the old carborough homestead. Ira Bates grew up on the farm, attending the district schools and helping his father. n.} remained at home till 186;), continuing for the first si'i: 'ears of his married life, his agricul. tural labors. But in 186;) he left the farm mhl started in a hotel business. locatt'd Oil Ken- nedy Road. Scarborough. He stayed there five years and then purchased a hotel in the town of Xorway, conducting it very successfully tin 18 6. .While he retired from business then, he still makes his home there. and is one of the to\\'n's forf'most citizens. In 18;)9 1\11'. Bates and :\Iiss Jane Marsh were united in marriagf'. :\Iiss :\Iarsh was born in Lin'rpool. England, in U':33, daughter of 'Yal- ter Iarsh. She was educated in the old coun- try, in London. and in Toronto. whither her father came in her YOllth. Latel' he moved tu Buffalo. Xew York. and there died. 1Irs. Bates was his only child. The happy married life of 1\11'. and :\lrs. Bates continued nearly half a century. but was unfortunately ended in Feb- ruary. 1!)n;). hy the death of :\Irs. Bates. They hall six I'hildren. as follows: 1Iere ", horn in SC'arborough. who married C. J. Kean. a whole- sale liquor merchant. of Tm'onto. and has three ehildren. Frank, Y erna and Roy: Merian, horn in carhorou h and educated in Xorwa . who married Frederick Tribblecock. a Toronto mer- ('hant. and has three children. Percy, Lloyd and :\lerian; Earl. of Toronto; Charles, who died in early manhood: Jane :\[.. deceased when only a young lady: and "T ellington. who died in childhood. The family were all ('onnected with the Church of England. and 11r. Bates was one of the men most acti,"e in securing the erection of the new Church of St. John the Baptist in 1\orway, contributing generously himself. III' served as warden for o,'er twent," years. In politics :\lr. Bates has lwen a Reformer. Besides serving on the school hoard at Scar- borough, lIe has been road commissioner at Xorway, and has always taken a dl'f'p interpst in all affairs of local importance. Fraternally he is a :Mason. belonging to Orion Lodge. of Toronto. as well as heing an active member in the Toronto lodges of thp United Workmen and the Foresters. His present position of affluence :n:3 is the result of his o\\'n unaided efforts. and he has WOn a well-dl'sen'ed reputation for integ-- I'ity which insures him the lastin respect and confidence of his neighbors. TH01L\ LILLEY. who died in Toronto :-;ept. If}. 18%. was born in Edon, Xorthamp- tonshire. England. in 183;), only son of Richard and 11ary Lil1e . In his natì,'e countQ" 1\11'. Lilley was reared and educated. and therp be- came a !!entleman's gardener, coming to Can- ada in lKï1. III' located in '!'or011to, anti soon afterwards purehast'd property at what is now Xo. 3 ;) Dundas street, where he enga f'd in garde.ning. and latN' went into the tJorist busi- ness. in which he snccessfully continued until his death. ince that time his widow und dau d1Ìers ha,'e continued the husin('ss. Mr. Li\le ' was a husÌIwss man of rare ability and judgment. and was very successful in all of his undertaking's. The place COHrs a large tract of land with eight greenhouses and a fine residence at o. :3 ;) Dundas street. :\Irs. Lil- ley is now onf' of tllP oldest florists in Toronto. :\lr. Lilley was a memher of tl1f' 11ethodist Church. to which faith :\Irs. Lilley also ad- heres. Ill' Was independent in pol iti('s. l EORGE .J. IH'XTLEY. of Xo. 1-1% Bloor street west. Toronto. enjoys the distinction of heing the oldest market gardener in point of years in business now operating in the ( ueen City. and lie also has the honor of having cap- tured e'. ery n1Pdal offered by His :\lajesty King- Edward YII. for the bf'st specinwns of vege- tables e'i:hihited at the Industrial Exhihition. Toronto. fr. Huntley \\'as born in Englan(l in lS4!). son of Charles and Emma C\Yalked Huntley. residents of Toronto. hut natins of England. :\11'. IT untley \\"a<; hut a lad \\"Iwn his par- ents settled in Toronto. He received his edu- cation in England and the schools of Tm'onto. and wl1Pn stm at an earl " age began markf't gardening with his father. purchasing his pre- spnt place on Bloor street ahnut lRï6. Hn'e l1f' has hf'I'n engaged in market gardening for thirt.,'-sf',"en 'ears. anti that his ,'egf'tahles ay'e the finest raised in the Dominion has hec>n prowd b " nIP fact that in 1901. 1 !)O , 1903 and I!)O-t when medals for the f:Îlw!-,t ,"egetahlps raised werf' offf'J'f'tI. 'Ii'. rrnllth' earried oif tl1f'sf' honors. tog-ethf'r \\ ith thp diplomas of the mana!!I'r of thf' Toronto Industrial Exhibition (f'anadian i\ ational Exhibition). Tn 18ïO :\fr. Huntlev married Miss 1\larv Daly, born in Ireland' in 18;)1. claughter f William and 1fargaret ('1'\"1"1'1'11 Daly. the for- mer of whom dierl in 1 R.'Ù. 1frs. DaÌ y coming '31-1 C01\Il\'IKUORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD to Canada with her children in 183-1. Her fam- ily consisted of these children: Patrick J., who died in Chicago; William, deceased; and Mrs. Huntley. The mother of this family later mar- ried Robert Smith, a market gardener, and died in 18 0. To l\Ir. and :Mrs. George J. IIuntley have been born: Margaret, deceased ; Joseph, of To- ronto ; James, deceased ; John, of Toronto; }fary JanE', deceased; and lichaE'l, Edward Teresa, Yincent and \Villiam, all of Toronto. 1\11'. and l\Irs. Huntley are members of the Ro- man Catholic Church. In politics he is a Re- former. JA}IES W ATSOK who departed this life on Feb. 18, 18 3, was born in the parish of Ford Tce, Banffshire, Scotland, in 1848, son of John and Janet (1\1 urray) \Vatson, both of whom Wf're born in Scotland, but came to On- tario after their son, our subject, had settled here in 1868. After locatin in Ontario l\lr. \Yatson went to Montreal, remaining for a time and engag- ing in the dry goods business with Gault Brothf'rs. III' then came to '1'oronto. and when still a young man went into business with . Lockhart & Holden, wholesale dry goods mer- chants. and remained with that firm until it suspended business. Ir. \Yatson then went to London. Ont., where he engaged in business with his wife's brother. 1\11'. George Boyd, and this partnership continued until :!\Ir. 'Watson's death in 1885. In lR76 1\11'. Watson and Miss Sarah Boyd were united in marriage. 1Trs. 'Watson was the daughtf'r of George and A/wI's (Buntin) Boyd. natiws of The Renton. Dum- bartonshire. Scotland. wh('re thf'Y had been schoolmates. They were both horn in 1815. and they died within one year of each other. she ill Deccmber. 1891. and he in Xovember. 189 . They had come to Canada in the fifties. se;:- tling in Toronto. where he. engaged in a whole- sale stationery business, until a few years prior to his death, and his last years were spent r('- tired. He and his wife were Presbvterians. In politics he was a Reformer. Th y had these (.hildren: I abella, :\lrs. \Villiam '!1<'pper, of Chicago, IH.: Andrew, who carried on a whole- sa If' stationery business in :\lontreal: Alexan- der. of Chicago; Agnes. 1\1rs. Charles Richard. son, of Quel)('c: 1\lrs. Watson: .J ames. deceased: 1\1argaret. the wiff' of .James Young. of To- ronto: and fieor!!e anrl .J ohn. of Toronto. To l\lr. and 1\1rs. "T atson were born two sons: (l) Georgc Boyd. horn in London. Ont., in OJ.tohf'r. lR77. is engag-ed in businf'ss there. He married in .\py'il, l!)OfL Bdna "!\Tarie Morrison. 'ol1ng('st. daughtl'r of .\ngus 1Torrison. man- agel' of the Canadian Oil Company, of Lon- don, Onto (2) James Murray, born in Novem- ber, It>SO, is of Toronto. Mr. Watson was a Reformer. III' was a member of the Presby- terian Church, and to that faith Mrs. Watson also belongs. WALTER AUGUSTlJ:::\ ANDREWS. Among the business men of Toronto none is better known than \Valter A. Andrews, the veteran piano and organ dealer of that city. Uniting with great native capacity the qualities of en- ergy, honesty and daring, he has carried a great number of undertakings to success. He was born in Kingston on the 'rhames, England, April -1, 1842, son of Andrew and Eleanor (Be- ville) Â11drews, the former of whom was born in 1804, near the Thames, and died in June, 1903, and the latter was born in 1800, and died in 1881. Thomas Andrews, the grandfather of \Valter A., was born in England, where he owned and operated a mill. He married and became the father of: Thomas, who was killed in the bat- tle of Kahul; and Andrew, the father of our subject. \.ndrew .\ndrews' wife was the granddaugh- ter of the Count and Counte:"s Beville, of France. \\"'ho were driven out of that country during the Revolution, and she was a daughter of Thomas Beville. She and her husband came to Ontario in 18;)1. settling in Toronto, where !\fl'. \ndl'ews went into the provision business with II. \Y. Cuff. in the St. IJHwrellce :\larket site. 1\11'. Andrews sold out his share of the business to 1\lr. Cuff, and opened the Elysium Gardens on Spadina avenue, which was the first place of public entertainment in Toronto. This lw later sold and went into auctioneering-. continuing in this line until he retired from husiness. III' and his wife had two children: .\ndrew Oatsey, an auctionec>r of Korth street. Toronto; and Walter Augustus. \Valter Augustus Andrews was but eight 'ears of age when brought to Canada by his parents. and his education was gained in the grammar school on the corner of Richmond and George streets. Toronto. At the age of nine- teen , 'ears. hm'ing learned dentistry under G. \Y. Elliott. he pnlisted in the Amercian army during tIw Rehellilln. in the 13th l\ew York, under General Hancock. and was appointf'd as- sistant surgf'on in the Little Rock Hospital, on the James River. Yirginia. where he was sta- tioned eighteen months. He then went to New York to deal in horses and cattle for the army, in which line he continued for one year, and then opened a recruiting office On Breaker street. New York City. where he continued - J A. ... " t't>:\nfE:\lORA'l'IYE BIO(;R \PHlCAL RE('OHD 315 until 1864. Hcturnil1g to Toronto, he shortly after took a trip to the 'V yoming oil fields, where he remained about nine months, and then callle back to Toronto. III' opened and conduct- ed the "Grand Opera Hotel" for three years. III 1870 Mr. Andre\\ s went into the piano and org'Hn business, in whieh he has continued ever since. III' was the first to exhibit pianos at the Provincial Fair, opened by the .Marquis of LornI' and Princess Louise, whom he had the honor and pleasure of receiving, as he also had the following year of Lord and Lady Dufferin. Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir John Thomp- son. In June, 1870. l\Ir. Andrews was married to :\Iiss Rebecca Barbara Bowman. The Bowman family is of German extraction, and went over to County Derry, Ireland, in the time of King William of Orange, The first of the family of, which we have any data is Benjamin Bowman, the great-grandfather of 1\1rs. Andrews; he was born in Derry, Ireland, and his son Benjamin. the grandfather of :Mrs. Andrews. married :Uargaret Redfern, of Derry. and both died in Ireland. The children of this family who came to Canada were: Bpnjamin. who I>ettled in 31arkham township, County Y 01'k, in 18:!:>, built the village of \.lmira; Robert, w o came to On- tario in 18 ;). settled in Queensville, where he farmed until his death; .James was the father IIf :\Ir's. .\ndrews. .John and 31artha Bowman n'lIIained in Irelcmd. .James Bowman was born in Derry. Ireland, in lxl);j. and came to Canada in 1I :';. settling on Conce.ssion 1, of Markham township, ('onnt ' Y"rk. when that country was all bush. He ('learI'd a farm from the wild land. lIe had ".\1'\'Iy al'l'iwd in Ontario when he met Cap- tain Peter Spring, of the Light Horsemen. witll ,dlOlll hI' Wt'nt to look at land in Markham township. where he met his future wife. :Miss Barhara \Ilne Spring. They were married in lK:30. Rhe was born in lR15 on the 3rd IJine of 3farkham to\\ nship. Her mother. Anne (Co- lumbus) pl'ing. was born in Toronto, daughter of !saèl(' and Anne (Du Bey) Columbus. tlH' former of whom kept the first jewelry store and !!un shop in ::\luddy York (Toronto). .J amI's Bowman bought his father-in-law's farm, and here he farmed nnti1 his demh in 1875. his wife suryivillg until IRK!!. They were Presh ,terians. [[I' wm; a ('onsernltivp in politi('s. and a great friend and admirer of the late Sir .John A. ::\lac- donald. He was the first Conservative council- man of the township of l\Tarkham. and later sen'ed as deputy of the Count r of York. The children born to 1\11'. and Mrs. Bowman were as foHows: Jane. deceased. married William .Tollll TIemsden; James lÍ\'es in Manitoba; Dr. Isaac is deceased; Kane,)', deceased, married (;e'org-e Ea!Ün; :\largal'et is tlw widow of :\11'. ..Ayerst; .Angeline and Sarah are deceased; Re- becca Barbara is the wife of our subject; Ben- jmllin rl'sidps at Clcwlanù. Olùo; 'Villiam Robert is located at Portage la Prairie; Eliza- beth is the wifc of Thomas Redfern; and John 1\L is in Toronto. \.ll of the above family were born in the township of l\Iarkham, County of York. 1\11'. and Mrs. Walter A. Andrews' children are as follows: Barbara Jane; Sarah Elliott; l\Iaude Mary; Frederick 'Yilliam; John Bow- man; and Gerhardt Hpintzman. The family are members of the Knox Presbyterian Church. 1\11'. Andrews gives his support to the Conser- vative party. C[lARLE:-; .JOSEPH S'ITART, who died in Toronto in December, 1903, was born in Glen- lin t. Scotland. in lti37, son of Charles and El- spet (Grant) Stuart. both of whom died in the old country. :\11'. Stuart grew to manhood in his native country, and attended school there. III' was engaged in the wholesale merchandise business Ill.fore coming to ('anada. in 18G8. In 1870 he settlt'd in Toronto, engaging in the gro- cery business on Qllt'en street west, where he continued for about ten years. \t the end of that time he located at Ko. 8:'; King street west, and there remained in business until his death. He was '-1'1':'- well known and highly esteemed in commercial circles in the city. In 1870 .:\11'. Stlmrt and l\Iiss Henrietta Cruickshank were united in marriage. l\Irs. Rtuart wns burn in \.berdeen, Scotland, daugh- ter of Richard and Catherine (Dawson) Cruick- shank. To 1\11'. and l\Irs. Stuart were born two children: lIenr,'- ('.. who died in April. 190:';, marriNl \Iicc Muldoon. of Guelph, and had one daughter. Kathleen. who died in June, 190;); and Miss Elsie. is at home. 1\11'. Stuart was a memhpr of the Roman Catholic Church. In politics he adhercd to the principle's of the Re- form part -. \\'fLfJL\1\[ 1\r. ROSE. deceased. In the death of the late \Villiam 1\1. Rose Toronto lost one of its most enterprising young business men. \s a nwmber of the large publishing house of Hunter. Rose & Co. he was recognized for his f'nerg.r and indomitable ambition to carry to f"-PIl grt'atel' prosperity the great firm founded h,v his father. IIis arduous work, together with a cold which he contracted, hrought to an un. timely end a career apparently destined to be- COllII' an important factor in Toronto's commer- cial interests. Born in Quehec in IH63. son of GeorgI' l\T('- 316 \ 'o:\L\IE1\IOR.\TIVE BIUUR.\ PH IC.\L RE\ 'ORD Lean and l\Ial'garet (.Uans()n) Rose, of whom mention is made elsewhere, \Yilliam I. Rm;e grew up in Toronto, receiving a good literary training- as a prepèlration for his business career. He was then taken into the firm of Hunter. Rose & Co., and from that time devoted his entire energies to the promotion of the com- pany's interests. His energy, however, proved Íèlr in excess of his strength. and in 1892 he found it necessary to spend some time in Cali- fornia to recuperate. Ill' returned greatly bt'ne- fited hy the change, hut at onc!' threw him!-.e1f into his business again with all his former intensity and again broke down. IIis death occurred April 29. 18!18, and was an inestimable loss to the firm and to the city, as well as to his family and friends. In religion he was a memher of the Unitarian Church, in politics a Reformer, and fraternally a member of the LO.F. \Yhilp in anta Barbara, California, "Mr. Rose met i\Iiss Florence Massey. a native of Ran Fran- cisco. and they were married in 1894, in New lork City. Three children were born to them, Donald and Barbara, twins. and Constance. :\Irs. Rose is a daughter of the late Atkin" :\rassey, a resident of San Francisco fl'OlU the days of '49 until his death. in 18!) . A native of Virginia. he was born in Appomattox coun- ty in 1819, son of Henry l\Iassey. For a while IIf> resided in Philadelphia, but at the time of the gold fever in California he went there and was so favorably impressed with the country tl1- Iy through France. Germany. lrdand. Enrrland, Italy, Switzerland and .\nstria. living in Rome. Italy, three winters. Mrs. Rose wa!'! largf'ly educated in England, Paris and Heidelberg, and is a very proficient scholar in French, Ger- man and Italian. FaRBER IcTIARDY (deceased), who was for many year!'! in the wholesale grocery busi- ness on Front street east. was among the we1l- known business men of Toronto. lIe was born in Scotland in 18:n. son of .fohn and Penelop (l\Iichie) .:\1 cIlard,", who emigrated from Scot- land about 184ï -48. and settled in the ('ounty of lIm'on. Ont.. where John }[cITardy engage\l in farming until his dt'ath. and wlwre his wife also dieù. Ülle of the sons of the family is now cultivating- thp farm. Forbes l\IdIardy was the only member of his father's family to go into business in Toronto. He came to the cit,\" when a young man. amI was engaged with his uncle, George :\1ichie, in the wholesale grocer,\' business. shortly after- \ -al'ds emharlÖng' in that business On his own lIf'count. and continuing successfully until hi!'! death. 1\11'. 1\1cIIardy was a man well and fa\"- orabl,\" known. Honest and npri!!llt in his Imsi- ne!';s dealings, and prompt in filling orders. he had the confidence and esteem of the commun- ity. and the respect of all with whom he came in contact. In 18û9 1\[1'. Forbes ;\IeIIardy and :\[iss Noble l.L l\Iontgomery, da ug-hter of .J ohn and Jane Campbell (Dickson) }lontgomery, were united in marriage. John ;\Iontgomery was born in County Armagh, Ireland, 80n of John and Ann (vYilliam!'!on) )Iontgomery. who settled in Hamilton many years ago, where they died. )Irs. }IcHardy's father was for many years 11 \\'eH.known dry goods and clothing merchant of Brantford, where he died in 18 );;. his wife passing- away in 18!J8. Their children were: 1\[rs. ;\[cHardy; Henry, of Toronto ; James, Robert and John. of the United States: and Jennie. :\Irs. Frank Anderson, of Toronto. To 1\11'. and Mrs. )1eHardy Wf're horn thp fol- lowing childrpll: Alice, of Toronto; John Furnes, of the 1 T nited State!'!; \Yilliam. a busi- ness man. of Toronto; Charles, an accountant, of Toronto; Alexander. a florist. of Toronto; and Jean and [ary, of Toronto. 1\11'. ;\IcIIardy was 11 Reformf'r in politics. He was a member of St. Andrew's Society. III' and his wife were connected with the Preshyterian f'lmrch. EDWI)J GR.\IXGER. a wholesalf' and retail florist and apiarist on longe stref't. Deer Park, is a member of a family long identified with Toronto and the County of York. The family iR of English extraction, and was foundpd in CamIlla hy .John Grainger, fatlwr of Edwin. .John Graing-e.r was born in Yorkshire. Eng- land. Dec. 20, 1811. Coming- to Canada, he set- tled in 1\[ontreal, where he remained about thrf'e years. at the end of which time he located in Toronto, on Y ongoe Rtreet, near Bloor, anù there he engaged in the gardening business, in the conduct of which he. continued until he rc- moved to the corner of .Avenue Road and St. CO:\I1\1K\IORATIYE DIOGRAPIIIC\.L RErORD Clair avenue, when Hayden street was opened up through the old garden and the land sold out in business sites. His death occurred Aug. -1, 189 . It was in 1845 that he located in Deer Park. and founded the business now car- ried on b,r our subjeet. In U;: 8 he married Laura 8tibbard, of Toronto, a native of Korfolk, England, who died Oet. 9, 1891. She was the rÄaughter of Robert Stibbard, for some time a .'abinet maker. and an early settler in Toronto, in which city he died. To John and Laurel (Stibhard) Grainger were born the following children: Emily. .Mrs. John 'Yalker; Hannah. wife of Charles "-est; Oliver, of Toronto; Eli- zabeth, wife of George B. Crown; l\Iar., Ann, wife of II. R. Duke; Phoebe. wife of C. Bon- niek; Adie, :\lrs. S. W. Sims; Albert, a member of the Queen's Own Rifles, who died at the ag.} of twenty-onp years: Edwin: and Frederick and l\Iatthew, who died in infancy. John Grainger sernd as a volunteer during the :\Iackenzie Re- bellion as a member of the company command- ed by Captain .Janis. III' was a member of the York Pioneers and was nicknamf'd "Honest John" Grainger. Edwin Grainger was horn in Toronto in 1::;60, and there received his education. In 18!)t) he and his brother, Oliver, purchaspd their father's business at Deer Park. and cumhwted the same in partnership until 1901. whl'n Ed- win purchased his brother's interest. and has since conducted it alone. 'Yhen 1\11'. Grainger a:-.sumed charge of the business there were but 10.000 square feet of glass roofing in the plant. and hc added thereto 1O.oon more square feet. g-i,'ing a total of O.()()O square feet. Here :\11'. Grainger raises tlw choicest of all kinds of flowers. bulbs. etc.. for the wholesale and retail trade. \s indicated at the outset. 1\Ir. Grainger is also intt'rested in bee culture. fIe is a mem her of the Ontario Bee-Keepers' Association. and manager of their department at the lndus- tJ'ial Exposition held annua]]." in Toronto. He is also a member of thc International Bee-Keep- ers' Association which includes both the rnited tates and Canada. His interest in public af- fairs is evidencerl hy his heing secretary and trea"urer of the Deer Park school hoard and treasurer of the puhlic lihrary. ::\11'. nl'8ing-er lws l'l'l'n twi('1' married. His first wife. to whom he was marrif'd \pril 15. 15< :ï. was :\Iiss Susannah "-est. who died 1\Iarch . 1886. le8\'ing onf' son. now df'epased. On Dec. 0. lS91. :\Ir. Grainger married )Iiss Eunicp 'Vpst. sister of his first wife. and to this union han' hppn horn: )1.'TIUI Ewl,\"ll. El"ie )Ia.". ErI- na Irene and Edwin \rjl'tor. )[rs. (;raingl'l' was horn at Ailsa f'raig-. Ont.. _\u!!. 10. 1866, dauQ'h- tf'r of Sml1lwl and .\nn C\VhittakPJ') 'Vpst. who ;Hï came to Canada from England about 18-14. On locating in Canada 1\11'. 'Yest followed farming until his death, when eighty years of age; hi;; wife passed away at the age of sixty years. The children born to l\Ir. and 1\[rs. "Test were: l\Iargaret, l\1ar;ç, ::;amuel, George, Tabitha, Ed- ward. Susannah, Lois, Eunice (wife of Mr. Grainger), and Rosetta. )11'. Grainger is independent in his politicai views. Both he and his wife attend the 1\1etho- dist Church. For a number of years he has been actiydy engllged in Sunday school work as teacher in the Y onge street Methodist Sun- day school, where he has also for a considerable time been leader of the Sunday school orchestra. His fraternal connection is with the Royal Tem- pIal's. and with the Gardeners and Florists' Club and the York Pioneers. CHARLES B \.R13ER, whose death occurred :\1arch 18. 190-1. at his late residence, Ko. 455 Ontario street. Toronto, was born in Ireland in 18 1, son of .John and Elizabeth Barber, na- tives of the Emerald Isle. where both died, f'harles Barber waH educated in Ireland, and when nineteen years of age emigrated to New York, where he entered the wholesale brewing business with his brothers. .James and Thomas. There he remained for about nine years, in 18-1!) locating in Toronto, where he purchased the soap and candle business on South Park street. After continuing there for many 'ear.;; he went into the potash business. being the pillnepr in that line in Toronto, and he carried it on until wood ashes could no longer be ob- tained. when he cleared up the business. Mter a short period in the grocery husinesb he retir- ed from active life. ::\11'. Barber was married in Turonto in lS;J2 to l\Iiss Lucinda Bright. daughter of Thomas and .Jane (Hunter) Bright. the former born in Ireland. and the latter in England. 1\Ir. anrl l\Irs. Bright came to Canada when young peo- ple. and were married in Toronto, where 1\11'. Bright was a speculator for a number of years. lIe was accidentally kiIJed in 18:1;). while his wife died in 186-1. Their children, all born in Toronto. and all now deceased except l\1rs. Bm'oer. were as follows: Lueilllia. 1\[rs. Barber; :\1ar.", wife of George Stegman; ancy. wife of .John 1'11.'-101': Elizahf'th. married tü 'Yi]]iam TIel1iwpJ]: arah. who mmTicd .Tames V'urt,,; f'aroline. wife of GeorgI' Taylor: Harriet, who married .John 'Yilmot. deceased: :\Iargaret. wIlt) ma1'ripd WiIJiam Gooderham: Charles anù William. .\11 the daughters' husbands are also deceased. To ),11'. and :\Irs. Charles Barber seven chil- d1'l'n werl' born: .\lIwrt. who married :\Iaggie 318 Cl>:\DIE1\IOR.\TIVE I3IOUR\PTTIC.\!J REï'nRD Collier and has four children, Charles, Flor- ence, Gertrude anù Irene; Charles, a resident of Toronto; Harvey. of l\Iontreal (he and his wife Rose, have one daughter) j l\Iaggie j Victor, of Toronto, who married Dorothy )IcBride, an.} has children-Ethel and Gladys; William, of Toronto, who married Caroline Ayre and has two children, Dorothy and John; and l\Iinnie, the wife of James Innes. The family are mem- bers of the Church of England. In politics 1',111'. Barbel' was a Conservative. WILLIAM J. LAWRENCE, a leading citi- zen of Eglinton. Korth Toronto, is a wholesaie florist. He makes a specialty of roses and car- nations and cultivates an kinds of decoratÏ\,-e plants. Active in public affairs, he is a coun- cillor in the municipal council of the town oE North Toronto and chairman of the Water, Fire and Light ('ommittee. to which positions he was elected in 1906 and again in 1907. He is also presid nt of the Canadian Horticnltura; Society for the current year. :\11'. Lawrence married l\Iinnie E. l\Iartin, of Toronto. and four children were born to this union: Winnifred l\Iay. Edith' IJylian, E(l",-ard Lloyd S.. and Wilfred K., the latter of whom died Dec. 4th. 1906, aged one year and nine months. 1\11'. Lawrence is a lover of music, and as a tenor singer he held the solo position in thè Central l\Iethodist Church. Toronto, for about five 'ears. and then took the same position in the Trinity Methodist Church, Toronto, which he has now held for about four years. He has also been a nwmber of the Mendelssohn Choir for several years, going with them on their first and second trips to Buffalo. N. Y.. and to Buffalo and New York City this year. William Lawrence, grandfather of William J.. a native of Norfolk. England. came to Can- ada with his family in 1848. and settled in Y orkvilIe, where, fdr thirteen years he engag- ed in tlw market g-ardening on Avenue Rd. At the end of that time he located at Eglinton. but after spwn years at thp latter place he returned to Y orkvilIe. remaining there until his death in 1889. He married Susan Broughton, of Norfolk. England, and tlwy were the parents of ten children: Rohert, James. George, Stp- phen, Sophia, John, William. l\[ary Ann and two who died in infancy. Stephen Lawrence, son of William and father of Winiam ,T.. born in 1843. has followed gar. dening all his life. For twenty-eight years hI' was assistant garclener on the estate of Sil' David JfcPherson. anrl at the time Rir David donated his conection of greenhouse plants t,) the ('ity of Toronto he exprpsse(l a ,lesire that _Mr. Lawrence still retain his position and eal'l3" for the plants. This he did, but later resigned the position and located in Deer Park, subs,)- quently removing to Xorth Toronto. He mar- ried in 186:3 Jane Dunn, of Y orkville, and to this union were born eight children: William ,J., George E. (died Oct. 27, 1903), Annie S., Lillie II., Alfred S., Robert C., and two who died in infancy. ,JOHN EV A R. who passed from this world in 1893, had been for a number of years one of Toronto's business men, esteemed and r('spect- I'd by those who knew him. [[I' was of English ancestry. and his father was the first of the- family to settle in America. The paternal grandfather. John Evans, Ih-efl and died in England. His son, John, was born there. but about the time of the rebellion of 183ï came to Canada and made his earlier home here in Paris, Ont., where he bought a farm which he conducted for some time. Fin- ally he went into nusiness as a merchant in Brantford. From there lw went to Toronto and became manager of the waterworks, which were then owned ny 1\11'. Furnace. and after thp - were purehased hy the city l\1r. Evans con- tinued to hold the same position for a eonsÏll- erable time. He died in Toronto in 1893. aged eighty-seven years. l\Ir. Evans was twice mar- ried, first in England to Mary Emily Wake- man, who was the mother of his son. John, and second to her sister, Rebl'cca. The latter died in Toronto in 1890. John Evans was bnrn in England in 18 and was about five yeaI'I'; old when his father brought the family to ('anada. lIe was educat- e,d at Paris and Galt. and hegan his business life in Bra(lford in a general mercantile line. His first estahlishment wal'; (lcstroyed by fire. and in 18;)8 he settled in Toronto, where he and Paul Richmond were partners in a leather store on Y onge street. This partnership was dissolved, and about 1862 1\1r. Evans and Charles Brooke opened a wholesale shoe house. This firm also lasted hut a short time, and 1\11'. Evans took a position as a commercial sales- man for a time. A favorahle opportunity offer- ing itself for going into tll(' shoe business again. he formed a partnership with a 1\fr. -Walker. and this association lasted for some time, Mr. Evans fin any selling out his share and resum- ing his work as a commercial salesman. con- tinuing thus until his ùeath. In IS57 John Evans wal'; united in marriagð to l\Iiss Annie Brooke, eldpst child of .\ndrew and Esther (Davi(lson) Brooke. 1\1rs. Evans was born in 1834 in Ireland. of which country her par!'!1ts wpre also natives. 1\11'. Brooke -/--f ('01DIK\JORATIVE I3IOGR \PHIC_-\.L REt'UR\) died and his wiùow brought her five children to Canada and spent the remainder of her life in the new world. The following children were born to Ir. and ::\[rs. Evans: :\lar)' Emily (::\[rs. W. J. [cKa ); Annie; Sy bella; John ",Y., and Walter B. The family residence is at Xo. 36 Charles strcet. The late 1\11'. Evans was a member of the Baptist Church, and in poli- tical faith was one of the Reform party. WILLLUI J. ::\IERTEXS. the wen-known photographer locatpd at o. 409 longe street, Toronto, is a member of a pioneer family of :Markham township. COlmty York. four gener- ations of which have resided on the same pro- pert -. Lot 34, rear of Concession 8. The l\Iertens were originally German and the family was founded in Canada in 1838, by Claus l\Iertens and Fl'ederick Mertens. the grandfather of William J., who came from Germany about 18-16 and settled on the above described property. Hi,:; children were : John; Dedrick, deceased. was a farmer in ,Markham township: Henry, also a farmer, is deceased; Fred. deceased. carripd the mail between Stouff- ville and Claremont for many years; and Re- 1)C('ca was married to Rohert Stapleton, both be- ing deceased. Jolm ::\[ertens. son of the emigrant and fatber of " illiam J.. was born in Ger- many in 1833. and came with the fam- ily to Canada. His life was spent in Markham township in agricultural pursuits. and he died there in ] 902: his wife, l\Iary Bax- t('r is still living. To them were born children as follows: George, who died leaving a sou, .Tm,(>ph: William .J.: .Tpmima. wife of R. P. Caulson: .Joseph. who liws on the old farm. and has two children. :\[ar.iorie and Ina; Alice, wife of J. W. Hisip; _-\.ddie, deceased; and Wal- ter E.. of Toronto, who has One daughter. Irene. 'Villiam .T. 'Mertens was horn on the old homestead farm in :'Ifarkham to,,'uship, in 1863. and there grew to manllOoò. receiving hft;; edu- cation in the school at Ringwood. In 188 ::\fr. l\Iprtpns came to Toronto. where he learned photography, and in 1f.ì83 cngaged in the busi- ness at StoufÌville. where he continued uñtil 1!)01. In this year IlP rcturned to Toronto. where he has since carried on a prosperous and increasing husiness. In 1883 :'1[1'. Mertens married Miss Louise Ppmlwrton. horn in England in 1858. daughter of William and .Tane (Ra-..;:ter) Pemberton. and to this union ther!" have heen horn five chil- dren: Arthur Roo EI<;ie. Carl. Cecil and Eart TllP family are memhprs of the C'ontrregational C'hurph. In politips :'ITr. 1\fprtem; is a Reform- 'n!} er. lIe is an actiye worker m tou1Iville Lodge, Ko. 136, A.F. & A.l\I. SUIOK GRAHA:\I LITTLE, deceased, was one of the enterprising business men of his day. He "as born in Canonhie, Dumfriesshire, cot- land. in 1849. and died at his latp home, Nos. !.I- 31 Sparlin a avenue, Toronto, Aug. 13. 1903. :\[1'. Little was a son of ",Yilliam and Eli- zabeth (Armstrong) Little, the latter a de- scendant of the Armstrong clan, of the Border Raiders. William Little was a miller in Scot- land, in which country his entire business life was spent. Simon Graham Little was educated in his native country, and began his business life as a dry goods merchant at Redruth, Corm, all, England, from which place he later removed to London, continuing the same businps:-;. From London. :\11'. Little went to Kingston. England. and engaged successfully in business for seven years, at the end of which time liP transferred his business to Wantage. Berkshire. England. 'with a branch at Maidenhead. Sur- rey. England, and continued until lS8!.!. in which Tear he sold out and callie to Canada. Reaching Toronto in the same year. :\11'. Littlt> engaged in the dry goods business at Nos. 22!)- 231 Spadina ayenue. Here his wide e:s.periencp in business in England was valuable capital. and he was the first to adopt English business methods in Toronto. being from the time of his scttlement in the city one of the most promi- nent factors in business circles. II!' conducted a branch business in Hamilton. and one at Lon- don. Ont.. and in addition thpreto owned a fiu\:' farm in the. township of 1I[arkham. known as "'YoOflslpe." Here 1\[1'. Littlp carried on a thoronghbred stock farm. importing some of his swine from the farm of Lord Roseberrv oÎ England. 2'\[1'. Little was president of the Peo- ple's Plowing ::Uatch. a director of the ::Ual'k- ham Fair Grounds Board. and an all-round busines<; man. Mr. Little was married in England to :'Iris'> :'I[ar E. Bath. horn in London. EngJand. daughter of John Y. and Eli7.nheth (:\[atthe"si Bath. natiyes of Cornwall. England. John Y. Bath. although a business man. was a ministp1', and foundpd the Bnptist Church at Xpwl!ua . anò for twputy-two years was the pastor there- of. Hp was horn in 18:?3. anrl died in l!-.S:ï. while his pstimailip wiff'. horn in 18 -I. died in 1896. 1\11'. and :!\[rs. imon O. LittJ(' had no chil- dren. hut three of :'I[rs. Littlf>'" nipces. Ethel :'Ilaz'y. Lillian .\<'h.Jaidp and :\fay Ewlyn Bath. are the }}appy recipients of the l,we of tllPir aunt. whose home is likewisp thpirs. :'1[1'. T,it- 220 C01::UK\fOR.\TIYE BIO(;R.\PHIC'.\L RECORD tle was a member of ::-;1. ..Andrew's SocIety and the Caledonian Society. He was a Reformer in politics and a Presbyterian in religion. Since the death of :\11'. Little, :\1rs. Little has closed up the mercantile business and "old the stock farm. In 1901 she purchased her present resi- dence, at Xo. 59 Su:-,sex avenue. .:\11'. Little's popularity is seen in the fact that the Toronto papers. Glove, etc.. speak of him as the repri3- scntative of East York on the Liberal ticket. PIIELIX DROUILL.\RD, who passed away in IbS8 at his late residence, X o. 3ï Wood strcet. Toronto. was a member of a pioneer fam- ily of the County of Essex. His first ancestor ill that C'onnty was one of tln'pc brotlwrs who came out from France. They participatrd in the siege of Quebec and later settled on the D troit river. in the ('ounty of Essex, where they receivpd grants of land. there spending the remainder of their lives. They were loyal to Great Britain in the rebellion of 1837-:38. ::\11'. Drouillard's mother was a I-Ianglois. a member of an old famil ' in Essex County. The late Phelix Drouillard was born on the banks of the Detroit river, in the Connty of Essex. in 18 : . and there grew to manhood. B) his first nwrriagf' he had no issue, and his sec- ond marriage was to .Jane Maxwell, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Bond) l\Iaxwell. The father of Mrs. Drouillard was a Royal enF-'i. nef'r. and "as ki1led "hile on a snrvey for the Knig-ht of Kerry. lwr mother came to Toronto in 1 -l1. :\11'. and ::\1l's. .:\Ia:\.well's (.hil- to his friends and highly regardrd hy them. In llulitics Tr. Drouillard was a ['onserva- tivp. TIe was a memher of tlw Roman ['atholil' Church. OEOROE T01rLT . a prosperous market !!ardpnpr in Dcmcastrr. Count . Yor1\:, ,,-as horn in Welling-horough. Xorthamptonshire. En - land. .\pril 1. 1R . His parpnts. William and -:\ran- Tomlin. passpd tlwir wh01p lives in that shire: -:\lrs. Tomlin's maillen nanl(' was Plow- man. Of their family, all but two are deceas- ed. '1'hrce sons came to Canaùa, namely: George; Benjamin, who married in London, came in .!.\lay, 18ïO, to Toronto, and ùied on (,hri tIllas dny, HlO;), leaving a widow and fam- ily; and Charles, a wood and coal dealer, liv- ing with his family on Oak street, Toronto. George Tomlin was educated in his native land, and there followed agriculture until he came to Canada in 18ïO, "\ ia Kew York, and after a year in Toronto he went back to New York State, and worked for a couple of ;years at Holly village. lIe tlwn rpturned to Canada, and took up market gardening, in which he is !'.till png-aged. He rented his present place in 18!)9, and is "\ ery well estahlished, aojng a steady business. In :i\Iay, 186 , Mr. Tomlin was married to l\Iiss Alice Key, who was born in London in 1831. and was a daughter of George and l\Iag- gie Key, members of old English families. l\Irs. Tomlin was one of twelve children. but only one other is living in Canada. Mrs. Phil- lips. of Toronto. '1'0 Ir. nnd 1\1rs Tomlin have been horn two chilrlren: Eliza, born in England, is the wife of Harry Tollis. of Toron- to. and has two daughters. Brrtha (1\Irs. James Burr ll) and Ethel. Walter, born in 1868, was educated in Canada. His wife was a Miss Frances nrum. who was born in England, but reared at Grimshy. They settled at first in Niagara township. but later moved to Sas- katchewan. K.W.T.. where he is farming on homestead land. They lmvc two daughtprs. Both Mr. and Mrs. George Tomlin are active members of the Rnptist Church. Tn politics Mr. Tomlin is an in(h'pendent voter, DPver desiring ()ffire. hut doing- his duty well as a citizen. He has been a mcmher of the Sons of England since first organized. and since 1895 llas been a mem- hpr of tIll' HonlP Circle. lIe has always been an industrious. honest. and ahle man. and hi;:; present position of rpspect and f'stpem is th dpserved reward of his efforts. .TonK EXfiL.\XD. for man;\' YPal'S a resident of Toronto. whpre he dipd Nov. 12. 1R7 . wa:;; horn in Irclancl in 1R32, sun of .John anll .\nn Englanrl. hoth of whom rlipd in tlw oM eOllll- try. Mr. England grew to mnt\lJ'it . in hi:;; native Jan(l. and therr rrceived llis education. coming to ['anada in 18:56. and sptt1ing in To- ronto. IIprp he soon engaged in husiness with a ::\rr. Hf'nclrie. later heing- with a 1\11'. Davies. :Mr. England sf'rnd in the Ridgrwa;\' Rf'hpllion. :\fr. Eng-Iand rmu'l'ird :\riss Ell"n .:\Iaf>Dona1d, who was horn in Scotland in 1829. (lauglJtpr of Alexander and Margaret (Fowler) l\laeDonalrl. hoth of whom dipd in Scotland. wlwre ;\11'. Co.M.ME)IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD MacDonald was a farmer. In 1856 Miss Mac- Donald came to Toronto, where she met and married :Mr. England, and to this union were born the following children: Margaret Ann, who is the wife of Isaac Kerfoot, and has a family of five children, Helen, Wilda, Muriel, Henry and William; John Alexander, of To- ronto; and William, of New York. 1\lr. England died in the faith of the Presby- terian Church. to which Mrs. England also ad- heres. He was an enterprising and energetic business man and a good citizen, and in his death the city of Toronto lost one whose place was hard to fill. :!\IRS. MARY E. (SEDMAN) TRENCH, widow of the late George Trench, of East To- ronto, has been a resident of that town since 1888, and is very well known there.. She repre. sents families long established in the County of York, who by enduring the hardships of pioneer days helped to develop the country. On the maternal side Mrs. Trench's great- grandfathel' was Jeremiah Atkinson, who with his daughter Martha came from Yorkshire, England, and settled in Vaughan township, on wild land. His wife, Elizabeth, had died in England. After being in Canada about two years he married Ann Nichols. His only daugh. tel', :Martha, married Barney Lyons, who was born in Markham in 1801. The young couple made their home in Markham township, also choosing land never be.fore occupied, and clear. ed up a good farm, where they remained some years, then moving to Vaughall and settling at the old homestead, where they passed the remainder of their lives. They had a family of nine children, six born in Markham: Eliza. beth. Jeremiah, John, Benjamin, Mary, Barna- bas. and three in Vaughan, Martha, Abigail and Emily. All of these reared families. Eli- zabeth became 1\1rs. Thomas Sedman, mother of Mrs. Trench; Jeremiah is deceased; John is a farmer in Vaughan township; Benjamin, de- ceased, was a Toronto business man; Mary is Mrs. Sandy Campbell, of ManÌtoulin Island; Barnabas is a resident of Toronto; Martha, Mrs. Edward Wylie, is of Collingwood; Abi- gail, decease.d wife of the late Dean McCarthy, of Collingwood, left two children; Emily, late wife of John Taylor. of Ontario, wa,; the mother of four children. Thomas Sedman, father of Mrs. Trench, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1823, and came to Canada when a young man. There in 1853 he married Elizabeth Lyons, who was born in Markham township .July 27, 1827, and they set- tled at Richmond Hill, where Mr. Sedman car- ried on carriage building- and undertaking until 21 J l 1887. In that year he retired from active busi- ness life, moved to East Toronto, and made his home there during his last years, passing away in 1894. He and his family were communicants of the Church of England. In politics Mr. Sed- man was a Conservative, but he was never act- ive in such matters. He and his wife had three daughters: (1) Martha, who grew up and was educated in Richmond Hill, as were her sisters also, married James Hamilton, of that place, and after his death married Rev. Thomas Rat- cliffe, a Baptist minister in East Toronto. Mr. Ratcliffe has three sons by a previous union. 1\Irs. Ratcliffe has had no children. (2) 1\lary E., the second daughter, is Mrs. George Trench. (3) Elizabeth A., unmarried, is at home. In 1878 Mary E. Sedman was married to George Trench, who was born at Richmond Hill, where he was educated. When he reach- ed manhood he started as a merchant there and continued in that business very successfully till 1888, when he remov d to East Toronto and again opened a mercantile establishment. He built a handsome brick house there and soon became recognized as one of the public- spirited and progressive men of East Toronto. At the time of his death, which occurred in October. 1898, he held the office of postmas.- ter, and his widow has filled the position since. He was also serving his term as justice of the peace, elected on the Reform ticket, as he had always been a loyal supporter of that party. 1\fr. Trench was also an active church worker, a Presbyterian in faith, and both in Richmond Hill and East Toronto had served a number of years as lder. In the latter place he had also been Sunday school superintendent for twelve years. Fraternally he belonged to the Odd Fellows, the Foresters and the Sons of Scot- land. Both 1\11'. and Mrs. Trench were held in great confidence and honor in the community, and 1\11'. Trench's death was felt to be a pub- lic loss. JAMES WILLIAMS PORTCR, who died at his late residence, No. 8 Garden avenue, To- ronto, in 1899, was born in Somersetshire, Eng- land, in 1845, and founded the family in Can- ada, coming hither about 1870. In the old country 1\11'. Portch was a draper (dry goods merchant), and On coming to Toronto he en- gaged with Mr. Walker of the "Golden Lion" for some time, subsequently embarking in the auctioneering and valuating business at No. 100 Y onge street. He then went to Brantford, where be successfully carried on the same line, but later returned to Toronto, and continued until retiring- from active business life. Mr. Portch was married in England to Miss 322 COMl\1E1IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Anne Marshall, daughter of John and Mary Ann (Rice) i\Iarshall, both of whom died in England. Irs. Portch is the only one of the Marshall family now living in Canada. To :Mr. and Mrs. Portch were born children as follows: Charles, born in England, who is now engaged in a wholesale business in Toronto; Emily; Alice; and Mabel, the wife of Clayton Weese, of Toronto. Mr. Portch was a member of the English Church, and in politics a Conservative. ALFRED JOHN NICHOLS was born in To- ronto in 1862, and at the time of his death, which occurred in Toronto l\Iay 1, 1903, was one of the enterprising and energetic young business men of the city. He was a son of John and Annie (Low) Nichols, natives of England and Ireland respectively, the former of whom has been a well-known business man in Toronto for many years and is very highly esteemed in the Queen City. Hïs wife died in 1904, the mother of these children: Alfred John, Thomas and Ida. Alfred John Nichols was educated in To- ronto, and on completing his schooling went with a surveying party to the Northwest, where he. remained for some time. He then re- turned to his native city, and in 1887 went into the retail meat business at No. 312 College street, later purchasing the business at the corner of Robert and College streets. There he continued business uninterruptedly until his death. In 1888 l\Ir. Nichols married Miss Agnes Mc- Guire, who was born in Haldimand, Ont., in 1864, daughter of Andrew and Annie McGuire, natives of Ireland, who came to Canada when young people and were here married. They settled in Haldimand township, where Mr. Mc- Guire carried on farming until his death, in 1879; his wife passeli away in 1866. They had three daughters, Catherine, Elizabeth and Ag- nes, the last named becoming Mrs. Nichols. By a former marriage Mr. McGuire had six chil- dren: Robert, Barnard, Mary, Susan, Sarah and Nellie. To Mr. and Mrs. Nichols came three chil- dren, Frederick Allan and Clarence John, and Reta, all born on College street, Toronto. Mr. Nichols was a member of Christ Church and Mrs. Nichols adheres to the same faith: In politics he was a Conservative. Mrs. Nichols still owns the property on College street where her husband was in business, and in 1903 she purchased her present home, at No. 266 Dela- ware avenue. JAMES CAMPBELL, who died at his homp in Toronto Sept. 19, 1896, was one. of the most highly esteemed citizens of that city. A man quiet in his manner, a great lover of home and family, he had many business associates who respect d him highly for his sterling qualities of mind and heart. Mr. Campbell was a na- tive of St. Catharines, Argyllshire, Scotland, where he was born June 20, 1820, son of Co!. Patrick Campbell, of the English army, and a descendant of the Duke of Argyll and of Sir Colin Campbell of Lucknow. Col. Patrick Campbell came to Canada prior to the war of 1812, and while there with his regiment, His Majesty's 48th, met and married Sarah Robins, daughter of an early settler of the locality of Kingston. One of Mrs. Camp- bell's sisters became the wife of Mr. Forsyth, whose son, John Forsyth, was for years one of Canada's leading lawyers. James Campbell came to Canada about 1835. He b gan his business life at Esquesing, as a general merchant in company with his brother, and after continuing this partnership for some time engaged in business by himself and con- tinued therein until 1860. That year he locat- ed in Toronto, residing there until his death. For twenty-three years after coming here, Mr. Campbell was a director in the Toronto Land- ed Company, though from the time of his lo- cating here until his death he lived practically retired, with the exception of looking after hi financial investments. On Feb. 8, 18.:1:7, 1\11'. Campbell married :ì\Iiss Charlotte Hilts, who was born in Esquesing, Ont., Jan. 11, 1828, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Johnson) Hilts. They were United Em- pire Loyalists, and settled in Esquesing, where they took up land and spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Campbell's grandfather came from Holland. To Mr. and Mrs. James Camp- bell were born two sons, both now deceased: George Patrick was a lieutenant in His Majes- tv's armv. was married. and at his death left t \"o chii lrell. Isobel W. and Donald Bailey. Alexander was for twenty-one years associated as a buyer with Senator John McDonald, of Toronto. was married. and at the time of his death left one daughter. :Mildred D.. now the wife of J. P. Bell. inspector of the Bank of Commerce in the Korth-"West, "ith hpaåquartrrs at Winnifw!:'. James Campbpll was a devout member f1f the (,hnr('h of Bng-land. and in politics he, was a Reformer. Like her husband. Mrs. Campbell is a member of the Church of Eng- land. and is very active in its work. She is still in possession of all her faculties, and is very spry and bright for her age. She has done a great deal of hard work for the poor, and has been very active in charitable work. Jt þ CO DIE::\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ROBERT ABB , a well-known florist of To- ronto, who disposes of his entire supply of cut flowers to T. Eaton & Co., has his residence and greenhouses at Xo. 298 Brock avenue. He was born June 21. 1810. in the CountJ' of í ork, Ont., son of Robert and Harriet (Clarke) Abbs, both natives of England. The father was born in 1819, and died in 1883, while the mother, born in 1817, died in 18H. Their children were: John, who died in Saginaw, l\Iichigan; Thom- as; Robert; and Lucy. widow of George Le- claire. For his second wife the father married Felicia Bell, a native of Ireland. and they had two children: Sarah. of Chicago. Illinois; and William. of !--:aginaw. IichÏ!:!'t1n. In 18:18 Ir. Abbs settled in \Veston, York County, where he followed coopering and milling and was also in the grocery business, but his death occurreà near Saginaw. l\Iichigan, where he owned a farm. Robert Abbs received his education at Wes- ton, and when eleven years of age began to work at the cooper's trade. continuing at that until 1871, when he turned his attention to the florist's business. In that year he built his first greenhouse, at \Voodstock. and it was the first constructed at that place. After two years he entered into partnership with Angus Rose, and this partnership lasted until 1875, ::\11'. .\hh" s('}lin!! his interpst and II1m'in!! to To- ronto. He rented the greenhouses of his aunt, Mrs. Alexander Hill, and carried them on for six years, when he gave up that line of business and opened a groc ry at Park dale. In 1889 he again took up floriculture, building his pre- sent greenhouses on Brock avenue. where he has over 8.000 square feet of glass. Here 1111'. Abhs gTOWS a fu]] lin(' of ellt flowers for the T. Eaton Company, Ltd. In 1892 he buIlt his re- sidence and has madp his honw here ever !'.ince. His business is a leading- industry of the city, and 1\11'. Abbs through his experience has made it most successful. On Nov. 15, 1860, Mr. Abbs was married to Miss Frances Leith, who was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, May 12. 1843, daughter of William and Mary (Bustard) IJeith. Her parents came to ('anada in 1818, locating in Calpdonia. and some time later on returned to Ireland on a visit. coming back with their daughter. now Mrs. Abbs, who was then twelve years of age; their other children, yet surviv- ing. lire: Malcolm. of Chicago; and William, of Bay City. Michigan. To Mr. and l\Irs. Abbs have been born children as follows: Felicia Frances. wife of Robert Lewis, of Toronto. and mother of Alma. Gertrude. Ruby, Stanley, Dor- othy and Norma: :i\linnie, who married John Dake, and died the mother of Maude, Alva, :3:!:3 Nelson, l\Iinnie, Ida, Edna, Fmmy and Gert- rude; Sarah Edith, who married (first) Frank Wismer, deceased, and (second) William G. McClelland, and had two children by the first marriage. Rupert and Gordon, the latter de- ceased; Frederick W., who married Etta Wal- ton. and has one son. Frederick Gordon; Rob- ert J., of Toronto, who married Florence 1\lon. teith, and has two sons. William E. and Jolm (twins) ; and Ila l\Iay, who died aged eighteen years. 1\11'. and )lrs. Abbs are members of the l\Iethodist Church. In politics he is a Re- former. He holds membership with the A.O.U.W., and with the Toronto Gardeners and Florists' Association. RICH \RD XASII. who passpd awa ; at his late residence, Ko. 7 Gwynne a'"enue. Toronto, June 7, 1903, was born in County Cork. Ireland, in 18ð9, son of Richard and Eliza (Halbert) Nash, both of whom died in Ireland. Their other children were Ellen, l\Irs. Andrew ('arI- ton j Fanny. the wife of Joseph Shorton: J\Iiss :Margaret: :Miss Letitia; and Louis. Richard Nash was educated in his native land, and when a young man came to Canada, settling at London, Ont., where he was a book- keeper for some time. In 1888 he settled ill Toronto, and for fifteen years was with the Grand Trunk Raihvay. In 1888 1\11'. Xash mar- ried l\Iiss Eliza Jane Dagg. born in the Count . of Middlesex, in 1868. daughter of John and Jane (Dagg) Dagg. John Dagg was born in Ireland in 1836. son of James Dagg, who. in 1838, came with his family to Canada, and set- tled in Biddulph township, County )'liddlesex, Ont., where he was accidentally killed while building a log house on his land, where the village of Lucan now stands. His wife, Ann, also died in Lucan. Their children were, Rich- ard, William. Thomas. Frances, .J ames, Rebec- ca and John. John Dagg. father of 1Ifrs. N"ash, as shown above, was but two years of age- when brought to Canada by his parents. He here g-rew to man- hood, becoming a farmer at Lucan, in which place he spent his active life, dying in 1887. His wife survived him until 1901, and passed away in London when sixty-five years of age. To John Dagg and his wife were born: James A.: Richard L.; William; Eliza Jane, Mrs. Nash; Rebecca Ann, the wife of John 01'1', of London, Ont.; Francis Henry: George Walter; Harriet Elle,n. wife of Ernest Pool. of London, Ont.; and John Alfred, of Toronto. To Mr. and 1\lrs. Richard Nash were born two children: Eliza Evelyn. in 1890; and Rich- ard John Kingsley, in 1893. Mr. Nash was a member of the Church of England. His poli- 32-4: CO L\IE::\lORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD tical support was givpn to the Conservative party. WILLLUI DE ST. CROIX, gardener and florist, of Toronto, has been a resident of that city for more than half a century. He comes of French-Huguenot stock, his family having its origin near Paris, France, where there was an estate bearing the name. Mr. St. Croix was born ill Jersey, Channel Island, in 1833, son of Aaron and Nancy (Luce) St. Croix, also natives of Jersey. IIe grew to manhood in his native land, an.d there received his education. The Huguenots pay much at- tention to home teaching and training, and Mr. St. Croix was instructed in his youth to respect all creeds and to believe in the Fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man. On attaining his majority he became a contrac- tor and builder, which he followed for some time before coming to Canada in 1854. On set- tling in Toronto in that year he engaged in con- tracting, and became one of the most extensive- ly engaged therein in Canada, employing from forty to sixty men in his business. He continu- ed in that business until 1896, when he turned his attention to the gardening and florist busi- ness at the corner of Shaw and Bloor streets, where he has built six greenhouses with a glass area of about 7,000 square feet. Here he makes a spe,cialty of carnations and chrysanthemums among flowers and mushrooms and lettuce in the gardening line. He owns three acres of valuable land. In 1860 Mr. St. Croix married Miss Alice Ann Kerr, born on Yonge street, Toronto, daughter of James and Janet Kerr, natives or Scotland, and founders of the family in Can- ada. To Mr. and Mrs. St. Croix have been born these children: Jessie, who married Dr. Stuart Johnson, of Chicago, and has one son. St. Croix; Isabella, deceased, who married Howard Stowe, and had one daughter, Emily; Alice; Clara: Marion Evclyn, deceased, who was the wife of Fred Hollis; William, deceased, who married Rose Philipps, of Chicago; and Charles, who died young. :Mr. and Mrs. St. Croix are members of the Bond Street Congre. gational Church. In politics he is a Reformer. WILLIAM HENRY STOXEHAM who died in Toronto Jan. 18, 1900, was born in 1852, in Brampton, Ont., sOn of Joseph and Margaret (Felttis) Stoneham, the former a native or England, and the latter of Ireland. Joseph Stoneham and his wife came to Can- ada when young people, being here married, and they resided in Brampton for a number of years. :\f1'. Stoneham following his trade of brick-laying. Later they removed to the County of Simcoe, where their son, William Henry, received his education. Mr. William Henry Stoneham for a short time engaged in farming. He then learned the trade of builder, which he followed for a time in this country, and about 1880 came to Toron- to, where he later became a guard in the Cen- tral Prison, a position which he was holding at the time of his death. In 1900 Mr. Stoneham and Miss Elizabeth Jane Switzer were united in marriage. Mri'l. Stoneham was born in Essa township, County Simcoe, daughter of John and Ann (Mooney) Switzer, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Lower Canada. John Switzer was a son of Michael and Julia (Hurst) Switzer, na. tives of Ireland, the former being the founder of the family in Canada. After residing in Canada for a time, Mr. and ]\lrs. Switzer start- ed back to the old country to look after some business, and both were lost at sea. John Swit- zer, father of Mrs. Stoneham, was a farmer for many years in the County of Simcoe, where he passed away, his widow still residing there. !\Ir. and Mrs. Stoneham had the following children: Millie, Mrs. Ernest Jackson, of To- ronto, had one son, Elwood; Charlotte Eliza- beth, wife of Fred Hamilton, of Indianapolis, Indiana. has one son, Aylmer; Aylmer Wil- liam lives at Toronto. The family are Metho- dists in religious faith. In politics Mr. Stone- ham was a Reformer. His fraternal affiliations were with the W.O.W.; the A.O.F.; the A.O.U.W.; and he was also a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge. WILLIAM HOGG passed away at his resi- dence, No. 58 Rathnelly avenue, Toronto, Aug. 6, 1904, and his death removed from the sight of old-time friends and associates and business companions a man who for long years was a leading merchant of York County. His entire active career was identified with the locality which was named Hogg's HolJow after the found r of the family in Canada, but his last years were spent in retirement in Toronto, in the enjoyment of a well-earned rest. Hogg's Hollow was named for James Hogg, a Scotchman. born in Lanarkshire July 21, 1797, who immigrated to Canada in 1824. lIe locat- ed first at St. Catharines, where he was married the following year to Miss Elizabeth Orr. They soon removed to York County, where Mr. Hogg not only bought a farm, which he cultivated, but also owned a mill and engaged in a mer- cantile business. In these various industries he was successful, became one of the leading business men of the section, and was at the COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD height of his career when death laid him low, April 18, 1839, while he was still comparatively young. In politics he was a Conservative, and in religious faith a Presbyterian. Mrs. Hogg, who subsequently married Henry Brydon, died in Toronto. By her marriage to James Hogg she had the following children: John, deceased, for many years in partnership with his brother, William; William; James, who died unmar- ried; Isabella, wife of Rev. James McLean, of Eglinton; and Elizabeth, widow of Charles Kerswell, of Eglinton. The eldest son, John, left three sons and four daughters, of whom one son and two daughters survive. William Hogg was born at Hogg's Hollow April 5, 1828, and received his education in the local schools. He then engaged at once in business with his brother Jolm, in a mercantile line. and continued thus for a long time. But after John Hogg's death William left Hogg's Hollow for Flesherton, where he built a store and saw-mill and invested largely in real es- tate. Eugenia Falls, about five miles from the town, was a part of his property holdings. He carried on the business in Flesherton until 1890, and then retired and settled in Toronto for the rest of his life. :Mr. Hogg was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics supported the Conservative party. On Nov. 29, 1855, was solemnized the union of William Hogg and :Miss Sarah Wightman. To them was born a large family as follows: (1) James W., who married Miss Minnie Smith, had three children, Ada, Ernest and Phyllis (now residents of Hamilton), and died in 1903. (2) William Thomas, who died in September, 1906, in Toronto, married Miss Etianna Mc- Kinnon, and had four daughters, Winifred, Eva, Ruby and Muriel. (3) John Robert, of Eugenia Falls, married Miss Jane Cairns and has two children, Mamie and William. (4) Al- bert, of Oakwood, married :Miss Jane Bowes, and has three children, Ida Gertrude, James Harold and Murray B. (5) George Henry, who married l\Iiss May Brydon, has two chil- dren, Lawrence Walter and Florence Helen. (6) Helen married William Silverwood, and is the mother of Helen. Isabella, Frances, Wil- liam Clare, James Wightman and Marjorie. (7) Sarah Elizabeth, who married Norman F. Jordan, has one son, John Russell Wightman. (8) Isabella R.. (9) Agne.s J., and (10) Mar- garet Ann, are all at home. (11) Andrew Bry- don is studying law in Winnipeg. l\frs. Hogg was a native of Thurso, Caithness- shire, Scotland, born May 28, 1836, only daugh- ter of Rev. Thomas and Helen (Clow) Wight- man. Her parents were both born in Dum- friesshire, the father in 1801, and the mother 325 in 1811. In 1842 they left Scotland for Amer- ica and at first lived in the State of New York, where Mr. Wightman did missionary work. Before long, however, he went to Toronto, and for some time engaged in teaching. Afterward he resumed the ministry, was for a long time pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Hogg's Hollow, and finally went to Innisfil, where he died in 1871. He had lost his wife many years before in Toronto, in 1847. She was the mother of four children, namely: Mrs. Hogg; John, who die,d in 1848; Robert, of Illinois; and James, who died in 1845. SAMUEL J. DOUGLAS, one of the public- spirited citizens of Eglinton, town of North Toronto, who has been prominent in public and business affairs, is a native of Eglinton, born Feb. 21, 1862, son of William and Eliza (Gil- lespie) Douglas. Mr. Douglas attended the public schools until he was twelve YE\ars of age, when he was en- gaged as a clerk in the office of Mr. Arthur lJ. Wilson, late clerk of the township of York, with whom he remained five years. At the end of that time he engaged with Taylor Broth- ers, of the Don Paper Mills, working his way up through the differe,nt departments to the position of office manager during the nineteen years he was with that firm. 1\11'. Douglas then went into business for himself with Mr. Fred L. Ratcliff as partner, at No. 34 Church street, and there they conducted business for three years. At the end of this time, Taylor Brothers going out of business, Messrs. Douglas & Rat- cliff removed to their former place of business, No. 30 West Market street, where they later absorbed the Beaver Paper Company. Doug- las & Ratcliff, Limited (of which firm Mr. Douglas is president), are doing a very flourish- ing business, dealing in wrapping paper, paper bags and twines. Samuel J. Douglas was married Aug. 18, 1886, to Mary Crozier, of Eglinton, and to this union have been born three children: Wilfred Harton, who attended a school of practical sci- ence, and is now employed with his father learning the paper business, and two daugh- ters, Edith and Inez, the latter a musical pro- digy. Mr. Douglas has taken an active part in puh- lic matters, having served almost continuously since the town of North Toronto was incorpor- ated as a member of the school board and of the town council. He is a member of the Meth- odist Church, and an active worker therein, having been superintendent of the Sunday- school for the past nine.teen years, and record- ing steward of the church for a like period. Mr. 326 CO Il\IEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Douglas is a self-made man in all that the word implies, and he is highly esteemed by his fel- low townsmen, who recognize and appreciate his many admirable qualities. KOAH BARNHART, who died in Toronto in 1883, was born on Barnhart Island, in 1817, n son of John and Olive (Stilwell) Barnhart. The education of Mr. Barnhart was secured at L'pper Canada College, after which he spent some time in the United States, returning then to Canada, where he became. an extensive grain buyer, and subsequently was interested in a milling and mercantile business at Streetsville, where he lived for many years. After closing his business here he embarked in the same line .at Collingwood, and had business connections .at 1Ieaford, where he bought grain extensively for some years. During all this time he was noted for his business integrity. In 1867 he located his home at Toronto, but continued his business operations at the other points until the cares of increasing years caused him to lay aside all business duties. His death took place at his residence on Wellington street. Mr. Barnhart married a daughter of the late Joseph )lc1Iaster. In his political sentiments 11(' was a Conservative. lIe belonged to the Church of England. ROBERT A. PURDOK. who for thirty-eight years was identified with the Grand Trunk Railway service, was one of the most popular couductors on that line. He was most highly esteemed in the various orders of which he was a member, while his warm friends were limited ouly by the number of his acquaintances. 1.\11'. Purdon was born Dec. 19, 1847, at l\Iiramichi, 1\ew Brunswick, son of R. S. Purdon, who shortly after the birth of his son moved to Trenton. Robert A. Purdon received his educ tion at Trenton. At the age when most boys are enter- ing upon their high school studies he was oblig- ed to enter the school of experience, and in it hew out his own destiny. From his youth he was determined to succeed in the work to which he gave his time, and that he succeeded in realizing his ambitiou may be seen in that he steadily worked his way up from the posi- tion of newsboy on the train to the position of conductor on one of the Grand Trunk's most important trains. running from Toronto to J'IJ ontrea 1 :Mr. Purdon was a permanent member of the Order of Railway Conductors, and one of the most popular members of the association. At his funeral, railway men from all the surround- ing country were present, each of whom felt that he personally had lost a dear friend. A leading paper of Toronto, under date of July 14, 1904, stated that the funeral was attended by the largest number of railway men of any funeral ever held in Toronto. The same paper refers to Mr. Purdon as the most popular local conductor on the line. His courteous manner, both on and off duty, made him hosts of friends, which he always retained. Not only was Mr. Purdon well known in his capacity as railway conductor, but he was equally popular as a member of Lodge William III., L.O.L., No. 140. He was also a prominent Mason, and a member of the A. a . u . W. In all the walks of life 1\11'. Purdon exemplified the traits of a Christian gentleman and an upright citizen. His d ath occurred July 8, 1904. Robert A. Purdon and Miss Henrietta Curry were united in marriage June 21, 1880. 1\Irs. Purdon was born in Cobourg, daughter of Thomas ('urry, a native of Ireland. In 1887 Mr. Purdon purchased his late residence at No. 72 Gladstone avenue, Toronto, where the many friends of himself and his estimable wife were always w lcome. Mr. Purdon was a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics he was a Conservative. In his death the Grand Trunk Railway lost one of its most efficient and popu- lar employees, Toronto an exemplary citizen, and his home a devoted husband. GEORGE McLEAN ROSE, who was for many years foremost in the ranks of Canadian publishers, and who was the publisher of the first Canadian magazine, died in Toronto in 18 }8. He was born in Scotland in 1829, son of Donald Rose and wife, the latter of whom was a .MeI.Jean. Donald Rose came to: Canada in 1830-1. locating in 1lontreal, where he followed the building businpss until lIis death. neorge ::\1. Rose learned the printing business in his native country, and was for some time cngagerl on Th" Ensign before coming to Can- ada. TIe was Government printer for many years, being located at Quebec. Ottawa and To- ronto, and after concluding his work in that line engaged in the printing business in To- ronto. TIe published a number of well- known works, including those of Sir Wilkie Collins and Lord Lytton, and was the pub- lisher of the first Canadian magazine. After settling permanently in Toronto in 1871, Mr. Rose engaged in the publishing business un- til his death. He married Miss Margaret C. J. L. 1\lanson, daughter of "William Mauson, formerly of ('omo, and later of County Oxford, Ont., but who farmed uear 110ntreal when he first came to Canada in 1840; he died in To- ronto. }Ir. 1Ianson's wife had been ::\Iiss Janet \ 't \ , C01\Il\IEl\IüRA'l'IVE BIOGRAP.HICAL RECORD LeYack, a native of Scotland. and she died in \Y oodstock, where she is buried. Of their chil- dren }Irs. Rose is the only survivor. ';'\lrs. Rose was born in cotland. but has for many years been a resident of Toronto. In 1901 she purchased her present home at .No. 30 Cotting- ham ::;treet, and here she is no\\" residinJ!. To l\Ir. and Mrs. George I. Hose werp born the following children: ,Jessie G., married "ïl- limn Campbell, and has three C'hildrcn, Jlar- jorie, Dorothy and Wilfred: Daniel A.. of Toronto, married Annie .Farley, and has one daughter, Ilene Ucrtrude; JIrs. O\\"Cn Bre\\ cr is of Chicago; ""m. JIanson; tieorge JicLean li\"Cs in Toronto; Fred ",Y., of Toronto, married l\fis<; Elizabeth Tinning. and has one child, IIildred; Dr. .1.\1. r., is of X ew York, Robert Hoo is a traveller; Emma 1\1. 1\1. is at home. :\11'. Rose was a member of the Lnitarian Church. In politics he was a Reformer. anll in fratprnal connection a .:\Iason. (L\RRA 1'1' HOBENT VAX ZAXT, Governor of the Toronto ( aol. is a member of a pioneer family of the ('ount . of York, of Holland ex- traction, and of l"nited Empire Loyalist stock, a truly characteristic trinity. In the early settlement of the American colon- ies, an ancestor, the great-great-grallilfather of our subject, emigrated from Holland and set- tled in the new State of Xe\\" York, where he died. One of his grandsons. Garratt Van Zant, grandfather of our suhject. was founder of the Van Zant family in Canada. He was horn in the Statp of Xew York, and ill 1ï96 emi rated to Canada. settling at what is now Toronto, but which at that time consisted of twelve or four- teen houses, and these heing lo structures. )Ir. Van Zant subsptJuently settled in the 10th Con- cession of Markham township. and there cleared up a bush farm. reared his fmnily. and died in 1858, whpn ninety-eight 'ears and eight months of age. His wife was )liss Elizabeth Lewis, who also diell in )larkham township, when eighty-four years old. Their C'hildren were: .James. \\ïlliam. .John, Almer, Henry, Jane, Hannah. lIrah, Polly and ancy. each of whom reared a large family. Of the above famil.". -William Yan Zant be- came the father of our subject. He was born in Toronto in 1fi.O.1. grpw to manhood in the County of York, and received his eduration in the schools of his day. On reaching" his majority, :\11'. Van Zant married and settled in rxbridge township. just over the line from Whitchurch township. He thC're resided for some years. and cleared a farm. which he lat('r sold to rcmove to ReaC'h township. Count ' Ontario. 'I'hC're he also engaged in farming for a number of years, 32ï after which he closed out his business and re- moved to _Markham village, where our subject was then in business, and there 1\11'. Van Zant died in 1890. IIis wife was l\liss Sarah ::;tiles, who was born in :Markham township in 18U9, daughter of Captain John Stiles, of the British army, who caIlle with his company to Canada in 1816, subsequently becoming a pioneer set- tler of larkhaUl township, where he died in 1841, aged 114 years. To William anù Sarah (Stiles) Van Zant were born these chilùrl'n: J ames H., of Leamington, Ont.; Olive, of l\Iichi- gan; William, deceased; Garratt Hobert; Eli;o'a- beth, wife of George "ðlanning, of Elimville; George, of Indianapolis, Indiana; and Albert, of Detroit. William Van Zant and his wife 'yere Presbyterians. In politics he was a Re- former, and he served in the Rebellion of 183ï -38. Garratt Robert Van Zant, was born in the to\\ nship of -Whitchurch, County York, Decem- ber 10, 1811. He was edncated in the public schools at Stouffville, where he began his busi- ness life in 1864, as a hardware merchant. In 1 69 he sold out his business at this place, and removed to Markham village, here resuming the business in which he continued until 1900, when he was appointed to lIis present position, gover- nOr of the Toronto gaol. While in Markham Mr. Van Zant took an active part in municipal matters, and for bve years was reeYe of Mark- ham village, and ex-officio member of the county council of County York. He was also a member of the municipal council of Markham for eleven years, and served as school trustee for many ;years. In 1863, 111'. Van Zant married 1Iiss Catherine Napier, born in Toronto in 1813, daughter of Alexander N"apier, surgeon of the 93rd High- landers. To Garratt R. and Catherine (Ka- pier ) Van Zant \Vere born the following chil- dren: Evelyn, is the wife of R. A. Mason, of Markham; Victor E., of Toronto; Clifford, of Peterboro', married Bertha Lundt, and has two children, Roy and Evelyn: Frank JL, married Louise Bartholmew, and has three children, Evan, Kate and Rolph; and Clarence. of '1'0- ronto, married 1\1ary Brill, Cornwall, and ha.<; one daughter, Berna. l\Ir. Van Zant and his wife are members of the Methodist Church. ,\Then active in politics lr. Yan Zant was a Reformer. WILLIAM CLARKSON. King township numbers among its inhabitants a goodly list of citizens whose lives have proved them men of strong principles, sturdy character and real force in life, to whom none begrudge the mater- ial success which has very generally been the 328 C01\I1\IEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RE( 'ORD reward of their labor. In this class one of whom all speak well, and who by his hospitality and kindly thoughtfulness for others has won lllany friends is William Clarkson, a farmer in Con- cession' 3 Lots 22 and 23. lIe was born in that locality, J in Concession 2, in October, 1850. the son of John and Anna (White) Clarkson. In 1834 there came from Norfolk, England, Thomas Clarkson with Mary A., his wife, and their children. They settled at Thornhill, County York, but later moved to King tow - ship where the parents spent the rest of theIr Ih'e; on a farm in Concession 2. Their children were: .William, who in after life tool, part in the \.merican Civil war and is supposed to have been killed during that struggle; Johu; Thomas, a resident of \Y oodstock; :\Iargaret, who mar- ried .James Dunnet (both deceased) ; Sarah, de- ceased wife of John l\Ieek, of Aurora; and Martha, deceased. John Clarkson, father of 'Yilliam, was born in Norfolk in 1816 and was eighteen years old "hen the family came to Canada. He married Anna, daughter of John .White, who came from Ireland to settle in Vaughan township. John Clarkson and his wife rented a small farm in Conces.<;ion 2, King township, and began their married life there. For most of his life he rented property. instead of buying a farm, and his IMt years were spent in the Shadrach Lundy place, where both he and his wife died, he in March, 1899, she the previous year. They were members of the Presbyterian Church. Of their ten children, (1) Thomas, the eldest, was born in County York in 18-!R He married a ::\Tiss Biooelow 'and with 11is family Jived for many J.e:rs o a farm in Concession 4. lIe now re- sides in Newmarket.' (2) William was the second son. (3) Mary A. married Arthur D. Lundy, of Conces"ion 1, and has a family. (4) Margaret, 1854, marrird ::\filton Terry, of Coo- ces"ion 5. and haR two sons. Bmjarnin and El- mer. (5) Abbie, 1856. is unmarried. (6) RobPrt J.. 1859, marriei!. Miss Rebecca Cutting, of King township, ani!. they live on a farm in Concession 3. Their four children are. Ada E.. Mary. Wesley and Clorinda. (7) George fl., 1861 married Miss 1\[ary IJ3wnmaker, of County York and thev now liv in the Xorth-'Yest Ter- ritor;.. They have four children, .John. William. Elmer and Elwood. (8) Annie, lR63, is the wife of Robert Cook, of Concession 7. They have three children, Gertrude, Aleta and 'Vard. (9) Ephraim, 1866, married Miss Margaret Bland, of County York, and they haYe one son and one daughter, Walter and Clara. (10) Rebecca, 1868, is the wife of .Tames Murphy, a farmer in Van han townRhip. Their family consists of Stella, Harold, Kathleen, Clarence, :Margery, Gladys and Harry. \Villiam Clarkson as a boy was sent to the dis- trict schools, and then engaged in farming. After his marriage he rented a farm in Conces- sion 4, King township, for a year, and then bought the \\' ebb farm, which has been his home ever since. In addition to general improvements he has put up good buildings and developed the place into a highly productive condition. Mrs. Clarkson was :ßIiss Elizabeth Cutting, daughter of George and Sarah (Holt) Cutting, and a member of one of the old township fami- lies. George Cutting was named for his father, who came from England and settled in \YeHand County, where the SOn was born. The latter married :l\Iiss Sarah Holt, a native of Yorkshire, England, who came to King township. George Cutting settled there on a farm, where hp sppnt his whole life. He had children as follows: Rachel and Jane, both deceased; Elizabeth, Mrs. William Clarkson; Annie, 1\1rs. ,John Gan'is: Rebecca. :Mrs. Rohert Clarkson; George. of King town- ship, who married Miss 1\1. E. White: Thomas, unmarried; Clorinda, 1\Irs. Hiram 'Vhite, also of King township; l\Ielvina. )f rs. .J ohn Clubine, of \Vhitchurch township; .J ohn, of King town- ship' and 1\1ary who died in childhood. Eliza- beth' Cutting \ ;s born in June, 1848. and was married to :Mr. Clarkson December 3, 18ï3. Rhe has borne him four children, as follows: " il- liam, who was educated in. the Aurora high school studied music in Toronto and in Berlin, Germ ny, and is now a foreman in a music store in Montreal; George P., who married l\Iiss Bertha Rout1edge, of County York, lives in Lot 26. Concession 3, King township. and has one daughter, Irene; Ada R.. who was educated in the home schools, studied music in Aurora, and is nOw prepared to teach musiC'; and ('har1es \V., who died in infancy. l\Ir. Clarkson an'd his wife are members of the Methodist Church. lIe is not an active poli- tician, but 10ya11y supports the Conservative party and has sen"('(l On the school board, of which he has been sepretary and treasurer for nine veal's. He was also at one time ponnd- keepe for his section of the township. His farming operations have been sncressfnl, so that he is among the snhstantial mpn of the 10- calitv and he and his wife have made themsrlves mor 'than usually popular with their neighbors. SA1IL"EL RICHARDSOX who passed away in Toronto, Feb. ]4. 1904, was for many yC'ars the 0\\ ner and proprietor of the "RiC'hardson House," No. 460 KinQ' Rtrppt " pst. :Mr. Rich- ard on was born in Belfast. Irehmd. in 1842, and there received his edut"'ation, on the comple- C01\Il\IE lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD tion of which he learned the printing business, which he followed for a short time in his native city prior to coming to Canada, in 1866. While in his native land :Mr. Richardson joined the 13th Hussars, with whom he came to Canada in 1866 to take part in the restoration of order in the Fenian Raid troubles. On the cessation of hostilities i'.Ir. Richardson settled in Toronto, and in 1870 built the hotel known as the .. Richardson House," of which he was the owner and proprietor for thirty-four years, at his death being one of the oldest hotel men, in point of service, in Toronto. He was naturally well fitted for his business, understanding all the details pertaining thereto, and during his long business life accumulated a handsome com- petency. In 1872 l\lr. Richardson married liss Emma Moore, whose parents were early pioneers of this country from England. Mrs. Richardson survives her husband, and with her son resides at Ko. 493 Broadview Avenue. Robert Samuel Richardson, the only surviving son of 1\11'. and 1\lrs. Richardson, was born in Toronto in 1886, was educated at "Cpper Canada College, from which he graduated in 1904. and at once entered the medical depa.rtment of the Univer!'it;y of Toronto. being a memher of the class of 1908 for the degree of Doctor of 1Iedi- cine. He is a member of McKinley hO.L., Ko. 275, and of the Canadian B.P.O. Elks. and is also a sergeant in the 48th Highlanders. He has travelled widely through Europe, whither he wcnt in 1901 and 1906, and also' through the South and West of America. The two daughters of :\11'. and :\1rs. Richard- son, i'll's. 1Iabel Redway and Irs. :\Iaude Xicoll, are both VPIT well educated. having completed the course of stud;\" at the Presbyterian ('ollege and Alma College. respectively. Samuel Richardson was a prominent member of S1. George Lodge. A.F. & A.M.. Toronto. and was past master of L.O.L. No. 212. in the same city. In politics he was a staunch Conservative, and he was a warm friend of the late E. F. Clarke, 1\1.P. In religion he was connected with the Church of England. EDWIN J. CLUBINE, late of Whitchurch township, was born in that township September 12, 1861. son of John and Sarah (Inglehart) Clubine. The family are among the pioneers of the township, having come thither from Penn- sylvania as early as 1804. Edwin J. Clubine was the third son in the family. He was educated in the high school of Newmarket. and settlen on the old Clubine homestead in Concession 2, where he lived until 1890. In that year he purchased his home on 329 Y onge Street, one of the old homesteads of his father, and there he resided until his death, in September, 1899. He was one of the wealthiest and most influential men of his secfÌon, and an active member of the :Methodist Church and Sabbath school of Aurora. In political senti- ment he "as a Reformer, and he served as a school trustee of "Thitchurch for six years. He was a member of the Maccabees and the Odd Fellows at Aurora. On April 9, 1884, 1\11'. Clubine married Han- nah J. Redditt, who was born in January, 1863, in King township, and there grew to womanhood. receiving an excellent education in the district schools. Ir. and Mrs. Clubine had four chil- dren: Harry L., born in February, 1885, who was educated in the Newmarket high school, and who died December 22, 1905; Robert ,Yesley, born in 1887, who died when four years old; Edwin C., born June 11. 1889, a student in the Ne\\market high school; and :\Iyrtle Gladys, born October 30. 1892, a student in school at Newmarket. i'.Irs. Clubine is a highly esteenlPd resident of -Whitchurch to\\llship. Robert Redditt, Mrs. Clubine's father, was born in Norfolk, England. October 14, 1830, son of James and Hannah (Stillman) Redditt, na- tives of Yorkshire, England, "ho came to Can- ada in 1836 and settled in Toronto, where he followed the trade of mason. Mrs. Hannah Red- ditt died in Toronto in 1858, and Mr. Redditt died at Richmond Hill, York County, where he had lived \\ith his daughter, in 1885. aged nine- ty-two years. On Aug'. 15. 1R?i2. Robert H dditt married Margaret '"" alsh, who was born in Ireland in 1835, and educated in England. She was the eldest daughter of John and .Jane (Feel) Walsh. who were born On the border of England and Wales. John Walsh and hi" wife came to Can- ada in 1851, at the time of the exhibition in London, and remained in Toronto until Octo- ber, 1857. when they removed to Amherstburgh, County Essex. There they remained until :\11'. Walsh's death, in 1884. His widow pa<;scd away in 1890, in Detroit. :\11'. and 1\1rs. Robert Redditt locatf'd in King township in October, lR!JR. and therp :\rr. Red- ditt en aged as a wheelwright and carriage builder. In Novemher, l!ìO.!, he retirpd from active life and moved to Richmond Hill. where he died Julv 16. 1905. TIp W!lS yer,' active in the 1\1ethodi t (,hurch. being a Bihle lm s leaner and an officer in the church for oYer thirty years. In politics hp was a Refornlf'r. His" idow stilI survivPs, living in Richmond Hill. To 1111'. and Mrs. Rennitt were born eight children: (1) Rev. J. ,1.. born in Toronto in lR;J3. received his early pdn('ation in King township. stndied theo- :no CO:MME lORATIVE BIOlmAPHICAL RECORD logy, and entered the ministry of the :Methodist . Church in 1877. III' is now located at Toronto, and is president of the Toronw Conference. He married Elizabeth J. Ross, who was born in King township. (2) George, born in .àIay, 1836, in Toronto, married l\Iiss Jeanette La\\son, of King to\\Ilship, and they reside at Richmond Hill, where he is engaged in farming. They have four sons, Harry, .Wilfred, Robert and Wilbert. (3) Beverly, born in Toronto in 1858, resides in l'ewmarliet. Ill' first married :Miss Lizzie Patterson, who died two years afterward, second :ðIiss Annie l\IcArthur, of King, and after her death married :\Irs. Thompson. t 4) Alfred, born in 1861, married Alvaretta Ed\\ anls, and th('y reside in Barrie, where he is engaged in the tannery business. They have three daugh- ters, Clara, Laura and Bertha. (5) Hannah J., born in 1863, is the widow of Edwin J. Clubine. (6) Thomas lIenry, born in King township February 19, 1869, was accidentally k ned )Iay 2-1, 1884, at Richmond Hill. (7) Edward :\Iorse, born July 7, 1873, in King township, was edu- cated in the schools of King; he is at pr('sent a resident cd' St. Paul, Minnesota. (8) ';l\Iary Marie Alison, born in King, March 27, 1873. was married October 23, 1901, to Charles H. Rose, a farmer of Whitchurch, and their only child, Florence Ethel Rose, born January 10, 1905, ,lied December 16, 1905. ED"\Y \RD F. IrRPIIY. formerly a promin- ('nt citizen of Toronto, whose death in 1901 was a cause for widespread regret, was not a native- born Canadian, but came from County Cavan, Ireland. where he first saw the light of day in 18:n, and where he received his education. 1\11', )Iurphy came to Cana(la in 18:)\ when eighteen years old, and spcuretl employment on the en!;{ineering staff of the Grand Trunk [-{ail- way Company, from which beginning- grew his honorable career as a civil eng-ineer. His se('olld position, however, was as an accountant for the Northern Railway Company, with which he con- tinued for a number of Years, until he finally went into the employ of 'the Canadian ( oYerl - ment as a contractor. From that time until his death he was occupied with impol'ÌÆmt works whose succ\:;ssful completion form('d so mam- monuments to his professional skill and abìlit . AmonR those special mention may be made f thl-' pier near Cape Tormentine. whÙ'h cost sew-ral hundred thousand doliarM and wa<; a superior piece (Jf workmanship. 111'. :\lurphy also built mi[('s of thp Crow's Xl'st railroad, in British Columbia. Ì\ot only as a ('on tractor. ho\,,'\ er. \HIS l\T r. Murphy prominent. .r\lwa 's inÌl'reste(l in poli- tics, he took an active part in the work of the Conservative part;)'. At one time, while residing in l\"ewmarket, he contested the Korth Wùing in the County of York against Ir. Widdifield, later sheriff of that county. The Heformers werë greatly in the majority in that riding, but 1\11'. Murphy, while defeated, nevertheless de- monstrated his popularity and the confidence felt in him by polling the la-rgest vote ever given a Conservative in that division, cutting the ma- jority from six or seven hundred to between two and three hundred. He was deputy ree\'e at Newmarket, and served as magistrate of York County for some time. His standil1g in the com- munity was high, and he \\ as one of Toronto's 8terling' citizens, one whom everyone respected. 'rhe T01'onto Sunday W01'ld of June 23, 1901, said: "Bigotry and narrowness had no place in his nature, and his code of ethics of his daily life eÀpressed the highest sentiment of true hon- psty. Those who have known him best ha\'e loved him most. The world was better for his having lived in it." In 18(37, l\Ir. Murphy was united in marriage with Miss ::\Iarion Parker. ITer father, Kinian Parker, was of cottish birth and parentage. and in 18-17 came to Canada, where he spent the remainder of his life on a farm near Kingston. His wife, Sarah (Cebbie) Parker, belonged to that liebbie family who for five hundred years have been the owners of the property known as Kewbyre, in \.yrshire, Scotland. '1'0 1\11'. and Mrs. Iurphy the following- t('n children were born: ,James. of British Columbia: ::\lary E.; Edward; Frank: Helena; Marion. deceased; Eugene; Kathleen; Irene, and Ninian. In re- ligious belief .Mr. )Inrphy was a Roman Catho- lic. and his family adherp to the same faith. ,JOII WERT (deceased), who was for a number of years a boot and shoe dealer in To- ronto, was of English extra!'tion and was born in En!!land in 1826, son of John and Jane (Smith) West, the latter born in the Isle of Wight. John vVest, Sr., spent most of his active life in his native land, and at one timp he servprl in the 91st regiment of foot, hut in lR48, came to Canada, locating in Toronto. He opened a boot anrl shop store and ('011(1uctc<1 it for some time, after which he bought a farm at Oshawa and passed his last years there. His death anrl that of his wife occurred at this home. They were members of the Church of England, and in politics )1 r. \\' ('st was a Conservative. John "\Yest, our subject, grew to manhood in England, but was just ready to begin his bnsi- ness life wh('n the family came to Canada. l"amiliar with his father's businpss he entered npon the same line and was so engaged through- \. / / I , E k . CO Il\IE IORATIYE BIOGR.APHICAL RECORD out his adult life. He was a man of good busi- ness instincts, and conducted his establishment upon lines that secured him a distinct measure of success. His death occurred in '1'oronto in 1886, at the age of sixty. Ir. \Yest's marriage was solenmizt'd in ep- tember, 18;)8. when Ii-;s ÌIlarion Ferguson ùe- came .Mrs. \Vest. They became the parents of four children, as follows: Georgine, wife of Prank Abbott, by whom she haB had four chil- dren, Henry, Isabella, Charles aud Arthur; Ida, )[rs. "\\llliam Kingdon, of Toronto; Louise, who married John )Ianson, and has five children, John Bruce, "\Yilliam Alexander, Ida l\Iarion, Douglas Bigger and Alfred Kingdon; and El- freda, now Irs. Ilerculas McLeary, of Toronto, who has one daughter Elfreda. Both )Ir. '\Yest. and his wife united with the Church of Eng- land. \Yhile never an active politician, ::\Ir. "\Yest was alwa,'s identified with the Conservative party. F aternally he was connected with only one ol'ganiza tion. the Knights of p .thias. )Irs. )Iarion (Ferguson) \Yest was born in England. the daughter of an Irishman. )lc- Ka,' FerO'uson who married \Iiss Ial)' Dil- lon The fathe was a member of the 5th Xorth- umherlanù Fusiliers and at the time he died held the rank of sergeant. lIe came to Toronto in 18-18, when )lrs. \\T est was only a child, and her life has since been paBsed fhere. )lcKay Ferguson died in 18."}3, aged forty-five 'ears, and his widow went to the United States, where the rest of her life was spent. \\1LLIA)I BCCKLE. a retired farmer of \\Thitchurch tm\nship, York County, residing on Lot S5, Y onge Htreet, was horn in Y orkshirp, England, July 17, 18 8, a sun of Anthony and Hannah (Hislop) Buckle, who then were resi- dents of the village of Brearton. Anthony Buckle was born in Yorkshire in It;OO and his wife in 1::10G. Hhe died there in 18;1 and he in l\Iav 1873. All of their seven children resided in ÿorkshire with the exception of \Yilliam, the second in order of birth, the others being: Thomas also came to America, lo- cating in Missouri, where he married, but when the Civil "IVaI' in the States broke out he removed to Canada, in 1862, with his wife and daughter, and in the same year returned to England, where he followed railroading until his death. in lR9 (the daughter still resides in Yorkshire): Ann. deceased, married John Peacock, of Yorkshire, and Jeft a family in England; Sarah, deceased, married John Hymas, and left sons and daugh- tel'S' Jane is the widow of John Hetherton of the ity of York, England, and has threp chil- dren. ":\larv born in Yorkshire in 18:39, is the wido v of \\Tilliam \\T ebster, anù has five children 331 (one of her sons is in Africa) ; and Martha, the widow of J uhn tephenson, has one daughter. \\Tilliam Buckle was reared in Yorkshire and received his education in the village school. lIe worked as a farm hand there until he was mar- ricd, J nne 11th, IS37, to :\[iss Hannah "IV ood. born in June, 1832, a daughter of Thomas and Hannah Wood who were members of an old Elwlish famil ', A few months after their ma;riage, in September, 1837, l\Ir. Buckle and his wife embarked on the ,. City of \\Tashing- ton, " for the port of Kf>w York, from which city they proceeded on their way until they reached their destination in Canada. :\11'. Buckle im- mediately beO'an to wurk as a farmer in East Gwillimbury..... first being empJoyed by a Ir. \Yilcox. Tn 18;6, he rented thp homestead farm of .!\Ir. "\Yright, in the same township. and then purchased his present farm. On which he has li"ed ever since. lIe has made many improve- ments here, of all kinds, building an elegant brick clad residence and barns and outbuildings of all kinds. He has been very successful, and through his own industry has amassed an ample competency. On Janual)T 2, 1897, :\lrs. Buckle died, Jeav- ing a family of five children, namely: (1) 1\1artha, born in )larch. 18;)8, in East G" illim- bury, married (first) .John Reynolds, who died lem'ing two sons. Edgar and WïUiam, and (second) Robert Reynolds, and tliey reside in King township. They have seven children, Edna n., Arthur J., Ollie G., Renie 1\1.. Robert V., \\llliam :\I. and Harvey D. (2) William, born in 1860 married l\Iinnie Olliver, of this county, and th ;},. reside at Oakville village, where he follows but('hering. They have two chiJdren, Ernest and :\lay. (3) John. born in January, 186:3. married l\Iiss Esther Robinson, of York County. and they reside on his farm, adjoining his father's home. They have one son, Earl. ( 4) .J oseph, born Sept. 1, 1869, is the manager of the old homestead. Tn 1901 he married :\liss Susan \Yasley, who was born in \\11Ítchurch, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth \\T asley, and a member of an old and prominent family of "\Yhitchllrch township. The 'Yasleys are of PennsyJvania extraction and of Quaker faith. Joseph Buckle and his wife have two children. l\Iay E. and an infant. (5) Sarah J., born in 1871, is the wife of James "Uurray of New- market. In politics Mr. Buckle has always been a sup- porter of the Conservative party. He is an hon- est, reliabJe, upright man, looking after and at- tending to his own business strictly and faith- fully. 332 COMl\IE1\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHIC \.L RECORD l\IAHLON DOAN, was one of the highly es- teemed citizens of East G" illimbury township, where he was living retired on his fine farm on Lots 23 and 4, 3rd Concession, at the time of his death, Oct. 20, 1906. }lr. Doan "as born near Hondhead, \Vest GWilhmbury, Nov. 24, 1835, son of Jonathan and :\[atilda (Hartley) Doan. Jonathan Doan was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1801, and grew to manhood in his native county. He married in 1824, }liss l\Iatilda Hartley, born in 180-1, and they settled near Bondhead, where Mr. Doan cleared np a farm upon which they resided until some time In the early forties, when they located near Queensville, purchasing the Clark Improwment, on Lot 21, 3rd Concession. There )11'. Doan spent the remainder of his life, passing away in 1871, while his wife died April 15, 1863. In religion they were members of the Society of Friends. 1\11'. Doan was a Reformer. Their children were: Mary A., born in August. 1826, married Elijah Lake, who settled near Sharon as a farmer, and there died; Harriet, born in April, 1829, is the widow of 'Villiam Soules, who died in Toronto, where she and her dangh- tcr now reside; :\[atilda is the wife of Edgar Montgomery, of Toronto; Mathias, born in 1832, married :;\[iss Emma Stennett. and they settled on Concession 3, East Gwillimbury, where he died in March, 1899, leaving his widow with seven children Chesley, Matilda (now lVII's. Walker Morton), Agnes (married Allen Ho- ward, of Xewmarket), Frank (deceased. who married Rose Stewart, and left two children, Lila and Ethra), Clara (widow of Robert Put- nam, of Niagara), Emma (wife of Robert Tel- fer, of Smithville, Ont.), and Hattie (wife of Frederick Cowieson, of Queensville): [ahlon was born in 1835; James J., born in 18 R. mar- ried Miss Lucinda Dnnham, of Qneensville, and thcy settled on the old homestead. where he died in July, 1896; Charles, born in 1841. resides on the old homestead: Jonathan, born in 1845, died in 1847. l\Iahlon Daan received a distriC't school erluca- tion, and grew to manhood on his fathpr's farm. On June 7, 1863, he married )[iss Sarah Atkin- son, who was born Feb. 13, 1841, in East GwilJim- bury, daughter of .Tohn and Elizabeth CAyl- ward) Atkinson, early settlers of York County. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Doan settled on the present homestead, the large brick house on which is one of the finest in the country. 1\11'. Doan also owned other farms in the locality, being considered one of thp prosperous farmers of East GwiBimbury. No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Doan, but they reared a boy. 'Vil- ]jam Morrison, to whom they gave a good edn- cation. He married Miss Martha Barr, of this township, and they are settled on one of Mr. Doan's farms in North Gwillimbury. They have four children: Grover 1\1., Mabel E., Clarence and Joseph. 1\11'. and 1\1rs. Doan also reared Miss Lizzie Mitchell, Mrs. Doan's niece. :Mr. Doan was a member of the Methodist Church to which his widow also belongs. In political matters he was a staunch Reformèr, and he was a member of the county council for eight years, and of the East Gwillimbury coun- cil for a like period. Fraternally he was con- nected with the Queensville Masonic Lodge, for- merly known as the Sharon Lodge. He died after a lingering illness of several mon ths' dura- tion. . , .:Mrs. Doan's grandfather was one of the first settlers of this county, and in recalling the early days in the life of himself and wife one is led in thought to the pioneer times of the section, when, in place of comfort, plenty, and privileges of all kinds. civilization was but making slow progress. They performed well their parts in life, and are remembered with affection and re- spect. His son, John Atkinson, was a worthy representative of the name. and during his long life uniformly displayed the qualities which caused him to be honored and esteemed by all who knew him. l\Iahlon Doan was one of the most highly es- teemed residents of his section. Kindly and genial, with a strict sense of business integrity, he was popular with all, as is his estimable widow, and they have always been regarded as truly representative of the best citizenship of York County. GEORGE II. POWELL, one of the enter- prising and energetic business men of Whit- church township, and postmaster of the hustling town of Vandorf, was born on -Concession 4, Lot 15, in that township, Sept. 7, 1838. I-Es parents were George and Rosannah (Mulloy) Powell, the former born in Yorkshire. England, in 1821, and the latter in Canada in 1824. George Powell was the son of Benjamin Powell, the founder of the family in Canada, who came to York County from England in 1846. Five children were born to Benjamin Powell: Wil- limn, who died at Richmond HilI, where he was an agriculturist and a prominent citizen, having been a member of the council of that placp for many years: Ann. who died in Yorkshire, Eng- land; Benjamin. who married and settled in Darlington township. Durham Connty, and there died; George, the father of GBorge H.; and Mary, who was the wife of George Dibb, a far- mer of Yonge Street, where both died. George Powell was educated in his native CO L\IE IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD country, and when a young man carne to Can- ada. Here he was married, and settled on "ild land in \Vhitchurch township, \\-here he pur- sued agricultural work on the 4th Concession, Lot 15, having bought the land from a squatter. Here Mr. Powell continued until his death, in 1884; his wife passed away in 1878. Through hárd work and enterprise he became one of the well-to-do and prominent men of his section, and none was more highly esteemed. In reli- gion he and his wife were members of the J\Ietho- di<;t Church. They were the parents of a family of six children, as follows: \Villiam N., born at the old homestead, married )Iiss )[atilil.a )[c- Farland, of "Thitchurch township. and they now . reside on the home farm; they have a family of two children, \Villiam and George. John grew up on the old homestead, and married :\Iiss Eliza 'Yells, of York County; they removed to the States, \\ here they still reside, the parents of one daughter Ida. Hannah died when but nine years of age. Marion married James )[itchell, a business man of Alliston, Simcoe County, and they have three children, Regin- ald, Cecil and Harry. Harry grew up at the old home and married ::\Iiss Lina Sandford, of Tottenham, and they reside in Toronto, where he is manager for the Shuttleworth Chemical Company: they have a family of four children, Grant, Roy, Clair and Ketheline. George II., is our subject. George H. Powell is the fourth member in the foregoing family. He was educated in the district schools of Whitchurch township, and when a young man followed farming on his father's old homestead. In 1878 he engaged in the mercantile business, in which he has continued to the present time, and in which he has met with success. His cor- dial, kindly manner has won him many friends, as well as many customers. In 1883, finding that the press of his business demanded larger quarters than he had at that time, :\Ir. Powell erected his present store, and he carries a most complete stock of general merchandise. He i.s known as a man of strict business integrity, a fact which has also gained hi.m much patronage. Not only as a business man has Mr. Powell been successful and prominent, but as a public man as well. In 1887 he was appointed postmaster, and he has filled that office capably to the pre- sent time j in 1892 he was appointed a justice of the peace; in 1896 \\ as elected a member of the Whitchurch counciJ, and served until 1900; in the latter year was appointed a member of the county council, a position he held until the latter part of 1906; has served two years as a member of the board for the Industrial Home. and one year as county commissioner. In aH 3:33 of these offices l\Ir. Powell has served con<;cient- iously and well, to the full satisfaction of all concerned. On Dec. 13, 1882, Mr. George H. Powell and ::\Iiss l\Iary E. Petch Were united in marriage. She was born in Whitchurch to\\nship, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Lloyd) Petch, members of pioneer families of this county. To :\Ir. and l\Irs. Powell six children were born; Ethel 1\1., who is clerk and assistant postmaster to her father, and a young lady of culture and educational attainments; Ho\\ard, who died when two years old; Harry L., a clerk in the Bank of Montreal, at Aurora, Ont.; Fred G.; Herbert G., and Emma O. :\Ir. Powell is a member of the K.O.T.J\I., of the Sons of England, and the Order of Foresters. In religious matters he and his wife are con- nected with the Methodist Church. In his poli- tical sympathies Mr. Powell has always been a staunch supporter of the Conservative party. GEORGE LE)IOX the genial and accommo- dating proprietor and owner of the "Royal Hotel," at Aurora, County York, was born Aug. 9, 1842. in l\Iarkham township, County York, a son of Samuel and Ann (Hooper) Lemon. Samuel Lemon and his wife were born in Dorsetshire, England, '" here they married. They came to Canada in 1833 and settled on Concession 4, Markham township, Samuel Lemon engaging first in farming. Later he opened a hotel at Thornhill, where he continued for a number of years, and then moved to Richmond Hill, returning to Thornhill, where he died in 1869. His wife passed away in 1863. Their three sons were: (1) Henry, born in England, married Miss Sarah Miller, of County York, en- gaged in the hotel business at Thornhill, and later took charge of the "Commercial Hotel," at Toronto. He o\\ned a farm of 200 acres at Thornhill, on which he lived a few years, and then moved to Toronto again, taking charge of the "Clyde Hotel." where he lived until his death, in February, 1905. Hc left four children, Richard, Annie, James and Fred. (2) Walter G., born in 1838, was reared in County York, where he married :\Iiss Ellen Kirby. He then started into the hotel business at Thornhill, but later came to Aurora, where he ran the "Queen Hotel" for six years. He owned a farm at Richmond Hi]] and one in Whitchurch, and in 1886 he settled on the former for several years, then removing to the latter, where he now re- sides. He has three daughters, Mary, Lulu and Mildred. (3) George, the youngest, is the sub- ject of this sketch. George Lemon was educated in the schools of Markham township, and he remained at home 3:H CO:\L\IE.i\IORATIVE BIOGR \PI-IICAL RECORD until after the death of his mother, in 1863, when he came to .:\e\\ market and became apprenticed to the harness trade with Robert Fleming, with whom he worked four years. He also worked at the trade onc year in Hamilton and one at Dun- das. In 1866 he went to work for his brother Henry, as hotel barn boss, continuing thus for two and a half years, and then worked one year at Collingwood. In 1867 he was married to Miss ::';ophia :\Ieek, who was born in County York in 1847, daughtcr of John and Sarah Ieek, and a member of an old pioneer family of the county. l\Irs. Lemon's parents kept hotel at the "Golden Lyon," south of 'l'hornhilJ, and thence moved to Thornhill, where they died. Of their two daughters, l\Irs. Lemon is the only survivor. Ir. l.emon first went into the hotel business for himself at Richmond Hill, where he con- tinued for one year, and then came to Aurora, in 1869. He first rented the "Royal Hotel," which he purchased in 1875 and rebuilt, having expended large sums in making this hotel com- fortable and attractive. Beautiful lawns sur- round it, and there have been introduced other features which serve to beautify the place and to add to its value as a temporary home for the fine class of travel which is attracted to it. Mr. and Mrs. Lemon have four daughters, namely: Lena, born in 1869, is the wife of Thomas Young, of St. l\Iary's. and they have two children, Rena and George; Georgiana, born in 1873, is the wife of Edward Yule, of Alex- andria, Indiana, who is treasurer of the Cook Paper Mills; Eva and Reba, residing at home, are highly educated, refined young ladies. 1\11'. Lemon is one of the successful and popu- lar hotel men of his locality and in his chosen field of business has accumulated much more than an ample competency. He is a man of busi- ness energy and at the same time of matured judgment. The family helongs to thp Church of England. In politics he is a memher of the Conservative party, and fraternally he is a Mason. RICHARD WELLS, now living retired at his home in Toronto. No. 13 Alhany A venue, ",as for some years engaged in farming, and was also well known as a hotel keeper in Aurora, this county. IIp was born on the old 'Vells homestead on Concession 3. in King township. Nov. 7, 1838, son of William and 1\1ary A. (Machell) Wells, both natives of King. North York. William WeHs was born in 1817, and his wife . in 1820, she being the daughtpr of RiC'hard and Mary Machell, who came to Canada from Eng- land, where both wpre born in 1800. Riehard l\[achell was the first merchant in 'Vhitchurch township, and later removed to Aurora, where he continued in mercantile pursuits. His death occurred in 1866, and he left a family of scven children. William "-ells was the son of .Tohn and Susan (Lount) \Yells, natives of England and New York State, respectively, who came to Canada at a very early date and were active in the Rebellion of 1837.38. .Tohn Wells was also a soldier in the \Var of 1812, and one of the offi- cers to receive a medal for service rendered dur- ing that war. After locating in Canada 1\11'. "\Vells settled on Y onge Street, near Aurora, in \Vhitchurch township, and engaged in farming and carpentering for a number of years. after which he removed to King township. where he made a permanent home and spent the remain- der of his life, dying in 18fi6. His wife passed away two :years previously. They had a family of six children: \ViIliam; Gabriel, who settled at Guelph, where he has lived for man,\' 'ears, engaged in farming; J. P. 'Yells, )LP., horn near Aurora, who settled on the old homestead in King township, where he died in 1882; Jane, deceased, who was thp wife of Lot Hartman, de- ceased, of vVhitchurch; Elizabeth, born in King township, now deceaBed, who married Robert Norman and settled in Concession 3, in King township, where he died; and .John, who married twice, his second wife being 1\Iary Davis, who born him two children, "Walter (a dentist of \Vaterloo County), and Susannah (the wife of 1\1. C. Peck, a resident of Minneapolis, Min- nesota). \Yilliam Wells, father of Richard, started life as a merchant and farmer on Concession 6, in King township, and became a wealthy and in- fluential man. Tn 1870 he sold out his business and removed to Adrian, Michigan, where for some years he lived retired on a farm, at the end of that timp returning to Canada. HI' died in Toronto in .T anuary, 1903; his wife passpd away at the old home in Aurora in 1896. Mr. Wells was brought up in the faith of the Pres- byterian Church, while his wife was a \[ethodist. Politically "\Yi11iam \Yells was a Conservative, and for many years he held local offices in King township. heing repve and councillor for a num- ber of years. Eleven children were born to :\'lr. and Mrs. 'Yilliam \Yclls, two of whom died young; Richard, our subject, \Vas the eldest. Richard \Yells received a district school edu- cation, and worked on the farm and clerked in his father's store while growing to manhood. In )Tarch, ]863, he left the old home and went with the gold seekers to British Oolumbia. where he engaged in gold mining for some time, and then left that occupation and engaged in a store business at Victoria, B.C. Thus he continued until ]868, when he migrated to the Comstock COl\Il\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL R.ECüRD mines, in Nevada, and engaged in contract street grading and mining investments, with which he \\ as very successful. During the next two or three years he accumulated money rapidly, and made a number of successful investments in min- ing stocks in California. He then left for the gold fields of British Columbia and engaged in min- ing speculation until 1869, by which time he had made a fortune of no small proportions. Returning to Aurora in that year he engaged in importing horses from Scotland, bringing some of the finest draft and road horses that ever came to Canada, among them "Highland Chief," a Clydesdale horse well-known all over Ontario, "Eron Chief," one of the noted trot- ting stallions of the Dominion. and a number of others. l\Ir. 'Yells owned several farm;; upon which he bred his trotting- horses and Short Horn cattle. In 1881 he sold out his stock business and purchased the "Queen Hotel," in Aurora, where he continued until he retired from active business, in J nne, 190.1, still owning, ho\"\""ever, the hotel and a block of brick store buildings on :Main Street, besides a large amount of other property. On February 22, 18iO, Richard Wells mar- ried Iiss Rachel "\\T ebb, born in King township April 24, 1847, daughter of Lenville and Nancy "\\Tebb, who were old pioneers from Berks County, Pennsylvania. whence they came to King township. "!\Irs. 'Yells was reared and educated here, and is a woman of inteHigence. To :Mr. and Mrs. Wens have been born the fol- lowing children: Kate, born in Aurora, is the wife of Albert E. Thorley, a real estate man of Vancouver, and has one son, Gordon R.; l\Iaud was reared in Aurora and educated in hig-h school in Toronto, married Alfred B. Snowden. a mer- chant of Aurora, and died in Au!!ust. HI06, the mother of four children, Vpley "\\ ., Dorothy J., Richard G. and Godfrey; l\Iary grew up and re- ceived a rollegiate education in Aurora. and is now the wife of Harry Flurey. manager of the Bank of :Montreal at King, Ont.: Bertha is the wife of ,V. A. Smiley, a real estate man of To- ronto, and has one son. ,John C.: Sadie is a pro- fessional nurse of Chicago; Edith. married J. H. Godfrey. of western Canada. and is now em- ployed at the Ottawa post office. Political1y l\Ir. Wens hils always supported the Conservative party, and he served a,> a coun- cilman of Aurora for three 'ears. He is a mem- ber of the Sons of England at Aurora. In reli- gion he was reared in thp faith of thp English Church. Tn Octoher, 1904. Tr. ani!. Mrs. 'VeBs took a trip to Vancouver. Thenre 1Ir. 'VeIls proceeded to British {'olumbill. to Seattle, hy boat to the Yukon distrirt. Dawson City. on the Yukon river, reaching his destination in .June, '3;3j 1905. He spent four weeks at Dawson City, Mrs. Wells in the meantime remaining at Van- couver. Both enjoyed the trip immensely. During his residence in Aurora .:\Ir. 'Yells was regarded as one of its public-spirited citizens and benefactors. He is highly respected by aU with whom he is acquainted, not only for his busi- ness ability but for his honesty and sterling in- tegrity. THO IAS CIL-\.P IAN, a well-known business and public man of Toronto Junction, who is now serving as a member of the council, was born in l.åncolnshire, England, in 1866, son of William and Hannah (Bradley) Chapman, also natives of that country. [rs. Chapman's peo- ple, the Bradleys, were residents of Sotby, Eng- land, for O\'er two hundred years. His father's people were very old residents of Apley and GoItha, near the market town of "Trag-by. Thomas Chapman grew to maturity in his na- tive country. 'Yhen he was six 'ears old his parents moved to Heming-by, near Horncastle, where they farmed for four years, and when he was ten they moved to \Yelton, near Lincoln, where he received his education. After that he was apprenticed to his trade in Manchester, learning the meat business. On coming to Can- ada, in 1886, he settled first in the city of To- ronto, where for t\"\""o years he was employed by H. 'Yickson & Son, butchers at the St. Lawrence market. :Mr. Chapman then went to Kansas City, Iissouri, and for four month,> was with the Kansas Cit . Packing Company, then return- ing to Canada. He was with Frederick Roun- tree of \Yeston in a butchering business for four years, and then, in 1892. with John \V. Demp- ster, embarked in the retail meat business at :No. 55 Davenport Road, Toronto ,Junction, this part- nership continuing until 1896. when Mr. Chap- man purchased Ir. Dempster's interest. Since that time he has rontinued in business alone. He has always taken an active interest in public mat- ters, and in 1904 he was ele('Ìed to the council of the ,Junction from the First ward. on the Conservative ticket. His popularity was proved in 1905, 1906 and 1907, when he was re-elected to the office by acclamation. In 1894, rr. Chapman was marriètired from a('t1ve life. and settled in Hoderich. wherp he died in 189:!. Ilis wife, whose maiden name was Eliza Jnhnstone, died in that to" m:;hip in 18.n. In 1821 Samuel 1\[ac- Math was one of two \'oter<; in the township of Goùerich, at the first election held in t}w County of Huron. TIc and his wife were Presh\"terian . Of their children three gorew to maturii,.: \\11- liam, a farmer of C:odel'i(.h township;' Hugh: and Dr. James .J., depeased, who left one son, Jam('s BrOflgpn. William has one son and five daughtcrs, name]): Samuel R. (now residin on the' old honwstpHd). Ella May. Eva (in ew York City in charge of the surgical department of rt. Sinai Hospital), Lottie, Christina and Sadie, all of ,\ horn are unmarried except Lottie. Hugh l\Iac::Uath was born on Lot 16, Conces- sion 4, Goderich township, County of Huron, July 30, 1841. lIe was educated in the public schools of his native township and in a com- mercial college. Mr. 1\lac1\lath began his busi- ness life as a merchant in Kincardine, where he remained five years. In 1873 he removed to Toronto, where he remained but a few months, and the,n went to Hamilton, where for two years he was in the life insurance business. He next engaged in the fire insurance business in Goderich, in which he remained lmtil 1879, when he returned to Toronto and settled in Park dale. At that time the municipality was two months and seventeen days old. 1\11'. Mac- Math's first duties on settling in Parkdale were in the management of the Agricultural Insur- ance Company of Ottawa. In 1880 he was ap- pointed assessor of Parkdale. and this making him well acquainted, he decided to embark in the real estate business. This he did, on May 10, 1880, opening an office for that business, in which he has successfully continued ever since. In 1880. 1881 and 1882 Mr. 1\IacMath was assessor of Park dale, and in 1884, 1885 and 1886 reeve thereof. He was a member of t.he county council of York, and in 1891 was elected an alderman of the city. 1\11'. Mac1\Iath was one of the original pro- moters of the Jameson Ave. Collegiate Insti- tute, of Parkdale. and a member of its first board of trustees. Ue is superintendent of the Anùrew Mercer Reformatory Sunday-school, and is also a member of the executive board and treasurer of the Prisoners' Aid Associa- tion of Canada. Since 188-! he has been a mem- ber of the board of the Uome for Incurables. and for fourteen years treasurer of that board. 1\[rs. 1\[ac1\Iath was treasurer of the same boarJ for nine years, and is now a mcmber of the executive board. and for six years she was a member of the Toronto Collegoiate Board. In her maidenhood, Mrs. l\Iac Iath was Miss Helen Oordon, daughter of Murdock Cameron Gordon. onf> of the oldest pioneers of Goderich township. lIe was born in Scotland in 1812. and settled in the County of Huron. whei'e he cleared a farm from the bush in Goderich township. He then went to 1\Ianitnba, where he died in 18!)-!. Like her husband. l\Irs. l\Iac- Math is a member of the Presb),terian Church, and they both tal,e great interest in institutions for the henefit of unfortunates. ::\[1', l\IaclVIath is a Reformer, and he fraternizes with the Masons. r - -"-- co:\nIE} ORATIVE ßIOGRAPHICAL RECORD JOIIX GIBD RIDOUT, of the firm of Ridout & Iaybee, solicitors of patents, with offices at No. 103 Bay street, Toronto, belongs to one of the oldest families of the Queen City. He was born in Toronto in 1840, son of the late Thomas Gibb Ridout, who is mentioned elsewhere. John Gibb Ridout was educated at Upper Canada College and Toronto University. He was attached to the Royal Engineers as an in- fantry officer, being then a lieutenant in H.:\I. 100th Regiment, and later became a member of II.}!. Staff College, a corps d'elite in the British army. Leaving the army and turning his attention to the law, he was called to the Bar in 18iO. For several years subsequently Mr. Ridout was a surveyor and civil engineer on the Canadian Pacific and other railways, from which he turned his attention to letters patent of invention, being now at the head of one of the oldest firms in Canada giving special attention to this line of business. and litigation relating thereto. JAMES C. STOKES, who entered into rest in :\Iay. 1904:. was one of the prominent citizens of King city, County York. He was born in Vaughan township. this county, in June, 1836. son of Christopher and Ann Stokes, who came hither from :\Ianchester, England. In 1861 he married Eliza Jeffary, who was born in Goderich, County Huron, Ont., in June, 1843, daughter of "William and Sarah (Wilson) Jef- fary. ::\11'. William Jeffary was born in the County of York in 1803, and after marriage settled for a few years in the County of Huron, whence he returned to King township, County York, locating on a farm in Concession 6. There he sp nt the remainder of his life, dying in 1887; his wife, Sarah (\Vilson). also passed away at that place two years later. They were the parents of three children: Samuel. born in 1838. emigrated to California, and there en- gaged in farming until his death in 1889; Wil. liam, born in 1840. married and settled in the County of Huron. where he died in 1883. leav- ing a widow, l\irs. Ellen Jeffary, and seven children: and Eliza married .J amcs f'. Stokes. After their marriage :\11'. and Mrs, James C. Stokes settled on a farm in King township. where they began farming. and continued at that occupation until 1901. ,,,hen !\II'. Stokes Wa'> appointed managcr of the Industrial Home of the COlmty of Y orIe After a short time Mr. Stokes was taken seriously ill. and died in May, 1904:. At this time Mrs. Stokes became manager of the Home, and here she has contin- ued. filling the position ably and well, assist- ed by her grandson. .Tames Patterson. who acts 3:)9 as keeper. Mr. Stokes was a member of the Church of England. He was prominent in the Conservative party, and for years was a mem- ber of the township council, and he also serv- ed as reeve and warden. !\II'. and }Irs. Stokes had three children: Ada, born in 1864, married Keil McXiven, who resides as a farmer in Ora. County Simcoe, and has six children, Mabel. Norman, Eliza, Isabella. William and Everett; Hannah, born in 1867, married (first) C. W. Patterson, had two children, James and Eliza; and married (second) Austin B Clark, a station agent; and William, born in .370, married Miss Annie Cooper. of King township, and they reside in Toronto, where he is engaged in business, and they have one son, James. !\II'. Stokes was regarded as a man of good judgme,nt and clear insight, while as a citizen and a neighbor he was held in high esteem. His estimable widow is greatly respected in this community, where the greater part of her life has been spent. HUGH LEACH, of Ko. 9 Spadina Road, Toronto, where he is now living retired, is one of the oldest bankers of Toronto. 1\'11'. Leach is of Welsh extraction, born at Robes- ton \Vathan. Pembrokeshire, South Wales, in 1 35, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Brigstocke) Leach. natives of Wales. Henrv Leach was for some veal'S an officer of the 'Scotch Fusilier Guards: and after the battle of \YaterIoo was retired on half-pay with the rank of lieutenant. He succeeded to his father's estate in 1844, and was sheriff and deput,y lieutenant of the COlmty of Pem- broke. South \Vales. Hugh Leach was educated at St. David's, South Wales. and in Bath, England, and began his business career with the old firm of Jones, Loyd & Co., private hankers, of London. Eng- land. with whom he remained four years. In 1857 he came to Canada. He was teller in the Bank of Toronto. Cobourg. for some time, and later manager, a position he held for two years, and in 1859 he settled in Toronto. entering the head office of the Bank of Toronto as Ledger keeper. later accolmtant. then assistant cashier, and finally assistant general manager. In 1896, after thirty-eight years in the banking business in Canada, :\11'. Leach retired from active work. In 1886 he became a member of the Board of Trade of Toronto, in which he continued for some n:ars. He is a member of St. George's Society. He is an Episcopalian, and has been connected with St. James' Cath- edral since 1863. In 1860 :\11'. Leach married ::\Iiss .Tessie Scott, 340 COl\IMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD who was born at Cobourg in 1837, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Scott, a grain merchant and postmaster at Cobourg; she died in 1882, leaving two sons: Henry Scott, with the Canadian Freight Association at Toronto; and Frederick Hugh, manager of a branch of the Bank of Toronto in Toronto. In 1874 1\'[1'. Leach erected his home, now No. 198 College street, but then a private road with gates at Y onge street and opposite to his house. There were no sidewalks in that part of the city at that time. He resided there for thirty-one years, and it has since become the home of the Canadian Institute. DR. DAVID JAMES GIBB WISHART, of Toronto, a leading specialist of that city, is the son of Rev. David Wishart, a Presbyterian minister, and his wife, Maria Torrance. Dr. Wishart was born at Madoc, County Hastings, Ont., Sept. 11, 1859. The family is Scotch, and 0111' subject is re- lated to the renowned martyr, George WÏsh- art. An uncle of the Doctor was a standard bearer of the Scotch Greys at Waterloo, while another relative was a gunner on the "Shan- non," when she defeated the "Chesapeake." Rev. David Wishart came to Canada in 1854, settling in :Madoc, where he lived for thirty- nine. years, at the end of which time he retired from active work. His wife was the young. est daughter of Thomas Torrance, a Montreal merchant who located there in 1809, and serv- ed in the war of 1812, and was a director in the Bank of :Montreal in 1819. Her oldest sister was the wife of Dr. Stephenson, one of the founders of the medical faculty of McGill University. Dr. David James Gibb Wishart was educated at the Collegiate Institute at Brantford. 1876- 78, University College in Arts, 1878-82. and :McGill University in medicine, 1882-83. He then spent some time in the English hospitals, and began practice in Toronto in 1885, and since 1888 has given his attention to Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear. The Doctor holds the dcgrees of B.A., Toronto University, 1882; M.D.. C.1\L, McGill University, 1885; L.R.C.P., Lonrlon, England, 1885; and M.D.. C.M., Trin- ity, 1887. He is a member of the Ontario Med- ical Association, the British Medical Association, is a Fellow of the American Laryngological and Otological Society and Canadian collaborator for the "Laryngoscope." Dr. Wishart is a Mason. He served as a member of the Queen's Own Rifles. 1887-1892. In his religious belief he is a Presbyterian. He is a member of St. Andrew's and the Caledonian Societies and the British Empire League. Dr. Wishart has been twice married. On Aug. 4, 1887, he married. Sarah Staunton Gun- ther, by whom he had one son, David Egmund. By his second wife, Rebecca Maria, the sister of his first wife, he had children, 1\'[yssie Elsie Torrance, Edith Maria Torrance and .J ean Wylie. PHILIP TAYLOR LEE, of No. 163% Queen street we,st, Toronto, is a member of one of the pioneer families of Toronto, and was born in his present residence, in 1842, son of Samuel Lee. Samuel Lee was born at Enniscarthy, Coun- ty Wexford, Ireland, Dec. 25, 1795, receiving his education at Dublin. He late.r entered the artillery service of the East India Company, and in 1818 sailed for Iadras, his battery, No. 3, being in active service there for six years, and during this time Mr. Lee visited the greater portion of the Indian Peninsula. While stationed at Dum Dum he occupied the chair of worshipful master in Courage and Human- ity Lodge, A.F. & A.M., and was also a com- panion of the Honorable and Ancient Order of Red Cross Knights. On leaving Dum Dum, Mr. Lee was given certificates from the above orders, bearing the date of 1827, which are now the property of his son, our subject. Mr. Lee returned to England, after leaving Mad- ras, and thence to his native land. In 1833, with his sisters, he sailed for Canada, arriving in New York in July of that year. In 1835 he married Jane Alicia Taylor, born at Carlow. Ire- land, in 1811, daughter of 'Villiam Taylor, who died in Ireland. In 1832 Jane Taylor. in com- pany with her brother, Joseph. came to Toron- to, the latter later returning to New York, where it is supposed he died. ::\11'. and Mrs. Samuel Lee, immediately after marriage. set- tled at what is now Nos. 163-165 Queen street west, the property now being owned by their son, Philip T. For thirty years after settling in Toronto. 1\11'. Lee was manager for John Richey, the builder. and under 1\'[1'. Lee's man- agement many of the principaf builrlings of Toronto were erected. among them Trinity College, Corn Exchangc. St. George's Church, Holy Trinity Church. the original TIpper Can- ada College, the Provincial Lunatic Asylum. and others. :Mr. I.Jec died Jan. 18, 1882. Philip Taylor Lee received his education in the schools of his native place, and in 1849. won the prize. given b ' his teacher. William Sharpe, for excpllence in reading. and this prize Mr. Lee kepps among the reminders of his boyhood days. After completing" his stu- dies 1\lr. Lee adopted the mercantile life. deal- ing largely in bankrupt stocks for a number of years in Western Ontario. While in Newmar- CO::\IMEi\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ket 1\11'. Lee also engaged in the insurance busi- ness, continuing in that line on returning to To- ronto in 1885, and he is still interested in it. In 186 Mr. Lee joined Company 5, Queen '3 Own, under Captain :Uurray, the most popular captain of his day. In this connection 1\11'. Lee remained until 1865, when his relations with the. militia were severed. Mr. Lee owns the property at Nos. 163-16;) Queen street west, where his father and mother first settled. Mr. Lee is a Freemason, being past master of Tus- can Lodge, 1\0. 99, G.R.C.. of I\ewmarket; past first principal of Doric Chapter, No. 60, G.R.C.; and past grand registrar of the Grand Chapter of Canada. Like his father :Mr. Lee is one of the popular members of the l\Iasonic frater- nity. He is a good conversationalist, and is a genial gentleman, and is the best posted man in Toronto on the early days of the Queen City. CHARLES CO W A Y KEELE, one of the early settlers of Toronto Junction, and the owner of much land on which the town now stands, was born in Toronto in January, 1850, and died at his late residence, "Glenside," No. 146 Keele street, Toronto Junction, Nov. 2, 1884. William Conway Keele, the founder of the family in Canada, was a barrister by profes- sion, and well knowìl in legal circles of the Province. He left England and settled in To- ronto prior to the Rebellion of 183;-38. but subsequently went to iagara. later returning to Toronto. Then he moved to what is now Toronto J lliction. and liyed at "Glenside." which became the family homestead. and there he resided until his death. He came from Southampton. in the south of England. his fath r being a well-known physician there. All his brothers entered the navy. one. Charles. be- ing especially mentioned in histor,y for his bravery and loyalty as a midshipman during the war of 1812; another, George, was a sur- geon in the navy; another became an admiral; while a fourth served under Xelson. A grand- nephew. .John .JeUicoe. C.B.. has lately been made naval aide-de-camp to the King. Wil- liam Conway Keele married twice, his first wife being a )Iiss Ioore, by whom he had five chi]- dren. only one of whom is living in the Pro- "ince. His second wife was Mary Cleaver, and the only child of this marriage to grow to ma- turity was Charles Conway Keele. whose name heads this sketch. Charles C. Keele received his education at the Collegiate Institute, Toronto, and at Up- per Canada College. He studied law for a year. intending to follow his father's profes- sion. but gave it up to devote his time to his ;Hl property. He settled at the old homestead. then replaced by a more modern house, where he resided until death overtook him in the prime of life in 1884. On June 28,1883, Mr. Keele married Augusta A. Street, who survives him, making her home at "Glenside." She, too, is a member of an old family, the Streets being of English ex- traction and founded in this country by Wil- liam Street, grandfather of 1111's. Keele, who came to Canada in April, 1832. He settled at Niagara Falls, where he died at the age of fifty-one, his wife passing away at Dundas in 1864, aged eighty-four years. They had eight children, the youngest of whom was Warren Porter, who married Sarah Henderson, and be- came the father of one son and three daugh- ters: Herbert Charles (deceased), Frances Gertrude (wife of H. W. Williamson), Augusta A. (who bE)came Mrs. Keele), and Sarah Por- ter (wife of H. A. Gardiner, of Philadelphia). Mr. and Mrs. Keele became the parents of one child, Charles Conway, born at "Glenside," Oct. 7, 1884, who like his father was educated at Upper Canada College, and has since enter- ed business life. 1\11'. Keele was a member of the Catholic Apostolic religion. In political life he was a Conservative. He lived a quiet and retired life, respected by all who knew him. JAl\IES WILKIE COLLINS, who died in Toronto, Nov. 15, 1899, was for many years a well-known business man of that city. He was born in England in 1849, and when about seven years old came to this country, completing his literary education at Weston. His father, who died when our subject was only a young boy, was a captain on a large British man-of-war. While taking the military course at the Mili- tary College at Kingston, at the time of the Fenian Raid, young Collins was determined to enter the service of his country, but his age was against him, and the enlisting officers at first refused him as being too young. How- ever. he remained at the recruiting station, waiting for a chance, and there came a vacancy offered for a man who conld ride. The officer said to young Collins: "Can you ride a horse T" which was promptly answered. "I can." "Let's see you ride the horse here," the officer then said. Y onng Collins mounted the bare-backed animal. soon proved his efficiency as a rider, and was enroIled. much to his delight. During the Raid. he proved himself equal to any em- ergency, and came out of that struggle with a record and experience which was of incalcul- able value to him in after years. He was at one time captain of the Tenth Regulars. hold- 342 CO;,\L\IEßIIJRATIVE BIOGR \PIIIC.U.. RE('ORD ing that position at the time the regiment was disbanded. 1\1r. Collins' business lif... was spent practi- cally in Toronto. About 18ï6 he began busi- nes.'S on Queen Street "est. where for about twenty-three ;years he was engaged in the dry- goods, men's furnishing and clothing business, bcing very successful. He was a thorough bus- iness man, of strict integrity. and made many friends. In 1882 he married 3Iiss Orphena 1\1. Lawson, who was born near Ottawa. but came to Toronto in girlhood, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Bowen) Lawson. the former horn in 18 and the latter in 18:3 . They were the parents of these children: Alexander .J ohn. an artist in the United States; Lewis Edson, of Toronto; 1\1rs. Collins; X"orman Byron, ma,,"or of Greater Muskegon, l\Iichigan; Eliza- heth ;,\1.. wife of J. 13. Baxter; Andrpw Harvey, of Toronto; Xancy .Adelaidc, wiff> of T. D. Wright; and one child that died in infancy. They were a very musical family. the three girls heing well-known musicians of Toronto. l\Irs. Lawson. the mother of the foregoing chil- dren. was of United Empire Loyalist extrac- tion. her parents having settled in Canada ahout the time of the American Revolution. To :Mr. and 1\1rs. Collins were born five chil- dren: Leopold 'Wilkie, a bookkeeper of Toronto; Cecil Harvey, df>ceased; Beryl Adelaide; Zeta Y esty; and Lytton Lawson, deceased. 1\11'. Collins, as is his wife, was a Iethodist. In politics he was a Reformer. He was fraternally cunnf>etf>.d with the LO.O.F., the C.O.F.. and the A.O.U.W. EZEKIEl; FRA.i\CIS WIIITTK IORE was born in the city of l\Iontreal July 2, 1818. His father. Thomas \Vhittemore, was born in l\las- sachusetts in 1786. and married Priscil1a Beld- ing. the sister of the founder of the original Belding Silk Company. After spending their early married life in New England, they decid- ed to move to Canada, and thus it is that we find l\Iontreal to be the birthplace of the sub- jf'ct of this biography. E. F. Whittemore spcnt his early boyhood days in Montreal, but when a lad of twenty decided to move to Toronto and see what the western metropolis had in store for his future. This proved to be his future home, and with the exception of a short visit hack to :\Iontreal we find him actively engaged in business life in Toronto until the time of his death. On April 6, 1843. he mar- ripcI l\Iargaret Johnston. Among the members of hi.. family may be mentioned: Franris Beld- ing Whittemore, deceased; William Henry Whittf>n1ore. of Waterdown, Ont.. a retired merchant; Frederick Theodore Whittemore. real estate and insurance agent of Xew York: and Luther Holton \Vhittemore. general man- ager of the John 1\1. Smyth Company. of Chi- cago. The late Alexander Ianning was a brother-in-law of 1\11'. \Vhittemore, having mar- ried his sister, Adeline A. Whittemore. in 18;:;0. It is intercsting to note that )11'. Manning's success was due largely to the assistance given him by Mr. "Whittemore at the commencement of his husinf>ss career. )11'. \Yhittemore was during his lifetime one of Toronto's leading citizens, in both private and business life. lIe was a man of the high- est character, being known for his sterling in- tegrity and honor, and as an active supporter of the Temperance Reformation SocIety, the predecessor of our present organization along similar lines, Upon his arrival in Toronto he entered as clerk in onf> of the leading financial houses of that date, and speedily advanced to a responsible position. In lS40 he entered in- to partnership with 1\11'. Thomas Rigney, a re- tail merchant, under the name of Thomas Rig- ney & Co. In 1842 a new finn was established, known as \Vhittemore. Rutherford & ('0., the partners being E. F. Whittemore. Edward Hen- derson Rutherford md Thomas Rigney. A few years later the senior partner. who manageù the financial affairs of his previous enterprises, derided to establish a private banking house, which carried on business under the name of E. F. "Whittemore & Co. The partners were E. F. Whittemore, Ellswood Chaffey and Ed- ward ::\Iorris, the latter two being former em- plo 'ees. The firm stí'mlily progressed. becom- ing one of the city's largest private banking and financial houses of that period. Among the many lines of activity in which he was prominent may be mentioned the Con- sumers' Gas Company, whose President he was for a number of years; the Great \Vestern Rail- way Company; rpper Canada Building Soci- ety; the Provincial Insurance Company; \Vest- ern Assurance Company; thf> f'anada Perman- ent Building & Ravings SOl'it't,\,; the Inter- national Coal & Oil Complmy; British Amer- ica Express Company; Toronto 8xchange .\s- sociation; Korthern Railway Company; Brit- ish Ameriran Assuranrr Company; and tlU' Blmk of Fpper Canada. 1\11'. \Vhittemore was a di- rector on the boards of all these corporations, anù was one of the leading financial figures of the day. Although he was actively engaged in his many private enterprises 'et he found it possihle to devote considerable time to mat- ters of puhlic import. In lR53 and 18.)4 he was an alderman of the Corporation of the City of Toronto, and in 1858 was elected Pre- sident of the Toronto Board of Trade, which "- ............ COMME.àIORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD office he filled most efficiently until the time of his death, Feb. 19, 1859. FRANCIS BELDING WHITTEMORE, who died in Toronto, l\Iarch 29, 1900, was born in that city July 7, 18-15, second son of Ezekiel Francis and Margaret (Johnston) Whittemore. lIe was educated in a private school in Toronto under the Rey. John Frank and in Upper Canada Col- lege. While still a young man in his teens, ho:J entered the service of the Consumers' Gas Company, and st adily forged his way up until he became assistant manager and chief ac- countant, which position he filled for many years. In 1872 Mr. Whittemore married Miss Anna Louisa McCord. who was born in Thronto, daughter of the late \ndrew Taylor McCord, City Treasurer of- Toronto, for a period of forty years. 1\11'. l\IcCord was born in Belfast in 1806. and his wife. Charlotte Taylor, was born in Dublin in 1811. In addition to filling his position as City Treasurer, 1\11'. McCord was very active in t mperance circles, being presi- dent of the Temperance Reformation Society for a number of years; he wat! a trustee of the Toronto General Hospital and of the Toronto General Burying Grotmds Trust. 1\11'. Whittemore was an ardent member of the Jarvis Street Baptist Church. and was prominent in Y.l\I.C.A. and other good works. He was one of the best known citizens of To- ronto-known to business men, to church cir- cles, and to the public generally by the stere- opticon exhibitions he gave every winter, which have been the delight of thousands, and for which he asked no other reward than the plea- sure of doing something for others. His life was spent largely in giving other people plea- sure and in extending help to the unfortunate in times of distress. He was a man of the high- est character, and kindness and generosity were strong characteristics. His death was sin- cerely mourned by all who knew him. 1\11'. and l\Irs. Whittemore had children as follows: Harry Theodore, of Calgary, Alberta; Ernest Frank; Luther Holton; and Arthur Reginald. all of Toronto. A short genealogical synopsis of the Whitte- more family follows: Wightmar was the original form of Whitte- more. from the old Norse word "mar," mean- ing famous or renowned. and" wight. " meaning a man. There are those who say Whittemore is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "hoitmar," meaning white meadow or lake, and the first John, Lord of Whytemere, derived the name of tIll' family from the place where they original- ly reside.d. Earlier than 1300, in the time of Henry III., we find the first recorded name, i.e., 343 John, Lord de Whytemere, having his domi- cile at Whytemere, about one hundred and fifty miles from London, on the northeast side of the parish of Bobbington, in the manor of Claverly, in Shropshire. At the present time the same locality bears the name of Whitte- more. It is recorded by two historians that 'Whittemore Hall, at .Whittemore, was the place of origin of the Whittemore family, which fact has been proved beyond a doubt. About the year 1483 the" de" (of) was drop- ped, leaving the surname Whytemere; and not far from 1495 the "y" was changed to "i" and the "e" after "t" was omitted, leaving the name Whitmore; while the name Whittemore is obtained by adding a second "t" and retain- ing the "e" and next to the lest "e" in each name changed to "0." The present name of Whittemore has been spelled five or more dif- ferent ways during the past three hundred and. fifty years, and the name of Whitmore differ- ently. It is remarkable how English names have been changed and transmogrified by use from their original form. Even members of the same family have spelt their snrnames dif- ferently, as we may see in this particular fam- ily. This has been caused in many instances by whim. caprice or custom. Changes haye been wrought down thro.ugh the ages upon the orig- inal spelling of .Whytemere, and it is from this source that the present forms of 'Vhytmore, Whitmer. .Whittemore, Whitemore. 'Vhytmer, 'Vhitmor, Waltmore and Weadmore are deriv- eeL Whitmore is the usual Colonial form. With further reference to the original family seat in the parish of Bobbington, in Claverly Manor, the Genealogical Register, in October, 1878, sa 's: "At the present day there is in the par- ish of Bobbington, in the manor of Claverly, in Salop County. England. a place called Whitte- more. which is a modern-looking farm-honse, comprising a large estate. This locality is in the County of Salop. but the greater part of the parish is in Staffordshire. This family of Whittemore have held in fee this pI Me since the signing of the Great Charter at Runny- mede, by King John. in 1215. and in early times the proprietors were callf'rl Lords of Whytf'- mere. " The American an stor in common of the Whittemore family was Thomas 'Vhittemore, who came to this country between 1639 and 1645. probably in 1641-42. and settled in that part of Charlestown. suh,.,equC'ntly Malden. Massachusetts. which is now emhraC'ed within the town of Everett. :\Iassachusetts. He came from Hitchin. County of IIprtford. England. Thomas Whittemore. Senior. the father of the American ancestor, Thomas. lh'ed in Hitchin, 3H CO nIK\IOR_\.TIVE BIOGR.\.PIIICAL RECORD and was married in 1566. He had two broth- ers, William and Rowland. Thomas Whitte- more, Sr., died in IIitchin in 1617. Thomas 'Vhittemore. Jr., came to America about the time the Pilgrim Fathers commenced their pil- grimage from England to New England. There are at present many Whittemores in the East- ern States, particularly in Massachusetts. It is interesting that through Thomas Whitte- more's children nearly all the 'Vhittemores in .America are descended. while some of the 'Vhittemores in England are descendants of his children that were born in England before his coming to America. In America the family trace their descent from three of his sons. Daniel. John and Samuel. The descendants of Daniel are known as the "Daniel Branch," those of John as the ".John of Cambridge Branch. " and those of Samuel as the "Samuel Branch." The descendants of each of these men number practically the same. Ezekiel Francis Whittemore. the subject of this biog- raphy, is of the" Samuel Branch." The genealogy of the family in direct lineal descent from generation to generation follows: (I.) John, Lord de Whytemere, born 1199. died 1272; (II.) Philip de Whytemere, died 1300; (III.) John de Whyte mere, living in 1361; (IV.) Richard de Why tern ere ; (V.) Richard. died 1442; (VI.) Thomas Whytemere died 1483; (VII.) Richard Whitmore. died 1504; (YlIl.) Rjchard Whitmore, born 1495. dierJ. 1549; (IX.) Thomas Whittemore. born 1542. married 1566. died 1617; (X.) Thomas Whitte- more, who came to America 1641-42; (XI.) Samuel Whittemore, born 1646. died 1726 ; (XII.) Samuel Whittemore. born July 27, 1696, died Feb. 3, 1793; (XIII.) Thomas Whitte- more. born Oct. 9. 1727; (XIV.) Thomas Whittemore, born Oct. 1. 1756, married 1783; (XV,) Thomas Whittemore, born 1786, died 1840: (XVI.) Ezekiel Francis Whittemore. born July 2. lR18. married April 6. 1843, died Feb. 19, 1859; (XVII.) Francis Belding Whittemore, born July 7. 1845. married May 22. 1872. died March 29. 1900. Amos Whittemore. great-uncle of Ezekiel Francis Whittemore. was born in Cambridge. Massachusetts, April 1!:). 1759. By reason of his extraordinary invention of machinery for the manufacture of cotton and wool cards, he merits a prominent place among the nrst me- chanics of the age. The son of a farmer, he worked for some years as a gunsmith, and fin- ally formed a co-partnership with his brother and others for the manufacture of cotton and wool cards. He soon after invented a machine for puncturing the leather. and setting the wires-a work preyiousl,:\' performed by nand. He found the greatest difficulty in bending the wires to a given angle after they were finally fastened in the leather. and was on the point of abandoning the attempt when in a dream he dis('(}vered the method of effecting it. The invention was patented in 1797, and it was sold for $150,000; but afterwards Samuel, his brother, repurchase.d it and carried on the bus- iness. Amos devoted his later years to the in- vention of an orrery, in which every planet was to describe its own orbit, but did not live to complete it. He died at West Cambridge (now Arlington), l\Iassachusetts, l\Iarch 27, 1828. J. A. GRAHAl\I, residing on Lot 79, Y onge street, in King township, is the last one in his generation of a large family which has been a factor in the development of the County of York since the end of the eighteenth century, and whose name stands for all that is best in character and citizenship. Col. William Graham was the founder of the family in America. Born in Scotland, he be- came a soldier in the British army with the rank of colonel. ftnd served his King during the Revolutionary war in the colonies. After the end of the war he remained for a few years as a resident of the Pnited States, but eventually moved to Nova Scotia with his wife and fam- ily. )lrs. Graham was a :Miss Taylor, and was married to the Colonel during his sojourn in the States. Their residence in Nova Scotia was not a permanent one, and in 1796 Col. Graham came to County York and located in Whit- church, on Y onge street. on the farm which has been the family homestead ever since. It was a rongh pioneer life, and rather a lonely one, though the region was gradually becom- ing occupied. Col. Graham died in 1814, and his wife in 1815, leaving a good-sized family. (1) John ne:ver married and was a resident of Kingston. (2) William died at the old home, unmarried. (3) Adam. father of J. A., had a twin brother (4) Peter. The latter married and Rettled near the family homestead. Some of his ehildren still live in Whitehurch. (5) .J ane became the wife of William Coates. of Whitchurch. and not only the parents but all of their children are now deceased. (6) :Mar- garet married James Edmonton, of Whit- church, both now deceased. They had one son, William, who for some years was an editor in Toronto. During the l\Iackenzie rebellion his paper was confiscated because of its support of the Loyalists. He moved later to the United States in the West, and died in Ogden, Utah, leaving two sons. His mother, Mrs. Edmonton, was the favorite child of Col. Graham, and re- ceived the largest share of his estate. CO DIE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Adam Graham was born On the homestead July 10, 1799, and during his boyhood receiv- ed as good an education as was possible in those days in that cOlmty. He was scholarly, with a bright, quick mind and made the most of his opportunities, while his strong mechani- cal bent made him easily proficient in the work of such trades as the carpenter's, blacksmith's, wheelwright's and similar ones. He did not marry until he was thirty-three years of age, and then settled down to farming on the old homestead. He put up new frame buildings to replace the old ones of logs, and gave practi- cally his whole attention to the management of his farm. He inherited the military instincts of his father, and as captain of the militia, dis- tinguished hmself as a soldier during the Mac- kenzie rebellion. Although an unswerving Re- former in his political views, he never took an active part in the management of local affairs. His wife was a l\Iiss Elizabeth Edmunson, who was born in Whitehall, New York State. in l\Iay. 180 . Her parents were .John and 1I1ary Edmunson. the former an English soldier if) the war of 18U. After the conclusion of that conflict he settled on a farm in Whitchurch and there died, leaving a family, who all lived in the County of York. 1111's. Graham died Jan. 15. 1873, and her husband was laid to rest Jul.'" 1. 18ï-!. Both were members of the Presby- terian Church. Eight children were born to Adam and Eli- zabeth Graham, of whom only the youngest, J. A. Graham. is living. The two eldest (1) James and (2) Alfred. died in childhood. (3) Sarah. born in 1834. married Robert Travis, deceased. of Whitchurch. and they had a large family. (4) !\ elson. born in 1835. married :Miss Susan Moore. of the County of York. and they settled on a farm in Whitchurch. Concession 3. where he died. leaving his wife with five children. three of whom are still living. (5) William. born in 1837. married l\Iiss Hannah Machell, of Toronto, and settled in Toronto, in the mer- cantile business, and after some years removed to :\Iichigan and died in 1899. leaving two sons: Dr. Graham, of Toronto j and Charles. a druggist. also of Toronto. (6) George, 1838. married Miss Julia Stephens. of Whitchurch. and settled on a farm in Conces- sion 2, near his father's home. After a num- ber of years there he moved to Tamura and went into business there. dying in 1890. He left one daughter Susan, now 1\1rs. l\IcCullough, of Chicago. (7) Harriet. 1839. married Henry Mitchell. of Aurora. and had three children, )[ary. Xelson and Jessie. (8) J. A. Graham. J. A. Graham was born on the homestead in Whitchurch. Jan. 2. 1841. and received the edu- :H.) cation afforded by the district schools. After his father's death he became the owner of the homestead, and has operated it most success- fully eVer since, making many general improve- ments. In 1900 he bought two acres just op- posite his old home, lying in King township, and while he has not relinquished the charge of the old place, he makes his residence upon this newly acquired property, where he has built a fine brick house with all modern im- provements, one of the best houses on Y onge street. In January, 1861. J. A. Graham was married to Miss Sophie McMackin, who was born in Xova Scotia. in 1843. daughter of John and Lenora :McMackin, who lived for several years in the County of York, during which time their daughter married, but they soon moved back to Nova Scotia and there died. 1\11'. and Mrs. Graham have had eight children. (1) [ar- gare.t, born in 1865, is the wife of Robert Davis, of Toronto, and has five children. (2) Freder- ick J., born in 1867. married l\Iiss Ruth Long, of U bridge. and settled in Toronto, where he died in 1903. leaving two daughters, Clarissa and Bella. (3) Alice, born in 1869, is the wife of Henry Brace. of Toronto, and has one child. 14) T. Henr.'-, born in 1871, married 1I1iss Mc- Collom. of Toronto. where they reside. They have one son. Hector. (5) Rosetta, born in 1873. is the wife of Henry Proctor. of Alberta, ,.W.Too and is the mother of two children. (6) Lewis. born in 1876, married a Miss Williams, of the County of York. He is a Dominion reve- nue officer stationed at Toronto. (7) Eva, born in 1879. was educated in Aurora High School and is at home. (8) Charles. born in 1881. un- married. is a successful druggist at Parkdale, Toronto. The parents of this family are both members of the Presbyterian Church. J. A. Graham bears a name known all over the county. and is a man of considerable in- fluence. He has never, however. aspired to of- fice. although he is a strong supporter of the Reform principles. His acknowledged strength and integrity of character, and the fact that he is one of the substantial men of the county, have given him an assured standing and make it inevitable that his opinions should carry much weight. He is a charter member of the )[asonic Order. Rising Sun Lodge. Aurora. and also belongs to the Foresters and the United Workmen of Aurora. For twenty-eight years he was a soldier in 1\0. 2 Troop. of the Second Regiment of Ontario ('avalry. ALFRED WARD. who passed away at his late residence. No. 84 High Park avenue, To- ronto Junction. Nov. 2.1. 1904. was a well- 346 Cü:.JL\IK\IORATIVE BIOl-iRAPIIlCAL RECORD known bu..iness man of that place as well as a member of a family long identified with Cana- da. The Ward family is of English extrac- tion and was founded in Canada hy WilJiam \Yard, grandfather of Alfred. lIe had two sons and three daughters, namely: \Villiam (Al- fred's father), John (who never married), Jane (1I1rs. Baird), Agnes (1\1rs. Eastwood), and Irs. Owenes. \Villiam \Vard, of the above family, was born in England, and on settling in Canada became a farmer in County Durham, where he died in 1895. He was one of the wealthiest farmers in the township of l\Ianvers. His widow, whosð maiden name was l\Iargaret Harris. was born in Ireland, and resided in Lindsay, until she passed away in October, 1906. lIer father was also a resident of Canada, to which country he emig-rated from the Emerald Isle many years ago. .William and :.Jlargaret (Harris) Ward were the parents of these children: E\t/.abeth, Alfred, Harriet, John and Lena. Alfred Ward was born in Manvers town- ship. County Durham, Aug. 11, 1838, and therc received his education, and began his business life as a farmer. In 1888 he removed to To- ronto Junction and for a time engaged in the wood and coal business. Then e.mbarking in thc building business, he purchased property and erected thereon residences and busines<; structures, in addition to the Ward block, which he built in 1891, erecting in all nine dwellings, seven of which he sold. He retain- ed his late residence on High Park avenue and the Ward block. His late home is one of the finp residence structure,s of High Park avenue. and herc 1\1rs. \Vard and her two sons reside. Mr. Ward was one of the Junction's success- ful business men, and during his residence in that place made many warm and lasting friend- ships. On Dec. 3, 1884. 1\[r. Ward was united in marriage with Elizabeth J. Carscadden, a mem- ber of an old family, founded in Canada by Robert Carscaddcn, the great-grandfather of 11 rs. \Vard. lIe was born in Ireland, and about 1840 came to Canada. settling in C'ounty Dur- ham, where he died about 1866. His wife was a Miss Dean, and to them were born the follow- ing children: Robert. James. John, Thomas. Dean, William. Dayid. Joseph, Grace and Flora. Of this family, Robert was the grand- father of }[rs. Ward, and was born in Irpland in 1807, and died in County Durham in lR91. He married Elizabeth Faburn, who died in 1883, aged sevpnty-three years. and to them were born children: John. Robert. Thomas. James. Richard. Alexander F. and .Jane. Robert Carscadden, of this family, was born in Ireland in 1834, and was therefore but six J'ears of age when the family came to Canada. In 1837 he married Lucinda Devitt, daughter of John Devitt and Ann (Brandon) Devitt. John Devitt came to Canada from Fermanagh, Ireland, in about 1830, and settled in the town- ship of West Gwillimbury, where they lived until about 1840, when with his wife, six sons and five daughters, he moved to the township . of Cartwright, and lived there until his death in 1875. Robert Carscadden was a farmer in the County of Durham for many years. In 18!)O he retired from active work and settled in Toronto .J unction, where he died in 1904. IIis widow. Irs. Lucinda (Devitt) Carscadden, survives him and is a rcsident of the .Junction. To them were born three children. John D, j Elizabeth June, 1\[rs. Alfred Ward; and .Anna L., wife of Dr. Joseph Wesley, of Newmarket. To l\Ir. and l\Irs. Alfred Ward were born two sons and one daughter, namely: Ina Gert- rude, born Sept. 5, 1887. and died April 3, 189 j Fred \Vilbert, horn at Toronto .Junction, Aug. 4. 1891; and Russell ewton. l\[arch 9. 1896. Mr. Ward was a member of the English Church, In politics he was Independent. and fraternally was connected with the LO.O.F. DR. ALBERT TIIO L\S l\L\cNAl\IARA, a well-known physician and surgeon of County York, Ont., who is engaged in the practice of his profession at Toronto Junction, was born Sept. 17. 1864. at l\[uskoka. son of Rev. George William and Eleanor Matilda (Pinkerton) l\IacN amara. Rev. George \Y. lIIad\"amara, the founder of the family in Canada, was born in 1811, in Ire- land. and his death occurred in Arthur, Ont.. ill 1877. He was educated at May-nooth College,. Ireland. and some time before coming to the Dominion he entered the ministry of the Meth- odist Church. in the work of which he was en- gllged in Ontario at the time of his death. He was a man whose earnestness and piety made him a power in any communit:,". and he was not only a clear and convincing preacher and spiritual teacher. but was IIlso an eloquent lec- turer. On Dec. 22. 1848, l\[r. [acXalUara was married to Eleanor )[atilda Pinkerton, horn in Ireland, and to this union there were born childreu as follows: Dr. George .Wi11iam. of Erie, Penns 'lvania. a graduate of the Toronto School of Iedicine; Elizabeth, 1Irs. R. K Booth. of Barrie. Ont; Dorcas V.. wifp of Rey. J. B. :.JIullan. of Fergus; EJe:mor Matilda. wife of W. C. White. of Bll'nhpim; James Joseph. of Toronto Junction; Robert Pinkerton, of Mon- treal j Theophilus Henry. a merchant, of De- troit. Michigan; and Dr. Albert Thomas. t'U L\[E IURXnYE BIUUR.\PHIcAL RECURD Dr. Albert Thomas 1acXamara completed his literary training in the high school of Orangeville. and in 1 f'3 entered the 1edical Department of the "Cniversity of Toronto, from whirh he was graduated in 18 7 with the de- gree of I.R. lIe immediately settled in To- ronto .J unction. locating on the property erect- ed by Dr. Gilmour, warden of the Central Pri- son. and has since continued here. having an extensive practice. On Oct. 27. 1897, Dr. lacNamara married ::\Iiss Frances Hoover. daughter of J olm Reesor Hom'er. who was a well-known miller of Iark- ham township aud later au insurance inspector in Toronto. To Dr. and 1rs. Iac amara have been horn two sons: Baden Edgar and Albert Reesor. The)- attend the :\[ethodist Church. The Doctor is independent in politics. while his fraternal connections are with the Masonic Order. the K.O.T.::\!.. I.O.O.F.. C.O.F., W.O."T.. Sons of England and the ::\Ianchester rnity of Odd Fellows. ROBERT .JOXE . SR., one of the early pio- neer residents of York township. COlmty York. whose death occurred in Eglinton in 1872, came of an old and respected family in Ire- land. his only brother being a Commodore of the Royal Kavy. Mr. Jones was born in 1779. and came to C'anada in the early part of the last century. Purchasing a large tract of land on the 2nd Concession of York township. he clear- ed a farm from the virgin forest and erected a saw-mill. He erected the first brick house in that concession north of Toronto. and there spent a long- and useful life, a much esteemed citizen. ::\11'. .Jones was united in marriage with Mary Wheelock, and to them were born a large fam- ily of children: (1) James, who died in Cin- cinnati. (2) Fidelia. who married Thomas Davies. of Toronto, died in her eighty-second -ear. (3) William. who married Isabella An- derson. was for a number of years a farmer near Hogg's Hollow. later removing to To- ronto. where he owned considerable property on Wilton avenue. and there died in his eighty- fifth year. (4) Eliza. who married Thomas Smith. of Toronto, died in her seventy-ninth year. (á) Rohprt farmed the homestead until his death. [ay 7. 1904. when eighty-four year!; of age. lIe met with an accident when about sixty years of age. which caused an illness and lameness for the remainder of his life. He was a man of ample means. was very generous. and gave largel ' to charitable institutions. and was a great traveller. visiting many points of interpst in both Europe and this Continent. (6) Benjamin, who married Isabella Cook, 347 lived for a number of years on Yictoria ave- nue. until his death in his eightieth year. (7! Iary, who lived on the homestead. kept house for her brother Robert. Since his death she has heen living with her sister. :\11'1'1. William Jackes. In her eightieth ear she made a trip to California. visiting the various points of in- terest. later she visited Ie1(ico. (8) Richard, who married a Iiss Taylor. died in his fiftieth year. (9) Samuel is in the brokerage business in San Francisco. California. opposite the .< Pal- ace Hotel" on :\1arket street. (10) Henrietta married "llliam Jackes. treasurer of York township. 'YILLLUI H. CL"CBIXE. .one of the leading agriculturists of the County of York. Ont., OWD3 a fine farm on Lot 34. Yaughan township, which he has improved with attractivc huildings of modern architecture and suhstantial character. l\Ir. Clubine was born Oct. 11. ISH. on Yonge street, near Xewmarket. .Whitchurch township, son of .John and Elizabeth (Butler) Clubine. John Clubine was born in 'Yhitchurch town- ship in 181 . son of \ndrew C]ubine, who cam, from Xew Jersey in the year IS00. and settJed in the bush on Y onge street. where he made a home and spent the remainder of his life. He had four sons and one daughter : John: Fred- erick. who settled in 'Vesterll Canada. where he died; Ezra. who died in Whitchurch town- ship; Andrew. who a]so settled in Whitchurch township as a farmer and there died; and .J ane, who married Dr. Andrew Lloyd. of Stouffvil1e, Count,.v York. where she died. .John Clubine, of the above family, purchased the old homp- stead at the time of his father's death. and there spent all his life, dying in 1885. He was twice married. his first wife. who died in 1849, leaving him four children: "Tilliam H.; John, who has been married twice and is a resirlent of the ::x orth- ' Y est; Mary Jane, 1\1rs. Stephens, of Whitchurch township: and Frances. 1rs. Abraham Oakley. of Los \nge]es. California. William II. f'lubine received a district and grammar school education and grew to man- hood on the farm. When a 'oung man he en- gaged in lumbering. and he continued in this connection with farming. In October. 1864, he married ::\Iiss Lucy Brown. born in 'Vhit- chur...1t township in 1848. daughter of James Brown. who came to 'Yhitchurch township from England. After marriagp )11'. Clubine purchased a farm on the 6th Concession, Vaughan township, and there cleared up 100 acres of land. and erected good buildings. re- siding there until he purchased the present place in 1886. His place, which is known as the Char s B. Johns homestead, is one of the 348 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHIf'AI.J RECORD finest in this locality, and Mr. Clubine has made many improvements. He is one of the largest stock dealers in this section of the coun- ty, and has dealt in imported horses and high grade cattle. He is also interested in the dairy business, shipping a great quantity of milk to Toronto every day. To 1\11'. and Mrs. William Clubine have been born the following children: Ida, is the wife of .Albert Wisnear, a farmer of King township. and they have two children, Delma and Wil- liam. James married (first) l\Iiss Sarah Pear- son. and (second) Almeda Shaw, and they reside on William H. Clubine's first farm in Vaughan township; he has six children, Charles, Thomas, "OWesley, Oakley, Laura and Lucy. Frances is the wife of Alfred Ireland, a farmer of King township, and they have a family of nine children. Lydia is the wife of .\lbert Flintoff, of 'Whitchurch township. J 0- sephine is the wife of G:eorge "\Vatson, a farmer OIL the 6th Concession, King township. and they have a family of four children. Miss l\Iary resides at home, engaged in dressmaking. Rev. John was educated in the Newmarket high school, the Toronto University and Victoria College, from which latter he graduated, and located in the work of the ministry at Laurel, in the faith of the Methodist Church; he died there in 1900. l\Iiss Florence is a nurse. Miss Emma, a music teacher, resides at home. Lydia is the wife of .Arthur Brillinger, a blacksmith of Vallghan township, and they have three chil- dren. Miss Clara is a milliner, residing at. home. 'William is single and resides at home. Almeda is a g-raduate of the Richmond high school and resides at home. In religion 1\11'. and Mrs. Clubine are mem- hers of the Methodist ('hurch. IIe has always been connected with the Rpform party. but has never cared for local office. He has filled th( position of president of the Richmond Hill Agricultural Society, and has also been prcsi- dent of the Public Librar:,' of Thornhill. He is a member of and treasurer of the Order of Chosen Friends. and for a number of rears has been a member of the board of the Rich- mond Hill high school. Mr. Clubine has always been identified with all movements. which have as their object the betterment of the commun- ity. lIe is known to be a man of strict integ- rity and reliability, and no one in Vaughan townsllip stanùs higher in public esteem. WILLLU1 DAVIES, JR., deceased. was among the enterprising and progressive busi- ness men of his day. one whose successful bnsi- nes carepr in Toronto broll!!:ht him prominpntly before the attention of his fplIo\\' citize-ns. who admired him for his ability and esteemed him for many sterling qualities of mind and heart. 1\11'. Davies was born in Toronto, Aug. I;), 18;)7, son of William Davies, a resident of To- rontu for more than a half century. His educa- tion was secured at the model schools and at the Upper Canada College, where he so im- proved his opportunities that when but sixteen years of age he was prepared to enter business, becoming connected with the William Davies Company, which was founded by his father. This company probably handles more meat an- nually than any other company in Canada, and is known all over for honorable dealing. 1\11'. Davies continued with the company until the time of his death. devoting his energic:" to its business expanSIOn and its continued stability. He was a man of original ideas, and just con- ceptions of business. It was his plan to in- troduce a profit sharing method among his employees which has resulted most satisfac- torily to all concerned and has assisted mater- ially in promoting the cordial relations exist- ing between the officers and employees. He was the first to advocate the idea. and the 'Vil- liam Davies Company, Ltd., is the first busi- ness so organized in the Dominion. It may not be genera]]y known that it was William Davies. .Jr., who was the father of the idea of having trains enter the city on au plevated track. It plan followed in so many cities, and whieh so materially reduces con- gestion at various points. 1\11'. Davi s went to the expense ùf having elaborate plans made. and these were published in the daily papers at that time. lIe was one of the leading church workers of the city. and was prominent in man:,' philanthropic enterprises. He was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church. and served as its Sunday-school superintendent. On Oct. 12. 1882. 1\11'. Davies was married to l\Iiss ::\Iary Emily l\Ioyle, horn at Paris. Ont.. a rlaughter of Henry and )fary Emily (Evans) l\Ioyle. The mother of Mrs. Davies. was a daughter of .John Evans, one of the early 8ettlers of Toronto, to which cit . he came from Brantford. Ont., though he was a native of England. On settling in Toronto 1\11'. Evans became connecterl with the city water works system, and pontinued with that public utility l;ntil his death. III' is still recalled by man.'. of the older citizens, his death occurring in 189 . at the age of eig-hty-five )'ear8. Henry ]\loyle. the father of Mrs. Davies. was born in England, and came to Canada in 1837, settling at Paris. He died in 1895. His wif'J was born in England in 1829, and died in Paris in 1870. The children born. to Willaim Davies, Jr., , .. ".. . CO:\BIE:MORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD and his wife were: \Villiam Henry, of Alberta; :Mary Emily; 1\ellie; and Edith. William Da- vies, Jr., died Sept. 23, 1892, when he was still in the prime of life, with every promise of con- tinued prosperity. His death was a distinct loss to his city and he will long be remembered here. As he lived, so he died, upright and hon- orable to the last degree, a man of lovable qual- ities and beneficent virtues. ROBERT WILLIAMS, one of the leading musical instrument manufacturers of Canada, who is president and owner of the Williams Piano Company, of Oshawa, was born Nov. 29, 1854, eldest son of the late Richard Sugden Williams, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. Robert Williams was educated in the lIIodel school and at Upper Canada College, Toronto, and at the age of eighteen years engaged with his father in the manufacture of musical in- struments. In 1889, the firm of R. S. Williams & Son was founded. Robert Williams remain- ing actively identified with the Toronto busi- ness until 1902, when the business was divided and the Williams Piano Company founded at Oshawa with Mr. Robert Williams as president. The company was capitalized at $250,000, the older busin ss retaining an equal capitaliza- tion. The division of the business made it necessary for Mr. Williams to locate in Osh- awa to be in close touch with the extensive factory, employing 250 skilled workmen-no child labor be it said to the credit of the com- pany. Mr. Williams has been in the piano busi- ness for thirty-five years and is therefore one of the oldest musical instrument manufacturers of the Dominion. In 1877 Mr. Robert Williams was married to Iiss Maza Thwaite. born at Whitby in 1859, daughter of )Ietcalf Thwaite, for many years a member of Fitch, Eby & Thwaite. wholesale grocers, Toronto. To this lmion there were born these children: fteorge Arthur, born in 1878. at Toronto. is now secretary-treasurer of the Williams Piano Company, Oshawa; Har- old Ernest is superintendent of the factory of the Williams Piano Company; and Miss Mabel. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are me.mbers of the English Church. In politics he is a Conserva- tive. fiEORGE F. BELDEN, D.D.S., a well-known and successful practitioner at No. 436 Y onge street, Toronto, who has been engaged in the practice of his profession in this city since 1901, was born in County Peel, Jan. 20, 1866. son of Jeremiah and Martha (Hawke) Belden, the 34 former born in County Peel ill 1831, and the latter in 1836. George Belden, grandfather of George F., was a native of England, who came to the United States as an United Empire Loyalist, and later participated in the war of 1812. He settled in County Peel, later removing to Coun- ty Huron, where he died, leaving five chil- dren: Sylvanus, a business man of the State of Michigan; Hezekiah, a resident oil merchant of Petrolia, Ont.; George, a resident of the State of Kansas; Surinda, who married Wil- liam Sault, of Hespeler, Ont., and has a family; and Jeremiah. Jeremiah Belden, father of George F., was a blacksmith by profession, and he was engaged at that occupation for some years in County Peel. In 1861 he purchased a farm in County Huron, near Brussels, where he became very well-to-do, at the time of his death in 1897 being one of the leading agriculturists of his section. He and his family were connected with the lIIethodist Church, in which he was an official. He was a Reformer in his political views, but never aspired to office. Nine chil- dren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Belden: Ellen, the wife of Edward Snell, of \Vinnipeg, has seven children; Reuben, an agriculturist and large land-owner of South Dakota, is marriel and has One daughter; Walter, a business man and farmer, of l\Ianitoba, is married and has a family; Adda, deceased. married Henry Ben- nett, of Portland, Oregon, and has one daugh- ter, Myrtle; William, who resides with his mother on the old farm in COlmty Huron, is married and has a family; James, a business man of Winnipeg, is married and has three children; Annie, who is a professional nurSt' in the State of Oregon. was educated in the schools of Toronto; Samuel L., when a young man took up the work of an engineer, which he followed until eighteen years of age, at which time he removed to Portland. Oregon, wh"rp Il{' no" holds a fine position; and (ieofg-l' F., of Toronto. George F. Belden received his early educa- tion in the Counties of Peel and Huron while growing to manhood, and remained on the home farm until twenty-two years of age, when he entered the Clinton Collegiate Institute of County Huron. from which he was graduated in 1887. In the following year he entered the Toronto Dental College, and was graduated therefrom in 1890. when he commenced prac- tice at Seaforth, County Huron. In 1901 Dr. Belden came to Toronto. practicing on Sher- bourne street for three years, since which time his offices have been situated on Y onge street. In 1893 Dr. Belden was married to :Miss Ag- 350 CO::\I:UE:.\'IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD nes Jackson, of Clinton, daught r of Thomas Jaekson, born in Yorkshire, England, who now resides with his family at Clinton. Two sons have been born to Dr. and lIlrs. Belden, namely: Karl and St. Clair, who are attending school. Dr. and 1I1rs. Belden are connected with St. Peter's ..Anglican Church, in which he is a sidesman, a member of the advisory board, and president of the Young People's Society. He is a member of the Toronto Dental Society, and keeps thoroughly posted on all subjects pertaining to his profession. In political matters Dr. Belden is a Refor- mer. He is vice-president of the Young Men 'g Municipal Club, an organization for the study of civic questions. In earlier life politics bad great attraction for him. but the profession he chose has required such close attention that little time has been available for anything else. However. he has been a careful reader of the affairs of the day, as well as on other subjects, and he has thus kept himself conversant with matters of public import, hoping the day to be not far distant when he will be able to de- vote himself to a<,tive politics. JX:\fES H. T \.YLOR. town clerk and treas- urer of Weston, Ont., who for a number of years was engaged in agricultural pursuits in Etobicoke township. County York, was born Sept. 24, 1853. on Lot 28, Concession 4, Etobi- coke township, son of Thomas and Jane (Walkpr) Taylor, the former born in County Sligo, Ireland. in about 1820, and the latter in Canada in 1824. :Matthew Taylor, grandfather of James H., came to Canada from Ireland. settling in York township, where he lived until his retirement to Weston. where he died. He lcft these chil- dren: William. who died in Brampton. a re- tired farmer; :Mathpw, who is living retired at Sunderland, Ont.; Thomas; Ellen, the wife of James Walker, who lives retired in Toronto; and Sarah. wife of .J ohn Fox, of Foxmead. near Orillia. Ontario. Thomas Ta 'lor. father of .James II., came t,) this countr T when a bo '. and he receivpd his education in York township. In early life he engaged in lum}wring. and later purchased lanll on the 4th Concession. Etohicoke township, there continuing very successfully until his re- tirempnt to Toronto in 1878. TIe dipd in To- ronto in January. 1896, aged seventy-six. and his wife died Christmas Day, 1888. at the age of sixty-five. Both wpre mpmbers of th Methodist Church. In politics 1\[r. Taylor was a Conservative. and while living in Etobicoke township filled various positions. being a mem- ber of the council from lR61 to 1869, inclusive During the latte.r years that he served in the council he was deputy reeve. After this he withdrew from public office, and although his friends insisted on his accepting the office of reeve, he declined. He took a great interest in school matters. and for a number of years serv- ed on the board of education. Fraternally h,- was a member of the order of Orangemen in his younger days. Mr. Taylor and his wife were the parents of eight children: James H.; Priscilla, born in Etobicoke township, in 1858, who married John Reid, a resident of Toronto; Annie, who died at the age of seventeen years; Elizabeth, who is unmarried, and a resident of Toronto; and four that died young. James H. Taylor received his education in the district schools of his native locality, anù the Weston high school, and when a boy of fifteen years was compelled to take charge of the work on the farm, his father losing a hand in a threshing machine. 1\1r. Taylor continued to farm very successfully until his retirement to the village of Weston. 1\1r. Taylor was married (first) in April, 1878, to Miss Christina Buchanan. a former school teacher, born in County Bruce, and she died while residing on the old homestead in April, 1892, leaving three children: Thomas H., born in 1879, resides in the North-West; Ethel 1. died in 1899; and Percy S., born in 1882. is in fliP Northwest, farming. 11r. Taylor was married (second), in Decem- ber, 1895. to ::\1rs. Archie Cameron, born in County York. daughter of William and Sarah (Williams) Farr, members of early pioneer families of the county. William Farr, oÎ Vaughan township, was the son of James Farr, who came to this country from England, and settled in \Veston. to which village he gave its name after his home in Eng-Iand. Lat('r, James Farr located in Vaughan township,. where he died. 1\1rs. Taylor's parents, who have now retired to "-'-oodbridge, had three children: Sarah. wife of Charles \Vallace. of 'W oodbridge; Louisa. who married (first) Archie Cameron. who was killed in a gravel pit in 18!12, and (second) :Mr. Taylor; and Arthur, who resides on the old homestead on the 9th Concession, Vaughan township. To ::\[r. and )[rs. Taylor were born one son. Arthur R., who died in 1[arch, 1!106. aged six years. In religion ::\[r. anù )[rs. Taylor are con- nected with the 1Ipthodist Church. in which both have taken active parts. Mr. Taylor is treasurer of tllP church and member of th Quarterly Board. When in Etobicoke, :\[r. Taylor was superint('ndent of tIle Sharon Meth- odist Sunday-school. and was treasurer of both the Sunday-school and church. In politics ('Ü:\D1KUORATIVE BIOl:RAPHICAL RECORD Mr. Taylor has taken a prominent part as a Conservative, in 1898 holding the office of de- puty reeve of Etobicoke township. In IS!)9 he removed to 'Weston and in that village was elected clerk and treasurer of the town, re- ceiving the latter office in 1901, and the former in 1902. He purchased a fine brick home on King street, in which he now resides, but he still retains possession of the old home farm. 1\11'. Ta.rlor is very well known and is a popu- lar citizen of .Weston, his uprightness of char- acter, genial manner and friendly spirit hav- ing attracted man,y sincere friends. ALEXAl\'DER l\IARSH, one of the leading citizens and prominent farmers of County York, who owns and occupies a fertile, well- cultivated farm in Lot 42, Y onge street, :Mark- ham township. was born on Lot 41, that town- ship, in Octobe.r. 18 9, son of James and :Mar- gery (Atkinson) }1arsh, and grandson of Rob- ert and Sarah (Bridgeford) 1arsh. Robert l\Iarsh was born in Gloucestershire, England, and his wife in Scotland. They cross- ed the ocean when young people, and were married in New York State, whence they cam? to Canada in 1796, and settled on Y onge street, :\Iarkham township. There they claimed a home from the wild land, and :\11'. :\1arsh en- gaged in farming until. a few years prior to his death, which occurred in December. 1852, he removed to Toronto. His wife passed away at the old home in }1arkham township in the faith of the Presbyterian Church. of which he was an elder for many years and founder of the first church in ::\1arkham. They were the parents of four children: James; l\Iary, born in 1800. married John Burr. a farmer of Mark- ham township; Sarah. born in 1802. married Daniel :\1cLeod. a hotel-keeper of Aurora; and ancy. born in 180:5, married Carns (or Cairnes) Lawrence, a farmer of Yaughan town- ship. James lIIarsh grew up at the old home farm. and received a limited education through his mother's teaching, there being no schools in this vicinity during his boyhood. When six- teen years of age he enlisted as a soldier in the war of 1812. serdng throughout that strug- gle, and taking part in the battles of Xiagara and St. Catharines. He was promoted to be sergeant and later captain. and after the war returned to his home, where he engaged in farming until the :\1ackenzie Rebellion of 1837- 38. when he again became a soldier. taking' his son. .William. into the service with him. Short- l ' after the war of 1812 he married (first) a 1iss Burr. of County York. by whom he had one daughter, Sarah. who married Richard 3:51 Lund. of Port Perry. :\11'. ::\1arsh married (sec- ond) Margery Atkinson. daughter of John At- kinson, of Yorkshire, England. 1rs. :i\Iarsh died in 1858, the mother of these children: .William settled for a time in King township, and later went 'Vest, where he died; Robert, deceased, married the daughter of Louis Page, and settled in King township for some years, and later removed to the old homestead, where his death occurred; }1ary married Peter Yan- . derburg, a farmer of Yaughan township, and both are deceased; }1aria is the widow of John C. Spragge. who was a merchant of Toronto; Lucy is the wife of Edward Bingham, a farmer of Bradford; James married .:\Iiss Catherine Ross, of County York, and they nOw reside On Rainy River. County Ontario; Hannah, de- ceased, married the late John Helliwell, a mer- chant of Toronto; John married Dorothy Braw- ley, of County York. and they settled as far- mers in King township, where he died; Mar- garet married James Donaldson, of K ew York, and both are deceased; Francis, a well-known steamship owner at Huntsville, married Miss l\Iary Carswell. of Prince Albert; and Alexan- der. James l\Iarsh's third wedding was to ::\Iiss :\Iary }1cDougal. a school teacher of County York, whose parents came from Scotland. and to this union were born four children: Miss Euphemia is a resident of Toronto; Daniel. a farmer of Ontario, is married and has a family; Peter is a retired contractor and builder of Chicago; and Helena died in young woman- hood. Alexander }1arsh grew up on the old home- stead. and received a district school education. lIe was married in January, 1852, to Miss Sarah Adeline Winans, born in Tecumseth. County Simcoe. in April. 183;5. daughter of Captain Henry and Laurette (Penfield)) 'Vinans. who came from Pennsylvania. :\1rs. :i\1arsh's mother died when she was a child, and her father mar- ried for his second wife. a }1iss Draper. settling as a faruwr in Tecumseth township. After marriage }1r. :i\1arsh settled on the old home- stead farm, on which he erected the preSf'I1t large brick house in lR64, and here he has made many improvements. To 1r. and )[rs. Alex- ander l\Iarsh have been born two sons: Henry G.. who died in infancy; and William Goo born Aug. 5, 1854. Mr. and 1\[rs. l\1arsh are connected with the Presbyterian Church. in which l\Ir. Alexander l\Iarsh has been an elder for over forty years. In politics the family have always been Con- servatives. )11'. Marsh has been a tireless worker and a practical man of business. ac- quiring a handsome competency during his long and active career. He is a man of the 3 _') J CO::\Il\IEMORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD highest type, and has many staunch friends throughout the community. WILLIAM G. MARSH was educated in the schools of his native locality, and was reared on the farm, where he has always remained, engaged in assisting his father. On Sept. ò, 1874, he married Miss Emma l\IcLean, born in County Durham, Ont., July 21, 1852, a daugh- ter of James and Anna (Best) McLean, of Mt. Pleasant, County Durham, natives of Scotland. Seven children have been born to l\Ir. and. Mrs. Marsh: :Maud, educated in the High school and the Toronto Col1ege for Ladies, is single and resides at the home; Harry was educated in the high school, and is now a stu- dent of the Commercial College of Toronto; Ella, also at home, graduated from the high school; Flora, who attended high school, the Toronto College and the Commercial Col1ege of Toronto, resides at home; Mabel, a graduate of the high school, is now a musical student of Toronto; Irene is a student in the high schools; and Gordon is a student of the high school. DAVID LLOYD, registrar at Newmarket, County York, is one of the leading citÜmns of that place, and belongs to an old and honor- able pioneer family of the county. He was born Jan. 15, 1842, in King township, son of Thomas and Sarah A. (Kennedy) Lloyd. Thomas Lloyd was born in the town of Mun- cy, Pennsylvania, in 1798, and his wife was born in New Brunswick in 1799. She was '1 daughter of William Kennedy, who came to New Rrunswick from l\Iaryland. and whose ancestors were Irish. Thomas Lloyd was a son of Thomas, who came to Canada from :Muncy, where he was born. His people came from \Vales. an ancestor being on the "May- flower." Later the family drifted to Pennsyl- vania, and came nnder the influence of William Penn. While in Pennsylvania, Thomas Lloyd, (an ancestor) was appointed deput;r governor of that State. In 1809, Grandfather Lloyd came by wagon from Pennsylvania to County York with his family, crossing tbe river on an old ferry, and settling in Whitchurch town- ship. There he worked at his trade of black- smith. and cleared up a wilderness farm. Both he and his wife died there, and their children have also an passed away. Thomas Lloyd was the fourth member in his parents' family. After his marriage he set- tled in King township, where he, too. cleared up a farm from wild land. and before his death. in 1874, wa.<; looked upon as one of the township's substantial men. His wife surviv- ed him but a year. In politics he was a Liberal. The children of Thomas and Sarah A. I.Jloyd were: Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of the late Joel Phillips, of King township, and lefi one son, David; \Villiam, a retired business man of Alpena, l\Iichigan, had two daughters; Hi- ram, a retired builder, has three sons and one daughter, and lives at Sault Ste. Marie, Michi- gan; Jane, deceased, was the wife of George L. Pearson, of King township, and they have d family of five children; Evelyn, born in King township, is the wife of Isaac Holinghead, and they have four children; Jared resides in Coun- ty York, unmarried; Mary is the wife of Jacob Walton, a retired merchant of King township, and they had a family of seven children, of whom two are deceased; Charles is a retired business man of Newmarket, and has two sons; John, born in 1839, is a retired farmer of King township, and has a wife and four children; David is the youngest. David Lloyd was educated in the district schools of King township, and later attended the Normal school at Toronto, where he was fitted to be a teacher. This profession he suc- cessfuHy pursued for about seven years. In 1870 he was appointed deputy registrar of Korth York, his office being filled at Newmar- keto This position he filled acceptably until 1883, when he was made clerk of the Fourth Division Court of the County of York. That position he filled until 1904, when he was ap- pointed registrar of North York, an office he is faithfully filling at the present time. In 1866, Mr. Lloyd was married (first) to Miss Emily J. Moore, of County York, a daugh- ter of Hiram Moore, of one of the old pio- neer families of the county. Mrs. Lloyd died in 1880, leaving four children, namely: Thom- as Hoo Charles H.. Frederick N. and :Mary L. (wife of John L. Parsons, {)f the State of Kew York). In 188 1\11'. Lloyd was marricd (sec- ond) to Miss Mary :McMnrchie. One son has heen horn to this union: Irwin 1\1., a student. In 1872 :Mr. Lloyd purchased real estate in Newmarket. where he erected a home. In 1905 he built the handsome residence where he now lives. He is a member of the Masonic frater- nity, belonging to Tuscan Lodge, No. 99, A.F. & A.:\1. From 1876 until 1904 he was clerk and treasurer of Kewmarket. 111'. Lloyd is one of Newmarket's prominent men. For thirty-five years he has been in public life, and such last- ing popularity is surely an evidence of sterling worth of character. WILLIAM H. B. AIKINS, M.D., C.M.. Vic- toria University, 1881-1\IL13., Toronto' Univer. sity. 1881-L.R.C.P., London, England, 1881. In many cases the son of an illustrious father seems willing to share only the reflected glory - .- , . -. ", .. .:.. , . . CO)[L\IElIIORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD of the family name and to feel no responsibil- ity for maintaining its honor, much less for seeking to add to its prestige by his own achievements. But the name of Aikins has be- come known and honored through the notable deeds of two generations, achieved in two dis- tinct fields. In the Province of Ontario no family has been more prominent or more fully identified with the development of the coun- try. The Aikins or Eakins are of Scotch-Irish extraction, and the father of Dr. W. H. B. Aikins. the Hon. James Cox Aikins, who died Aug. 6, 190-1, was a son of James Eakins, who left County Ionaghan, Ire- land, in 1816, and after residing in Philadelphia for four years came to Canada. He drove from Philadelphia to the place now known as Burn- hamthorpe. HON J. C. AIKINS received his education at the local schools and at Victoria College, Co- bourg, from which university he held the de- gree of LL.D. After leaving college 1\11'. Aik- ins became a farmer and made his business a success. He early entered politics, and sat for the County of Peel in the Canadian Assem- bly for 1854. continuing as a member of that body until the general election in 1861. when he was defeated hy the late Hon. John Hillyard Cameron. He was afterward a memóer for the "Homc" Division of the Legislative Coun- cil from 1862 until the Union, and was caUed to the Senate by proclamation in May, 1867, retiring to assume the gubernatorial chair of the Province of Manitoba. Mr. Aikins entered Sir John A. :L\lacdonald's administration as Secretary of State and Regis- trar General of Canada on Dec. 9, 1869, and continued in these offices until the resignation of the government on the 5th of November, 1873. On the return of the Conservative party to power, in October, 1878, Mr. Aikins was again appointed Secretary of State. As a min- ister he framed and carried through Parlia- ment the Public Lands Act, 1872, and after the acquisition of the N orth- West Territories by Canada he organized the Dominion Lands Bur- eau, now the Department of the Interior. Senator Aikins had been identified with the Liberal party prior to 1869, in that year joining the government of Sir John A. :Mac- donald as Secretary of State for Canada. which office he held until he was appointed Lieuten- ant-Governor of Manitoba. His reasons for changing his party affiliations at that time are very clearly set forth in :Mr. Pope's life of Sir John A. Macdonald. The effect of the elections in that year was to reverse the relative strength of the Reformed and Conservative supporters 23 353 of the government. When the first government of the Dominion was formed Confederation was adopted with the intention of putting an end to the unhappy sectionalism which ex- isted between Upper and Lower Canada be- fore the Union, yet as it was important that the administration should receive upon the ap- proaching elections the support of all men really desiring the success of the new system it was agreed, as far as Ontario was concern- ed, that as in the last Parliament of the Pro- vince of Canada there had been more Reform- ers than Conservatives, and as in the propos- ed cabinet Ontario would have only five repre- se.ntatives, three of these should be of Liberal antecedents and two Conservatives. This un- derstanding was merely a temporary arrange- ment, for at the time that it was entered into the political complexion of the new Parlia- ment was of course unknown, and it was agreed that the future was to take care of itself. The death of 1\11'. Fergusson-Blair and the appoint- ment of Sir William Howland as Lieutenant- Governor of Ontario made two vacancies in the Liberal section of the cabinet. Sir John :Macdonald considered himself bound to main- tain the Coalition principle in the cabinet, and expressed his opinion that while the change in the relative strength of the parties rendered it necessarv for three Conservatives and two Reformers 'to be in the cabinet he thought the Libe,ral leaders should have some voice in the selection of the new Conservative. Messrs. Macdougall and Howland agreed as to the fair- ness of this proposal. and it was ultimately set- tled that Messrs. J. ('. Aikins and Alexander Morris should be asked to join the administra- tion. It is undoubtedly true that the Coalition was destined to become a fusion, but this was no new thing. It had happened in Canada be- fore. and for the same reason. Its cause lay not in the bad faith or treachery or deceit of anybody. but the marvelous gift which Sir John Macdonald possessed of drawing men to- ward him and inspiring them with a sense of personal attachment stronger than party ties. Mr. Aikins was a Liberal and joined Sir John A. Macdonald's cabinet as such; so in their day did l\Iessrs. John Ross and Thomas Spence, Sidney Smith and Isaac Buchanan, Fergusson- Blair and others whose names will readily re- cur to the student of Canadian history. Mr. Aikins was no exceptiou to the rule. "I am not aware whether he calls himself a IJiberal or not, but this I know: from the day on which he became a minister of the Crown Sir John Macdonald IHid no more loyal nr true-hearted colleague than James Cox Aikins." 111'. Aik- ins resigned from the l'abinet on :\lay 23rd, :-154 COMM::EMORA TIVE BIOGR.\PHICAL RECORD 1882, and in December of the same year was sworn in as Lieutenant-Governor for the Pro- vince of Manitoba, and on the expiration of his term as such returned to Toronto. In J anu- ary, 1896, he was a second time called to the Senate. In speaking of his political life at the time when he was called to the Senate for the sec- ond time, the l\Ianitoba F1'ee Press, in an arti- cle expressing the approval of Manitoba and the North-'West of the appointment, speaks as follows: "There are few men in public life to- day with a longer or riper experience in public affairs, and there are none whose records will better bear the strictest scrutiny. The recall of Mr. Aikins to the Senate was a graceful act of recognition of his long and faithful public service. :\!anitobans will heartily wish him many years more of life in his old seat." Senator Aikins had at various times during his business career much to do with many im- portant financial, commercial and industrial undertakings. He was at various times a di. rector of the Freehold Loan & Deposit Com- pany, the Manitoba and North-West Loan Company, and the Trust Corporation Company of Ontario. In religion he was a Methodist, and at one time he acted as general treasurer of the Methodist Missionary Society and pre- sident of the Methodist Social Union of Toron- to. He was always prominently identified with. the Prohibition movement, and held office as vice-president of the Ontario Prohibition Al- liance. In 1845 he married Miss Mary Elizabeth Janc Somerset, a lady whose beauty of person and Christian character, as well as refinement and intelligence, fitted her to be the companion of an educated man, and to grace the high sta- tions to which in after years they were to b called. The children born to their union were: Helena Ann, wife of the late Rev. Donald G. Sutherland, of Toronto; Mary Jane, wife of the late Dr. James E. Graham, of Toronto; John Somerset. of Winnipeg, who married Miss A. Colby, of Stanstead, Quebec, and has two children, Charles C. and Mary Somerset; James Albert Manning, M.A., K.C., of Winni- peg, who was married twice, the second time to Miss Mary Colby, also of Stan stead, and who has three children. Gordon Harold, Helena Al- berta and Grace Elizabeth; the Misses Emma and Clara Aikins, who are residing at Toronto; and Dr. William H. B. Aikins. Dr. William H. B. Aikins was born at "Rich- view," in the County of Peel, Aug. 22, 1859. His general education was received at Upper Canada College. Having already decided up- on medicine as his future profession, he at once cntered the Toronto School of Medicine, and in four years completed the work in that course. From Toronto he went first to New York City for post-graduate work, thence to London, England, and to Edinburgh, finishing his preparation for his life work in Vienna, Aus- tria. Thus equipped, Dr. Aikins returned to Toronto to practice, and for twenty-five years has been absorbed in his chosen career. Throughout all these years in spite of the de- mands of a constantly increasing practice and of various official positions, he has continued to be a close student. He made a second trip to Vienna for further work in 1885, and several others in more recent years. Dr. Aikins has always kept himself in touch with the leading medical clinics of Europe, and stands in the foremost rank of his profession. United with his wide knowledge he has a genial and sym- pathetic manner, a hospitable spirit that has made him hosts of warm personal friends and has brought him a large and lucrative practice. In 1887 occurred the union of Dr. Aikins and l\Iiss Augusta Hawkesworth-Wood, daugh- ter of the late Easton Hawkesworth, M.D., and granddaughter of the late Amasa Wood, Es- quire, of St. Thomas. Dr. Aikins and his wife are members of the Methodist Church. For fifteen years the Doctor represented the graduates in medicine on the Senate of the University of Toronto. He is a physician to the Toronto General Hospital and consulting physician to the Hospital for Incurables, the Toronto Dispensary and other institutions. He is a member of a number of important medical organizations, namely: The Toronto Clinical Society, the Ontario Medical Association. the Canadian Medical Association, the Mississippi Valley Medical Association, the British Medi- cal Association, and the International Medical Congress. He is one of the editors of the "Can- adian Practitioner." Fraternally Dr. Aikins is a Mason, belonging to Ionic Lodge, No. 25, G.RC. He is also a member of the Toronto Club. JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE. who passed away in Toronto Sept. 9, 1905, was for many years a prominent business man in the dry goods line, and had branch establishments in several neighboring towns. He was born in Ireland Aug. 9, ]828, son of Joseph and Mary (Swit- zer) Sutcliffe, who died in that country. Joseph Sutcliffe, the younger, received his education in his native land in Kilkenny, and also acquired his early acquaintance with the dry goods business before coming to this coun- try. In 1851 he left Ireland, and after his ar- rival in this country he located in Norval, Ont., CO DIE)IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD where he took a position as bookkeeper for Gooderham Bros., remaining with them until he purchased the concern. The business was a general mercantile one, and Mr. Sutcliffe con- tinued as its head for a few years. He then closed it out in order to go to Meadowvale to associate himself again with Gooderham Bros. in the capacity of bookkeeper and manager. Subsequently he became a partner in the busi- ness. From Meadowvale Ir. Sutcliffe went to Brampton and was there some seventeen years, still engaged in the mercantile line. With his long and successful experience b - hind him he removed to Toronto in 1892 and opened the dry goods, clothing and men's fur- nishing establishment on Y onge street, of which he was the proprietor for fiye years, when fire destroyed the building and he retired. )Ir. Sutcliffe also had interests in business in Lind- say and Peterborough, having his sons asso- ciated with him. His mercantile career was a long and honorable one, reflecting credit upon his character. While in :Meadowvale he in- troduced the cash system in his business and always followed it. The marriage of Joseph Sutcliffe occurred :May 3, 1853, when he was united to :Miss Char- lotte Hawkins Evans, a native of Norfolk, Eng- land. Miss Evans was a daughter of David and Charlotte (Hawkins) Evans, the former of whom was for many years a leather mer- chant in England. He came to Canada in 1847, and after remaining a short time in Toronto, purchased a large landed property at Norval, and settled there. Mrs. Evans died in 1869 ag-ed seventy-six years. while her husband spent his last days in the home of Mr. Sutcliffe at Brampton, and died in 1882. at the age of sev- enty-six years. The family born to Joseph and Charlotte Sutcliffe consisted of three daugh- ters and three sons. (1) Joseph E., of Oshawa, married (first) Miss Louise Butler, and had four children. Edmund. Madeline May, Reta Louise and Allan. His second wife was Miss Hattie Wilson. (2) Clarissa became the wife of D. E. Starr, and had six children, Ronald, Charles H.. ellie A., larion. Edna and Fred, (3) Henrietta Alice married George K. B. Adams, and had two children. Irene and Regi- nald. (4) Frederick William, of Lindsay, mar- ried Miss Annie Elliott, and had four children. Charles, Muriel, Mervyn and Elsie. (5) Miss Emily Charlotte is at home. (6) James Albert married Miss Grace Mcf'ausland, and had two children, Bruce and Helen. All of the family adhere to the Methodist faith, the late Mr. Sutcliffe having been a member of that church. In politics he was a Reformer, and he was jus- 355 tice of th.e peace for about thirty years in County Peel, Ontario. DR. R. J. LOUGHEED, who is engaged in the practice of dentistry at the corner of Par- liament street and Wilton avenue, Toronto, was born April 8, 1868, at 1\Ieaford, County Grey, son of Robert and Eliza (Seabrook) Lougheed, the former born in Ireland in 1820, and the lat- ter in 1829. James Lougheed, grandfather of Dr. R. J. came from Ireland to Canada in 1828, and set- tled on wild land in County Peel, where he cultivated a farm, and reared a large family of children, three of whom still survive: Da- vid. a retired business man of Toronto; John, of Wingham, Ont., and Mrs. MeKeown, of To- ronto. Robert Lougheed settled on a farm in Peel which he cultivated for a number of year , but later purchased a property in Coun- ty Grey, reclaiming a farm from wild land, on which he resided until his death in 1886. His wife, who stiH survives, resides with her fam- ily. Mr. and 1\Irs. Lougheed had these chil- dren : James, employed with Ontario Govern- ment; Eliza. the wife of Robert Neil1y, of Brantford; Rebecca, deceased, the wife of Sam- uel Neilly, also deceased, of Bradford; Annie, the wife of James Boyd. of 1\Ieaford. County Grey; William H., who conducts the old homt- stead; George, a contractor and builder of To- ronto; Margaret, the wife of Joseph Neilly, a me,rchant of Manitoba; Mary, wife of Robert Fawcett, a contractor and builder of Toronto; Edith E., a teacher of the Todmorden schools; and R. J. R. J. Lougheed secured his early education in the public schools, the Collegiate Institute, Collingwood, and the Bradford Model school, and then began teaching in County Peel, con- tinuing at this occupation for three years. In 1890 he entered the Royal College of Dental Surgery, graduating therefrom in 1893, as well as from Trinity University. Since that year he has been practicing his profession in Toronto with much success. In 1897 Dr. Lougheed was married to Miss Annie A. McDougall, born in County Peel, daughter of Neil McDougall, and to this union }lave been born three children: Stanley, born in 1898, is a student of Dufferin School; Clar- ence 0., born in 1901, and Jean A., born in 1903. In politics Mr. Lougheed is a Conserva- tive, while his religious connections are with the English Church. He is a member of King Solomon Lodge, A.F. & A.M.; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; the McKinley L.O.L., No. 275, of Toronto; and the Canadian Order of Foresters. 3,)6 COßll\IEl\IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD GEORGE COLES, for many years a well- known busine,ss man of Toronto, who died in that city in 1887, was born in England in 1842, son of George Coles, Sr., who came to Toronto about 1850, and embarked in the bakery busi- ness on Yonge street, at what are now Nos. 719-721. Here Mr. Coles, Sr., made a success of his business, and accumulated a handsome property, purchasing his business stand in 1854. In 1863 he returned to England, and his sons, George and William, took up the busi- ness. This partnership continued for about four :rears, when 'Villiam sold out to George, who continued the business very successfully until his death. On the death of her husband 1\1rs. Coles took up the business and has since conducted it with marked ability. It is no exaggeration to say that the business stand, Nos. 719-721 Yonge street, is one of the finest confectionery houses in Ontario. l\Irs. Cole has certainly displayed the best of business management in this line. In 1903 the business was organized as a stock company, and she was made president; Walter H. Coles manager; and Miss Ida Coles, secre- tary. !III's. Coles is a daughter of the late Wil- liam and Susan (Martin) Farrow, and was born on Bloor street. Toronto, Dec. 9, 1844. Her father was a native of England, born in 1812, and died in Toronto in 1899. The mother was also born in England, and her death oc- curred in 1856. They came to Canada when young, he settling in Toronto in 1835, in which city he carried on building for many years and was well and favorably known. 1\11'. Coles was a fine tenor singer and led the choir at the Central l\Iethodist Church for many years, in the days when singers sung for the good of the cause, and not for the money consideration. In politics he was a Conserva- tive. Fraternally he affiliated with the 1I1[a- sons. 1\1rs. Coles resides at No. 24 Walker avenue, which home she purchased in 1902. The foundation of the Coles' business owes everything to the untiring personal attention of the older generations of the family during over half a century; and the large and continu- ally increasing residential delivery trade built up during that time would be of itself a back. bone to any concern, not to speak of the more recent expansion of the business by the young- er generation as caterers and manufacturing confectioners. This latter has practically crowded out the old bread-baking department, thus leaving them free to devote themselves to the ever growing demands for their catering and confectionery specialties. To those who knew the business in the old building which stood until three years ago, a visit to the now modern and handsome new structure on the old stand would doubtless prove interesting. REV. HENRY C. COOPER was born in Lon- don, England, and was educated at Oxford College. Prior to coming to Canada in 1 32 he married, and he and his wife crossed the Atlantic ocean in a sailing vessel, spending eight weeks on the water. His first ministerial charge was at Clinton, where he was station- ed for a numbf>r of years. Later he filled three appointments-Weston, Islington, and Mimico -and he was rector of the latter parish for thirty-three years. His last charge was the St. George Church. which adjoined the old homestead. He purchased land and erected a residence and resided there until his death which took place Sept. 20, 1877. He was sur- vived by his estimable wife until Oct. 12, 1902. They left a family of ten children, of which one son, A. B. Cooper, and two daughters re- side on thf> old hamestead. In July, 1893, 1\11'. A. B. Cooper married Miss Lillian Gofton, born in County Huron, in 1878, daughter of a pioneer couple of that county, and two daughters have been born to this union: Lillian Rose, born in 1895; and Alice B., born in 1898. who are students of the schools. In religion )11'. Cooper is a 'member of the English Church, and in politics, as was his father. he is a Conservative. BENJ -"\)II SMALL, who died in Toronto in 1871, was an early sf>ttler of the city. He was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1803, son of Benjamin SmalL who died in England, as did also his wife. Benjamin Small was educated in England, and when a very young man came to Canada, settling in Cobourg, where for many years he car- ried on an extensive carriage manufacturing business. Some time in the fifties he settled in Toronto, and for a number of years was super. intendent of the old rolling mills. For a num- ber of years prior to his death he lived retired. In 1836 Mr. Small married Miss Elizabeth Webster, who was horn in 1818, daughter of Thomas Webster, a pioneer of Cobourg. Mrs. Small died in Toronto in 1893. She and her husband had children as follows: .Tames Cole- man, of Brainerd University; Robert Benja- min; William. deceased; Henry H. J., superin- tendent of the Southern Pacific Railroad; :\1is Barbara A., of Toronto; Esther Jane anrll\lar- tha Eliza beth, of Toronto; and Charles Web- ster and Frederick F.. both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Small wcre devout members of the l'O:lDIE:\JOR \TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Church of England, and Were among the most highly esteemed residents of the Queen City, where they lived for so lllany years. Their daughters reside in their new home, at No. 15ï Spadina road, Toronto. JESSE GREEN WRIGHT, a substantial business man of Toronto Juncion, and proprie- tor of one of the leading drug establishments of that place, is prominent both in business and military circles of the Dominion. The Wright family is of English extraction, and was founded in Canada by Charles Wright, father of Jesse G., born in 1847, in Warwick- shire, England, son of Jesse George 'Wright, who died in that country. Charles 'Yright re- ceived his education in his native country, where he grew to manhood, and was for some time a druggist aud physician there. In 1868 he came to Canada. and after a short stay in Toronto. went to Collingwood. where he en- gaged in the drug business. being one of the first to register under the new Pharmacy Act of OntHio, with him at that time being Hugh lUiller and others who were embarking in the business at the time of the enactment of that law. In 1 88 :Ill'. 'Vright came to Toronto .J unction, purchasing the drug business of Mr. 'Ym. ',,"ylie. on Dundas street. and this he con- ducted until 19()0, when he retired from activo:! life. l\[r. Charles 'Vright was married to Lou- isa )[ar." Bunee, sister of the late John Thac- ker.'" Bunce, proprietor of the Birmingham Daily Post, of which he had formerly been an emplo 'ee. To )[r. and }\[rs. 'Vright were born these children: 'V alter .John, of England; Alice. who married J. C. 'Vagner. of Toronto; )[rs. 'Yo B. t'hmnherlain, of Toronto j Charles F.. of Toronto Junction: Herbert 'Villiam, of Guelph; Jesse Green; and E. Bunce. The lat- ter. following the e:J\.ample of his uncle, John T. Bunce, of the Birmingham Post, became owner and editor of the Toronto Junction Tribune, of whi('h he had for some time been an employee. .Jesse Green 'Yright was born at Colling- wood, in 18ïï. and received his education in the Collingwood public schools, the Junction Collegiate Institute and the Ontario Co1Jege of Pharmacy, from which he was graduated in 1900. receiving the dpgrpe of Phm.B. in June of that 'ear. from the rniversity of Toronto. In 19();'j 1\[r. 'Vright was graduated from the Empire Optical College. Toronto. Immediate- ly after receiving- his degree in pharmacy, Mr. ',,"right took up the management of the busi- ness formerly carried on by his father, which he has conducted to the present time with much success. l\Ir. 'Vright is a capable optician as 357 well, and has made this department of his busi- ness one of the leading features of his estab- lishment. He is possessed of much "business abil- ity, and his enterprise is one of the leaders in its line in the Junction. 1\1r. Wright probably is as well, if not better, known in military as in business circles. In 189:1 hebecame a member of A Company,Queen 's Own, under l\Iajor Thompson 'and Colonel Hamilton, continuing therein until 1899, when he joined the army medical corps under Major A. T. Scott, as sergeant. Later he was appointed sergeant-major of the 7th Field Hospital Corpq, under Colonel Milton Cotton, and as a member of this organization was sent with the Cana- dian contingent to attend the Coronation of King Edward VII. In 1904 he was appointed lieutenant of 5th Company, 12th York Ran- gers. Colonel Thompson commanding. which rank he holds to-day. In political matters 1[1'. 'Vright is a Conservative. He is a member of the :\Iasonic fraternity; the LO.O.F.; the C.O.F.; master of the L.O.L., No, 900. and is one of eleven members from Ontario of the Triennial Council of the Orange Associa. tion of the world. In 1900 1\[1'. 'Yright was married to Miss Ethel Helena Doane, and to this union have been born two children. Dorothy Helen and Dudley Jesse. Mr. and 1\[rs. Wright attend the English Church. WIL::\IER BRODIE. The present inhabit- ants of the County of York are veQT largely the posterity of the early pioneers who first opened up that part of the country to civiliza- tion, and the sterling qualities of those sturdy woodsmen and farmers are still present in their descendants. affording a class of citizens of which the country may well boast. One, whose family, while not among the very first settlers, has yet lived in the county for three- quarters of a century, is Wilmer Brodie, of ('nncp<;sion 2. Lot 4. King township. a young man who wt'll supports the traditions of his name. The first of the Brodies to settle in Canada was Charles. who with his wife Jessie, came from Scotland in 1831. and for some years mAde their home in Korth Gwillimbnr.v. Later they moved to Kettleby, this county, then to Glenvi11e. where the rest of their lives were spent. Charles Brodie worked as a blacksmith after settling in the new world. There was a family of six children. the oldest born in Scot- land, namely: .J ames; Alexander, who lives with his family in Toronto; Thomas, decease.d, of the County of York, who left one daughter, Annie; Sarah A., who married John Bennett, 358 C01\Il\IEl\lORA TIVE ßIOGR \PIIICAL RECORD of Toledo, Ohio, where the family resides; Em- ily, Mrs. John Elliott, who lives near Kettleby, King township, and has two daughters, J es- sie and Mary; and l\Iatilda, deceased, who made her home in Toronto. James Brodie, father of .Wilmer, in early life was a blacksmith, and followed that call- ing for a number of years. He was married Dec. 2, 1850, to Miss Nancy Davis, daughtel' of Thomas and Ruth (Webb) Davis, of a prom- inent pioneer family of King township, near Aurora, where both parents died. Mrs. Bro- die, who was their youngest daughter, was born March 15. 1830. Of the seven other chil- dren in the family, three are deceased, Calvin, Hiram and Silas. The rest, all living in King township, are. John, of Aurora; Clayton; Thom- as, a retired farmer; and Lucretia, Mrs. Reu- ben J. Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. James Brodie settled first at Kettleby, where he worked at his trade, and later lived some time on Y onge street, but about 1863, he bought the place known as the Mark Armitage farm, and from then until his death confined himself to farm- ing. He died Jan 23, 1892, ten years before his wife, who survived him untill\ray 14, 1902. In youth l\lr. Brodie had been a member of the Presbyterian Church and his wife of the Soci- ety of Friends, but in later life both united with the Methodist Church. In politics Mr. Brodie voted the Reform ticket. Nine children were born to James and Nancy Brodie. (1) Charles I., whose birth occurred in King township in 1851, married Mary, daugh- ter of Joseph :boan, and has three children, Cora, Norman and Hallie. They live on a farm in Markham. (2) Harriet, born in 1853, is thc wife of Henry Brown, of Concession 4, Kin=I township, and has four children, EJta, Lillie, Nellie and Zella. (3) Ellen, born in 1856, mar- ried ::\Iilton Davis. of Concession 11, King township. (4) Ruth, born in 1858, married Ebb 'Vebster, of Concession 3, and has three children, Edna, Hattie and Iva. (5) Almana, born in 1866, is the wife of Joseph Webster, of King township, and has two children. James and Bernice. (6) Elta, born in 1868, is l\frs B njamin Heaslip, of King township, and has öne daughter, Marjorie. (7) Addison, born in 1872. a graduate of a business college, lives at home. unmarried. (8) Elizabeth, born in 1861, was sent first to the district schools, and then to the Aurora high school. She now has charge of the home for her two brothers. Addi- son and Wilmer. (9) Wilmer. Wilm r Brodie was born in 1863, and grew up on the farm which is now his property. He sustains the family position as a supporter of the Reform party. The three representatives of the family left at home, are all young peo- ple of fine character and are popular in the community. IIE RY SCOTT LEECH, who dIed Sept 21, 1904, in Toronto, was born in that city, April 14, 1847, son of Francis and Ann (Scott.! Leech, the former born in Portsmouth, Eng- land, and a soldier of the British army, son of William Leech, who was also in Her Majesty's service. Francis Leech came to Canada in 183:3. set- tling in Toronto, then Little York. He served in the rebellion of 1837-38, after which he took up his trade, that of painting, and he continued therein until his death. He passed away in 1878, at Paisley, his wife dying five years be- fore at No. 100 Chestnut street, Toronto. Their childr n were: William B., Francis and John, deceased; Catherine, deceased, wife of George Sherwood, of Paisley; Frances, deceased, wife of James Patterson; Eleanor, deceased. who married John O'Neill, of New York; Henry Scott; and Frederick, deceased. Henry Scott Leech grew to manhood in To- ronto, and received his education in the schools of his city. He learned the painting trade, and this he followed for a number of years in connection with paper hanging. In 1875 he became a member of the fire department of Toronto, and with this he continued until hi!;! death, a period of twenty-nine years, being one of the oldest firemen. in point of service, in the city. Mr. Leech, like his paternal ances- tors, was also fond of military life, and serv- ed his country during the Fenian raid, in 1866, receiving his medal for service. In 1877 Mr. Leech married Miss Caroline Georgina McCaul, born in Ireland in 1854, daughter of John and Margaret (Wilson) l\Ic- Caul. nativps of Ireland. .After the death of her husband, in Ireland. l\Irs. McCaul came to Canada, and died in Toronto in 1876. Her children were: Mary .Jane and Eliza, who died in Ireland; and Mrs. Leech. To l\Ir. and Mrs. Henry Scott Leech were born these children: Annette, widow of William Powell; Caroline, of New York City; John Scott. deceased; Frank, a bookkeeper, of Toronto; Ernest Hen- ry. with the Toronto Fire Department; Jeanie Wilson: Ethel Victoria; and Nilliam Batoche. l\lr. Leech was a member of the Church of Eng- land. He was a member of the Veterans '61) Association, anò of the W.O.W. FRANK OSTLEY, ex-councilman of East Gwillimbury, and a progressive and practical farmer of Lot 13, Concession 3, was born in CO::\DIK\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Whitchurch township, in March, 1863, son of William and Eliza (Druery) Ostley. William Ostley was born in Berkshire, Eng- land, in 1838, and came to Canada in 1850, set- tling as a farmer in Bogart town, in 'Vhit. church. Later he removed to near Ravenshoe, in this township, working on a farm for some time, after which he purchased a tract on the 3rd Concession in Whitchurch, and continued farming there lmtil his retirement, at which time he removed to Newmarket, and there hI' and his wife reside. They are connected with the English Church. William Ostley was 'j. self-made man. Coming to Canada in, to say the least, straitened circumstances, he work- ed as a day laborer, and saved his money care- fully until he was enabled to rent a farm. Hè retired from active life with a handsome com- petency, and he and his wife are highly es- teemed by his neighbors and acquaintances. The - had a family of five children, as follows: Frank; Amelia, born in 1865, resides in Whit- church, where she married Robert Wreggitt; Henry, born in 1868, married Miss Harriet Rutledge, of Whitchurch, and they reside on the old homestead at Bogarttown, and have a daughter, Mabel Marie; Edwin. born in 1870, manager of a Toronto business firm, has travel- led extensively and is a very well educated man j and Mary. born in 1876, was educated in the New-market high school, and lives with her parents in Newmarket. Frank Ostley was educated in the district schools and the Newmarket high school. H remained at home until twenty-seven years of age, when he started in business for himself, and he has since followed agricultural pur- suits. In June, 1890, he married Miss Jennie Playter, born in Whitchurch in 1861, daughter of John and ::\largaret (Lloyd) Play tel', both deceased. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Ost- ley settled on the old Wayling home, which 111'. Ostley's father had purchased, and here he has made many improvements, making the place one of the finest in the section. Mr. and 1\[rs. Ostley have no children, but they are rearing 1\[rs. Ostley's niece, Evelyn Playter. :Mr. Ostley has always been identi- fied with the old Conservative party, and serv- ed four successive ye,ars as a member of the council-190l-1905. He is also a justice of the peace. He and his wife are connected with the English church. 1\11'. Ostley, always pub- lic-spirited and progressive, has ever held th welfare of his section in mind, and has sup- ported every measure calculated to benefit the community. In this connection he was a pro- moter and one of the delegates to Ottawa in 190:>, on the extension of the Trent Valley 359 Canal, heading the list of delegates and pro- moters. THOllIAS MITCHELL, of His :l\Iajesty's Customs, Toronto, was born in the city in 1844, and has resided there all his life. The Mitchell family is of Scotch extraction, and the first to come to Canada was Thomas, father of the subject of this sketch. Born in Scotland in 1809, he remained there until he was twenty-seven years of age. He then came to Canada, and in that same year, 1836, mar- ried Miss Isabella Hamilton. Mrs. :Mitchell was also Scotch and was born in 1815. After their marriage they spent a short time in Mon- treal, and during the following year, 1837, set- tled in Toronto, where Mr. Mitchell was in business as a builder until his death, in 1874. His wife survÏ\'ed him until 1899, when she, too, passed away in Toronto. Both were mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church, aud he was of the Reform party in politics. Their chil- dre.n, all born in Toronto except the eldest, were as follows: Agnes, born in [ontreal, wife of William Adamson, of Toronto; John, de- ceased; Jane, Mrs. W. J. Graham; Thomas; John and Mary, deceased; and Robert H., of Toronto. Thomas :Mitchell (2) was educated at the old model school on King street west. now de- veloped into the model school at the John street public school. There he learned the builder'!! trade, and for a few years followed it, as had his father before hilllj, but later took a position with the Globe Publishing Company, with which he remained for nine years. In 1877 he was appointed to a position in the Customs House and has been ever since discharging the duties of that office, with an efficiency which has proved his fitness for the place. Twice married. 1\[1'. Mitchell's first wife bore the maiden name of Elizabeth McNab. She was born in Montreal, and was married at the age of twenty-two years. Her death occurred in 1881. and four children survived her: Heron (now deceased), Jessie, Maggie and Isabella. Mr. Mitchell's second marriage was to Miss Elizabeth Shaw. who was born at Collingwood, daughter of Thos. Shaw. Four children were born to this union also, namely: Tirzah, Ab- ner, Wilfred and Rhoda. 1\11'. Mitchell is a Presbyterian in his religious belief, as is his wife. In politics he is a Reformer, but does not take any active part in such matters. He is a strong lodge man, a member of the Ma- sonic fraternity and of the A.O.U.W., and much interested in the welfare of those orders; for sixteen years he was a member of the Cana- dian militia, and was color sergeant in No. 5 360 CU DIK\JORATIVE BIOGR..\PHICAL RECORD Company, Q. O. R., when he retired. He is a man of many fine qunlities. and is highly res- pected by all who know him. PETER. ].[cI TOSII (deceased). Probably no man was better known or more highly re- spected in the business circles of Toronto than the late Peter )IcIntosh, who passed away at his honw, ;\0. 20;) Carlton street, Jan. 13. 1899. :Mr. illcIntosh was the head of the well-known firm of Peter ::\IcIntosh & Son. He was born at Queenstoll. Unt.. in U;;30, son of Peter l\Ic- Intosh (1), who was born at Glenqueich, Perth- shire, Scotland, in 17!)-!. Peter )IeIntosh (1). founder of the family in Canada, eame in 1817. He took his first land in the township of ('avan. seyen miles from what is now the tuwn of Peterborough, in 1819. IIe used to tell about carrying the first bushel of potatoes that was planted in the township of Cavan twenty miles on his back. He remained on the lnnd until he got his deed, and then went to Queenston where he married Catherine Stewart ahout the year 1824. He remained there until 1839, when he moved to North Eastlwpe. when that section was first oppned up. and there he resided until his death. in 1873, at the age of eighty-one. IIis wife died at Cavan about 183;). Peter McIntosh, son uf Peter (1), grew to manhood at the old home. and was reared to ways of thrift. honesty and industry, which characterized his entire life. Un reaching his majority he engaged for a time in the milJing and grain business at Galt. and also at Sea- forth and Brantford. Ont., in 1876 moving the husiness to Toronto. where he founded the lmsiness of Peter )lcIntosh & Son. which he continued until his death. It then passed to his son. Peter .Tames McIntosh. who had been thl> junior memher of the firm. and at the lat- ter's death the business was taken up by the latter's son. Reginald K. :l\IcIntosh. an able yonng husiness man of Toronto. who now man- ages the entire business. Peter McIntosh was twice married. In 18;)4 he married Elizaheth Ker. daughter of Adam Kpr. who was a prominent mill man. and who wa,> the mayor of Galt. Ont.. several times. By her hI' had t,,"O sons, Peter .T ames and Adam Kpr. Mr. l\Icintosh's second marriage occur- red in 1878. when he married Jennie Holme, daughter of William Holme. 1\[1'. l\IcIntosh was a de\"Oted and consistent memher of thp Presbyterian Church. His po- litical connections were with the Conservatives. He was a kind. s:,"mpathetic and lovable man. fond of his home and a devoted husband and father. IIe was enr read,'" to help those in trouble, or who were struggling to make their way in the world. )J"o OIle appealed to him in vain. In all business dealings he was a man of integrity and honesty, his word being as goud as his bond, and he was well thought of by all. In his later years he spent a guod deal of time with his wife in trawlling. William Holme. father of 1\1rs. McIntosh, was born in Carlisle. Cumùerland. England, in 17 3, and came to Canada aùout 1814. He was an early settler of Brant County, and at one time owned 1,000 acres of land on which the town of Paris is built, calling his place "Holme Hill Farm." He also owned about 600 acres of land adjoining the City of Brant- ford, Ont., naming the place "Holmedal:e," and this is now a part of the city of Brantford, and is still called by its original name ot "Holmedale." l\Ir. Holme held a commission as justice of the peace for many years for the old district of Gore. and was a man of most Joyal principles, devotedly attached to Brit- ish institutions. He died in 18 6, aged seVf'n- ty-three. REV. WILLLUT .ALMO)J" DEsBRISAY, who died in Xo\"a Scotia in 1!)05, could lay jus claim to ancestry distinguished in both pro- fessional and military life, being the son of Dr. Thomas DesBrisay. grandson of Captain DesBrisay. and grf>at-grandson of General Des- Brisa '. He was also a brother of the late Judge DesBrisay and of Dr. Thomas DesBri- sa:,". of I.llmenburg. "ova Scotia. Rev. 'Villiam .A. DesBrisay was born in 18 6, and received his education in the schools of his native locality. He attended Harvard Col- lege. aud later matriculated at Yale L"niver- sity, after which he spent some time in the ministry in the United States, and then re- moved to Nova Scotia, where he labored in the faith of the English Church until his death. Mrs. DesBrisay. who survives her husband and resides in Toronto, is a descendant of an United Empire Loyalist family. her maiden name be- ing Sarah Emma Smith. lIeI' grandfather, George Smith. was an United Empire Loyalist, and was the founder of this family in Canada. III' settled at Oromocto, N.B., where he spent a long and useful life engaged in agricultural pursuits, dying when over onf> hundred years of age. Among his children was a son. \Vil- liam Sherman F:mith. the father of )Irs. Des- Brisa,\". 11(' was born in )J"ew Brunswick, and on rpaching manhood he came an extensive lumhpr merchant. an occnpation which he fol- lowed until his death. in 1878. His wife was Matilda Campbell. born near Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. a descendant of the ..... . I! ::i CU DIE IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Campbells of "Breadalbane," Arg)'leshire, Scotland. At the time of her marriage to :\11'. DesBrisay, 1111's. DesBrisay was the widow of the late Dr. L. P. Tocque, ! occupied the responsible and honorable po- sition of Commissioner of the Court of th King's Bench, in OsgoodI' Hall, Toronto, is one of the prominent men of Count . York. His whole life has been passed in the home he still occupies, a farm in Concession 3. Lot 31, King township, where he was born, April 23, lR-I:9. son of Patrick and Catherine (Banks) Gibbons. . Patrick Gibbons was born in County :Mayo, Ireland. )[arch 16. 1806, son of Luke Gibbons, who li,'ed and died in that county. Patrick came to Canada in 1830, landing in Quebec after an eight weeks' voyage. He proceeded almost immediately to County Y ork, secure l emplo 'ment with .William Lloyd. a farmer of King township. and remained with him four- tf'en years. By that time he was able to buy a farm for himself. and he settled down on a tract of wild land on Concession 3. Lot 31. which has been the Gibbons homestead ever since. He cleared this and made it into a good farm. working on it up to the time of hi!'! df'ath. Dec. 26. 18ï6. In 1830 he married Brid- get Burke. who died about lR3R. the mother of th1'ep childrf'n; )[ary, who married Andrew O'Brien. and went Xorth; )[ichael. who died young: and .John. who went to Western On- tario in his boyhood and there married Eliza- beth Callaghan and died in 1883, leaving chil- dren in that section. In 1844 !\II'. Gibbons married :Miss Catherine Banks, onl ' daughter of .Tames and Catherine (McCormick) Banks. She was born in County Sligo, in 1808, and ramI' to Canada alone when a young- lady, her parents remaining in their native land. where the mother reached the e'l(treme age of ninety- :361 nine years and six months. and the father nin- ety-nine years and nine months. 1\l1s. Gibbons faithfully shared all the hardships of the pio- neer life which was their lot during the earlier part of their marriage and brought up a family of four children. She passed away in her home, :March '2í, 188'2. Both Patrick Gibbons and his wife were de- vout Catholics and active in church work. He was one of a committee of six who founded and built the first Catholic Church of Newmar- ket and also helped to secure the later church, built in Il-'ïO. He was a Reformer in his views of political questions. but never sought to hold any office. :.\11'. Gibbons was a man of unusual intellectual powers, well trained in his youth and had many scholarly attainments. His chil- dren have inherited his mental traits. and both daughters have been successful teachers. (1) J ames, the oldest son, born in 1845, went into the cattle business. as a drover, selling his stock in Toronto. He married )Iiss :Mary Can- on, of King townhip. and they made their home permanently at Ingersoll. There he died. April 8. 1890. leaving his wife with two children, Joseph and Annie. (2) Luke. (3) Catherine born in 18,)1. was educated in the King town- ship schools. where she also taught three or four years. She is now teaching in the East Indies. (4) Annie. born in 185:3, taught in the count." schools until her marriage to the late Dr. "\Villimn Canon. a dentist of Toronto. 1\[rs. Canon learned the profession from her hus- band, and since his death has herself carried on the business. She has four children, Freel, Herbert. Clara and Philo. Luke Gibbons was gi\"en an unusually care- ful education. beginning in the home schools. From these he prngressed to the Xe\Vmarket high school, and then to the Toronto Normal School. from which he was graduated in 18ì3. He taught in the States of Ohio and l\[ic}Jigan the following three years. He then returned to County York and after spending the next seven years engaged in farming. received in 1885 the appointment of Commissioner of the Court of King's Bench, with headquarters at OsgoodI' Hall. Toronto. This position he still holds. and ll/ls provf'd himself most efficient. From 189 to 1905 he also serYed as justice of the peace for ('ounty York. and was offered the! place of Count . r'ommissioner, but declined it. III" is an adherent of the Reform party. Aside from his official work, 1\[1'. Gibbons has alway maintained a keen interest in the agricultural progress of his section of the county. He is himself a large landowner. and besides his fatlwr's homestead, on which he has made his home sinf'(, his marrifl!!p. he 0" I1S 300 af'res 362 CO)D[K\fORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD more III the township. For four years he has been president of the :Korth York Farmers' Institute, and is one of its most active pro- moters. Fraternally he belongs to Newmar- ket Lodge, United \V orkmen. 1\1rs. Gibbons was before her marriage 1\1iss Annie 1\1enton, a daughter of John and AnnIe ( Canon) )Ienton, old Toronto residents. John 1\1enton was from Ireland. where he had been It teacher. lIe and his wife both died in Toron- to, whe.re they had always made their home after coming to Canada. Of their children, four besidcs lrs. Gibhons are living, namely: V{illiam, a contractor in Toronto; Patrick is .a retired contractor; Michael is in the same busi- ness in Toronto; and Kate is a dressmaker in that city. ]\lrs. Gibbons grew up in Toronto, receiving quite a good education, and in 1885 married 1\11'. Gibbons. Two sons and a daugh. tel' have been born to them, viz.: John J., born April 8, 1886, a student of the Newmarket high school; Frank L., born Jan. 25, 1890, also a high school student; and 1\1ary Florence, born Nov. 14, 1895, attending the Toronto separate schools. The family are all connected with the Roman Catholic Church, in which they are all prominent. They hold a high place in the es- teem of all who know them. Mr. Gibbons is Ii man of great force of character and of marked ability, and well deserves the confidence which is placed in him. DR. El\'lERSON BULL, one of County York's leading citizens, who has been engaged in the practice of his profession at Lambton Mills, Etobicoke township, was born in York township, July 25, 1863, Sûn of Thomas and An- na (Codey) Bull, the former born in York township. Dec. 15, 1820, son of Thomas, Sr., and Fannie (Goulding) Bull. Thomas Bull, Sr., and his wife came from Ireland among the early settlers of York town- ship, where they died, leaving a large family: Eliza, who married James Wardlaw; Mary, who married John Charleton. of Weston; Thomas j Robert, a farmer of York township. who married 1\1. J. Jackson: Edmund. a far- mer of Toronto township. County Peel: Fanny, who married A. Stephenson. of Sutton West. County York; and Alice, the wife of Samuel Littlejohn, of County Y orIc Thomas Bull grew to manhood in his native locality, and there received his education. In his youth he engaged in the nursery and fruit growing business, and continued therein until 1895, in which year he retired. Mr. Bull died Feb. 20, 1906. at his home in Weston, where he had removed. His wife passed away in 1901. Mr. and !\'Irs. Bull were long members of the Methodist Church, in which he was an officer for many years. In politics he was a Conser- vative, but he never aspired to office. 1\ir. and lrs. Bull had a family of eight children: Har- riet, who married \Villiam Riggs, of Detroit, Michigan, and has these children-Annie, Lina, Amy, \Yilliam and Elmer; Mary, deceased, who married Thomas Taite. of Toronto. and had one son. 'William j l\1isses Frances and Eliza, at home; Misses Alice and Carrie, teachers in the Toronto schools; Dr. Emerson; and Dr. John, who was educated at the Weston High School and the Toronto University, at which latter place he graduated in medicine, who is now lo- cated in the village of Holland, Count Grey (he married Miss Emma Norton, and has four children-J olm B., Thomas I-I., :L\Iuriel A. and Bartholomew) . Dr. Emerson Bull grew to manhood at the old home in York township, and attended the Weston high school. \Vhen a young man hH taught school for four years. In 1886 he enter- ed the Toronto University, from which he was graduated in 1889, with high honors. He at once began the practice of his profession at Thorold. County WeIland, and later took a course at the post-graduate colleges of New York City, and in 1893 settled at Lambton l\1ills, where he has since practised his profes- sion with great success. He is serving as health officer for his township, and coroner of the county. After locating in this village Dr. Bull acquired real estatf' and has been one of th most progressive citizens in his neighborhood, always supporting every measure calculatet1 to advance the moral and physical welfare of the people. He has always taken a keen inter- est in educational matters, and has serve,l many years on the Collegiate Institute Board of Toronto Junction. being chairman in 1904. His religious connection is with the Methodist Church. The Doctor is a Conservative in poli- tics. Fraternal\y he is connected with the l\Iasons. being rmst master of 1\Iimico Lodge of Lamhton; and with the Canadian Order of Foresters and the I.O.F. of Lambton :\Iills. CHARLES J. H. WINSTANLEY, of the Royal 1\1ail Service. with headquarters at To- ronto. is a native of the Queen City and a son of the late Dr. Orlando Salathiel Winstanley. The familv is of English extraction and was founded in 'Canada by the Rcv. Charles Win- stanley. l\'l.A., formerly curate of the parish at Wigginton. The Rev. Charles Winstanley was born in London, England (within the Sound of Bow Bells), in 1796, and there married Miss Elizabe.th White, by whom he had children: Dr. Orlando S.; Edward; Israel; Richard j Osi- C01\DIE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD as, and Iary Catharine. In 18-13 the Rever- end Winstanley came to Toronto, where he re- mained for some time, but later established a home at carboro Heights, known as ., Fall- ing Brook." Here he died in 1817, his wife passing away in 18:59. Dr. Orlando Salathiel 'Vinstanley was born at 'Vigginton, Oxfordshire, England, Dec. 5, 1823. His literary education was under the direction of various clergymen of the Churcn of England, and about 18-10 he began the study of medicine at Devonport, attended the Lon- don l\Iedical School, and the London Hospital from 18-11-18-14. He passed his examination before the Ro val College of Surgeons, in Eng- land, 18-1-1, and also the Apothecaries Com- pany. then necessary to general practice. In 18-15 Dr. Winstanley married Mary Maria An- drews, daughter of Captain Andrews, of the Royal Navy, of Cornwall, England. In the year of his marriage Dr. Winstanley came to Toronto, and joined his father's family. Ap, his father was in feeble health, the Doctor did not engage in practice until the former's death in 1847. After a brief visit to the United States, the Doctor returned to Toronto, and engaged actively in the practice of his profes- sion. Although his practice was all that could be asked, the Doctor preferred a rural loca- tion, and consequently, in 1849, he purchased a fifty acre tract of land fronting on Kingston road and running to the lake, from his brother, Edward. He later sold this place to Peter Patterson, who built thereon a fine home and. laid the grounds out into what is known as Blantyre Park. The lake frontage of this pro- perty is Victoria Park. Blantyre Park was re- cently acquired as a site for an industrial school for Roman Catholic boys. At this lo- cation Dr. Winstanley practiced for two years, and then spent one year at Thornhill. In 1851 he went to Bondhead, County Simcoe. and in 1852 to Willowdale, then again to ThornhiU, thence to Eglinton. at which place he prac- ticed until about 186:5. when he again settled in Toronto. and continued in practice until 1883. On account of poor health he removed in that J'ear to California, intending to spend tIle winter, but he found the climate so benefi- ('ial that he st'ttled in that location, where he spent the remainder of his life. dying in 1893. His wife's death occurred in 1 RJ. To Dr. and :Mrs. Winstanley were born children as follows: Charles J. II.: Miss Augusta Ann Elizabeth. resides in California; Emily, the wife of W. H. Banks. of Toronto, has three children- Stanley, Ethel and Florence; Roland is deceas- ed: Ada Helen, the wife of A. J. H. McMichael of Toronto, has four children-Albert, Mary, 363 Charles and Leila: .Frederick, of California, married Emilie Patterson, daughter of the late Peter Patterson, of Toronto; Alexander. of l\Iissoula, l\lontana, U.S.A., and his wife, Alice, have one son, Edward: Edith, the wife of E. G. Dunbar, of London, England, has one daugh- ter, Harriet; Laura, the wife of the late \V. W. Squire, of London, England, has three children )[ary, \Villiam, Elsie; and Caroline, died young. Charles J. H. "ïnstanley was born at the corner of Peter and King streets, Toronto, in 18-!ï, and is just thirteen 'ears younger than the city in which he was born. lIe was educat- ed in Upper Canada College and in private schools. On 1\0\'. 12, 186ï, when only twenty y ars of age he was appointed to the Ro 'al Iail Service, as a clerk in the Toronto post- office. In 1869 he was promoted to the railway division of the service, and in 1883 became superintendent of that division. In 1897 he was appointed clerk in charge of the postoffice inspector's office, with headquarters at Toron- to, and in 190:5 Assistant Postoffice Inspector of the Toronto Postal Division. Mr. Winstanley is the oldest official in His .àlajesty's l\Iail Ser- vice in Toronto. He understands the work from "A to Z," as he began at the bottom of the ladder and worked his way through the various positions to the one he now so ably fills. On June, 5, 187ï, !\Ir. 'Vinstanley was mar- ried to :Mrs. Emily R. Howitt. daughter of Richard Brewer. an early settler of Toronto. 1\1rs. Winstanley, like her husband, is a native of Toronto, where the greater part of her life has been spent. 1\11'. and !\Irs. Winstanley have no children, having lost their only son some ye,ars ago. They are consistent members of the Church of England. WILLIA I WILLCOCKS BALDWIN, who departed this life in 1892 in the city of Toron- to, was born there in 1830. He was a son of the late Hon. Robert Baldwin, one of Ontario's wen-known public men. William Willcocks Baldwin was educated at Upper Canada College. and some time there- after located on a fine farm at Lake Willcocks, known as the "Larchm{\re," on Oak Ridges. where he remained for a number of veal's. Lo- cating in Toronto. :\[1'. Bald" in as made issuer of law stamps at Osgoode Hall, a posi- tion he held until his death. William Will- cocks Baldwin was twice married, (first) to Miss McDoug-all. by whom he had one daugh- ter, 1\[rs. C. T. Whitney, of Toronto. 1\'[1'. Bald- win married (second) Miss S. M. Yarwood, daughter of William Stephen Yarwood, a na- tive of England, whose wife was a Griffin. 36-1 CO:\D1K\fORA TIVE BIOC:RAPHICAL RECORD Mr. Yarwood and his family located in Canada in January, 1883. settling for a time at King- ston, and then going to Quebec where 1\11'. Yar- wood died. To the second marriage of Wil- liam 'V. Baldwin were born these children: Dr. II. Y., who married and has three children; R. 'V. Y.. of Paris, Ont., who married Miss Armstrong. and has four children-Yo Y., Dor- othy, Elwuod and Herbert "T. Y.; S. Y., of the United States, who married :Miss Murray, daughter of Susan :\Inrray, and has two chil- dre,n-S. V. 1\1. and Leslie; 1\1rs. Hamilton Cas- sels; l\Irs. Lesslie; l\Irs. R. A. Robinson; and 1\1rs. C. T. Whiting, of Toronto. .;\11' Baldwin was a member of tIll' Church of England. In politics he was a Conservative. WILLLU1 l\IA DEVILLE :MERRITT, whù passed away in Scotland in 1898, was a well- known and highly esteemed citizen of Toron- to. and a leading mpmber of the Ontario Bar. 1\11'. :Merritt was horn at St. Thomas, Ont., in 18-14, son of .1. C. l\Ierritt, at one timp a business man of London. Ontario. 'Villiam r. :\1erritt received his education at the rniversity of Toronto. and was called tt) the Bar, beginning legal practice at Guelph, where he continued until 18ï;). He soon set- tled in Toronto and became a member of the well-known firm of Rose, :Macdonald & Mer- ritt. and continued activel." e.ngaged at his profession until his death, declining all offers of civic or po1itical honors. :Mr. :Merritt is snrviyed by his widow. whose maiden name was E. Robertson. She is a native of Scotland, daughter of David Trons Robertson. for many years city Chamberlain of Edinburgh. lVII's. :Merritt camp to Canada in 1872, and since that time has made her homp in Toronto. )11'. :Merritt was a member of the Church of England. as is his widow, and was regular in attendance and libpral in support. In politics he was a Conservative, and although without ambition for official honors for himself, he took great interest in the success of his party. EDWARD LEMON. who passed away at his late residence, Ko 28 Grove avenue, Toronto, .Tan. :n. 1!)0l, was one of the leading business men and highly esteemed citizens of the Queen ('it.'" aucl was well known all over Ontario. 1\11'. Lemon WIIS horn at 'V pstleigh. Devonshire, England. in 1833. son of William Lemon, who died in that country. Edward Lemon was educated in England. and in business was engaged as a butcher for some time prior to 1858, when he came to To- ronto and engaged in the cattle business, in which he continued until his death. He was an extensive dealer in cattle, both local and for- eign, and was particularly well and favorably known by the best stock raisers in 'Vestern Ontario, where he travelled for many years. He always advocated amongst the farmers the wisdom of good breeding and good feeding of cattle, and encouraged advancement in this line by always offering the highest prices for this class of stock. III' managed the first ship- ment of dressed beef from this country to Eng- land, the shipment being made b:r the William Davies Company. and he also had to ùo with the first shipment of live cattle from Canada to England. In his many years of business Mr. Lemon shipped large quantities of stock to foreign and home markets, and in every detail of his business was a man of strict integrit:r, therehy gaining the full confidence of the peo- ple with whom he did business. In 1862. four J"ears after coming to Canada, 1\11'. Lemon returned to England and married :\fiss Maria Hooper, a native of the parish of IInntshaw. England, born in 1832, daughter of Rowland and Elizabeth (Beer) Hooper, farm- ing people of England, the former of whom died when seventy-three years of age, and the lat- ter in her eighty-seventh JTear. To 1\11'. and l\Irs. Lemon were born two chil- dren. namely: (1) "William Edward, born Aug. 11. 186:3. is assistant postmaster at Toronto. On Oct. 19. 1887. he married Annie E. Burry, and they have had six children: Lancelot Bar- ton "llliam, who died aged four and onp-half years; Roland George Hooper, who died aged three years; Edward Dudley; 'Vilma Marie; Hilda Burry: and Alvin Victor. (2) Henrietta Tamsin, horn Aug. 24. 1868, died at Toronto, Oct. 16, 1905. She married, Oct. 2:3, 1889. Ed- ward Thomas Alexander, and had four f'hildren : Vera Lemon: Henrietta Edna; 1erza Estelle; and Ruth Duncan. In his religious connpction 1\11'. Edward Lemon was a memher of the Church of Eng- land. while his widow is a Methodist. In poli- tics he was a Conservative. and he was a lllplll- her of St. George's Rociety of Toronto. His late r siòen('e, at No. 28 Grove Avenue, Toron- to. was built by him in 188ï. and there his widow still resides. FREDERICK APGL'STL'S TIL\. YER. who died in Vancouver. n.C.. Aug. 5. 1903, was one of Toronto's most highly esteemed citizens and energ-etic business men. 1\11'. Thayer was born in l\Iontrpal in 18:55. son of Jesse and Sophia Thayer, natives of Scotland. Jesse Thayer was the founder of the family in Canada. settling in l\Iontreal, where he was a wholesale dry goods merchant. He died CO)L\IE)IORA TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD about 1865, while his wife passed away about 1856. It may thus be seen that Frederick Au- gustus Thayer was left without a mother when less than One year old, and without a father when ten years old. Thrown upon his own re- sources he set to work to make his own way in the world. He was e.ducated in !\Iontreal, whence he went to Ottawa, and thence to To- ronto, settling in the latter place when but seventeen years of age. Here he found em- ployment with Mr. J. G. Joseph. in the jewelry business, steadily rising in the business, until he became head bookkeeper and financial man- ager, and remaining until 1878. when the busi- ness was closed, and about three years later, in 1881, !lIr. Thayer embarked in the jewelr;\' business on his own account, at No.3 Welling- ton street, continuing there until 1890. He then closed out his business to become a com- mercial salesman, in which capacity he became well known from the Atlantic to the Pacific, being one of the most popular men on the road. There he continued until his death. In 1878 Mr. Thayer married :Miss Mary Ann Thomson. born in :Montreal in 1854, daughter of James and Barbara (Holmes) Thomson, and granddaughter of Johnston Thomson, the foun- der of the family in Canada. Settling in Mon- treal, Johnston Thomson followed the foundry business for some time, and then removed to Texas, where he died. His children were: James. William. John. Robert and Ann. James Thomson, father of Mrs. Thayer, was born at Glasgow, and was a well-known merchant in Montreal, where he was for som time engag- ed in the wholesale crockery business, and where he died in 1864. His widow survived him until 1893, and at her death left these chil- dren: Barbara. the widow of Charles Tuygey, of Montreal; Margaret. who died in 1904, un- married; Ann, widow of J. W. Paton, of To- ronto; John Holmes. of Montreal; Mary A., l\Irs. Thayer; William James. who died in 1902; Johnston Rohert. of Detroit; Charles Alexan- der. of !lIontreal; and Florence McGuffin. Mr. and Mrs. Thomson were members of the Pres- byterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Augustus Thayer were born these children: James Thomson, de- ceased: Percival Norman, deceased j Frederick Henry Arthur, who has taken up the jewelry busine&<;. and has proved himself as able a business man as was his father; and Reginald Montag-ue and Ida )'fay. at home. Mr. Thayer 'W8.<; a mpmber of the Church of England. In politi....s he was a Con!';ervative, and in fraternal connection ß member of the LO.O.F. and the LO.F. l\Irs. Thayer rt'sides on Glin avenue, Deer Park. the home of her late husband. 365 EDW ARD TRENT, deceased, one of the well- known and highly esteemed farmers of Whit- church township, owner of the Oaklev farm . , was born in Somersetshire, England, Jan. 3, 1828, son of Samuel and Susannah (Chant) Trent. ::\Ir. and ::\Irs. Samuel Trent came to Can- ada in 1840 and for a time lived near Toronto, after which they located on the farm in Whit- church, which Mr. Trent cleared from the bush. In his native country Samuel Trent had been a man of wealth, but he lost largely through lill- fortunate investments, this loss. however, being partly covert'd by him in the new country, where at the time of his death he owned large proper- ties obtained throu h speculation. :Mr. Trent died in 1865, after which his wife residpd with her daughter, Mrs. George Bishop, until her death, in 1884. Their five children were: (1) William, born in England, was brought up and educated there. He married Miss Seymour of Hartford, and settled as a merchant in New- market, keeping a general store for some years, and then remon>d to Toronto, where he died in 1881, leaving his widow witl> one son, H. E. Trent, a business man of the Queen City. (2) Henry, born in England, married a Miss Curry, of York County, and settled on Yonge street, 'Whitchurch, as a farmer. his farm adjoining that of Edward's. Thence he removed to Stay- ner, where he still resides. He and his wife had ten children, Bessie, Harry, "William, Samuel, Arthur, Augustus, Hattie, Albert, Jennie and Frank. (3) Ellen. born in England, married John Culherwell, now deceased, of Toronto, and has six children, Carri{-. Lillian, Isat, John. .\n- nie and Bessie. ( 4) Elizabeth, born in Eng- land, is the wife of George Bishop, a retired far- mer of l\Ieaford, Ontario, and has eight children. Isaac, Susan. George, Henry, Samuel, William, Ellen and Sarah. (5) Edward is the suhjeC't proper of this article. Edward Trent receiveò a part of his education in the mother country. continuing his studies in Canada. He grew up on the homestead. In 1858 he was married in St. Paul's Church, Newmarket, to Miss Isabella Pegg, who was horn in York township in 1837, daughter of Joseph and Mar/!aret Pegg, representatives of York County's old pioneer families. After their marriage l\Ir. and Mrs. Trent settled on his fath- er's farm, the old homestead. and there con- tinued until 1897, when their home was de- stro:,'pd by fire. I\Ir. Trent then built the pres- ent home, where he resided until his death, in Iay, lR84. His wife died in October, 1887. They were consistent members of the Church of England, and in political sentiment he was a C'oñservative. To Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trent 366 CO:\DIE IOR..\ TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD was born a family of eleven children: Helena, born at the present home in 1860, and educated in the high school, after her father's death took charg-e of thf' C'hildrf'n's homestead, where she still resides. Emma M., born in 1862, is the wifp of Thomas II. Scott, merchant, of Toronto, and has three sons, Edward F. (of the post office de- partment, Toronto), Percival Garfield anel Thomas H., going to school. Frederick A.. born in lS6 . married Minnie Hooper, and has three dau/!,ntf'rs. Edith, Hazel and Reva; he owns one of the home fanns adjoining that of his father. WiHiam W., born in 186ô, married 1\Iiss !\ll1ry Clark and residf's in King: they have three ehil- clrf'n, Edna. WiHiam and Arthur. Annie Isa- helIa, horn in 18ô9. married Charle'3 W. Rcott, of Toronto, and has fine son, Walter Earl, who is goin[! to school. l\T:md Louisa. born in 1871, is top wife of .T ohn W esle v, nOw of Toronto, for- merly of the country, and MS five children. Carrie. Cleland. Victor, larjorie and Atho1. Rp[!inald Chant Dodge, _ born in 187:l. is un- married; he owns the homestead. Martha Eliza- heth Mary. born in lR75. resides at the home- stpaò. Edward TJ., horn in 1877, owns one of tht> fann homes and liYrs in Npwmarket; he married Rosa Hanmer. Florence Margaret. born in 1R79. was educat.ed in the NewmarkPt high schooL and is a trained nurse. Violet Beatrice, born in 188 . resides at the homestead. w. n. HE DRY. B.A., l\I.B. Among the young-PI' men who arc rapidly maki.ng for them- selves a name in the medical pr0fession of To- ronto is Dr. W. R. Hendry, a Canadian by birth and parpntagf'. W. J. Hendry, his father, was born of High- lanò Rcottish parents who came to Canada in 1832, settling finally at l\'Iimico, w'here the old homestead stiH stands. There he received his earl ' {'ducation anò afterwards qualified for a teacher at the Toronto Normal Scheo1. After teaching at Queensville and Clarkson he came to Toronto thirty-five years ago, and has been connected with the Toronto public schools ever sinC'e. He was first superintendent of tbe Vic- toria Industrial School, and for the past fifteen ypars has been treasurer of the Ontario Educa- tional Association. At present he is principal of .T esse Ketchum school, with which he has been connected for over thirty years. In 1872 he married 1\1iss Charlotte Shook, of Clarkson, Ont., whose parents were TTnited EmpIre Loy- alists, and since then has raised a family of four, three sons and one daughter, all of whom are still living'. William B. HendI:'. the second son, born in 1874. received his early eòucRtion in the Toronto public schools and Parkdale Collegiate Institute. :ì\Iatriculating with honors in 1891, he at once f'ntprpcl rniversity Colleg'e, Toronto, from which institution he received an Arts degree with hon- ors in 189!i After obtaining a specialist's cer- tificatf' in Mathematics and l\Iodern Lan uages from the School of Pedag'o . hI' was appointed ::\fathematical l\laster at Ridley Colle!!e, St. Catharines, where he rpmained until he gave up teaching four years later to enter upon the study of medicine. In thf' fall of 1900 he regis- terpd as a medical studpnt at the Fniversity of Tomnto, and received 'his degree in 1904. Tn .Tuly of the same year he was appointed house surgpon at the Toronto Gpneral Hospital for a ypar Rnò a half. and for the latter six months wa." appointed senior resident physician. Since lea,'inQ' thf' hospital he has been eng-aged in privRtp practice at No. 197 Carlton street, To- ronto. GRORGE T AYLOR. latp of Todmoròen, one of the pioneers of thp region about the Don, bore a name wel1 known throug-h Y 0rk, ScarborouQ'h, Vaug-hlln and Markham townships. He and his two brothprs wpre thp largest land owners in that sP<'tion. holding thousands of acres in the Don vRlle.v. His various business interests in- C'luòpd holdings in some of the most important institutions of the Dominion. and he was a frif'wl of some of thp most prominent men in Canada. Mr. Taylor's death, which occurred lVf ay 17. 1894, deprived Ontario of one of its most vahwd citizens, and one whose career re- fleC'teò eflual honor upon 'himself and the coun- try which gave him his opportunities. In 1821, aft{'r a tedious voyaQ'e of seven wpeks. .John and lVIarg'aret (Hawthorne) Tay- lor, the founders of this family in the New World. arrived from England in New York. and for some four years the family lived in Cherry Va.lley, New York. :!\{rn. Taylor died in 1824, anò in the following year 'her husband brought the familj' to VaughaD township, County York, Ont., settling on a farm. At the end of nine years he removed to the Don valley, where the namp of Tllylor has now become a household word The original 'home was higher up tha river than the present one, being located at the forks of thp Don. There John Taylor died, leaving three sons, George, Thomas and John. Thf'se three brothprs combined their interests and carried on their enterprises jointly. Their property in the Don valley comprised one thous- and Heres. while in York County they acquired in time three thousand acres in aU. In 1.840 they put up on the Don one of the first paper mills erected in the province of Ontario, afterward adding others, while in 1845 they openpt{ an office in Toronto, their lands on the Don arljoin- , COl\DIE.MORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ing the city. They a!so established and operated both saw and :flour mills, and rapidly became men of great wealth. After John Taylor's death the two remaining brothers combined the busi- ness under the firm name of Thomas Taylor & Brother. In 1880 Thomas Taylor retired, and (ieorg-e Taylor handed over the management of his affairs to his sons, John F., George A. and \YilJiam Thomas. the junior firm establishing the large brick works on the Don now carried on by one of the sons-in-law of the senior George Taylor, :Mr. Robert Davies. In vddition to his private affairs George Tay- lor had numerous important interests, being a large shareholder in the Globe; he was a per- sonal frienrl of Ron. lieorge Brown; he was for many years a director in the Canadian Bank of Commerce and also in the Ontario Loan & In- vestment Company. of Toronto. But in public matters he played little part save his activities in s('hool affairs, he serving as a member of the hoard of education for a long time. Howêver, he was a strong Reformer, and in every sense a good citizen. one who did not seek political power or notoriety, but endeavoring to promote to his utmost the real progress of his city. In his religious belief he was a devout Methodist and a liberal contributor to the Anglican Church. and the ministers alwavs found a heartv welcome and whole-souled ent rtainment in his home. [r. Taylor was also a member of the York Pioneers: and took an active interest in the proceedings of that society. He, like his brothers. was not oilly known as a man of wea1th. but one whose influence was widelv felt in many different spheres, and always for' good. He was noted for his kindness of heart, which made'him beloved wherever he was known. Twice married, Mr. Taylor's first wife was Miss Caroline Bright, who was born in Toronto, dang-hter of Thomas and Jane Bright, pioneers of that place, and natives of Yorkshire. En - land. Mrs. Taylor died in 186R, leaving eight children. Two years later Mr. Taylor visiterl England anrl while there met Miss Annie Hol- lins. of Staffordshire, who became his wife. She was a daughter of John and Edith Hollins. na- tives of England, of whose ten children only one besides Mrs. Taylor survives, namely, Erl- ward n oIlins. of Staffordshire, England. :Mrs. Taylor received a careful education and is 11. woman of genuine culture. There were no children by Mr. Taylor's sec- ond union. ",. e have the followinO' record of those of the first marriage: (1) ie E. is the wife of David Smith, of the firm of Rolph, Smith & Co., of T01'/)nto, and 11as ODe son, Harold 1'. (2) .Tohn F. 1'aylor. th{' eldest son, married Miss Elizabeth Patterson, of Patterson, Vau han : 67 towmhip, and died leaving one daughter, Katie E., who lives with her mother in Toronto. 0) :Margaret :M. is the wife of Robert Davi p 8. of Todmorden, a prominent business man. Thev have nine children. (4) George A. lives at th homestead, unmarried. (5) Carri A. was mal'- ried March 17, 1880, to Archibald Henderson, son of the late Alexander Henderson, who was a prominent wholesale merchant and civil offi- cial of Toronto. Archibald Henderson was the sixth in a family of nine children, and was born in Toronto Jan. 5, 1856. He received his edu- cation in the model 8('hools and Upper Canada CoIIC'g-e. from which he was graduated, after which he entered the Bank of Montreal in To- ronto. as a junior clerk. While there e ployed he wa.;; married, and the young couple first set- tled in St. :Mary's. later moving to Almonte, Ont.. then back to Toronto, to whirh plare )fr. Hendprson was transferred as accountant for the same bank, with which he was connected in a 11 for fifteen years. On leaving the services {\f that instihltion on account of impaired health, 1fr. Henderson settlpd on a fruit farm nC'ar Beamsville, Ont., to the cultivation of which he devoted himself for the following five years. Re- turning to Toronto at the end of that time. he liwrl there in retirement until his death, which occurred Oct. 25, 1898. He was a higW ' capable man of business, and attained an enviable repu- tation in his work, although obliged by ill health to relinquish his chosen calling at R compara- tÏ\'ely early age. To Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were horn five dlildren: Geor!!e T. and Annie, decea<:ed in ('hiIdhood; Emily L., wife of Rpgin- aId Kerr McIntosh, a prominent manufacturer of Toronto (one aaughter. Emily Ruth); 1fag- gie rarrlonald. and Carrie Alwa '. (6) Em- il ', twin of Carrie A.. died in March, 1900. (7) Louisa .T. married \V. C. Tasker, of Toronto, and has one son. Reginald. (8) William Thomas is enQ'aQ'ed in business as a member of an oil firm in Toronto. He married Miss Isabella Mc- J.Jellan, of Toronto, and has five children, Edna E., George G., Bpatrice B., Lawrence L. and Carrie C. This family has a 'handsome home in Todmorden. The widow of George Taylor now resides at Bpechwoorl, Todmorden. The old original Tay- lOr homestead, situated on the Don Mills roarl, a mile from the city limits, is a large two-story orick residence of substantial construction, and one of tne landmarks of the locality. DR. GEORGE WILLIAM OGILVIE DOWS- LEY, a well-known physician and surgeon of Toronto, whose office and residence is located lIt Ko. 147 Cowan avenne, is a member of a family long- identified with Canada. ' :36R COMJ\IE IOR.A TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD The Dowsley family is of French Huguenot extraction, came to Ireland in Cromwell's army, and obtained land grants for military service. The t;rst of whom there are df'finite recorrls is Thomas Dowsley, great-great-grandfather of tÞe Doctor. He died in 1810. His son was Jamf's, who died in 1820, leaving a son, George, born in August, 1799, whose son, Rev. Andrew McKee Dowsley, was the father of our subject. The DowsIey family was founded in Canada in 1820, and for many years resided in the vicinity of Brockville. George Dowsley, grandfather of Ollr subject, was a well-known business man for many years. His wife was Eliza Brown, daugh- ter of Kennedy Brown, of :i\Ioneymore, County Antrim, and they had these children: Kennedy Browll, John, William Henry, James, Rev. And- rew McKee. George, Jane Maria and Eliza. Rev. Andrew IcKef' Dowsley was born at Broc1;:ville in 1844 and for many years was a missionary of the Church of Scotland in India and China, being superannuated some time prior to his death, which occurred in 1894. His wife was Jane Ogilvie, born at Campbellford, Ont., daughter of .William Ogilvie, a business man of that place. One son and three daughters were born to the Rev. and Mrs. Dowsley: Dr. George W. 0.. 1\1artha Eliza, Beatrice, and J\Iaud. Dr. George William Ogilvie Dowsley was born at :i\fadras, India. in 1877, and re{'eived his lit- erary training in the puNic and high schools of Campbell ford and Edinburgh. In 1895 he en. tered the Medical Department of the TTnivtrsity of Toronto, and in 1899 was graduated with the degre!> of :\I.B. Immediately thereafter, the Doctor locat.f'd at :\'Iirhipicoten, where he wa.;; surgeon for the Lake Ruperior Power Company until settling in Toronto in ] 902, since which time he has engag-ed in the general practice of medicine and surgery. The Doctor is a Presbyterian in religious faith and a Conser,-ative in politics. He is con- nected with the I.O.O.F., the A.O.U.W., thf' To- ronto Medical Society, etc. FRAxrIS HEYnO . Probably no man has bf'fn more closely identified with the inter- ests ann. material advancement of Toronto .Junc- tion, Ont., than the late Francis Heydon. whose name appears at thp head of this sketch. Be- fore speaking at length of this well-known citi- zen, however, a brief survey of the family from its foundation in Canada will be given, which without doubt will be of g-reat interest to the residents of Count v York. Th,. Heydon family is of Irish extraction and was founded in Canada by James Heydon, born in Queen's County, Ireland, where he marrieù Bridget Foy, born Oll the Emerald Tsle in 1791. In 1326 James Heydon left his native country to seek a home in the New World, and On rea h- ing Canada made his way at once to 'toronto (01" Muddy York, as it was then known), shortly thereafter removing to the Gore of Toronto township, where he was eng8l!ed in agricultural pursuits until his death in 1859; his wife passed away in 1857. Their family consisted of the .follolwing {'iJ]iJdren: John, decpased, was a buildpr; Catherine married Alexander Hami - ton, and both are deceased; Mary, deceased, was the wife of James Essey; :\Iichael, dt'{'eased, was an extensive farmer in Toronto Gore town!':hip; Ann married Patrick Brophy: James, de{'eased, was a resident of Toronto; Francis; Margaret, deceaspd, married Thomas Doyle; and Daniel was a farmer on the old homestead. Francis Heydon was born in Toronto in 1830, and he received his education and grew to man- hood in the Gore of Toronto township, whither his father had removed when Francis was but a lad. On reachin his majority he engagerl in the hotel business at Malton, where he continued for seven years, and was also engaged in that business in Vaughan township, County Y orlc, continuing there until 1867. At this time he located in Toronto Junction, then but a ham- let. and this was his home until his death in 1906. On locating in Toronto .Junction Mr. Heydon opened the "Durham Heifer Hotel," the first in the place, occupying- the site of the present "Heydon Hon!'e," a modern hostelry at the corner of Weston road and St. Clair ave- nue. He continued proprietor of the fOI'lller hotel nntil lRR6, when he sold the property to his son. A. J. Heydon, and settled at the corner of King street and Davenport road, which was his llO e the remainder of his life. The "Hey- don House" is one of the finest in this part of Canada. Toronto Junction owes much of its husiness prosperity and general attractiveness to 1\1r. Heydon, who was ever foremost in the support of movem{'nts calculated to be of bene- fit to the community. For seven years he was a membf'r of the council, and his opinions al- ways {'arrien. great weight in the de{'isions of that august body. A successful business man himsrlf. he was ever ready to assist those who were not so successful, and his eharities were D11mprous. In his religious belief he was a Roman Catholic. His politics were those of the Reform party. In 1860 Mr. Francis Heydon and Miss Isabel1a Gracey were united in marriage. She was born in Etohieoke township, County York. a mplll- ber of an old and honored family (being a C'ousin of late Co!. Grarey), foundpd in Canail.a hy Alr-xann.er Gracey in lR20. The latter hail. six children, of whom Alexander (1) was the ('O:'lDIK\IUR.\TIYE BIOGRAPII!CAL RECORD grandfather of ::\lrs. Heydon. The latter was born at County Do" n, Ireland, and was a pioneer of Etobicoke township, where he residc'd all of his life, dying there in 1857. Alexandel' (;.racey (2) was born in County Down. 11'1'- land. in 181:1. and wa" then'fore but five years of aQ'e when the family came to Canada. He W,lS a Jiff'iong agriculturist in Etobicoke township, where he died in 1895. In 1838 he was mar. ripd to :'Ilary Smyth, born in Tippemr.v, Irf'- land, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Lubpy) Smyth. whose other children were: .John. of Te"\:as: :\Iarg'aret. whose death occurred in 190;;; Patrif'k. d eased; Thomas. deceased; James, dt'- ccased: "I1liam. deeeased: Philip, deceasecl: and Eliza, who married .James Dwyer. 1.\11'5. rary (Smyth) Gracey is still living-. To AJpx- ander and 1\Iary (Smyth) Graeey there wer\:' born children a<; follows: :'II "K IIpydon: Mary Ann, who married John l\If'Donough: arah, :\rrs. :\If'Devitt; Elizabeth. 1\1rs. John OT)on- nell: fargoaret, 1frs. l\lcConnell; Loretta, who mHrried Edward Banane: Catherine. deeea-<;ed, "ho married .r Hmes 0 'Donnell: Ale"\:ander, de. ceased; and Thomas, on the old homesteHd in Etohicoke. There were six children born to Francis and Isahella (Gracey) Heydon. as follows: Alex- ander .J ames, an extensive property owner of To- ronto Junction. married Mary Snyder, anò harl one son. Francis Philip: Francis Joseph. hotpl- keeper, Toronto, married Annie Slaver j Bridget Thprpsa is at home: Dr. Charles M., a g-raduate of Trinity University, is a weil-known and clever artist and cartoonist,: Mary is thp wife of ('hHrles 0 'Connor, of the Canadian Pacific Rail- way: and Thomas Bennett is with the National Cash Register Company, Boston. .\RTHl'R E. SXELL, B.A., M.B.. is a mem- bpI' of a family of English extraction long con- nected with Ontario. Thp first to settle in Can- ada was his grandfather, Samuel Snell, who o\\'n('(1 extensive farm property in the place aft- erward named for him. Snellg-z'ove. He wa a largoI' cattle raiser and spent all the latter Dart of hi<; life on his farm. Ramlwl J. Snell, one of the sons of thp ori. - ina! settler, was born in SneUgrove, in 18;J{). After ('ompleting his literary education he be- an to Iparn the drug business, and when he had mastered his profession he established himc;ell' 8S a rlruf! Ôst in Bolton, Onto Since then he has been eontinnously engaged in that line. When the post offipe was e tab]jshed in Bolton Mr. RnplI hpPHnw thp postma.<;ter, and has retainpd thp position to the present time. His wife, to "'hom he was married. in 1873. was Miss Eliza- beth E,-ans. Rhe wa.c; a daughter of Col. George 24 3[,9 and ::\f al'g'm"et ( Clarke) Evans, the former 3 well-known man in Canadian military circle and Colonel of the 36th Regiment. A son, Col. G. T. Evans, of Toronto, is also prominently connc!'1ed ,\ ith the militia. Four children were born tn Samuel and Elizabeth Snell, namely: Dr. Arthur E.; Forest, of the Northwest; Helen, wif!' of Herbert Bowles, D.L.S., of OranQ'C- viIlp; and Margaret, who married J. S. Brown, of Toronto, inspector of insurance. Dr. . \rthur E. Snell was born at Bolton in 1876 and was educated at that place during his earlier years. Later he attended the Univer<;ity of Toronto, and was graduated in 1899. with the degrpe of B.A. He at once took up the study of nmlicine in the redical Department of the rni\'el'sity. and completed the course in 190:!, rpcpiving the degree of :'II.B. During the year 1903 Dr. Snell was connerted with Gra.ce Hos- pital. Toronto, and 1hen settled at his present quarters. at No. 496 Spadina avenue, where 11(' is rari.lly estatlishing himself in the public con- fidence Rnd goainillg' a good prf1ctice. He is a skillfnl and promising physician. who keeps himself in touch with the latest medical thought. He is a member of the Toronto l\Iedical Society. Dr. Rnell is connecteà fraternally with the A. F. & A.:H. He i" a member of the Anglican Church. CHARLES 1\1. HENDERSON, the oldest auctioneer in Ontario, is descended from Scotch lDc try, the family being founded in Canada by his father, Andrew Henderson. .Andrew Henderson was born in Paisley, Scot- land. in 1809, son of Robert Henderson, who died at that place. About 1838 Andrew Hen- derson and a brothel'. Thomas, settled in 1'0- rnnto, then Little York, where Andrew followed auctinneering until 1875, in which year he re- tired from business. He died in Toronto in 1892. In political principle he was a Conserva- tive, and in religious fHith a Presbyterian. In lR41 he married Miss Margaret Bright, born in Toronto in 1825, who still survives, and makes her residence in Toronto. They had these chil- dren: Robert. deceaspd. left tW{\ children, Ger- ald and Elizabeth: Andrew, of Dixie. has two dRn ht:('rs, Miss Clara and Mrs. Robert Hanna; Archihald died in his youth: Charles 1\1.; Isa.- hella i8 the wife of R. G. S. Robinson. of To- ronto: Thomas died in Chicago; Joseph. dp- peased, was drowned in Lake Michigan; Wil- liam. of TJouisville, Kentucky, married :Martha Rlair, anil has - children, Andrew, MarQ'aret, Nora, William; 1\farg3.ret is the wife of James T. Cane, a lumhpr merchant of Toronto; Sam- nel Glmn. of Toronto. carries on engineering; Eleonora: and Donald, a commercial traveller 370 COMMEMORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ef Toronto, married Ada Collins, and has one son, Nelson. Charles :M. Henderson was born in Toronto in 1848, and received his education in his nat- ive city. When fifteen years of age he began his life work, and he has continued to the pres- ent time in aucti.oneering, representing the Im- perial and Dominion Governments in that line. He was married to Miss Nellie C. Coady, born in Toronto, daughter of John and Maria (Gan- non) Coady, early settlers of Toronto. In poli- tics 1\11'. Henderson is a Conservative. JOHN CORNWALL BERKINSHA W, man- ager of the subscription book department of the Methodist Book Concern, Toronto, is one of the oldest book men of the Queen City. Mr. Berk- inshaw was born in the city in which his entire busineRs life has been spent. Thomas Berkinshaw, the father of our suò- ject, was a well-known merchant of Toronto for many years. John Cornwall Berkinshaw was born July 10, 1850, and received his education in the public and rammar schools of his native place. In early - life he engaged with his father in the gro- cery business, and when about nineteen years of age, entered the book business, and since that time, 1869, has been connected with the Meth')- dist Book Concern of Toronto, having been man- ager of the Ruhscription Book department since 188 . In February, 1872, Mr. Berkinshaw mar- ried Miss Mary Croker. daughter of Henry Croker, and to this union two chilrlren have been horn: Eva Maude, deceased; and Edwin Croker. Mr. and Mrs. Berk1nshaw are members of the M('Caul Street Methodist Church. In his politi- cal sympathies Mr. Berkinshaw is a Conserva- tive, and takes a great interest in the success of his party, althou h he has never aspired to puh- lic office. T. S'f AVERT FISHER. Among the well- known and highly esteemed business men of To. ronto, was the late T. Rtavert Fisher, of the firm of T. Stavert Fisher & Co. He was born in 1838, in Scotland, son of Alexander and GeOl', l!Íana (Feif) Fisher, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to Canada and here they both died. T. Stavert Fisher began his business life as a merchant in Galt, Ont., where he remaincrl until 1872. when he located in Toronto and founded the firm of T. Stavert Fisher & Co., of which business he was sole owner and pro- prietor. Mr. Fisher dealt extensively in wool. when he first hegan business, being very sucC':JSS- fuI. and later 'his business in wools and skins, took the nature of a brokerage business, and he engaged in this line until his death, in Aug- ust, ]901. Mr. Fisher was well known as a business man, not only in Canada, but in Europe also, much of his business being done in the 01-1 Country. His offices were located at No. '2:3 Scott street, and since his death the firm ha';! continued under the same name at Nos. 13-15 Wellington street east. In politics Ir. Fisher was a staunch Con- servative and while in Galt was a member of the Council. His religious faith was that of the Presbyterian Church, In fraternal circles. he was prominent as a Royal Ar('h Mason. He was an upright man and a highly respected citizen. Mr. Fisher was survived by his wife, Mrs. Agnes Emma Fi her, who makes her homl3 at No 3]3 Rusholme Road, Toronto. GEORGE ROBIKSON (deceased), fur so many years a worthy and respected citizen of Toronto, was born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, En - land, Aug. 17, 1828, son of Jonathan and .Judith (Hargreaves) Robinson. Jonathan Robinson left England for Canarla about 1840, and f:iettled in 'l'oronto, where he taught school for several years on Bismarck ave- nue. His next resid(-nce was in Meadowvale, and he remained there some time employed as a bookkeeper. before going to the County of Bruce, where he remained retired.. He made his home in 'Valkerton during his latter days, and there his death occurred in October, 1875. His '" ife died in the same town in 1878, at the a e of eighty-one years and six months. Their ('hil- dren were: George; Henry Wood, who di.ed in Detroit; James, who died. in North Carolina; .J onathan, of Michigan; Sarah A.. Mrs. J ame"! A. Wilson, of Arden, Manitoba; and Hanna. who (lied May 27. 1850. George Robinson came to Toronto in 184 . and early in ]ife went into the live stock trade, which became his permanent occupation. His shop was in the old St. Lawrence market an.] he carried on a wholesale and retail meat busi- ness, in which he was uniformly successful, and hI' was known for his strictly 'honest principles. On .June 26, 18!l0. "!\Ir. Robinson WM marric!] to Miss Sarah 'Yal];:er. daughter of Walter and Sarah (Wise) Walker, and granddaughter of TIoh('rt and Abi!!:ail (Irving) Walker. She was the second eldest of seven children, the eldest dying in early infancy, and the others in the order named werp: "Mary, Abigail, Robert. 'Wal- tpr and .John. The father, Walter Walker, was an Englishman. born in 1805, and he died in 'Toronto in 18;)6, while hi" wife, born in Eng- land ÍJ] 1808, passed R.way in London, Ont., Dec. 18, 187;;. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson became the pR.rentR of six childrpn, namely: .James, -\\'.110 died :voung; Hannah M.; Esther, Mrs. John B. nnL\IK\TORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Scott, who died in Glasgow; Alice Armitage, of Ontario; and Emma and Annie Adeline, both deceased. The husband and father was called from this world May 27, 1900. his death occur- ring in the home "Langside," on Summerhill avenue, Toronto, where he and his wife had spent sQ many happy years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. )frs. Robinson died Oct. 9, 1905. For many years :'Ill'. Robinson was a mem- ber of the Y on e Rtreet :\ff'1hodi!'t Church. anrl as long as his health permitted was one of th most acti,'e workers in it. Th!' follnwinQ' trib- ute to him was published in the Y onQ'e street :Methodist Sunday-school Souveni1': "Mr. Georl!e Robinson was the second superintendent of the Sunda --school for five years. His duties as a church member have been many-sided. and it would be rather difficult to say the special de- partment in which he took the most interest, whether as trustee, member of the Quarterly Board, pew steward. poor steward. treasurer of the church. treasurer of the Sunday-school, class leader. recording secretary, Sunday-school superintendent or Sunday-school teacher. II In poEtics 1\11'. Robinson was a Reformer, and deserved the name in every sense of the word. He was a man devoted to his business, his home and his church; his chief characteristics were fide1ity, uprightness and honesty of purpoc;e, and his aim in life was to fulfill the words of the Apostle, "Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit. serving tlw Lord." PHILIP PHILLIPS. The PhilJips family has been represented in County York since the first quarter of the nineteenth century, in the days when Toronto was only a hamlet. There came at that time from Pennsylvania a colony that settled on what is now Yonge street, and among them was a .\'oung \\ idow. .-\nna Phil- lips. Her husband had just died, and as shp had no ti, S left in Pennsylvania. she joined the emi- grants and made the trip on horseback to her new home in the wilderness. She took up land on Yonge street, and there, Jan. 13, 182-1. her only !'on. Isaac was born. Not long- after her arrival there came also to County York a cer- tain Lewis Arnold, from the United States, and in time he and Mrs. Phillips were married ane 1 settled on :\Irs. PhilJips' hom{'!';tead. Both died there. leaving no family save her son by her first marriage. Her death occurred in 1870. On nearin manhood Isaac Phillips chose to become a carpenter. and. learnin that trade. fol- lowed it as a contractor and builder all through his life. although he also carried on quite extens- ive farmin!! operations. He wa" married to Ann McKinzey, and they settled on a part of 371 his mother's farm. His wife was a daughter of Robert J\IcKinzey. a Scotchman, and early set- tler in the county. Isaac Phillips died April 14, 1888. and had been a widower for twenty- eight years. In religious faith he and his wife were Presbyterians, and consistent members of that church, while in politics he was an active Conservative. Of their children five grew to mature ;ears: (1) Elizabeth, born in 18B, married George Bean, a business man of Lon- don, Onto She died there in 1902, leaving chil- dren. "ïHiam. ferit. Charles. Alice, Elizabeth, and Mar '. (2) Philip was the oldest son. (3) James, þorn in 1852. died unmarried in 1891. (4) Caroline, born in 1855, married Walter Adams of Southern l\Ianitoba, where she died in 1893, the mother of Edgar, Ethel, and Earl. (5) Ellen. born in 1I ;)7. married William Hoag, of Ontario, now custom house officer at Port Erie. The ' have a family of four children, l\la ', )J"orwood, Ruby and Bruce. Philip Phi.llips was horn at the homestead on Yong-(' street July 2, ]850, and is the only one livin!! who bears his father's name. He was sent to the district schools of the township, and then learned the carpenter's trade, but never made it his actual calling, as at the age of sev- enteen hI' became the manager of his father's farm and he has continued to devote his atten- tion to agriculture. T.:1ter hp purchased thp homp property. made general improvements. put up new buildings and resided there until 1892. when he bought his present place of abode, the Capt. 1\1pLoud homestead. This also he has !!l'eatl ' impro\'ed and brought to a high state of cultivation. His snccess is a just reward of his years of wisely directed effort, and he is now ranked among the prominent and well-to- do citizens of his section. He has never taken any very active part in politics. although he al- ways supports the Conservative party. and has heen a school trustee for several years. The married life of :\11'. Phillips exh'nds m'er a period of more than thirty years, as he was joined in matrimon ' t.(l :\fiss June Dibh. April 2, 1872. 1\1i s Dibb was born in VauQ'han town- ship in lR!)2. daughter of George and Mary (Powel1) Dihh. of a pioneer family of the town- ship. :\fr. and :'Ifrs. nihh were hoth born in Yorkshire. England. and married there. coming to Cnnada in 1847. They died in Vaughan township. leavin!! five f'hildren, all of whom re- side in York County. 'ro Philip and Jane Phil- lips has neen born a lar!!p family. and they are now !!Tandparents. Annie. born in 1873. mar- ried .John Thompson, a King township far- mer. and the ' ha\'e three children, Nelson, Hazel and Phillips. <1mr!!e. horn in lR75, mlJr- ried :\lïss .\nnie -:\{cDonald. und they live in 372 Co. I:\1E)IORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAl, RECORD King townslùp on one of his father's farms. James P., horn in 1877, lives at home, as does also William Earnest, born in 1880, and John. :M. .J ennie, born in 1882, is the wife of Frank Glass. a farmer in Vaug-han township. The five yonn!!er children, Ella, Ada Koo Pearl, Edgar and Cora, are all students in school. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips are members of the Church of Enda.nd. The family occupy a prominent posi- tion in the township and are held in much esteem. "", ILLIAl\I DOAN, better known by the title "Squire" Doan, is identified with the develop. ment of King township, both by descent from ancestors who were prominent in the commun- ity, and by his own personal service, for he ear- ried for over twenty years the onerous responsi- bility attached to the position of justice of the peRee. He was born (.n Yonge street, June Hi, 1843, son of Seneca and Elizabeth (Webb' Doan. The Doans were pioneers in County York, hav- ing come thither from Bucks county, Pennsyl- vania, as early as 1804. The family was ori - inally of French ori in, but settled in America before the war of the Revolution. The first to migrate to Canada was 'William Doan, gran.t- father of William. His wife was Miss Eliza- beth Bostwick, like himself a native of Pennsyl- vania, and belonging to an old Quaker family. They were married after reaching County York. and there settled on :t farm on Y onge strept, in Kin!!' township. Their only son was Seneca Doan. f::eneca Doan was born on the homeste:'ld in Aug'ust, 1818, and in C{)urse of time became in turn the OWDer of the farm. In February, 1842, he married Elizabeth Webb, born in 182J. danghter of John Rnd RRchel 'Vf'hh. The parents were also among the Quaker emigrants from Pennsylvania at the beginning of the century. 'The young couple settled down on the Doan place, where Seneca Doan made many general improvements, and put up a number of build- in!!'s. The house. which is stm standing, is now oecupied by a son, (,harlcs F., who OWDS the farm. The mother died there Feb. 10, 1881. A few years after her death her husband gave up all re nlar of'cupation and going to Newmark t lived there retired until July, 1898. when he pass- ed away. .\t th(> time of his decease he was visit- in!! his son. William, and while there 'had a stroke of paralysis from which he never recovered. He had hren. with his wife. among the founders of the quaker Church on Y onge street, where they worshipped many years, In politics he was a mem ber of the Refonn party, and an acti \'"e work"r in snmf'. and served on the s('hool board for many years. The five children born to Sen- eca and Elizaheth Doan were: William; Rachel, horn in 1848, married Edward Cleland, a farm- er in East .nwillimhury township, and has three òaughters, Bessie. Lulu and Emma. Lucinda, horn in 1831. is the wife of Ludovic Lehman, Newmarket; Esther A., born in 1853, who mar- ried .J ames Stark, and died at their home in Kewmarket in 1894, leaving one daughter, Esther; and Charles F., born in 1853, married Miss Nettie E. Jones. of Trenton, and has seven children. Delbert, Dora, John F., Dorothy, ('lara, Rudolph and David, ',ìlIiam Doan, the eldest son, grew up on the homestead on Yonge street, Lot 92, receiving his education in the district schools of his day. Ac- customed from boyhood to farm work, he chose it as his calling, and worked on his father's farm until 1870, the time of his marriage, when he purchased his present farm, Lot 93, Conces- sion 1, which he has operated ever since. He has made many fleneral improvements besides doing considerable building on the place. 'Wlúle he raises a large amount of grain and deals ex- tensively in stock he has made a specialty of fruit raising and is one of the heaviest shippers of that reg-ion. A prominent member of the A - ricultural Board for several years. he has done official duty in other lines; has served as school trustee for a long time, and for more than twenty years filled the position of justice of the peace. As such he discharged his duties to the entire satisfa.ction of his constituents and his resignation was a matter of regret. In 1870 William Doan was united in mar- riage tf\ Miss Sarah Goodwin, a young lady born in Norfolk, England. in July, 1848, only child of Jarrett and Elizabeth Goodwin. The par- ents came to Canada in 1851, and settled in County Simcoe, where 1\1rs. Goodwin died in ] 8ï1. TlIp father returned to England anù there <:lied. Mr. and Mrs. Doan are the parents of four ehildren: (1) Frank, born in 1871, mar- ried :Miss Georgia Heslop, of King township, and they have one daughter. Beatrice G. They live on a farm in Y onge street. (2) Frederick C. was horn in 1874 aUlI receiveð 'his education in ewmarket. He is now assisting his father. (3) William E. was born in 1878, and still lives at home, givin!!' his attention especiall ' to fruit raising. (4) Rose l\L was born in 1885. and was educated in the home 8f'hools. 'The parent'! are members of the Friends Church, but the 01.1- cst son is an active Methodist, and has heen su- perintendent of th.1 Sunday-school for some veal's. hesides participating in the other branchæ f church work. In politics Mr. Doan is aRe. form!'r. A self-made man he has been unques- tionahly successful, not merely in the material ('O.\L\IE}lOR.\.TI\TE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD sense, but also in winning the respect and esteem of those about him. TOID," K\KBR (deceased) was one of the earliest residents of County York, havin set. tled in Toronto in 1,";: R, before the name was rhanged from Little York to its present form. He pass('d a\\ ay nwny yenrs agoo, hut thp fêUnily which he founded has played its part in the de. w]opment of the city. father and son alike con. tributing to add honor to the name. John Baker was born in Foston-on-the-"\Volds, Yorkshire, England, in IS01. son of George and Sarnh (Carr) Baker. Both parents were born and h(\th died in that country. Theil' son Rieh- ard, hrother of .John, was for many years head master of the Grammar School of Yarm, Y ork- shire. John Ba],er grew to manhood, was edu- cated and began his business life in his native place, hut in 1827 determined to go to Canada as promi in ' greater prosperity. lIe settled first in Montrea], hut the next year saw him established in Peel County, in the brewing busi- ness. He subsefluently removed to Toronto. Mr. TIaker's deJnise o('C'nrred in 1850. He was a member of the Church of Bngland, and in politiC's was a strong Conservative. ::\Ir. Baker was twi('e married. His first wifð wns :Hiss Ann Rennardson. of England, by whom he had two children: hoth now deceased. The se('ond wife was Miss Iargaret Arksey, who was born in Beeford. Yorkshire, England, in 181 . Mrs. Baker still survives her husband, and though in her ninety-fifth year (1907), enjoys remarkably good health for one of her age, being still in possession of all of her faculties. She is one of the oldest rsidel1ts. not alone of To- ronto, but also of Canadn. }rr. and :Mrs. Baker were the parents of the following children: (1) Sarnh and (2) B]izaheth are both deceased. (3) J. TJ3ngton, for some time with the orthern Railroad, but now retired. married Miss Emilv HoHingshearl (deceased). He is a rason and a Consenative. (4) Rirhard. deceu'ied, mal'- ried ::\1iss Sarah Helena Wheaton, and had four rhildren. Frederick ::\L, Richard L., fieorge Alf- red and .\da He]ena. (5) George Robert, of the Westman & Bakt'r Company, WellinQ't n street. Toronto, married Miss Alice Harvey. (6) Alfred, professor of mathrmati('s in thl' rni- wrsity of Toronto. mp.rrierl :\1iss );"ora :'IrcCor- mack. The family to which 1\Irs. -:\'Iargaret (Arksey) Raker belonged was an old one in Yorkshire. It was conneetefl lw marriage or ancestrv with the Sellers, the Danh:vs anrl thf' L:mgtons, , 'pll-known famili s in northern Holderness. Roth of :!\'Irs. TIaker'" pllrents were horn in 1778. Her father. Rohf'r1: Arksey. fli('d in 1834, and is huried at 373 Xewmal'ket, County York, Ont., whither he Ïm- mÌ! rated in 1834. His wife had died in Eng- land in 1 6; her maiden name was Mary Sel- ]er. The rhildren of Robert and l\Iary Arksey numbered ten, most of whom came with their father to Canada and lived in County York. They were: Ann (whos(' death or cur red in Eng- land) ; .J ohn; George; Thomas; Margaret (.\[rs. Baker); Xicho]as; Robert; Amos; Jane; and l\Iary (who married William Rowland). \Yith the exception of .\11':'1. Baker all are now de- ceased. .J. A. E. SWITZER, one of the high]y-respect- ed riti:rens of Richmond Hill, County York. en- gaged in the general merchandise business, was born in the County of Peel, March 18. 1839, sOn of John and .Jane (01'1') Switzer. J 011..'1 Switzpr and his wife were born in Coun- ty Tipperary anrl Tyrone, Ireland, respectively. lIe was the son of William and Elizabeth Swit- zer, who came to Canada among the first settlers of the County of Peel, where they hewed theii" way into the wilderness, and cleared a farm from the virgin soil. William Switzer fmd his wife both died here, leaving these children. Joseph, Samuel, William, 'Yesley, John, Eliza, and Julia' all now deceased. John Switzer follo\\ eel agricultm'al pursuits all of his life, and dipd on the old homc-stead farm. He and his wife were Methodists. They were the parents of children as follows: Samuel, born in the COlmty of Peel, married. and is a farmer of the County of Lambton; "ïlliam died in young manhood; John is a farmer of .Michigan; David resides on the old ho,mestead in the County of Peel; C. ".... is a mel'chant of .\lton. Ont.; Frank resides on the old home- stead; Isabella is deceased: Mary, now deceased, was the wife of John Price, of the County of Ha]ton; .Jane, deceased l was the wife of ".... .J. ShAnnon. of the County of Huron: Eliza, single, resides at the old home; Belle is the wife of William \Iason, of the County of Halton; Snrah is tlw wifp of Solomon Shannon, of the County of Huron: and .J. A. E. J. A. E. Switzer received his education in the elistriet srhoo]s of th County of Peel, and when a young man of twenty years of age engaged in tpadlÍng in the public schools of the County of Halton. later in Georgetown, and in Octoher, 1872, he ('ame to Richmond Hill and en a!!ed as an educator for three years. his entire period of tea('hing covpring twenty years. In 1876 Mr. Switzer engaged in businf'ss as a mer('hant with 'Yilliam Atkinson. and they continupd as part- ners until.the latter gentleman's death, in 1896, sin('e which time :'1[1'. S,Ùtzer has pontinued the husiness alone. 3ï4 CO:\DIE:\IOR,\'l'lVE BIOuR.\PIJrC \L RECORD In Januar;\'. 1876, :Mr. Switzer married Eliza- beth A. Atkinson, daughter of William and :Mary Atkinson, and to this union have been born four daughters: Mary E., deceased wife of F J. Johnston, master of science of the Conegiat school of Toronto; and Ethel A.. Bertha 0., and :M. Hazel. graduates of the high school. Mr. Switzer and his family are connected with the Methodist Church. in which 'he is a trustee anò superintendent of the Sabbath-school. In poli- tics he is a Reformer. and he has been a mem- her of the hoard of edueation for twenty-seven 'ears. having filled the positions of secretal'Y and trea.c;urer thereof. :\11'. Switzer is a great advoeate of temperance, and is a leading mem- 1)pr of the Royal Templars of Temperance 01'- .11'1'. He has been very successful in his bmi- nes" rareer, his honest,\. and integrity, as well as his !.!rnial manner, having' won him much tradr. As a citizen and neighbor he is most highly esteemed in the community in which he has re- sided for so many years. .JOTI'\" \Y. I>RL\L\IOXD. latf' a prosperous and prominent business man of Toronto, WRS born in Toronto 8rpt. 2. 1817. His father, who mal'l"ie(1 a Miss larv Llo -d. ('a me to Canada from England about 1Rl1. The mother died when the son was o'nly an infant, and left he- sides bim three daughters. all now dereased: Eliza, "ife of George Galpin. ofXew York City; .\nwlia. wife of a Mr. Cramer, of New York Cit .: nnd Charlotte, wife of John Haigh. of thf' same ('itv. After the death of his wife :\11'. P"nn mo d plaeed his children in the care of friends and relatives and started on a long whaling expedition, from whirh he nf'Vl'r l'e. turned. .John \V. Drummond was early apprcnticed to .r nf''1ues & Hay, furniture manufacturer,> of Toronto. and on reaching his majority he went to '\ew York City. whf're he remained two ypars. becoming still ;more familiar with th\ businpss. In 1R40 he returned to Toronto. amI in partnership "ith his brotlwr-in-law, ,John Hahrh. began manufa('turing high-da.c;s furni- ture. On the death of 1\11'. HHig-h. in 1848, .Tam. s Thompson became a partner in the firm. but two '-ears later hp went to l\Iontreal and the bu:::i- ness was discontinued. 1\11'. Drummond then es- tahli"hed himself in the lumber line on Yonge street, and was so engag<>(1until July. 1868, when his stock was destroyed by fire. As he was then somewhat aù\-anced in 'ears he decided to re- tire from active life. He continued even more interested than before in local affairs. and at thl' time of his death. which occurred Sept. 9. 1881. hI' was fI. justice of the ppace, while he hall })1"('\ i"llsly held other offief's. He was on the board of the House of Industry for many ye>ll'i;;, and had formerl T been a member of the Odd Fellows at Toronto and thf' York Pioneers. He was advanced and progressive in his ideas, up- rig-ht and conscientious, and held the respect and confidence of all. His widow and daughtt'r, since 1890, have made their home pprmancntly at i\Iimico. where they had formerly a summer cottage. On April 22, 1847. Mr. Drummond m8rricd Hester iA. Doel. whO' W lS horn 'in Toronto. 8ppt. 22, 1820. and brought up in tlwt city, being educated in private schools there. Both Ir. and Mrs. Drmnmond became members of the l\Iethodist Church They were the pare'Üs of fi \'e daughters, all of whom were educatpd in the eoIleges of Toronto: (1) Hester Amelia is the wife of Austin \Veraen, pO"ltmaster an. I mer('hant at l\Iimico. They have five children, Albert Drummond, Edith. \ViHiam Austin. Frederick and Uoyò Huntly. (2) "Miss Evelyn resides with her mother. (3) Charlotte E. is the wife of Haslem Benn, a fruit grower of Niagara. She is the mother of two children WeHesley Drummond and Edna R. (4) Isabel is the wife of Charles Segsworth a mer\:hant of Toronto. (5) L ura married .Jabez Pearen, a druggist re- sidin!.! at \Yeston. and bas two sons, H. Earl and Wilfrid F. JOHN DOEL (father of Mrs. Hester A. Drum- mond) Hnd his wife Hannah (Huntly) were born in Wiltshire, Ell 'land, he in 1790 and she in 1788. larried in England in 1814, they re- mained there three years before coming to Phila- delphia, Penns,\'h'ania. wherp they stayed one year. Removing thenee to Toronto, )lr. Doel engag'ed in business and berame a prominent. man of the city. acti\'e in munif'ipal affairs as well a!> in businpss. He was well known and popular- and was one of thosp rhospn to the first couß('il of Toronto. l'ver whiph \Villiam I;yon Mackenzie presided as the first mayor of the ('ity. lIe remained a memher of this body for many years. A :\lethodist in his religious faith, he was alwa 's aptive in chllr('h work and was one of the founders of the little ('burch erected at the corner of King and .Tordan streets, To.- ronto: whiph "vas tlw fi,'st )Iethodist church in Toronto, he and his \\'ife being the seventh and eighth memhers of that congregation. Mr. Doe] died in 1871, and his wife in .Tune. 18n. and both were deepl ' lamented. They had the fol- lowing- childrpn: (1) Re,,-. .Tohn Doel, of To- ronto. born in En!.!land in 1F15. is the only son living- amI is a retired }Ictho(list minister. He marricd. in lR.")h, Miss ]\f ary Anderson, of To- ronto. hut 1m:;; no, fmT,il -. (2) lary, horn in PhiladplphiH, in 1817. nUlrrie3 Edward :\fc- Phnil. of TI Of'hl'st 1'1'. :-\I'W YOl'l . wherl:' she .li"a e/ )YØ / -.- , ...." " , \ - -- Pl. cSlf g r "1 " ('ù.:\L\1K\lülU,TIVE DlüGRAPlIICAL RECORD in October, 11'it-'0, leaving six children. Henry, Louisa. }1ar r, Lavinia, Edward (of New York State) and Percival (president of a Rochester, ew York, bank). (3) Hester A. is :Mrs. DruID- mond. (4) Elizabeth, born in Toronto in 1823, becamf' the wife of Rev. "ïlJiam Price, past;pr of the Adelaide Street Methodist Church, ôf To- ronto. Rev. 1\1r. Pricf' died in December, 1884, and his wife four years later. Tbey had four children, John (a dentist of Chesley, Ont.), William (of Texas), 1\Taria (wife of John Rich- ards, of Denver. Colorado) and TJouisa (deceased wif\' of Dr. Dnmhle. of Toronto). (5) William H. was born in Toronto in 1827, educated in Upper Canada College, and settled in Toronto. as a dru gist. He married 1\liss Jane Huntly, of Philadelphia, and died in Pebruary, 1903, leaving .hree cbildren. George (a macl1inist in Philade )bia) , ,Yo H. (of Toronto), and Miss Edith ( ef;iding- with her mother in Toronto), Mr. and l\Irs. Drummond .were true pioneers, being- m"mbers of some of the oldest families in the city, they, and all their children and all their grandchiJdren, except the two youngest, being born in Toronto, and those two in a near suburb. CH -\RLE SIHnmERG EJ.JLIOT, M.D., Harvard rniversit.v 1860. member of the Col- lege of Physi('ian<; and Surgeons, o'r Ontario, 1868, member of board of examiners for Col- lege of Physicianf; and Surgeonf;. of Ontario, 1886-1SR9. was born in Nova Scotia in 1840, son of Dr. Henryr Elliot, for many years a surgeon in Her l\lajesty's servire, and grandson of Col. Henry Elliot of the Royal Marines. Dr. Charles Shorn berg Elliot was educated at Halifax. XS., and in 1856 he entered Harvard rniversity, Cambridge, l\1assachusetts, from which he graduated in 1860, with thp degree of :\I.D. He was at once licensed to practice in :\OV3. putia, where he remained four 'ears, com- ing to Ontario in 18ô4. After remaining a year in Toronto. hf' settled in Orillia, where he prac- ticed for twenty-three yearf;. He was a prom- inent physician in that f;ection of the country, and his practice extendf'd onr a wide territory. He was. in fact. thr piûneer ph 'sician in most of th\' neWl'r townf;hips north of a rill ia, and throue-hout the Muskoka district. Aftf'r nearly a quarter of a rf'ntur ' of practire in this field, Dr. Elliot, in 18R8. located in Toronto. where he made the treatment of nelTOns and mild men- tal diseases a speciaIt .. and instituted the Deer Park ana.torinm, now Dr. ::\reyers' Hospital, Heath street. Deer Park. Of this he was man- ager and superintendent until 1897, when, owing' to the faiJl1re of Mrs. Elliot's health, he sought a change, disposing of his interest in till' insti- tution to Dr. :\Teyerf;. He r<'Sided in Belleville 37;> until after Mrs. Elliot's death, and then spent 80me time abroad. Returning to Torouto in ]902. be has since made his home here, being e:ngaged in the practice of his profession, and he is one of the oldest practitioners in the city. Dr. Elliot is a Mason of high rank. being- past master of the Orillia Lodge; past Z., King So'-o- mon Chapter Royal Arch Masons; past com- mander of the Knights Templar; Mount Calvary Encampment; past grand officer in the Grand Lodge of Canada. Dr. Elliot is a man who has always taken an interest in all measures in- tended for the betterment and enlightenment of the prEsent and future generations, and a prom- inent member of the medical professIOn of On- tario. . While residing in Orillia Dr. Elliot filled many publi positions. He was appointed coroner by the County of Simcoe in 1866, and still holds the commission. He was a member of the town council and for a number of years public school trustee and medical health officer. He was church warden in St. .J ames' Church and served as delegate to the Dioresan Synod, president of the Bible Society, and vice-president of the Y. M.C.A. Sinf'e locating- in Toronto he has been a director of the Central Y.1LC.A., and of the U. C. Bible Society. REV. JOHN ALEXANDER (deceased). The influence of a consecrated life cannot be esti- mated by earthly standards, for outward ma,ni- festations are but faint indications of the deep and lasting impression made upon his associates by one who strives to work out in his own char- acter and life his hig-hest thought. In the suc- ce!'!s of his sacred calling which Rev. John Alex- ander aphieved, we see but the natural result of his d V()tion and courage in pursuit of this ideal. The parents of Rev. John Alexander were John and .Janet (McIntyre) Alexander, both of whom died during his early childhood. They were natives of Rcotland, born ther!.' in 1796 and 1801. respectively. They came to Quebec, and after a few 'ears of residence both died there, the wife in 1829, and the husband a few years later. They left one son. .John, and a daug-hter, Agnes, wbo died in the eighteenth year of her age. Rev. John Alexander was born in Quebec in 1 q R. His childhood and youth were passed in that city, and he was educated in the Scotch <;('hool and in thl' well-known .Jeffrë)' Hale. For his ministerial preparation he entered King's College. in Toronto, which. at that tiL'e occupied what is now "Queen's HoteL" After l.øin2' or- dained a minister in the Presbyterian Church, he af;sumed his first pa.<;torate at Old Niagara. and remained there for three years. From there 376 CO Il\1E1\IORA TIVE BroGRAPIIIC \L n E( 'ORD he went to Brantford, which was the scene of so much of his activity. His first ministration there covered a period of seven years. in the Zion Presbyterian Church. )11'. Alexander was always a deep and earnest st.udent of the Bible, and during his residence in Brantford he be- came convinced, as a result of his researches, of the truth of the Christian doctrines as repre- sented by the Baptist faith. This of course necessitated his lef. "ing the Presbyterian church, and he thereupon entered the Baptist ministry, and receivðd a call from the Brant- ford church of that denomination, wher(' he was pastor for two years. From Brantford he went to Montreal for a period of seven year , but at the end of that time he was recalled to the former city to found a new organization, which is now known as the Park Baptist Church. After ministering to its congregation for five years. he undertook another similar task, and started the Calvary Baptist Churrh in another section of the city, and remained there as pas- tor two years more. The following year and a half were spent in Simcoe, and thence he went to Brock\'iHe. Rev. Alexander's work in To- ronto began in 1884, and for the next eleven years and a half he was settled over the Dover- court Road Baptist Church. While this was his last regular parish, he continued to do mini'!- terial work more or h'ss up to the time of his death, which occurred at his home. No. 12R Dov- ercourt road, Dec. 7, 1900. He passed away at the age of seventy-two, leaving a record rich in usefulness and in the honor due to a life of service to his fellows. Rev. 1\11'. Alexander was twice married; his first wife was Miss Isabella Laing, to whom he was united during his pastorate at Niagara. Her death occurred Feb. 4. 1863. The ('hildren born to this marria,g-e were: Isabella, wife of Rev. D. H. Drake, who went with her husband as a mis- sionary to l\Iadras. India, and there died, Sept. 21, JR91, leaving no rhildren: Agnes, who died in infancy: Margaret, wife of J. K. Fairbairn, of Weston. Ont., to whom she bore five daug-h- tel's; Ellen. who died in Rrookville; and Grac , at home. On Sept. 20, ISM, Rev. Alexander was wedded to Miss Annie B. Collard, who was born in Niagara in 1839, daughter of Joseph and Jane (Lee) Collard. The father was employed in the Royal Engineers. The issue of the union wa." one son, .John, of the Alexander Engraving Company, of Toronto. Tn politiral faith Rev. John Alexander was a Reformer. TH0: L\8 KEARTO roRGAN. a well- known memlwr of the Ontario Bar for many veal's. and a brother of .Judge E. Morgan, of County York, met his death by drowning in 18ï3. He was born in 1832, in the West Indies, son of the late Canon Edward :\Iorgan, at one time rector of the English Church at Barrie. This was his first and only parish in Canada, whither he had come in 184;1. '-ff Thomas K. Morgan was edncMed in the Cod- rington College, Barbadoes, VI' est Indies, and' on coming to Canada took up thè study of law, completing his legal course in Toronto. He set- tled in Toronto. where the law firm of rorgan and McNabe was formed, which continued for a number of years. T.Jater Mr. Morgan formed a partnership with a Mr. Thorne, under the firm name of Morgan & Thorne, and 1\11'. l\rorglm continued this partner:,;hip until his death in 1873. In 1866 1\11'. Morgan and Miss E. 1\1. A. "Fos- ter were united in marriage. l\Irs. Morgan was a daughter of the late Colonel CoBey Lyons Lucas Foster, who Wag born in Dublin, Ireland, about 1780, and died in 184i1. For many yeal's prior to coming to Canada, Colonel Foster was an offieer in His Majl'sty's army, and as such came to Canada a bout 1812, and later filled many responsible positions, among which may be mentioned that of Assistant Adjutant-Gl'neral and Commander of the Forces in Canada. Col- onel Fo<;ter was lmited in marriage to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, hy whom h(' hail th('se children: Colley, deceased; .Julia, deceased: Elizabeth, who marripd Charles Unwin. Colonel Foster's sec- ond wife was a Miss Humphries, who was born in 1815 in England, by whom he had these children: ::\Irs. ::\lor an: Edward Charles; Col- ley: Henrietta, wife of the Rev. John Ambery. To ::\11'. and lrs. Thomas Kearton :\!org-an w('re born: Rev. Vivian Edward Foster, rector of the English Church at Colborne. who mar- l'ied Zoe Shortt, dau!!hter of the latc Rev. Dr. Rhortt: Godfrey St. Vincent Foster. who mar- ried Frances l\far aret Hitchins, and dif'd in Toronto in 1904; Cülleyna Mary Russell; Illd Frida l\Iar aret. Thomas K. ::\Iorgan was a memlwr of the Chllreh of England. l\Irs. l\'Tor- gan rlipd !ay 28, 1906, at No. 274 Doverrourt Roafl, Toronto, where she and her hushanrl set- tlf'rl !'hortly after mar-riagl'. DR TI-IO:\fAS GRAHAM PHILT IPS, of o. 61 Yorkville avenue. Toronto, is a prominent citizen of the Queen City, and helon s to an old pioneer family of Ontario. The Phillips family. originally We1sh, was foun(led in Canada about 18 5. by Thomas Brown Phillips, the fathN' of our subject, and son of James Phillips. He was born near En- niskillen. County Fermanagh, Ireland, in 1790, and when quite a yonng man rame to Nf'W York City, and subsequently about 18 !) to Canada, l'()}L\IK\IORATIn.; BlOGRJ.PIIIl' \L HE(,Ol D settling first in Muddy York. as Toronto was then called. from which place he later rl'moved to the County of Peel. On leaving New York hl' sacrificed much property as hc would not become an American citizl'n, hut was lo 'al to the Crown of EnglanJ. He married Mary Gra- ham, l'ldest daughter of Thomas Graham. who havin been inspired by the same sentiments of loyalty, also came to Canada in 18] 9, and set.. tled in County Peel, at Grahamsville. where he assisted othpr settlers to locate. )11'. Phillips sf'ttled in tlw woods and elearNI sev- pral farms. Bein very familiar with the count,. . he did much to assist early pionl'ers in many ways. TIe acted in the capacit . of school teacher, and as magis- trate of the united counties of Peel and York married many couplps. He was one of the first Orangemen in Canada, and was instrumental in foundin os. ii, 10 and ]37 and other lodges of that order in the County of Peel. He was a cuptain in the militia umler )lajor l\IcGraw. and le-d tJJl' loyal settlers against William Lyon Mae- kpnzie in the Rehelli0n of 1837. T,ater he went into the mercantile business at Woodhill. He died on the 6th Concession east, Toronto town- ship. County Peel, in 1874. and there his wife also rlied in 1886. Thp children born to this worthy couple werp: 1\lrs. Dr. Deaz1ey. 1\lrs. Cu.mmins. Dr. Thomas Graham and Mrs. Dr. Stewart. Dr. Thomas Graham Phillips was born Sept. . 1834:. in Toronto township. Count . Pe('l: his early education was obtained at the log school house near there. from which he worked his way to Trinity Medical CoIll'Q'e, his brother-in-law, Dr. Dea;ley, a former urgeon of the Royal Navv heing at that time Professor of Surgery ther .' Dr. cphillips was among the studl'nts who IC'ft Trinit , owing to the religious tests que tion, and he entered the :Medical Department of thg rniwrsitv of Toronto. from whiC'h hl' obtainrd his deO're of )I.D. in 1860. J...Iater the religious tests hfl\'in been abo1ishl'd at Trinity, th de- grl'e of r.B. of that Pniversity was eonferrpd upon him in ] 881. After sppnding- some time in Xl'w York hospitals. Dr. Phillips settled at Grahflmsville, and began the practice of his pro- fpssion. In 18RO hl' moved to Winnipeg, and invested in r('al estate. While there he was aC'ti\"E' in pnhlic affairs. scrvin as an aldl'l'- mfln, and for six years as 1\ledical Health Officer. In 1893 hl' rl'turned to Toronto, where he has since residl'd. In 188ï Dr. Phillips married Elizabl'th Dun- can, 'oungl'st daug-htl'r of the late William Dun- ran. EsC]., .T.P.. of County York, and th('y have hccomp the parente; of four chilrlren. three daughters-Eloisl'. Florence and 1\largul'ritp- !jj and one son-"W l'ndell Phillips. In his religious views Dr. Phillips is an Anglican. In politics he is a Lihl'ral-Conservative, and in 1866 con- tl'sted the County of Cardwell in that interest against the late Tho.mas R. Ferguson. CHARLES R. DOHERTY. Among the suc- cessful business men and highly esteeml'il citi- zens of Toronto was the late Charll's Doherty. who passl'd away at his home, No. 22 ppmbroke street, Toronto, Nov. 2, 1900. 1\[1'. Dohprty was horn in Count\' Clare. Irelflnd. in 184:2. son ()f firhael I1nd X rflh (O'Bricn) D()herty. About the )'l'ar 18:10 }Iichael Doherty settled in Brantford, where he l'ngagpd in farrnin . and there hl' and his wife died. Their childrl'n were as follows: Edward. of Buffalo: Patrick. of Hamilton: )Irs. John Carey, of St. Catharines; Irs. John Enright, of Chicago; 1\[rs. Judge, of Brantford; and Charll's B. Charll's B. Doherty was hut a boy of seven or eig-ht years when his father sl'ttled in Brant- ford. There he attendl'd school, and in about 1862 removed to Toronto, engaging as a clerk for a 1\11'. Casper in the fancy goods businl'ss. From this place he went to the firm of Nerlich & Baker (subsequently chang-ed to Nerlich & Co.), where aftl'r two years he beC'ame a ml'm- bel' of the firm, in that capacity continuing until his death. He was a member of the Home J...Ioan & Savings Company. In 1866 :\[1'. Doherty marril'd in Toronto }fiss Charlotte Lalor, born in Duhlin in 1849. rlaugh- tl'r of Thomas and E1iza (Hug-hes) Lalor. both of whom werl' born in Duhlin, Ireland, and 5Pt. tIed in Hamilton, Ont., in about 1850. Ir. r alor was idl'ntified with the Kovl'lt , Iron Works at that place, the firm bl'ing known as Lalor & FC'rris. About 1864 :\11'. Lalor came to Toronto, \\hl'rr hl' lived retired until his death in 1889. His wiff' passl'd away in 1883. To Thomas Lalor and his worthy ",ife the follow- ing rhildren were born: Bartholomew: Thomas; Georgp: Charlps: Frp(ll'ripk: Charlott.f'. wif(' of our suhjret: :\lrs. Thomas Mason: ana )Irs. R. 1\f. Simpson. To :\11'. anfl l\Irs. Dohprty thrse rhildl'l'n wer. born: Charl('s B.. of Toront0. marril'd A!!T1es Hinchie: Thomas \rthur. of Toronto. manaQ'er of .J oSl'ph Simpson Sons' Knittin Mills: Harry, dereasl'd: Frank. deceflsl'd: Rev. Fathl'r Geor.Q'e E.. of Toronto: Lro \. ,, .. with the Canadian Pac'ific Railroad at 'I'm'onto. holding the posi-. tion of C'hirf df'rk to the Assistant Frl'i ht Traffic 1\llmager; Chflrlotte. wife of Arthur Knowlton. of Toronto, by whom she ha.c; four ,>ons. A "thur. Cllí\rll's. Leo find G('0l'!!'e: EtIll'l; Fredl'riC'k, managl'r nf the Stirlin Bank. Iille Rorh<'S. Ont.. who married Btta Cunningham. of Jí8 COj\L\IE IOR \.TIVE BIOGR \.PHICAL RECORD Otta"'a; and Edward. :Mr. Doherty was a mem- ber of the Roman Catholic Church. In poli- tics he was a Reformer, and he served as justice of the peace and as member of the Board of License Commissioners, being appointed to the latter position in 1879, and holding it until his resignation in 1890. He was a thrifty business man and upright citizen, and he held the uni- versal esteem of his feHow citizens. CAPT. ROBERT :\IEAD, C.E.. l\I.E., and member of the Queen's Own Rifles, was one of the well-known and highly esteemed citizens of Toronto. where he died l\Iarch 29, 1883. He was born in Iontreal Aug. 13, 183 , son of John and Harriet (Venier) Mead, the former born in England, and the latter in Quebec. J ohn Iead came to Canada when a young man, and with his brothers \Villiam, James and Joseph, enga cd in the manufacturing business in j\[ontreal for many years. He also engaged in the fur lmsiness, dealing extensively in this line, and he became well known in the business circles of the city, as well as in all the Pro'.rinc and two damrh- tel'S, and was the grandfathl'r of 01lf present subject. (V.) Dr. Walter H. Burritt, son of Daniel (2), was born at Burritt's Rapids. in 1809. HI' was the ,youngl'st son in his father's family. For fifty-one Yl'ars he was one of Ontario'., IC'ading- medical men. and his lao;;t days were spent in Peterborough. where he rlied in 188ii. By his wife. whose maiden name was Mar;a Schofield. he had the following children: Maria, wife of Col. H. C. Rogers, of Peterborou!?h; Dr. IIoratio Charles: Mrs. A. R. Ward; l\Iiss Eliza: .James II.. K.C., of Pembrok . Ont.; :mrl Daniel. of Pl'terborough. (VI.) Horatio Charles Burritt was born at COl\L\IE lORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Smith's Falls, Ont., in September, 1840. He was educated in the grammar school of that place, and in Bishop College, Lennoxville. When ready to begin his medical studies he went to l\Iontreal, and entered l\IcGill University, from which he was graduated in ] 863. with the de- gree of M.D., C.l\I. Immediately after finish- ing- his course he obtained a position as Msist- ant surgeon in Lincoln Hospital, Washington. D.C., where he remained until shortly before the close of the Civil War. On returning to Can- ada, he settled in Morrisburg. Ont., but in 1868 remoyed to Peterboroug-h, and there for four. teen years enjo 'ed an extensive practice. The too frequent penalty of success. however, fol- lowed, and because of overwork and exposure his health began to fail. Consequently in 1882 he disposed of his practice to Dr. Halliday, of Grafton. and went to Toronto. In this new field Dr. Burritt located at No. 84 WeHesley street, anrl under more favorable conditions has been able to continue the work for which he is so an- mirably fitted, alike by nature, prepa['ation and (')" perience. In 1864, Dr. Burritt and l\Iiss Maria Harriet Rogers were united in marriage. Mrs. Burritt is a daughter of the late James G. Rogers, of Grafton, Onto To this union a famil ' of seven children have been born, namely: (,harles. of Denver, Colorado. who married l\Iiss l\1ary Auston, and has three children, Norman. Helen and Gertrude; Florence; Frederick. of Toron- to. a mining engineer. who served in the South .-\frican war: Alan, of the 12th IJancers, who was in the South African war, and died at Kimberley, in 1900; Clarence J.. an architect in Ottawa; Georgina: and Horace W.. of Toronto. Dr. Burritt, like the others of his family. is a memher of the Church of England. In politics he is a Conservative. .\. F.. WIDDIFIELD, bailiff, and a leadin lm"ine! is a worthy reprmwnta- tive of a name which has alwa 's been highly esteemed in the community. He is justly popu- lar among his neighbors. DR. .\LL.\N B. COOK, who for many yeaN has hpen a prominent physician of Toronto. is one of the best-known members of the profession in the ( ueen City, where he has lived most of his life. He is a member of a Fnited Empire T,oyalist family on both the paternal and ma- ternal sides. The Cook family sett1ed in New ,Jersey in the seventeenth ce.ntury, and from there migrated to C'anada, the founder of the family in this country being .J olm Cook. the g-reat-great-l2'rand- father of the Doctor. He came to Canada in 1776, settling in thp County of WeIland, where hI' spent the remaindr.f of his life. dyin there in ] 790. A nnmber of his ancestors were mili- tary men. some of them heing military gov- ernors in thp .American Colonies prior to the Revolution. Among the children of John Ooole was a son .WilIiam. born a hout 1778 in the Coun- t;v of ". I'll and. where he enl2'aged in farming. spending his life in the Niagara District. John n. Cook,. son of \Yilliam, was the !!'randfather of the DortaI'. TIp was born in th(> COHnty of Weiland ahout 1800. and there f:pent his life. His ('hildren were Gilhert ".... anrl Phoeb(>. /iilhert W. Cook W:i8 born in W,'lland County in 1821, and there g'I'êW to manh00d. being edu- cated in thl' puhlic and normal sch{)ols. For many years he was local superintendent of edu- cation, was a well-known speaker. and a writer of anility on matter partnership was dissolved, when he berame a member of the succeeding firm.. Rohert Hay & Co. This company was also dissolved. and some years afterward )lfr. Rogers founded the firm whi('h ha.<; so long borne- his name. IIp. was actively identified with its man- agement till the time of his death and made a r puf1!tion for intpgrity and for turning out a CU:\DIE IORATIVE BJOGRAPHIC \L RECORD high grade of work which the house. has main- tained carefully ever since. The headquarters of the firm are at )1('Donnell Square, and there was 11 wholesale and retail branch at o. 9:' Yonge street until quite recently, when it was discontinued, the firm being now devoted ex- dusin.l." to the wholesale manufacturing busi- neN,. They turn out fine furniture and interior hardwood fittings for banks. offices and private houses. While still residing in Glasgow 1111'. RDgers \\as mal'ril'd to :\fiss .Tanet Ferguson, who was born in that city. and died in Toronto in 1902. The ' became the parents of twelve childre-n, namely: J anet. rrs. Daniel McGregor, of ea- forth: :.\Iurgarl't. :\1rs. Fred Thomas. of Toronto; Christine, J e:-;sie and Agnes, all residing in To. ronto; Edith and :\Iamle. deceased; Charles; Daniel, deceased; David; " . B.; and James, a resident of Hamilton. Mr. Rogers was a Re- fornwr in politics. and in rl'lig-ious Inatters he and his" ife were hoth Presbyterians. ('HARLFS ROGERS. .TR., president of the com- pany, was born in Glasgow, Oct. 14. 1844. and was only sewn ,veal'S old when the- family mowd to Toronto. There- he received his edu- catil'11 amI It'amell tIll' details of the business whi('h he is now conducting. TIe has hr(1ught to his life work not only a genuine interest but a fund of hll"ilw s aeumen whi('h ha" mad0 it ('a,,:; for him to continue his fMher's successful oppration . In .\pril, 186ï. he was married to liss :\Tatilda CO\\ an. daughter of William and Anna (Thrmpson) f'(1wan. and a native of To- ronto. To t1wir 11 II i 011 have been born eight chihh('n. viz.: .\Iil'f'. :\1., Jes..ie F'.. Fred F., Ethel. .\rth1ll' CoO Herbert R., Edith S.. and Donal(l F. Th(' fnmily are PI'p!'ob:;terian<;, and :\11'. Roqprs also follnws his faHwr's example in fjs-"ociating him<.plf in politic-al matters with the Rl'form party. D,wlD HOr.ERS. vice-prr-sident of the comJ,any, \\ as also horn in Gla!'!row, in 184-R. and was 1'l'I11'pII and Ptlnpatl'd in Toronto. goin into business with his father "" hen his studips were completed. Hi" wife was a :Uiss Brock. a mltive of Ontari(1 County. 'Yo B. ROGERS. t11P secretaI'\" anò treasurer of Charles Rogers & Sons Company. and manager of t]w retail f'stahlishment at Ko. 9;) Y on!!e street as long as it was carried on. was horn in To- ronto. His edncation and preparation for his prpsent rr-sponsihilities ,,'as like that of his hruthers. and like them he has proved himself equal to the demands malle upon him. The achil"vements of thl' fathe-r 'ha,-e heen more than maintained hy the sons. anò his principles of sterlin/! integrity in fovery transaction are as faithfully actC'f1 upon as in his own day. :1b!) OI1IVER AIKEN HOWLAND, K.C., C.M.G. .Among the prominent men of Toronto and the Province. of Ontario, was the gentleman whose name heads this record, in connection with whom is also mentioned his honored father, Sir Wil- liam Pierce Howland, and his brother, the late ,Yo P. Howland. Jr. The histor)- of the Howland family in America dates from the landing of thl' "Mayflower" in 1620. among whose passengers on its first voy- mre was John Howland, who settled in Ply- mouth, l\Iassachusetts. Nathaniel Howland, the grandfather of Oli- Yer Aikl>n, was a large land owner in Dutchess County, Ne.w York, from which place he after- ward removed. III' had four sons who came to Cannda. Peleg. Frederick, lIenry and Sir William P. In 1834 Pele/! came to Canada and settled in the Count - of Peel. The other three brothers followed soon after, settling in the same connty. Pele resirled for some time at Bramp- t.on. from which place he removed to Lambton Mills, where with a brother. he purchased an interest in the mills from his brother, Sir Wil- liam P. Howland. He was president of the Farmers' Loan Compan)- for some time and a director in several other enterprises. He was one of the arbitrators of the Corn Exchange of Toronto. Henry Howland. a prominent barri- ster of Toronto, was president of the Imperial Bank of Canada for man)- -ears. He was also president of the Imperial Trust Company, and was interest.C'd in many other enterprises in the Ql1Pen City. Frederick Howland, who resided at LamMon Mills, was inte-resÌl>d in various husiness enterprises n Toronto. Sir 'Yilliam Pieree H(1wland is now residin in Toronto. He was born in lR 1 in Dutchess County, :!'Çew YOJ'k. He \"as the first regularly appointed governor of the Province of Ontario, and was a member of Parliament for five -ears, ,'epresenting " cst York. He was one of the fathers of the f'onfederation and one of the deputati(1n to England, in comJef'tion thprewith. IIf'. was for some time president of the Ontario Rank and the first president of the Confedera- tion Life ,\ssociation. which position he held until his resignation in 1900. Sir William was also president of the London & Canada Life As- sociation from its foundation. nnti] his resil!lla- tinn in 189-1: was presidpnt for many ;\'e-ars of the Toronto Board of Trade; and was a mem- her of man - directing hoards of prominent in- stitntions. ir William Pierce Howland was married to 11arianne myth, daughter of William Blyth. of Scotland, an early settler of Lambton Mills who snhsequently emowd to a farm. where th J'pmaindl'r of hi!:: life was spent. lrs. How- 390 COMMEJ\IORA TIVE BIOGR \PIIICAL RECORD land died in 1859, the mother of these chil- dren: 'William P., Jr.; Oliver Aiken, our sub- jept; Peleg, decf'f!sed; and Florenre, the wife of Henry K. Merritt. The eldest son, the late Wil- liam P. Howland. Jr., formerl T ma Tor of To- ronto for a year, and 8 prominent busines man of thpt city, was first associated there with his father. Later he became president of the Hand- in-Hand Fire Insurance ('ompany, amI still later founded the Crow's Nest Insurance Com- pany, which he financed for some time. Hè was d his degree of l\I.R.C.P. from Victoria College, and immpdiately after his graduation, returned to County \Y entworth. to practisE- his profession. After three years there hr sold his practice, and on Oct. 1, 1806. located in To- ronto, where his professional skill and pleasing personality enabled him to speedily build up a good patronage. and he holds to-da ' a recog- nized position among the leading ph 'sieians of the Queen City. In ] 892 was solemnized the marriage of Dr. James W. Smuck and Iiss Edith Craig. The latter wa.<> born in Presque Isle, daughter of Robert Craig. To this union have come two daughters, Helene and l\Iargaret, the former born in County "entworth, and the latter in Toronto. Dr. Smuck, likl' his father, is a strong adherent of the Presbyterian Church. In poli- tics he has always supported the Reform party. although his large and growing practice leaves him no time for any active participation in municipal affairs. Fraternally Dr. Smuck is It memhpr of the I.O.O.F.. the A.O.U.W. and the I.O.F.. while his d cent on the maternal side from Scotch ancestr ' entitles him to his con- nection with the Son,> of Scotlaml ". .T. RYKES.-"T am not endowed with one of those high names wldch are everlasting monu- ments of sucpe",s. The 'Bin Sykes' story writ- ten by the late f'harh'\S Dickens, in 'Oliver Twist.' Ipaves me an example not to be copied. I had thp good fortune to be born in Belfast. Ireland, and spent my boyhood days there, and was pducated at the l\lodel School and gradu- atrd and completed my studies at the academy. "-;\Ty business life began with apprenticing myself to the wl'll-lmown whisky distillers, Dun- "iIle & Co., whose \\hiskey is noted for its ex- .1:'1 cellence throughout the world. I was at an earl T age a full-fledged whiskey blender, but as years 1'01100 on t.he twenty-first birthda)' was reached and my manhood asserted itself, the "hiskey business and the climate of Belfast lost thrir rhalms for me, and I adopted Toronto, Canada, as my futurp home. I studied phon- 02:rapll - and receivell a teacher's certificate from the late Isaac Pitman, and founded the On- tario <'::horthand Society, from which the To- ronto and Dominion busine:;;..<; ponèg had their Ol'lgm. Thp papl'r. envelope an.] bookbinding bus!pess ('ll!roged my time and attention ff)l' eÜrht ).'I'ars and then the lithographing business for a similar period, after which time the half- tone and zinr etching business attracted me anù for the past five years I have taken a velJ" spec- ial delig-ht in this artistic line, which calls forth aU that anyonr of an artistic turn of mind ran conceive in designing and en aving. The Alexander Engraving Company of Toronto, Canada, now claim my brst efforts. "I mav add that I have the honor of being the g'l'fmdson of the late Co!. David Sykes. who was with the Dnke of .WeHing1;on in seven bat- tles and was on the field with him on the day the famous battle of 'Vat.erloo was fought on tlH' 1Rth June, 1815." CH \)IPIO .TOXES. who conducted a fur- nitnre business in Toronto for thirty years, the last twenty-five years of which he occupied his well-known stand in Queen street, \\est of Bath- urst, died at his residence. No.9 )Iurray street, Toronto. Feh. 5. 190;). )11'. Jones was born in Bath, England, Jlme 22, 1835. son of Thomas and Jane JonE\S, both of whom died in England. l\1r. .J ones was in business in his native coun- try some time before coming to Canada. In Toronto hr made his home and engaged in the furniture busines". and in this he continu0d until his death. Mr. .Tones was twice married. B - his first marriflge. whieh took place.in Eng- land, he had children: Edwin. Fred. Albert, Donz '. Alire, }Tary Ann and A!!lles. In 187;) :\Ir. Jones .married -;\lis8 Christina Morrison, born in cotland. daug-hte-r of Thomas and Jan (Craig) ::\Torrison, and to this union were born: Thomas. George, "!\Iaud. Chrissie. 1\T all ace and Ruth. In religion Mr. Jones was connected with the )Iethodist Church, to which faith ::\Irs. Jones and her family belong. The funeral services of the late :Mr. Jones were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Murra)', of Erskine Church, and the remains were interred at the Xecropolis. In politics Mr. Jones was a staunch Conservative, : !, cn L\IE)IOR.\.TIYE BIOGR\.PHIC.-\L RErORD and he took an aetin' interest in the su<'cess of his part)". HENRY STARK HOWIJAKD (deceased). Among' the foremost financiers and business men of the City of Toronto,. was the late He I1' Stark Howland, who "as born Aug. 2, lR24, at Kinderhook, ew York, and his death occurred .Tan. 28, 1902, in Toronto. In 1838 Ir. rTowhmd came to Canada, locat- ing at Churchville. County Peel. soon after 10- eating at Brampton. eng-ag'ing with his brothc-r who was located there. In 18;)1 he embarked in business on his o"n aceount at Kleinbllrg. where he carried on flour and saw milling, and also a general mercantile businff;S. On settlin in To- ronto in 1864, Mr. Howland sold out his mer- cantile business at Kleinburg, but retained the flour milling business until his death. :\11'. How- land engaged in many business entr-rprises after locating in Toronto, among which may be men- tioned the Bank of Commerce, of ,,'hi('h hI' was ()ne of the foundl'rs. and of which he was vice- pl'Psident for some time. In 1875 the Imperial Bank of C:mada was established, of which :\11'. Howland was the first president, a position he held until his death. ::\11'. Howland established the H. S. Howland, Rons & Co. business on Front street, in 187i. and he 'was actively iden- tified with this I'nterprist' until his death. He was prominently connected with the Freehoi(, Loan Company, of whidl Ii(> was one of the orig- inal promoters. He was a director of the To- ronto General Trusts Company, and was one of the orig-jnal promoters of the Kational IJife In- snrancl' Company. of which company he was the first president. Afte-r locating in Toronto, lr. Howland refused all offers of political officI', 1mt while residing in Vaughan township he SpT\"pd as reeve for some time, and was al..... wardpn of County York. In politi('s 'he. was a Reformer. In 18:')2 l\Ir. Howland and l\Iiss Ardelia So- phia Rmith \\f'rl' united in marriage. 1\1rs. How- land was born at Oakville, County Halton. in IM: . dmlg-htpr of Thomp!;OIl Rmith: she died in Toronto. in 1 f). k:lving ehildren as follows: .J ulia marripd the TIp\". ,John Gillespie, of '1'0- ]'(lnto, hy whom sl1(' had SP\'eu <'hildren. Uenry, Howhmd, Paul, .Julie, ,John, Kathleen and Laura: Henr:v Rtark, of Brooklyn. Xew York. Inarrif'fl Louise l\Io}'Sc.. and has one son. Ran- dol ph; Pplpg: Frl'd X., tlipd single; Egbert .\mos died unmarried: "ïlJiam P.. of Klein- hurg, is engagr-d in milling: Thompson Smith is engaged in the milling Imsinf'ßS at Klt'inhurg; 1Iary :\Ia ' marripd W. 'Yo Viekers, of Toronto, 1111 she hae;; two ehilòJ'pn. a danghter and a Ron; Oeorge 'Y., the vire-pre<;ident of the H. S. nowland. ons & Co.. married EÜith Kirkpat- rick. and has two children. OE:ûrg-c Kirkpatrick and Ro'\ana Elizalwth: Lydia married C. R. L. Drayton, of Vancouver, by whom she had. two children, Charles Hamilton and Henry How- land: and Frank .J., now deceased (his wife's nanll' was Ethel). Peleg- Howland. president of the II. S. How- lanò, Rons & Co., Limited, was born in Toronto, amI \\'as lducated at the Toronto Grammar sehool. which lat{'r bppame the Collegiate Insti- tutt'. His introdueìion to husiness life was in the Imperial Dank. of whieh his father was presi- dmt. At tlIP time that. the H. S. Howland. Rons & Co. firm was formr-d, )[1'. Howland en- tered that firm, where he has sineI' remained, and of 'which he has been president since 1902. Mr. Howland also h:18 other businrss intere-sts, I)('in a director in thp National Life Insurance CompAny and in th.> Imperial Bank of Can- ada: this year he is president of tlle Board of Trade rouncil. On .June 4, 1892, )11'. Peleg Howland was unite!l in marriage with l\Iiss Katharine Smith, of Clwboygan. l\Iidrig-an. 1\Irs. Howland was horn in .\Ihany, Xew York. daughter of Eph- raim Smith. To Ir. and )Irs. Feleg Howland onp dandltpr has been born: Katharine Va]jder- ,yerk.>n. They are ;Ilt'mbers of the Church of England. In politips Mr. Howlanil iR a R.e- formf'r. .TOH:'\" A. TAYLOR, deceased, the head of the Xational Puhlishing Company, of Toronto, wa..., a well-known business man of that city, and dur- ing' the ten years that he directoo the affairs of his puhlishing honse. hf' did a work meriting mueh pmise, anò for which Canada may well be grateful. :\Jr. TfI 'IOJ' was a native of Toronto, born tlll'rp in 18:>:). son of .John Taylor. He rece-ived his Nhwation in the pit . s('hools. and then se- "l1red emplo 'mpnt with thl' late Andrew S. Irv- ing. an association wllic'h lasted for twenty-two 'pars: elm'ing' thr latter part of this timf', .!\II'. Taylor held the responsihle position of assist- ant managl'r. In lR5<9 he sevl'red his connec- tion with l\Tr. Irving. anò forming the National Puhlishing Compan ", heeame tht' head of the firm and the. direl'tor of its policy. His To- ronto offief' was in the ranada Life Building, "hill' anothrr was maintained in New Y ûrk Cit .. ae;; many of his pnhlications have eopy- rights in both tht> F nitI'd Rtates and Canada. Among- the most popular of the books he has is- snl'd may 11(' mPlltionr-d tht' Red Letter and the ::\rayflow r Rerips, comprising works of fiction hy thr most famol1s English and Continental (,():\L\IL\IOR -\.TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECURD writer'S. "hill' by arrangements with Mr. Irv- ing, who was president of the Toronto ews Company. of Toronto and London, he published and distributed several hundred different works by authors of world-wide fame. The company also issued many miscellaneous works, including a number on musical instruction, which had a veIJT wide circulation. among them "Richard- son's )fethod for the Piano," "Getze 's School for the Parlor Organ." the series of "Favorite :;:onQ' Folios," three in nnmber, and the "Im- prO\ ed Folio of Instrumental )lusic. " :\11'. Tayl0r was also the originator of the five cent music sheots, "hich were sold by Mr. Irving and knO\m as t.he "Trving Fiw Cent :Musir." He was always on the alert for the newest and best books, and was thoroughly up-to-date in the con- dud of his husiness. to ",hieh he gMTI' his un- dh'ided attention. :\11'. John A. Tavlor was united in marriage to ::\Ii!'s Helen Rob rts, daughter of John E. and Helen Roberts, the former a native of Wales. Bnd the latter of Eng1and. They were married in the latter country, ('amI' to Canada. over fifty Year ag-o settIinQ" in Hamilton. whfre 1\11'. !Wb- rts was . a man lfactnrer. Of their children, Helen became 1\1rs. Taylor; and John E. lives in Chicago. 1fr. and :.\Irs. Taylor became th(' par- ents of thrre children: (1) Gordon Roberts studied first at IIadlord Collegiate Institnte, and then matriculated at the- University of To- ronto. He is now in the lumher businer"s in Buffalo with H. :\I. Pools. (2) Alan l\1a('Don- aid was edurated like his brother, and is now an accountant in th Traders Bank. (3) The voung'( st child is a daughter, named Dorothy. in p lities -:'Ill'. Tayl(1r was a Reformer, and in rrli!.!'iolls lwlief a Prl'sb .terian. He was a man of fine mind and character, and had a large rirde of friends an.l admirers. including not 0uly those whom h(' l,new and mf>t in Canada. hut :nan ' among the prominent writers in the 01d world as well as thp new. whose fJ'Ìenc1shi:J he g-aÌJ](>d as an outgrowth of their businf'ss ac- fjuaintanrp. l\Tr. Taylor's deßth in 18fJ9 at the ag'e of forty-four. was felt to he a distinrt loss. as sef-ming-I ' the rirhest part of his life lay be- fore him. with opportunities widening on ('ver ' ]wnò anfl promising mueh for the future. REY. "\'iTLLL\)f c.\ YEX. D.D., LL.B., prin. ipal of Kno ColleQ"(" and professor of ew Tpstampnt Exegetirs and IJite.rature, is the old- pst erlucator in Toronto, while in 1 02. he eele- hrßtpd his juhilee as an ordained minister. He was horn in Scotland. Dec. 26. 1830. son of .John and 1Iary (l\Ii1ray) ("aven. .Tohn ("ßven and his wife left Scotland for ('ßnadß in 1847, and settled near Galt, County 3n8 'Yaterloo, where the former "as engaged in tearhing for some time., and then became super- intendent of schools. In 1855 he settled on a farm in Fullerton township, and made it his home until 1880, when he died at the age of eight .-thre-e years. His widow survived until 1fJOl. when she pas:"ed away. having reached the unusual aQ'e of ninety-eight years. Their chil- drf-ll \\"1'1'1': :\Irs. Andl'pw :.\11' Fad7pn, of County Perth: :\lrs. Joseph :UcIntyre, also of Count . P('rth; and William. William Cawn reeeived his earlier edueation under hi,> fathf.r's tuition, and then "as sent to the Hall of thc l:Jnited Presh,vterian Churrh at Lisbon, and Toronto. The degree 01 D.D. was gi,-en b T Queen 's PniYersit .. and that of LL.B. by the Toronto Lnivel'sit T, fitting aclmowle.dg- ment of Dr. Caven's srholarship and culture. Dr. Cawn has been in the ministry since 1852, ,,'hen he wa ordained at St. :Uary's,. and from October, of that year, to September. 1866, his time was entirely devoted to ministerial work, exeept for one year when his health demanded compl('te rest, and he sought renewed stren!!'th in a trip to his native land. His work as an educato; hegan in 1866. when he was appointed profrssor of Exegeties of the Old and New Tes- tanrent in Knox College: in 1R96 the work was òiyideò and sin('e then Dr. Caven has had eharge {1f thp work of the- New Testament onlr. IIis work as prinripal of Kno College has continued without intermission sinre 1873, when he was appointed to the position, and he has bem uni- formly surcessful there as in whatever he has lmdertaken. He is admirabl T fitted by nature, a,> ,wI] as by his preparation and experience, for the duties of his offire., and he is held in the ,'pIT highf'St esteem in the educational world. Dr. ('awn was man,it'd to :\Iiss 1Jar- garet (}eldt'r, daughter of John. and their Jillion has l,...pn hle<;sed with the following rhildren: :\frs. w. -\.. Wilson; MalT 1\1.: John and Wil- Jißm P.. physirians; Gear; and J ame . a physi- rian of Toronto. l\IA.TOR .TOH POPE f'LE:.\IES. When death strikes down a man in mid-rareer, blßst- ing' the hopt-'s for many years of e(,ntinued nse- fulnpss. the hlow is felt not alone in the domestir rirrle-aIthou!.!'h most keenly there-but in all the "pheres of artÏ\-ity in whirh the departed has ('-tilcd at Port Hope. Thf're the father engaged in the grocery husine!';!';, and followpd it for many years. John P. Ckmes received his earlier educntion in the Port Hope schools and after" ard was !'ent to Toronto for further study. On reaching an age suitable for beginning a business career he went in "ith his father, and until 1891: was associated with him. In that ;\"I'-ar. in partner- !Jtip with his three brothers, Matthew, \V alter and Elroy, :Mr. Clemes remo\'ed to 'roronto and enO'aO'ed in the wholcsale fruit busines . which en r ssed his attention until his death. lIe pos- Sl'>' l'rl the esspntial qualities for a good business man anò his papacity was ver : generall : ack- nowledged. During the ;\"ears 1\11'. Clemes re-sided in Port HopI', he was quite as prominent in political circle", as in business; a strong Consprvative, he \Va.,> active in his party's work, sprved two terms as mayor of Port Hope, and on one occasion recch'ed by acclamation the nomination to the Dominion Parliament. This, in itself. showed the high place 1\11'. Clemes held in the public estimation, for very rarely indeed is a man nominated b : acclamation for a government position. 'The honor was, however, declined, for it was very shortl : before 1\11'. Clemes' removal to Toronto and he dir! not (kern it wise to change his plans, as he considered himself to be more needeò in the business enterprise than as a law- maker. His religious affiJiations were- wIth the 1\Tf'thodist Church, both in Port Hope and To- ronto, and in each place hI' held offieial position,.; in it. The title of Major was won by his serv- ices during the Northwest RebeHion, and in a military capacity, as in every other situation in which he found himself. he pro,'ed that he was equal to every demand upon him. Everywhere he made many friends and was widely lampnÜx:l as a thorough business man, an upright Chris- tian gentleman and tin indulgent, affectionate husband and father. The fami1y residence was at No. 28 Maynard avenue, wherf' 1:rs. Clemes still resides. :\Ir. Clemes was married to Miss Anna Rmith, of Toronto. A family of nine children were horn to this union, namely: Arthur. of Toronto; John Pope, with -the Dominion Express Com- pany at Calgary; 01i,'e Frances; Charles Pas- coe; tanley; Thomas; Inrray; Kenneth and H. JIrs. Clemes was a daughter of Daniel and Ann (Hill) Rmith. Both" ere natives of ('ot1and. 'who came to Toronto about 1845. In the oM country, Ir. Rmith was foreman in a large woollen mill, but in Toronto he engagerl in a nwrcantile line and b0Came one of the city's prominent merchant,>. CfL\RLE E. RYERSO , B.A., who is assistant ]ibrarian and secretary-treasurer of the Toronto Public Iáhrary, is a member of one of the most prominent families of Ontario. The first of the Rye.rsons of whom informa- tion is given is Baldwin R 'erse, as the name was then spelled. The family was originan : from Holland, wherc the name is said to have been anei, .ntly, Van-der-Licht, but the present name Ryerson (son of R;rer) is of considerable an- tiquity. Baldwin Ryersp was a military officer in Amstf'rdam in 1567. Others of the Ryerson family are said to have located in America, among thf'm bein \drain, Jan and Martin Ry- erson. It is from Martin Ryerson that the sub- ject of this sketch is descended. He died in Brooklyn, IJong Island, in 1687. On J\Ia : 14, 1G6:3. l e married -\nnetjp Rapetje, daughter of ,JorisjanSf'll Rapetje. She was born Sept. 8, lfì46 and among her children was a son, Luy- koso 'haptized A ril 9, 1709, who died in 1764. He held a judicial position. He married (first) Eli7abeth R:n>rson and (seeonò) Hannah King, and among his children was a son, Col. Joseph Ryerson. horn Feb. 28, 1761. who died in Aug- ust. 1854. In 1776 Joseph R,)-erson entered the army as a cadet. and was soon appointed ensign, later being appointed lieutenant. At the close of the Revolution in 1783 he went to New Brunswick, and in 17 9 settled in Charlotteville. He was appointed captain of militia in New Brunswick, and on locating in Ppper Canada was appointe-d major, and later colonel. He was sherifi' of J,('n,l a '\Yeslevan l\lpthodi<;t minister, and chief superintend nt of education for Upper Canada from 1844 to 1876, being the founder of the present system of public eòueation in On- tario. He was a writer of national reputation, beinO' the author of "The Loyalists of America and '"Their 'fimes," and oth;r works of equal mprit. In front of the Education Department huilding. of Toronto, stands a bronze statue of Dr. n 'erson. In this building the late Doctor carriro on his work as chief superintendent for many years. l'O D1E:\IORXrIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Dr. Ryer8ull was t" ice married. In 1828 he married lfirst) a }Iiss \ikmaD, daughter of John \ikrnan, and hy her he had two chil- (hen, Frederick and one- "ho died in infancy. His second marriage, whiC'h occurred Nov. 8, 1833, was to }laD' \rmstrong, daughter of J am('s Rogers _\rmstrong, and children as fol- Io" s were born to this marriage: Charles E- and f\phia Howard, the latter the wife of Ed- warit William Harris. From the above record it will be seen that Charl"s E. Ryerson is descended from a long line of able and loyal, intellectual and re- ligion'- allC'clove ('Thomas) Butler, the former of whom was horn in Endand, while the latter was a native of thE' lTnited States. 1\1"1'. Bntler was a miller, hy trade, and for many years follo'ved that business in St. Catharines and .Jordan. dying in the latter place. His wife di!'J in tl1:' rnitpd tatc<;. 'Their children were 83 follows: :\Iaria. }Irs. Xealon,: born I1P:1I' t. :j!J!j CO)L.\IE:\lORA'l'IVE BIOGRAPIIIC \L RECORD Callwrinrs. In 1 7; Harriet; Smun; \Villiam; and James. After his marriage :'III'. NI'{11ou engaged in Toronto with Thomas Nixon and other firms for a number of years, and then be('ame a commer- cial traveller. for se\'l'nteen ;year::; repres(',nting the firm of John Hale\ of Toronto. In this ca- pacity :'III'. Nealon was' ery suc('essful, his p:eniaì manner and thorough understanding of his busim'ss making him a favorite- among the busi- ness men of th localities in whi('h h travelled, and in his death the commer('ial trade lost one of its most popular men. 1\11'. and )Irs. Xpalon had one son: J. 'William, who was horn in New- markpt in 1 S:)f), was a student in Toronto, amI married Annie 'White, by \\ hom he ha<1 five children, only two of whom. Joseph and Maria. are living. Mr. J. "'iBiam Nealon was for some time theC proprietor of the "Lang-ilan House," Brandon, Man., but is now in business in To- ronto; he and his wife- are memhers of the ('hnrell of England. Patrick Xealon wac; a memher of the Roman Catholic Church, while his wife was a :\Ietho- dist. Although there was a difference in their rdigious beliefs, this neve-I' wa.<; allowed to in- terfere with the- serenit;v of their home life. .\DA::\f BEATTY, an old-time resident of the ( nec-n Citv, is a native of the Bmerald Isle. to whi('h l'ountry his ancestors removed from Scotland. The Beatty family was founded in Canada hy his father, Alexandpr Beatt:,'. fI son of Lnke and Polly (Barton) Bpatty. hoth of whom dipll in Irpland. Their rhiltlren who cam" to Canada "r.re: .r ohn. who settled at Tecum- 8ph. wherl' he dif'd; .\dam. de('eased. whose sketPll appcars elsewhl'rf'; Lnke. decease-d: Alex- ander, the father of Adam Bf'atty; :1nd .\nne, who lwrame ;\1rs. Elliott. Alexandf'r Beatt:,' wa" born in Ireland m 1 sm. and dicd in Toronto. :\[ar('h If). 18!);) In 1 4 ï hI' paIlle to ('anada. spttling in Toronto. :\11'. Bf'atty's introduction to the llew country was indeed a saò one, as on the trip to Canaòa hI' hnried a Eftll' òanghter at se.a. while On his anini I he lost his wife anò onf' son. )[1'. Beat- tv's first wife bore the maiden name of ::\Iar- [1'arf't 'IilIignn, and h T hl'r 111' had rhildrf'n as follows: John. who died in the rnited States; .\òam: .\lc>xnnder, who dil'd in Toronto; Chris- tnpllPr. whl) òipd in 11ontreal. soon after the famil:,"'s arrÏ\"al in Canada; and the littlf' dau h- tf'r who dif'd at sea. On arriving in Toronto Å If'"\":andr,r Rf>a tt . en!!aged in a general mercan- till' husiness on King street east, nf'ar PrÏDcess street. wherl' he conducted a sucressful businet3S np to the timf' of his òeath. TTis sf'o('ond mar- l'i:we took place in Türonto to T,pttif' Funston. The children of this marriage are all deceased. In fact. the subject of this sketch is t.he only me-mber of his father's familv st.ilI livinO'. . . '" Adam Beatty was born in Ireland in 1836, and was therefore but eleven years of age when brought to this country. Here he learned the trad!''> of carriagr-making and contrarting. '1'h8 indoor work pertaining to the former occupa- tion did not agree with )11'. Beatty's health, so he turned his time and attention to the iatter, in which he has made a success. retiring not long ago from active business life to look aft.er his numerous real estate investments. In 1855 he built hi" first residence, on the same loca- tion orcupied by his present brick house, at No. Fì Rerkelr.y strppt. Besides his lwme property ::\Ir. Bpatty owns murh real pstate in various parts of the city, all of whirh he has acquired throu':!'h his 0" n industrious efforts. :'III'. Beatty and Miss Elizaheth Pearsall were united in marriage, and to them the- following ehildren have been born: Amelia. the wife of C. E. Edmunds, by whom she has two children, Starr and Hazel; Louisa, the wife of Charles Norris, of Montreal. who has children, Rub;\', Hilliard, Charlrs and Tjewis; Edith, whose hus- band is a dru[1'gist of Montreal, and who has two childrpll ; Emil ' Mande, \Viff' of Dr. .J. A. Tripp, of Ohio, who has twv children; _\dam A., M. n, of Toronto. who graduated from the Toronto Pnivcrsity in the cla!'s of 1896. Îor one year thf'reaftf'I' was housp snr!!eon at the Toronto / enf.ral Hospital, and has since heen in prar- ticI' in his nativf' city, being a member of the )Iediral ('onncil of Ontari{) and a prominent physieian pf Toronto (he married EthP) .:Vrallde Xorris. dang-htf'r of Dr. Norris) ; .Jamf Hilliard, an plpptril'al enginepr of Torontl). marric>d to :\fay Benlel': Bertha .T., tll(' wife of Fred Tlo('kpr of l\Iontreal: and :'IIiss Laura, at home. In religious belief Mr. Beatty and hi", fam- ily are l\Ie.thodists. Tn politirs he- is a Con- sf'rvative. and he is connected fraternally with the Orangemen. DR TTTEOPHILrS BROOKS WIXX, who died in County Halton, Ont., in 1890. was a member of one of the old and honored families of this scction of Ontario. Th,' \Yinn family is of 'Welsh I'xtrartion, and was foum1pd in Canada hy .Joshua \Vinn, tlH' Dortor's father. ,,-ho ('ame from Vi' a les to County York prior to the rl'bellion of 18:37-38 and set- tled on Y onge street, where he faJ'med for SOlUe timf'. Later he removed to Hawkesville, where he died, and his wife, Mary Wakefield, also died at that placf'. She was of English parentage. Durin!! the rebellion of 1837-38 Irs. Winn was p]ared in a very trying position. Inforrnation ... . ø CO)lMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD as to the whereabout.s of l\Ir. )[acke-nzie was de- manded of her, with the threat that if she did not tell her babe (our subject) would be killed. She did not tell, of course, but t.he crue-l threat was never carried out. Dr. \Yinn was educated at the- high school at Berlin, and then entered the rniversity of To- ronto, being graduawi in medicine in the early sixties. Immediatel;\" after graduation he en. listed for service as a surgeon in the American rebellion, serving throughout the war. H was honorably discharged with the rank of surgeon- major. At the close of his arm\" service the Doct.(\r returned to Canada. and, <;ettling in Milton, County Halton, engaged in the practice of hi<; profession for two years. From Iilton he moved to Nassagaweya, where- he continue.! to reside until his death. Dr. \Vinn married Charlotte Edgecombe Hol- gate, daughter of the late John and Jane (BrD\\"ne) Holgate. Mr. Holgate- was born in England, coming to Canada when a young- man. He married Jane Browne, and subsequently set- tled at Acton, where he engaged in mercantile pursnits for some- time, and then transferrerl his business to :UiUon. In the latter part of his life he settled in Toronto, where he died. Dr. and )[rs. Winn were the parents of the follmving named children: Dr. Robert R.. a dentist of Chicago, married to Constance:: A. Riddell. daught.er of Dr. J. K. Riddell, of To- ronto; John Holgate, who died young: Lucy, the wife of lieorge E. Leu is. of f'hicago: .Uiss Mm'y, at home; :Miss Jane Browne, at home-; Charles Dickens, at home; and Frank Ross. who died in 1902, aged twenty-one years. In religiou.,; mattèrs the Doctor was a Presbyterian, and Mrs. Winn adheres to the SRme- faith. Politi- cally he was a Reformer. An amusing story is told of Robert Winn. Dr. \Yinn's half-brot.her: He was desirous of join- ing the Confederate army dì.lrin!! the "lTniten States Rehe-llion, hut his wife objected. Onc da ' )[1'1'. "Winn a<;ked her husband to get Iòome kindling from the wood shed. 1\11'. Winn went to the hed, throug-h the yard, over the fence, and to the Fnited St.atee. He enlisted in the army, and after t.hree years returned home. by way of the wood shed. Bringing in an armful of wood, he laid it down with the remark: "Here'<; your ldnnling wood." CIL\RLF.8. )IcRRIDE, who died July 6, 1904. in Wilson. New York, whe-re he had gone with his family intending to spend part of the summer. was born in the COlmty of Peel, Ont., May 5. 1847, thl' third son of James and rJiza- beth (Moore) McBride: James )[cBride with his brother Joseph came 397 from J re-Iand in the year 1800, settling in the Count . of Peel. where he took up land, residing there until about 1873, when he removed to Brampton, "here his death occun'ed in ] 876. His wife Elizabeth (\loorc-) predeceaseil him. Their children were .J ames, J osc[lh, Charles, John, Elizabeth and Margaret, all of whom are now deceased, Mrs. -\ndrus Cheyne, of Detroit, and )1rs. J amf\<; Carsen, of :\[ichigan. heim{ the only surviving membcrs of the family. Charles McBride was educated in Peel Coun- ty. afterward pursuing a business course- in Toronto. He began his business life in Bridge- port, Conne-cticut, where he became very suc- cessful. but at the wish of his father he re- turned to Toront.o, engaging in the book and stationer) bu<;iness as a member of the firm of Adam )Iiller & Co., afterward the W. J. Gage CompRny, and with the latte-r firm he continued until his death. On 1\Iay 4, 1881,1\11'. McBride married Jennie, fourth daughter of Walter and Wilhelmjna (Scoon) Turnbull, natiws of Roxburghshire, Scotland. Three children were born to Mr. and )[rs. Charles )[cBride: Rena M., James Burton and Margaret Scott. On settling in Toronto, in 1878, Mr. McBride became a member of St. Andrew's Church, the late Rev. D. .J. l\Iacdonnell being the pastor, where for a number of years he held the office of elder. Of a very retiring although very bright disposition, always seeing the humorous side, he wa$! hest known to those intimately con- necte-d with him in business. He had very strong religious convict.ions, and hated anything in the shape of sham; was a deep reader, a great lover of music. and was anxious that his chil- dren should cultivate the same taste. Although of such an exceedingly reticent disposition {'very memb(-r of his family had his entire confidence, his home relations being of the happiest. He was a great lover of nature and wa", never hap- pier than \\ hen rambling throu!!h the woods with his family. Although death came sudden- ly he- was ready. as One who knew him intimate- ly, in writing to his wife after his death, said: "He walked daily with his Saviour." He never spent a happier day than his last on earth, sitting b ' the Shore or walking with his wife and children. He see.med to have some premoni- tion, remarking several times that da ' that it seemed like Sunday to him. and just as the bells were ringing for pra:,er meeting that beautiful summer evening God caUed him home. ET))[T'"Xn HEXRY DFGGAX clerk of the Tenth Division Court, Connty of York. and for a numhe-r of years a well-known bnl'ri<;ter of To- ronto, is a native of the pi!;:. hom O<,t. 9. 1844. 3 IÖ CU:ðG\IEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPIurAL RECORD His father was the late Judge George Duggan, and he is a grandson of John Duggan, who founded the family in Canada about 1833. John Duggan was born in Ireland, and on coming to Canada resided for a time in Hamil- ton, later rcmoving to Toronto. His children "ere: Judge George; John, who for many years was engaged as a barrister in Toronto in part- ner!;'hip with his brother George, under the firm name- of Duggan & Duggan: Margaret, who marri('d Stephen Oliver; 1\[rs. Capt. Brooke; and Eliza, who died unmarried. Jud!:!,'e George Duggan was born in It'eland, in 1813, and his death occurred in Toronto in 1876. He served' in thl' rebellion of 1837-38. during which struggl(' hc was talH:'n prisoner. After hostilities had ceased Mr. Duggan en- gaged in the practice of law with his brother .John. He- contested the County of Peel against the late lIon. Robert Baldwin, and was elected to Parliament, serving one session, when h(' re- signed to become re-corder of th city of To- ronto. In 1868 he was appointed Senior Judge of the County of York. a position he filled until his death. Tn 1839 Judge Duggan married Miss .\nn .\rmstrong, daughter of the late J. R. .\rmstrong, a Unite-d Empire Loyalist, who set- tled in Canada about 1830. To Mr. and Mrs. Duggan were ùorn the following chilàren : George FrederiC'k was a barrister in Toronto. anò died in 1879, l('aving one son, Henry V., mana!!er for R. G. Dun & Co., of l\Iontreal; Ed- Illllllli H. is me.ntipned below; Charles is de- ('('ased. .Judge Dngg'an was a Knight Templar rason. He was president of the People's Loan Company, and a director in the Consumers' Gas ('ompan -. Edmund Henry Duggan was educated at Up- pe-r Canada College and the Model grammar s('hool of Tm'onto. He read law with his uncle John Duggan for two years, then read with Patterson, Harrison & Patterson one year, and was callrd to the Bar in 1865, beginning prac- tice at Meaford, whence- he went to London, Onto After one year there he settled in Toron- to, ,,'here he engag-ed in practiC'e- with his uncle .John. Tn 1875 he was appointed clerk of the Tenth Di\'ision Court, and has fined that posi- tion ever since. Mr. Dug-gan took a military course in Toronto. rece-iving both first and sec- ond ('lass certifiC'ates. He was at one time a memher of the" Queen's Own," and was a mem- her of the Guard of Honor to the Prince- of '\Yal('s (King Edward VII.) in 1860, on his visit to the Queen City. On April 7, 1RRfi. 1ir. Duggan married Miss Minnie -:\fumford. who was born in Toronto daughter of E. A. :\fumford. and to this unio have been born: George Wilfrid, who is in tWi Dominion Bank; f.Jois; Sidne-y Alexander; Mil- dred; and Yivian. The family are members of the Church of England. In politics :Mr. Dug- gan is a staunch Conservative. CR ,\RLES REDFIELD WITJLSON, who died Dec. 6, 19lìO. at 'his home in Toronto, No. 378 Victoria street, was born in Ontario in 1831, son of Ebenezer \Villson, a native- of the State of Connecticut. Ebenezer Willson came to Can- ada in the thirties, but later returned to the United States, settling in Flackville, New York, where he died. His widow, who had been Cath- erine .\dams, died at the- home of her daughter. near I3rockville, Ontario. Charles Redfield Willson was well educated in Brockville, and he began his business caree-r with Mr. Coleman, becoming foreman in the tannery, \\ here he continued for twenty-five yE-ars. At the end of that time he settled in Broch'ille, where he was in the shoe business for six or seven -ears, in 1875 lo('ating in To- ronto, where he was manager of the tannery for \Y. D. Be-ardmore. Here he remained for some time, and then opened a business on Y onge street with 1\11'. McDonald, the firm being known as l\Ic Donald & Willson. In this Mr. Willson continued until his death. He married Miss Margaret McDonald, born in 1834, daughter bf John and Elizabeth (Bronson) McDonald, the former of whom died in 1886. while the latter (a daughter of Daniel Bronson, who came from Connecticut to Canada), died in 1874. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Willson: one who died aged two years: Jean McDonald: and Charles Harold, who carries on the business founded by his father. :Mr. Will- son was a member of St. James' Square Presby- terian Church, Toronto. \Vhi]e in lJyn. Ont., he was captain of the- militia. DR. ISABELL.\ S. WOOD, of No. 321 Bath- urst street, 'l'oronto, is one of the well-h-nown medical practitioners of the Queen City. Dr. \V ood is a native of Quebec, and a daughter of Peter Murry Wood. a native of Scotland, who came to C!mada about 1870, locating in the Province of Quebec. In 1890 he settled in To- ront,). where he is now engaged in business. ))1'. Isabella S. Wood was educated in the l'uhIiC' s('hools of he-I' native village, and in the Toronto l\Ioùel and Normal schools. After com- pleting her course at the Toronto Norma], she talHd1t puhlic s('ho018 in Toronto until 1892. whplI she entered Trinity Medical College, fr0m ,,'hich institution she was graduated in 1!)02. wit!1 the dl'g'ree of M.D.. C.M. 'The followin.... y(' r Dr. Wood spent in- a hospital at Bosto }1 assachusetts. and beQ'an the practice of her Cú)L\IEl\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHIrAL RECORD 399 profession at St. John,:N.B. In 1901 she settled in Toronto. whpre she has since been engaged in a larg-t' and lucrative practice. DR. H. CRAWFORD SCADDING. ']'he Rcadding family is of English extraction, and the first of the family of whom we have any data is .John Scadding, the Doctor's great grandfather. He was a native of Devonshire, England. and there married l\[illirent Je.nn;n!5-'. Coming to Canada with Governor Simcoe, he founded the family here, settlin in c.)unty York on the riycr Don, in "hat is now East T ork, on a grant of land from the Crown. This land -:\[1'. Scadding cleared from the bush, and improved until it was a fine farm. He made his home on this farm I1ntil his death, which was caused hy a falling tree. His widüw died at the home of her son. Charles. who resided at the corner of Janis and ShuteI' streets, Toronto. The f'hildren of .John and -:\TilIicent ( Tennings) Scadding ,,"pre as follows: John, who Ivas a farm r on the old homestead; Charles, th. grandfather of Dr. l"adding; and Rev. Hmry. Chärles SraddinQ was born in England in ] 1'03. For a number of years he was a gen- eral merchant in l\Pwmarket, prior to the ri'- bellion of 1837-38. whm he removed to Toronto. The-re he "ao; engaged as buyer for Ioffatt, \[urray & Co.. and later becam.ð actuary for the Home District Savin!.!'S Bank. continuing in that position until a few years prior fe. his death. when he retired. Politically he ,,'as a Conservative, in religion a member of the Church of .EnQland. Charl'?s Scadding married :\[is Jane Bright, daughter of John BriQ'ht, who was of English hirth. 1fr. Scadding died ahout ] R90. while his widow survived untiJ 1892, when !'he passed away a!!ed eigohty-five ye-ars. They had children as follows: Henry Simcoe. father of Dr. Scaòding: 'Wi1Iiam. deceased, an account- ant in the 1[er('hants' Rank of Toronto for many Years. who married -:\Iiss -:\Iarian ::\litcheJl, of HamÜton, and had children-Frederick (of the Fnited States) and l\Iillicent (of Ontario); Charles. dece sed. a druggoist in Windsor, Ont.. "ho married 1Tiss I;aura Sutton (their dlil- dreJ!. were Annie, lVfa)', Le-ila, and Henry, de- -ceased) ; Edward A.. an insuranf'e man, of To- ronto, married to -:\Iiss Rogers: John, deceased, who was with the wholesale firm of Smith & Kei!!hle:v. of Toronto; and Sophia. who is the wife of .John Martin. of Toronto, and has one daughtrr. wife of the Rev. .James Cooper, of Aurora, N"pw York. Henry Simcoe Scadding. father of Dr. ('ad- din!!. was born in Xewmarket in 1 6, and was -eduf'atf'-{l in Toronto. in Knox College and the old g-rammar !whool. now the Collegiate Insti- tute. His first business was as clerk with :Mof- fatt. -:\Iurray & Co., with whom he remained about se\'en years. He then went into the Bank of rppH Canada, where he rèmainell until business was suspended. after whieh he was employed in the Bank of :Montreal, in To- ronto. for three years. At the end of that time he went to the- Canadian Bank of Commerce at London, Ont.. as accountant, and was engage(l there fi\'e years. After leaving the Bank of Commerce, :Mr. Scadding \vas mad/' manager of the Dominion Bank at Orillia, Ont., at which point he was loratr-d for twenty-two years. or until 11'93, when he engaged with the Canadian Pacifir Railway Company, at Penticton. B.C. From Penticton he went to Kelowna, B.C., where he is agent for the road. In 1860 :\Ir. Rradding married Miss Eliza- beth Winder \Yedd, horn in Canada, dam!hte-r of William Wedd, and to this union were born the following children: Rev. Charles, rector of Immanuel Church. Surrey, Illinois, married first Nellie Donaldson. and seeonò a lady nam- ed Pomero ', of Toledo. Ohio. H. Crawford io; the subject of this sketch: Re!:inald. of To- ronto, who is married and has one son, Simcoe; and .Tohn JJewis, of Ri('hmond. Vircinia. mar- ried Ethel Gray. H. Crawford Rf'adc1ing was born in Brock- vilJe in 1863. He took his medieal course at tbe Tlìronto School of Medicine, from which he was graduated in lS 6. After graduation Dr. Sraddin!! spent some time in England, pllrsn- lng his medical studies, and in 1888 he return- ed to Toronto. where he has sinf'p be.en engaged in the- prartice of his chosen profession. Dr. Scaddin!! married 1Iiss Beatrice Hol- ('raft. and to them has been born one daugh- ter. Tbr.y are members of the Church of Eng- land, and in poEtics the Doctor is a Conserv- ath'e. R0BERT DOFn-L.\S -:\IO\V.'\ T. whose death ocrurred at his residence in Df'Cr Park, in 1K 3, wa born in Edinburgh. Scotlanü, in 1847, OlJ of Jamps Iowat. who died in that C'olmtry. Mr. :\fowat left his nativE'> land and came to Canada. in about 1869, and after spending- a short time at eaton villag-e settled at Deer Park. \\"'here he resided co tinuouslv until his (lrath. B)' occunation 1\lr. 1lfo"at as a paint- er. and many of the heRt buildinQ'S in anò around Toronto received their finishing touches fit 3fr. Mowat's hands. Rohert D. )fowat married -:\Iiss Isahellll ),[c- Rat'. daughter of the late .James and Isahplla (]\fathison) 3[rRae. the former of whom died in Srotlan(l ",'hile thp latter rllmp to Canada -l00 COl\IMEl\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD in 18;)9, making her home in Toronto, where she dipd in 1892. [r. and Mrs. Mowat had children as follows: Robert Douglas, Fordyce. Isabelle, Douglas, and Hector, the last named a resident of the United States. In his re- ligious belief :\rr. Mowat was a member of the Church of England: in his political sympa- thies he WHS with the ConservHtive- party. "\VILLIAl\I CAl\JPBELIJ, deceased, for many years a weIl-k'1uwn busine<;s man of To- ronto, was a native of Ireland, born in 1814" son of Chri<;topher and )Lar) (K-errigan) Campbell. Chri<;topher Campbell and his wife we-re both of Irish hirth. They ('ame to Ümada with their family about 1f.21, settling near Mont- real. tout the father's last days were spent in Markh.'1m township, County York, with his son, Hev. 'I'homHs Campbell. ",illiam Campbell was but seven years old when brought to Canada, and grew up at the home near MontreaL. Vvhen he was ready to enter upon a business career he served his time in the mercantile- establishment of his uncle, lliJberl CampbelL. The latter finally opened a carpet warehouse. in Toront.o, and \\'"iIliRm Campbell was put in charge of it. He was well adapted for the position: and dischargéd it<; duties very efficiently until obliged because of failing health to change his work and adopt an outdoor life. He withdrew completely from mercantile life, and purchasing a farm at Davenport, settled down to an) agriClu1tural life fJ'om that time. His death occurred at hi':! borne Oct. 22, 1878. Ir. Campbe-ll was united in marriage to Miss E. P. Royce, daughh'r of William Royc.J, an Englishman. who in 1833 came to the town of York. now Toronto, and lived there until bis death. By his wife, whose maiden name was Dphorah Cooper,. he had three childre-n, nHme- ly: l\Iary Louise, deceased; George, who died young: and E. P., "Mrs. CampbpIl. Mrs. lliJyce is d('ceased. To l\ir. and Mrs. Campbell a family of se-ven ('hildren wa.'! born, as follows: (1) Mary Louise resides in Toronto. (2) George, of Toronto. mar- ried Miss Forence Augusta Parker, daughter of Rev. Dr. Parker, of Toronto, and the.y have one daughter. (3) William Graham, who is in thr- railroad business, married Miss Jane Levock, dauQ'hter of Sinclair Levock. (4) Deborah lives at home. (5) Robert 'Wood, of Toronto, married )iiss C'harlotte Verrall, and ha<; two ('hildJ'pn. Roberta Elizabeth and George- Alfred.. (6) Edwin Thomas, who resides in the orth- west Territory, is also married. (7) Dr. Chris- topher _\. is a ship surgeon. JOSEPH HARRIS, whose death occurred in Toronto in 1900, was born in that city in 1836. His father was of Irish and English stock and ranle to Canada from the old country. HI' wa'S- a school teacher in the Lower Provinces of Can- ada. where he died.. .r oseph Harris received his education in To- ronto. Early in life he was e-mployed by grain dealers, under whom he learned thoroughly that line of business. and ]ater he became grain in- spector for the government, with an office- in the Board o.f Trade building in 'l'oronto. In 1891) he \wnt to 'VinnipeQ' md became a grain deHlei' on his own account, rontinuing there till 1898, when he returned to Toronto to take- charge of thin!!s at this end of the line. Failing health, hO\VP\'er, prevented l!is resuming active busi- nf'Ss. !md Ì\\O years later his life- ùréw to its close He was a ma.n of good business ahility and of fine character, and was higbly esttemed l,y a wide rircle of acquaintances in both nnan- ('ial and social circle;;. Mr. Harris was twice married. His first wifð was :\1iss Jane Andrew, and she left four chil- dren: Emma and "'ilIiam. both decea<;ed: Ber- tha, and Joseph. His seconfl union was to Miss Rebecca Cnmmer, who survives him, and to them were born two children, Edith and "\Val. tel'. :\Ir. Harris belmwed to the Church of Eng- land, was a Liberal in politics, and was a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity. Mrs. Rebecca (Cummer) Harris is a daugh- ter of John and Sarah (Smith) Cummer. Thl fornlPr wa'! the first white- child born on Y onge street, Toronto, in what was then (1799) rHlle,l 'Willow Dale. His parents were Jacob and Eli- zabeth (Fisher) Cummer, who came from Ger- many to County York more than one hundred ye-ars ago. John CWlImer afterward built two brick houses on the spot whpre he was born, and t1ley stand there to this day. He beeame very wealthy for his time, and was one of the foremost business me-n of the day. A flour manufacturer by occupation, he also owned fulling' miJls and several farms, some of his mi11 property being at Waterdown. His flour he took 10 Montreal to market and did a big busi. np!O,s. In religion he was a Methodist and in politiral he-lief a Reformer. To J(\hn Cummer and his wife WHS born a large family. viz.: .J a('ob ; Eliza, Mrs. J aeob Fisher. deceased; Lockinan, of Burlington, Ont.; one that died in inf mcy; William, Edwin, Franklin, Albert and Wilton, all deceased; Sarah, Mrs. .Joseph Reed, of Toronto; and Rebecca. Mrs. Harris. John Cummer was the- first man on Yonge street to purchase a cHrpet for his home. an in- diration of his wealth for the time. CO:\DIEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD JOH;.J IRWIN, who died in Sydney, Aus- tralia, was for several :rears a well-known busi- ness m m of Toronto, and his widow still makes that city her home-. :\11'. Irwin was born in Ireland in 1831. but while still a child was brought to Canada by his widowed mother, herself hardly more than a girl. She, too, died. within a few years, and the boy was brought up by his grandmother, ,,-ho attained the remarkable age of ninety-nine years, nine months, fifteen da:rs. He first lived in Kingston, then on Garden Island, where as he grew up he learned boilermaking under the late D. D. Cahin. This early knowledge of his trade was supplemented b ' further work in ew York City, after which he returned to Mr. Calvin, working with him until he- waS married, in 1 ,)8. after which he spent two years on Gar- den Island. He then went to Kingston, where he was engaged for a time in the locomotive works, and his next position wa'! in Oshawa, at whirh place he- continued for a period covering seven years. In 1872 he finally went into busi- ness for himself, locatingi in Toronto as a manu- facturer of engines md boilers, in association "ith a 1r. :\Iarshall, under the firm name of Irwin & Marshall. This business wa'! carried on very succß'>sfully until the fire in the seven- ties which rompletely destroyed the plant. The rlisaster so unnerved 1\[1'. Irwin that his health g-radually failed under the shock, and the change to ..\ustralia was made in the hope of benefit- ing him. The hope was not fulfilled, however, and his death occurred in Sydney. The marriage of John Irwin occurred in 1858, when he was united to Miss Jane Mc- Grathm. who was born in 1838, in County Down, Ireland. daughter of Capt. David and Jane Bell (Kelly) 1\IcGrattan. To this marriage came children a'! follows: Overton, deceased; Rebecca Jane, deceased; Marion Hele-na, wife of Wi1liam Dustrow, of Detroit, and mother of Irwin and Stella; Ira 1\1. F., of London, who married Miss Louise Hicks. and has three chil- dren, Durlley Arthur. Herbert and Eric R.; Ke-nneth F., Overton David and .Tessie Helen, all deceased: L. 1\1., a trained nurse; Herbert 'V., deceased; and Thomas A., deceased. "Mr. Irwin was a consistent member of the Prrsby- te-rian ('hurch. SociaJly he was a membC'r of the Masonic order, the I.O.O.F. and t11P Orange- men. His political pr;n('iples were those of the Reform party. Capt. David IcGrattan and hi!': ",if(' were both horn in 181:1 in Ireland. The-)' came to Can- nda in 1841 and settled on Amherst Island, thou!!"h Captain :Mrfl-rattan contimwd his ocean vO 'aQ"es. Finally he ahandoned the salt water, and. purchasin!!" a v['ssel. made trips between 26 401 Kingston and Chicago, but his death came on the ocean he had sailed so long. His daughter, :\Irs. Irwin, was in J reland, and Captain Me- Grattan conceived the idea of handing his boat over to his brother for one trip, while he him- self " nt to Europe- to bring back his daughter and surprise his wife. He carried out the first part of his plan, and embarked for Ireland at New York, but off the coast of his native land the vessel was wrecked, and Captain l\IcGrat- tan was among thp. ninety odd who were drown- ed. His wife survived until 1904, dying in her son's home. HEKRY T. BROWN (deceased). for man ' years onp of the prominent figures in both busi- ness and social circles in Toronto, had :t life span of less than fifty years, but ne.vertheless won widespread recognition by his ability. 1\[1'. Brown was born in Toront;) in 1851, son of Henry and Caroline (Lye) Brown, of that city, the former born in England and the latter on the island of Jersey. 1\[1'. Brown grew to manhood in his nath'e city, and compleb-'-d his pdueation there in thf' Jarvis Street Collegiate Tnstih,te. His father conducted R butcherin!r establi5'hment, and after leavin school the- son went in with him, subsequently taking upon him- self the entire charge of. the business. He con- tinued to conduct it nntil his death, and he W8." very sucressfnl. He was brought into contact with a large circle of acquaintances, among whom his ability and fine character won him many friends, gaining him an assured place amon!r the prominent men of his day and gen- eration, while his wife shared his popularity socially. He died in Octobe-r, 1899. :\Ir. Brown married Miss Alice Louey, who was born on the island of Guernsey, daughter of William Louey, the latter of English extrac- tion. Miss Louey came to Canada, and met 1\[1'. Brown in Toronto. After her husband's df'-ath she in 1902 returned to England for a visit, hut is now residing in Toronto. After she ('ame back from her trip abroad she erected two dwellings on Albany avenue, one of which she occupied. She also owns other property in the neighborhood. The late Henry T. Brown was a supporter of the Reform party, and fraternally he belonqe-cl to the A.O.U.W. A"\TDREW WAT.TJACE 1\IcCAR.THY, whose death occurred in Barrie. June 17, 1900, was a well-known resident of Toronto for many years, while his years of work as a commercial trav- eller 0xtended his acquaintance ove-r the whole of Ontario. His prominent position, too, in the Masonic fraternity, assured him a welcome 4.02 CO)D[E)IORATIVE BIOGRAPHIC \L RECORD wherever the order was knowy, and his cordial manner and good business methods made a friend of every acquaintance. Mr. McCarthy was born at Church Hill, ant., in 1852, son of John and Dorothy (Glover) :McCarthy, who came- from Scotland to Canada many years ago and died here. Andrew W. McCarthy was educated in his native place, and after completing his d.uca- tion learned the trade of carriage finishing. However, he never foHowed it for any length of time, as other lines were more congenial to him. He early became a commercial salesman for 1\11'. Sleeman, of Guelph, and later entered the employ of the a 'Keefe Brewery Oompany of Toronto. 1\11'. a 'K fe also engaged him for some time as the- manager of a hotel in Toronto. Finally 1\[1'. McCarthv decided to go into busi- ness f r himself, and' choosing Bar ie as his 10. cation, became the proprietor of the "Barrie Hotel." being thus engage-d for many years, up to thl:'> time of his death. Andrew W. McCarthy married 1\1iss Mary Borland, granddaughter of Colonel Borland, who was a large land owner and at one time proprietor of the present site of Orillia. Her fathel', Andrew Borland. was like his fat he-I' the owner of large estates, giving his attention al- most whoDy to looking after his business inter- ESt<;. lVIr. and Mrs. McCarthy became the par- ents ùf three childre-n, namely : Vera Ade] aide, wife of E. L. l\lcDougall, of Toronto; Victor, of Torpnto; and Eva, also residing in that city. The late 1\11'. McCarthy was a PresbYterian in his religious faith. In the Masonic frater- nity he had attained the thirty-serond degree., while he was also a member of the I.O.O.F. and the A.O.U.W. BERNARD SHE[JDON KERR, :\1.D. 'fhe profes ;Ïon of medicine has at aU times appealed to many from the very best order of our 80cial structure and has drawn to itself skiU, talent and personal devotion that has raised it to a commanding position among life's various call- ings. Of the medical frnte-rnity in Toronto one of thp familiar names is that of Bernard Shel- don Kerr, of No. 119 Pape avenue. Dr. Kerr was born in Ireland in 1836. son of .Tohn and Catherine (Shields) Kerr, of the agri('ultural ('lass of that country. He gre-w up in his native land anrl was edurated there re- ceiving a good edlH'ation, so that when at' the ltg-I' of seventeen be came to Canada. he- was well prepared to undertake the responsible work of a teacher. This occupation he foDowe-d for quit.e a few years, until he was in a position to pnter upon the medical studies which had been tbe goal of his efforts. He matriculated in Virtoria College, under the late Dr. Rolph, and completed his course in 1867. Upon being admitted to the practice of medicine Dr. Kerr located in the County of Grey, and remained there about twenty 'e-ars, after which he came to Toronto and built up a practi('(' there which now engrosses his entire time and attention. Dr. Kerr has been twice married. He .was united in marriage first t.o )Iary Blair, Rmi they became the parents of three sons, as fol- lows: David, a printer; John, of British Col- umbia; and James, of Toronto. Mr. Kerr was married (second) to )'Iargaret Hudson. To them were born: Ella, who married a minister; Amy, a graduate of the- Pnh-ersity of Toronto, B.A., 1904: Bernard Sheldon, .J 1'.. employed in the office of the Northern Railway. at Winni- peg; and Gertrude. Dr. Kerr is a Reformer in politics, and in religious matters bis wife and himself are members of the Presbyterian Church. "ðlAJOn NICOfJ is the present owner of "Brackmont," Lot 87, Yonge street. The first of the family who came to Canaòa was .J ohn XicoI, a younger son of R. Nicol, of Strath- migle, Fifeshire, Scotland. He came to this countI). in 1806. and bought the farm where- the family have e\'cr since resided. He was war- den of King in 1809, and took an HctÌve inter- est in puhlif' affairs. He died in 1830. His brother, Robert. who inherited the property, left Fifeshire in 184:). and joined his family, who had preceded him to Canada by several years. His wife and two dall!!ht('rs had òied in Scot- land. Only two of his family married. He was a Oonseryative- in po!it.ics; and he died in 1849, and was buried in Newmarket. The home!'tearl descenòed to his son. Peter, who came to Can- ada in \ugust, JR42. The present residence- was built the following year. Mr. )Jicol died Dec. 2.). 189ï. in the eighty-sixtb year of his age, re- spected by aU who knew him. leaving a widow anò one. son. He was a IJiberal, but took 1ittle interC'st in politics. The family are members of the Chnrrh of Englanù. His son, Arthur Ii. )Jicol, bas be('n connf'rte.1 with th(' 12th Regiment since lS90, is a Lib- era], and a memher of tbe- l\fasonic order. He married, in 1 f)4. a òaughter of the hItI' Lieut- Coi. Tyrwbitt, a Ieaòing Conservative, an.l for many years representative of Sontb Simcoe in the Dominion Parliamc--nt. Tbey bave two sons: Kenneth '1'.. boru in l OO: anò Ronald '1'., born in 1903. ROBERT K. SPROlTTÆ, B.A., a broker in Toronto. is a prosperl'us bugjness man of tbat rity, and a member of a family that h&'1 been CO:\DIK\lûRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD identifieù with the western part of Ont.ario since the early part of the last century. Robert Sproule, father of Robert K. was born in Ireland in 1808, and had Irish ancestors for several generations past. He was educated in that country, and remained there until he was twenty-four years old. He crossed the At- lantic and reachrd Toronto in 1832, but after "pending a short time there he went to Hamil- ton. and accepted a position with Matthew Mc- Gill, a dr;r goods me.rchant of that city. From Hamilton, some time prior to 1837, Mr. Sproule removed to Brantford, and went into business for himself in the dry goods business. His ven- ture was successful and he continued in the artive managemf'.nt of his store until 187 ., when he retired. He was a prominent man, who did his part in promoting the eity's wel- fare, was a member of the Brantford Council for a time, and served many years as a magis- trate.. He was a supporter of the Reform party. His death occurred in 1885, and he wa.. survivpd by a widow and five children. He had married lUiss Sarah A. Doane, who was born in the Nîagara district. and who died at Niagara FalJs in December. 1902. She was the mother of: C. H.. Provincial auditor for Ontario; Miss A. L., of Toronto; George F., of New York Cit T, formerly a Toronto business man; Miss C. M., of New York City; and Robert K. Both the father and mother were IDl:'mbers of the Methodist Church. Robert K. Sproule wwò born at Brantford in 1860, and received his earlier education there. Afte.r completing th preliminary courses of study at the Brantford schools, he entered the University of Toronto and was graduated in 1884 with the degree of B.A. Remaining in Toronto he at first read law, but in 1886 aban- doned that and turned his attention to the busi- ness field. Embarking first in the real estate business, he later ,,'ent into a gene,ral brokerage line. in which he has ever since been engaged, and in whirh his natural ability for such occu- pation has brought him a good measure of suc- ress and made> his name a farui1Ïar one in finan- rial circles. His office is located at No. 10 Wel- lington street. In politics :Mr. Sproule is a Re- former, and in religion he belongs to the Church of England. LEWIS REFORD (deceased) was the eldest son and child of JoSC'ph Reford and his wife Grace 'Vilson Rdord, and was born near An- trim, County Antrim, Ireland, Sppt. 22, 1R2-1. He "ame to Canada with his mother and othe" memb('rs of his family in 18-1!"J. Thl' family se.t- tIed in Toronto, and h(, engaged in variou<; busi- J:PSR pursuitR, retirin)< from sll.nll' ahout ] 890, 403 after which time he led a retired life. He mar- riM. in 1860 Barbara Duncanson. a nativ" of Scotland, by whom he had four ehildren, two sons and two daughters, who all died young. Irs. Reford died May 20, 1906, and is buried in '1'oronto. HE RY FOWLDS SHARPE, in "hose death, on April 6, 1[106, at his l8te residence, No. 20 Admiral road, the city of 'i'm'onto lost one of its most esteeJI1ed citizens and energetic business men, was born July 29, 1S60, at Hast- ings. Ont.. only child of John and Elizabeth Jane (Fowlds) Sharpe, natives of Seotland. John harpe, who was born in 183-1:, came from his native country to Canada when a young man, and suhsequently settled in Hast- ings. He was a successful business man there for many years, but his la<;t days were spent with his son, at whose home 'he died in ]898, aged sh:ty-four years. His wife, who was born ahout 1821, died Apl'il 1. 1900. Henry Fowlds Sharpe r0Ceived his education at the> Korwood high SdlOOl and the Ottawa nor- mal school. .After !eaving the last name.I in- stitution he engaged in teaching- foJ' some time, becoming head master of the Colborne high school. In 1881 he turned his attention to busi- ne",,,, enterprisef1. and mtered the firm of R D. Ewiw{ & Co., dealel's in photo!!ra }hic supplies, "he.r he remained for about five veal's. Mr. Sharpe next went to Montreal and tllf're he- came a member of the firm of D. H. Hoftg & Co., in the same lin!' of business, remaining there for two and oü( ..half 'ears. In 1890 he returned to Toronto to join lr. S. H. Smith in forming the firm of S'llith & Sharpe. Latel' MI'. Sharpe sold out his interest in this firm and founded the firm of n. F. Sharpe & Co., of whirh hI' was the head until his death. Six months afterward th" business was chan<;rf'd to the H. C. Tug-well Co., Ltd.. at No. 73 Bay street. As he did much travelling 1\11'. Sharp was widely known personally among the busi- ness men of the Dominion and of the United States,. and he had the. reputation of being an honest, upright ImsineRs man and good pnblic- spirited citizen. On Dec. 23, 188:1, !lfr. Sharpe was married to Miss Annie Buchanan, a member of a Scotch family long identified with the interests of ('an- ada. Her fathe-r, .James Buchanan, born in Scothm(l .J uly 4, ] 83-1. emigrated t{l the tTniterl States in 1R48, and to Canada ten years later. heing for many years a leading business man at Go(lerich, where he and his son, James, are carrying on an extensive lumber and planing mill business. }\fl'. Bueh:man married Miss Jllnet ]\JcKey, dllughter {If Hugh and Janet 40-1 CO)Il\IEl\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD (Ross) McKey, who settled noor London, Ont., about 18-14, and there died. l\Irs. Buchanan died in Goderich April i4. 1906, the mother of these childrcn: James, Mrs. Sharpe, Miss Alice, :\Iiss Emily, George, Walter and Miss Olive May. Mr. Sharpe was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. His politics were Con- servative. In l\Iasonry he had attained to the thirt,\'-second degre.e; and he was also a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. CHARIÆS S. C. TOPLIS, who passed away at his late residence, No. 25 Maple Grove ave- nue. Parkdale, May 20, 1904, was one of To- ronto's most hÜ!'hly esteemed citizens. Mr. Toplis WIIS horn in Nottingham. England, in 1 45. son of Thomas and Isabella (ChUl'f'hill) Toplis, both of whom died in the old country. Charlps S. C. Toplis grew to manhood in 'his native conn try, and there learned the carpen- te.r'i> trade, which he followed for some time prior to coming to Toronto in 18n. He at once emllarked in the cab business on Queen street, and from there removed to Baldwin street, heing one of thF- first settlers thereon. Here he cngoag'ed in the dairy business for a number of years, and then removed to Parkdale, and built a residence at No. 25 Maple Grov( avenue., set- tling therpin prior to the annexation of Park- dale to the city of Toronto. He was one of the founders. so to' speak. of the plnce-. On the or- ganization of the Volunteer Fire Department of Parkdale. 1\11'. Toplis became a member, ami remained with thp company for some time-. When the suburb berame annexed to the city. :Mr. Toplis IJecame a member of the Cowan Ave- nue Hose o. 15 Department, and remained connected therpwith Hntil his death. It wa,> while serving- at tIle Menzie, Turner fire that he received the injury from which he never re- coyered. He had also been injured at th Mc- Into,>h fire and the Dufferin street fire, whHe a barn <,ollapsed. In 1874. in St. .James' Cathedral Mr. Toplis and l\riss Eliza Ann Hatthpws wel'e married by the Rev. Mr. Green. :\1rs. Toplis was born at Somers(\1. England, !n 1R4!}, daughter of ,James and J\1ary (Cousins) Matthews, the former of ,,'hom dipd in Eng'land, after which, in 1872. thp moth!'r and fllmily rllme to Toronto. she dying in June, 1904. To Mr. and Mrs. 'Í'oplis werl' horn children as follows: Fleetwood Sam- ueL horn Fph. 24, 187(;. marrie.d Sept. 26, 1905; Mary Isabpl, born July 15. 1878: and Amy Mar- garet, born 0('1. 22,. 1 t;82. married Nov. 26, J 906. In July. 1904. Mrs. Toplis sold her home in Parkdllle allf1 removpd to her present plac. , No. 1 Dum1 II " stJ.('(,t. ",hpre "hI' has ever since resided. Mr. Toplis was a mem- ber of the Church of England, to which faith :Mrs. Toplis and her daughters adhere. In politics 'he was a Consprvative, being a great ad- mirer of Sir J aIm A. Macdonald. He was a member of the A.O.U.\V., of the Orangemen, and the Sons of Eng-land, being a charter member of the Somerset IJodgü of the latter order. He was also a charter member of the C(1urt Stars of the 1\1ost Ancient Ordcr of Foresters. He was . a man who made many friends. was genial and obliging, and always ready to do a kindn{'Ss to anyone- in need of friendly aid. CHARLES FREDERICK MOORE, M.D. C.1\I. One of the oldest and most prominent families of Eastern Ontario is that of Moore, which was first located there more than a cen- tury ago, and a representative member of this family is found in Dr. Charlef! Fredprick 1\Ioor' . of N{). 91 Bellevue avpnne. Toronto, for more than twenty year:> a leading mpdical prac- titioner of this city. The Moore famil)' is of Scotch-Irish e"'(trac- tion, and was founded in Canada by the Doc- tor's great-grandfath0r, Frederick ì\Ioore. a nat- ive of Irclllnd, who, in 1806. located in County Leed)-;, where he engaged in fannin'! untii his death. His wife was a l\1Ïss Boulton, \\'h(l also died in that county. Among their children was a son. Richard, horn in Irelnnd in 1800. who was ther0fore but six years old when the fam- ily came to Canada. On reaching his majoJ'ity. Richard 1\1001'1' engaged in farming in Connty TJeeds, where he died in 18R4, his wife, Anna Berry, who was also born in Ireland in 1800. passing away in County Leeds in 1899. Their rhildnn were: Eliza: Frederick A., father of the Dortor; Mathew. deceased: .Janie. deceased; Ezrn R.. on the oJd homestead where all the !'hildren were born; Dr. Vincmt Boo deceased; George. deceased; and Henry. of ('onnt)' Dun- das. Frederick A. 1\1001'1' was born in County Leeds. June 23. 18 5, and on reaching his ma- jority be('ame a general merchant at Kempt- ville, Ont., where he continued bnsine% for about twenty years. At the end of this time he sold out his goods, and engaged in the life insnrance business, in which he was ene,aged lmtil 1903, when he rptired. On June 6, 1848, Frederick A. Moore and Miss EmiJy A. Holmes were lmitl'd in marriage. She was born in lR 4. in the State of Vermont, daughte-r of Hiram and Emily (Wiggoins) Holmes. both of Yermont. who in 18 5 cmig'rllted from the rnitpd States to Canada. settling at Kempt- villI', where both died. 'l'o Fl'pdf'l'Í.ck \. Moore C01L\IE1IOR \TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD and his ",ife were born two SllllS amI two daughters: Alphonse 1\1., in the insurance busi- ness in Toronto; 1\1artha Emily, the wife of Dr. Gerald Ball, of Toronto j 1\Iina J.. the wife of Dr. William Britton of Toronto: and Dr. Charles Frederick. Frederick A. )loore and his wife have resided with Dr. Charles Freder- ick for the past twenty ::rears. Dr. Charlps Frederick IOOl'e was born at Kemptville, Ont., Sept. 7, 1865. and he received his education in the Model school and in the ,Jarvi tree.t Institute, Toronto. after leaving which latter institution he entered the l\Iedical Department of the Universiy of Toronto, and in 18M7 was graduated with the degl'ee of M.D. C.1\1. Immediatelv thereafter D"'. Moore en- gaged in the prac'tice of his 'profpssion in To- ronto, where he ha;; sincp been activel ' en- gaged. He has been very- succf\'1sful profes- sionalJy and has gained a position of import- ance in his line. In politics he is a Reformer, and while never seeking office, h3 has always taken a public-spirited interest in the welfare of the citv. He is universallv esteemed and oc- cupies a' high social positio . The Doctor is chief medical e....aminer for the New York Life, and an examiner for tho l\Iutual Life and th!" Excelsior Life Insurance Companies of Toron- to. He and his wife are connected with the Methodist Church. In 1900 Dr. 1\Ioore was married to l\Iiss Alys Haines Stephens: and one- daughter, l\Iarjorie Haines. ha.'J been born to them. JOSEPH WILLIA:\1 SPARROW. Toronto boasts several well-known and prosperous es- tablishments that have remained in the hands of the families by whom they were started, handed down from father to son. and among these one of the very oldest is the house-fur- nishing hardware business owned by Joseph W. Sparrow. The Sparrow family was originally of Eng- lish extraction. but the first of whom any defi- nite data can be ascertained is William Spar- row, great-grandfather of Joseph, who was born April 12, 1758. He was in Ireland, and established the family in that country, where he himself died Jan. 27, 1843. His son, Joseph, was born in Ireland, April 12, 1787. He was twice married. His first wife was :i\fiss Ann -, by whom he had two daughters. Mary and Catherine, both of whom died in their na- tive Ireland. He was united in 1822 to his second wife, l\Iiss Hannah Clarke, born in Ire- land July 1, 1802. Her children were nine in number, namely: Ann, born Nov. 6. 1823, who died while residing in the COlmty of Peel, On- 40:> tario; Catherine, born Kov. 7, 1825, deceased Feb. 25, 1826; Jane, born Feb. 15, 1827, who died in the United States; William fl., born :J1arch 21, 1829, died July 28, 1883 j Joseph, born Jan. 16, 1832. deceased June 17, 1837; George, l\Iarch 17, 1834. who died Sept. 7, 1883; Thomas, born Feb. 7. 18:3G. still living; Joseph, born in 1838, deceased 1\Ia - 1, 1897; and Hannah, born May 23, 1840, decea::ieù. Mrs. Hannah C. Sparrow also died in Ireland, and after that loss 1\11'. Sparrow closed out his gen- eral mercantile business, crossed the ocean and established himself in Sand Hill, County of Peel, where he died June 1, 1857. 'William Hutchinson Sparrow was born in Ire- land l\Iarch 21, 1829. He came to Canada. and thereafter the family was identified with their new country. For a few years 1\11'. Sparrow was engaged with some business firms in To- ronto, his last position being with the Pipers; after the death of 1\11'. Piper, 1\11'. Sparrow act- ed as manager for a time, and then went into the hardware business on his own account. founding the house that has endured so welì. He continued in the original location at 8ï Y onge street, until his death, building up a large trade there. In 1857 occurred Mr. Sparrow's marriage to Miss Catherine 0 'l\Ieara. whose death occurred in 186R. She had five children, as follows: Jo- seph Hutchinson. deceased; Joseph William; l\Iinnie. l\Irs. T. H. Pickford, of Washington, D.C.; George. a merchant in Toronto; and Kate, wife of S. W. Pickford, of Washington. Mr. Sparrow's second wife was l\Iiss Jane R. Clark, by whom he had one daughter, Hannal1 May, deceased. 1\11'. Sparrow remained in the active management of his store up to the time of his death, which occurred July 28, 1883. Joseph William Sparrow was born Oct 30, 1860. at the family home on Wilton avenue (known then as Onickshank street), Toronto. His education was received in the model school of Toronto, and after completing it the young man entered business with his father in 1881, becoming thoroughly familiar with its details, so that when the entire charge fell upon him two years later, he was well prepared to carry on his father's work. He remained at the old location until 1900. and then moved to the pre- sent site, No. 298 Y onge street. He proved him- selfposs ssed offine business ability. and hassu,>- tained and increased the success of the firm in <1 substantial way. He is a large property owner, holding in addition to his residence, at No. n 'Vilson avenue, valuable properties at No. 93 Gloucester street, No. 115 Bleecker street, Xo. 58 St. James avenue. and having an interest 406 CCßE\IK\IORATIYE BI()(;R.\PIIIC .\1. RECORD in the Sparrow estate, which includes stores at os. 639 to 647 Yonge street, inclusive, Nos. 87 and 89 Y onge street, and dwellings at Nos. 10 and 12 Isabella street. lIe also owns the old home of the late William Lyon :Mackenzie, presented to the latter by his friends. l\Ir. Sparrow was united in marriage in 1886, to Miss Sophie Jane Pearsall, of Toronto. To this union two sons have been born, William George, May 31, 1887; and Charles Hutchin- son, Sept. 30. 1893. Mr. Sparrow and his wife are members of the Church of Engtand. In politics he is a Conservative. THO IA:::; GILBERT, who pa.<;sed away at his late rß'iidence. No. 100 Dundas street, To- ronto Junction. \pril 23, 1892, was born June 1:3, 1843. f'on of Thomas (}ilbert, the founder of thp family in Canada. Thomas Gilhert wa.3 born in Irpland in 1806, and tllPre grew to manhood, coming to Canada in the thirties. IIe settled in Toronto, where he hecame a well-known cattle dealer and die-a in the city April 4. 1833. He married Susan _'Inn \rmstrong, and to them were born chil- dren as follows: Sarah .Tane, the widow of .Al- lan Royce: Thomas: and George .J ames, a sketr h of "hosp life appears else-where. Thomas Gilbert, son of Thoma!';, was educat- e,ì at Rockwoorl \cademy, and iI .June. lR67, mlll'I'iell :\Tiss Jane GOllgh, and settied on a farm in York township. c.1unty York. Here they re- <;i at ;\0. 100 Dundas street, Toront;) Junction. where the [('st of Mr. Gilhert's life \Va.., f>pl'nt in l'etirc.fficnÌ, an<1 w11('re )1rs. Oil- hert still res i df's. -'Irs. GilbeJ.t was born in County "'i('klow, Irdand. in .\.l!:!'ll!';t. 18.17, rt wpre horn thirteen rhildl'l'n. as follm..-s: 'I'homas, de. ct'Hsf'd: Annie \Iary, wife of'VilJiHm -\le"Xander Bail'll mayor of 'I'oronto .Junction: George .James, decc-ased: Sarah Jane, "ho mHrried Alf- l'pd .Wesley Law. and has a !'>on, Charles A. n.; 'Yilliam Allan: Fran('(>g H.: Thomas: .J OSCpll a.: Charlps EdwaI'fl: Arthur R.; Rohert: .Tohn Al- l,ert; and ITrnripttl1 11'('I1e. 1\11'. Gilhert died in t11P faith of the :\'If'thodist ('hl1r('h. to whirh 1\1rs. Gilhert and his fa.mil ' adhere. In politics hl' was a staunch Conservative. The propert . at Xo. ] 00 Dundas strt'et. '1'0- ronto Junction. purchased by Thomas Gilõert in 18S7, was formerly owned by Co!. Thompson of the British Army. There is somewhat of an historic interest in the property due to the fact that it has always bem known as "Aikinshaw Lodge." Situated as it is on the old govern- ment :t'oad leaòing from Toronto tD London, it was often the sce-ne of such gatherings as were numerous in the days of Lord Eh!Ïn. Sir Ed- mund 'V. Head. Lord Monk and :o;;ir Charles Metcalf. AU,AN R RICE. The Rice family. of whirh Ir. Allan B. Rice, collector of customs at To- ronto .Junction, is a memhpl', is one of 10nD' standin in Canarla, and of United Empire Lo alist stock. This family was founded in Can- arla h - ThoJ11HS Rice, the- great-granrlfather of AUan Boo in the latter part of the pightet>nth rentury. Thomas Rire rame from. ew Jersey and set- tled in County \Yelland, Ont., where he- re- ceived a grant of land from the Crown on which he resided until his death at the ag of one hundred and four years. One of his sons. Thoma.<; Rice. Jr., married .Àbi ail Dennis, whose father was the founder of the Dennis family in America, settling in the Niagara dis- trict, where he followed farming. The children of this marria!!'e ,\'('r0: Dennis Samuel \Vil- liam. Ezekiel. Sarah (who arried Joseph Thorn) :mrl Sidney (who died unmarried). Dennis Rice, father of Allan B., was born in the County of Welland in 1819, and there cn- !:raged in farming during his artive life, dying in 1863. after having been for many ypars a ma!:!1<;trate. TIe marrieò l\1Hrv Helle s 'horn on thc prrsent sitp of 'Yelland town Cou h- \Vel- land, rlaughter of .John and E1iz heth (P.l'own) Hc-lleIlls. John TTrllems's father founded th Hpllf'ms famil ,. in Canada, and Elizabeth Brown was th<.> daughter of a soldier in General Wolfe's army, who settled in Count - 'Velland after th(' (,onqUf,st of Quebec. According tD a family tra- rlition it was he who raught Wolfe. in his arms "hen the latter was mortally wounded on the Plain., of Abraham. .John Hell ems. m:Üernal grandfather of ..:H- Ian B. Rice. was born in Buck'S Countv Penn- sylvania. hut spent his business life ' nga 011 in farmin!!' and rontra('ting- in COllnÌ\- 'Yelland Onto Hr 'hllilt in IR."'jij th; court hOl{se and jaii at "'dland. TIe marripd Eìi1.ahcth Brown, anrl to tlwm wert> horn thpse ('hildren: :\Iary, MHr- th'l, Egerton. Charles, 'Yrllingtnn. .John an:! Sarah. Ð<'nnis and :\Iary (Hellpms) Rice hacl these ('hildrPll: :\""I11'('issa, ::'Ill's. Henry (}arner, of D(.troit. :\liC"'hi2an: RHlph. rlPrpaspd. who wa<; a fanllt'r: .-\I'Hhp1. wifl' of .\. '1'. Bl'idfpnan; ..-\1- CO)UIK\IûRATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 407 Ian B.; Harry D., on the old farm in WeIland; and John, who died at the age of twelve years. All of these children were born on the old farm in County WeIland. Allan B. Rice was horn in 1858 and was edu- eated at the High school at WeIland. In 18S ) he remo\'ed to Toronto Junction, becoming aiencp. He is still a student at the rnÍ\'ersity.- being a member (If thp medical e1m:;s of 1908. )fJ.. \llan B. Rice and his famiJ:,- are mt-ID- hers of HIP PresbyteriHn Church. He is prom- inent in henevolent sorietips. amI has a pad to Toronto. Purchasing a number of :Jrres of land on thp present location of "Trig-ht avenue, he there engaged in gardening until he retired from business. That Mr. 'Wright was a public-spirited man is shown by the fact thnt he donated to the city the land which ran through his property for the street mentioncii. Mr. Wright was married in Toronto in 1846 to Miss .T ane Stibbard, who was born in Ell - land in 1826. daughter of 'fhomas and Mary (Sheldrick) Stibhard, who came to Canada in 1836, settling at Yorkville. Mr. f3tibbard fol- lowed carpentering until his de.ath, which oc- cUI'red in Davisville. his wife passing away in Y orkville. Their children were: Robert; Laur8, who married John Granger; Sarah Fannie; ophia, and 111's. "\\'right. To ]1.11'. and 111'$. Wrigl1t were born the following !'hildren: Em- ma, the wife of .Tacob Rains, who has three chil- rlren, "\Villiam Henry, Irvine W. and Eva E.; Hpnry. deceased: CharI&<;. of Toronto, who mar- ried 11ary Duncan, and has two children, Aliee and 1fable; Mary, the wife of Stephen Ren- brow: George, of Victoria, B.C.; Sarah, de- ceas('(l; Robert, of Toronto, who married Fan- ny 1fcLean, and bas two children, Kate and )Iay; Sarah, deceaspd, who married Thomas (,linkenboomer, and 11ad one da l 1ghter. Lant'a IJillian; "\Yilliam, of Toronto, who marri<'d Min- nie- Cha.se, and had four children, Effie, Harry, Bertie and Carrie; Fanny, wife of Thomas Clinkenboorner, who had two children, Fred and )Iaudy; Reuhen, of Toronto, marr ed to Flor- ence Andreson; Walter, of Vancouver, B.C., who married Clara Saunde.rs, and had one SOil, "T alt(>r; and Laura, who married James "\Velsh 3nd had three children, ('larenef' J.. Gordon LeRo - and Dorothy )farcelle. )Ir. "Telsh was horn in Hamilton in lE-ïO. c:Jme to Toronto, an,I rarried on a butcher })\18in&<;s at Xo. 1416 Queen street west. where he died in 1900; he was bur- ied in 1[t. Pleasant cemetpry. :1\11'. \Vright !lUll his rhildren who are de-ceased are l)uried in the erropolis. 1f... Wright was a member of the :\Iethorlist ('hm'rh. In politics he was a Conservative. He huilt his late residence at No. 191 \Vrig-ht ave- nue. and the-re l\Irs. Wrig-ht. and her daughter, !\frs. 'Welsh, now reside. roRGAX .J. l\IIXOR. who dieci in Toronto in 1903, was for some time connected with tIll' ewcombe Piano Company. of that city. l\Ir. )Iinor was born in County l\[onck. Ont., in 18/H, son of Samuel and Louise (Ort) Minor. farm- ing people of Ont.ario. 1\[orQ'an .J. ::\finor was educate-d. in the public sehools of his n:Jtive place, and for some time pngag-ed in farming. after whirh he began his hnsinp;;;s life at Fort Erie. In 1 95 hf' eame to Toronto. "herp he hforanw idt'ntifìforl "ith thp 408 C01\1MEl\10RA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Newcombe Piano Company, with which he re- mained until within a short time of his death. Mr. Minor and Miss Mary Hplen Bond were united in marriage in 1879. Mrs. Minor camc of United Empire Loyalist stock on her J/lothpr's side, her parents being Henry and Ci1therine (Rapeljie) Bond. Her maternal grandfather was J eronnmus Rapeljie, who came to America from France, prior tD th Revolutionary war, five families emigrating together. At the outbreak of the American Revolution, three of these fam- ilies came to Canada, one of them being the Rllpeljies. 1\11'. Rapoljie settled at IJong Point, where he engaged in farming for many years, and at one time owned thp land on which th citv of St, ThomaB, Ont., now stands. He gave th; Churrh to the Anglican denomination, and plotted a cemetCory for the Rapeljie family in which all members thereof, who died in that section, are buried. Henry Bond, fath!'.l' of Mrs. Minor, wao;; born in the State of New York, and came to Ca.nada about 1855, settling at Chippewa, where hI' be- came a well-known earriage builder, and in which placp he- died. Mrs. Minor was born at Chippewa, and received her education at the Toronto Normal, aftpI" which she taught school for some time. She has always been of a liter- ary turn of mind and a great reade-I'. To 1\11'. and 1\11''3. Iinor were born two daughters: Blanche Beatrice and .Winnifred !lfmT. Mr. Minor was a member of the Church of England, tD which faith 1\Irs. Minor strongly adheres. He was a Consc-rvative in politics. Fraternal1 ' he was eonneeted with thp .A.O. n.w. ADAM GOURLAY, who died in Toronto April 3. 1902, was one of tile well-lrno"\\ìl busi- ness mpn of the city, where he WaB born in 18fì6, son of William and A!mp.s C'Vaugh) Gourlay. The parents were natives of Scotland, and in 1855 came to Canada. where .William Gourlay followed his trade of stone-cutting until his death. His widow is still living, and re ides in Toronto. In religious belief they we-re Pres- byterians. He was a R.pformer. The follow- ing' (.hildrrn were born to them: Thomas, de- cpased: .William, deceased; Rirhard, of Toronto; Adam, deceased; George, of Denver, Colorado; .Tames. of New York City; and Elizabeth. .Adam Gourlay wa... educated in TorontD, and at the age of tW0lve years engaged as a mes- senger boy with Cooper Smith. He gradually worked his way up until he- attainrd the posi- tion of manager of the warehouse department. In 1893 he went into the coal and wood blmi- ness on Y onge street, at the corner of Shaftes- bury avenue, continuing in that line successful- ly until his death. In lR90 -:\'[1'. Gonrla T mar- ried 1\[iss Lottie :\1f'("}ill, who was born in Oak- ville, Ont.. daughter of William and Eliza (Bul- lock) M!'GiIl, the former of "horn (hen. in To- ronto in 1904, the lattpr in lSR4. WiHiam Mc- Gill was born in Scotland in 18:37, a son of George McGill, who came with his family to Canadll in the year 1837. settling at a place then ralled Springfif.ld (now Erindale): there he operated a sawmill until his death. Willißm 1\1rGill was for some time a merchant lit Oak- ville, find latpr I'ettlpd in Toronto. where he pn- gaged in the coal and wood business until his death. His rhildrrn, bpsides Lottie. Irs. GoUl'- lay. were: "William, George, Frederick and Charlrs, of Toronto. Mr. and 1\1rs. :Mcijill werrl Methodists. In politics he was a Reformer. '}'o Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gourlay camp two daughters, Hazel Jennett and Irene McGill, both born in Toronto. He was a Reformer in politirs. and a Presbyterian in religion. Frß- ternally he was a Mason, and very popular in that order. WILLIAM LHiHTFOOT, of No. 1026 Dun- daB street, Toronto, enjoys the distinction of being one of the oldest market gßrdenprs in Canada, a business which he combinps with th t of a florist. :\11'. IJightfoot carries on his husinpss on a successful ha.sis, which. coupled with yellIð of experience, enables him to supply the mar- ket with the very best to be had in his line. He is a native of the County of Devon. 1< ngland, born March 24, 1836, son of John allf1 Maria (Wescott) Lightfoot, natives of England. where both died. William IJightfoot grew to manhood in his native country, where- he received hi... literary training and hecame a professional gardener. In 1870, with his wife and sh children. he came to Toronto, having in his pocket at the time s. 6d. He was determine-d to win. howpver, and at once started out to find work. being en- gag-ed by Mr. R. N. ("}Olwh. of Toronto, as g-al" (k-npr for that summer. TIlt' following- winter r r. Lightfoot was with 1\11'. Essen in the con- fectionery businr-ss for the winter, and the next summer rereived the appointment to th(" posi- tion of gardener at the Horticulhlral Gardens. Thl' appointment came on the re-commendation of the late lIon. George Allan. who gave the gar,lens to the Horticulturlll Society, and Mr. Henry Pellatt. an offici II 1 connected with thp. so- !.iety. This position .i\k Lightfoot ably filled for five years, when he resignpd on account of his wife's failing health. JIe then settle-d on Sorauren avenue, and embarked in market gar- dening on his own account, and in this lmsinrss. CO:\DIE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECURD he has continued ever since. In 1898 Mr. Lightfoot purcha.sed ten and one-half acres of valuable land on Dundas street, five of which he sold in 1903 to Mr. Laidlaw for $10.000. and the remaining five and one-half acres are pro- du.'in!! large returns under skilful cultivation. The reader needs but to glanre at dIP condition in which he finds rr. Lightfoot now as com- pareò with the 2s. 6d. ,,'hieh he had whe.n first cOllling to Toronto. to appreciate his snccess as a b1l:' iness man. 1\11'. Li!!htfoot hoMs the world's record for raising potatoes. On one orc:l ion he raised from one pound of seed potatoes 1.600 pounds. and on another occasion he beat this rRi<;lng 1.6:JO pounds from the same amount of seed. one pound. The following is a very interesting reminis- ' I nr(' of the early "ork of Mr. Lightfoot in TOJ'onto. As above stated. he f.ngagw1 in work with )11'. R. X Gourh as the latter's ardeneJ', :nul lr. Gouch alwa 's raIled :\11'. Lightfoot "William." On entering 1r. Gourh's employ. that gentleman said: "William, :'ou may man- 31!P this garden as you think best. aside from the raising of the pOt8t0e8. I desire to have yon follow my directions re!!'Rrding that work." To this, of course, :\Jr. Lightfoot raisef1 no objec- tion. Tn due time :\Ir. Gouch said: "'Villiam, how man:' potatoes are needoo to plant that piece?" Being informed, Mr. Gouch directed tlmt the rows should be eighteen inr1lPs apart. and the. potatoes dropped (without cuttmg) six inrhes npart. :\11'. Li!!htfoot did ns directed. 'When thp potntoes came up, of course the tops covered the ground. and )11'. Gourh said: "'Vil- liam. the potatoes look fine." "Yes," Jnswered . :\[1'. Lightfoot. "they look fine. hut. Mr. Gourh. the:" ,,'ill amount to nothing. They will all be sman." [r. Gourh. believing himself that they were too thirk, asked :\[1'. Lightfoot: "We.ll, William. "hat would you do with them 1" to whirh Mr. Lidltfoot replie.d: "I would first pull out every" alternate row." To this [r. Gouch consented. nnd :\11'. Lightfoot pulleù out one- half of the planto; and then we-nt over the re- maining rows and pulled out one-half the seed potatoes. He then pulled off all tops but one from one-third of tlp patch: all but two from anothcr one-third of th0 patch, and all but three tops fl'om eaf'h hill of the remainin!! one-third of the patrh. This action on the part of :\11'. Lightfoot rather provoked ::\Ir. GOlwh. who thoug-ht that his potatops were ruined. 1\11'. Lightfoot. however, prp.,'ailed on his employer to let them grow as he had arram ed them, and at the harvest of the potatoes. :\11'. Gouch not only had the grr.atest crop he had ever raised, 40 ) but the plants from which :\11'. Lightfoot had pulled all tops save one stem. bore the heaviest yield of the field. :\11'. Lightfoot ha.s been twice marri(d.. His first ,,,ife wBS Miss Sarah Elson, born in Eng- land in 1832, and died in Toronto in 1808. To) this union were born the following children: (1) William John, caretaker of High Park, has by his first marriage one son, Charles, and his serond wife is Louise. Stone. (2) Charles, an extensive market gard{-ner of Toronto, married Harriet Phillips, an.-l ha.s three children: Lil- lie., 'Yilliam and Bert. (3) James, with the Galena Oil Company, married Millie Robinson, and has four children, Arthur, Elson J., Elsie and William. (4) Saran married Samuel Cox nnd has children, Gertrude, Gussip. Gladys. 13('s- sie and Thomas. (5) Thomas, an e-..:tensive mar- ket gardener, and one of the best in thc county, suppl::ring the hotels with all the products of the garden. marriell (first) IIarript 1\larshaJl, RlItI (seoond) Annie TuckPr, and has one son, Tom. (6) Bessie, wife of Edwin Sparrow. nas four children, Ernest, Edna, BfßSie and 'ViJIiam. (7) .Arthur. also a gardener, married Della Hook, now dereased, who bore him oneo daugh- ter, Louise. Mr. Lightfoot's second marriage was to Miss Sarah Thompson, who bore him one son. Ho,,-ard Thompson. :\11'. and l\Irs. Light- foot are members of the. Church of Endand. In political belief he is a Conservative. :\fICHAEIJ .JOSEPH CORCORAN", late of Toronto, was born Nov. 20. 1849, son of :Martin and Ann (Ca.shin) Corcoran. His death was the result of an accident, being stru('k by an e.ngine at Belleville, Ont., May 29, ]005, and d 'ing the following day. :Martin Corcoran was born in f'ount:-- Tip- perary, IrE'land. and came to Canada in 1847. He found work on the construction of the Grand Trunk railway. In 1848 he married Ann Cash- in, who died in 1831. If.aving one chiM. :\Iich- ael Joseph. 1\[1'. Corcoran married again in ]851. his sef'ond wife being Winnifred Cleary, who bore him two children, namel:': Patrick, a conductor on the Great Northern railway, anli a citizen of St. Paul, :\IinnßSota: and Mary Gage. also of S1. Paul, Minnesot8. lIlir-hael Joseph Corcoran resided in Port l"nion until he entered service on the Grand Trunk railway as brakeman in 1867. In 1872 he was promotP-d to be conductor, a position he held until his death. On Jan. 7, 1874, he mar- ried Hannah Kelly, of Toronto, who, with nine children, survives him. The children are: l\fary, wife of John Chester Howard. of Ottawa, Ont., :Uti CO I1\IE IOR \TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD and has four children, \llan, Kathleen. Joseph and Edwin; Jamps, who married July 11. 1906, Rose Bulgar; Joseph; Kathleen, Ellen, who was married in December, 1906, to .\rthur 'Winton, of Toronto: Ann; Theresa; Charles; and Francis. JOHK W. P \.RKIN, engaged in the photD- g'mphic business at No. 115 Church street, To- ronto. enjoys the distinction of being- the oldest photographf'r in co.Üinuous business in the Queen City, having begun operations in that city in 1Rfì7. when a boy of fifteen year;;. :\Ir. Parkin comes of one of tlH' pioneer fami- lies of County York. The family is of Eng- lish extraction. and was founded in this country b Patrick Parkin in 1821. He was born in England in 1778. By his first marriage he had two children, Annie and Robert, both deceased; and by his second marriage children were born as follows: .Ann, Joseph, Thomas. John, Mary, WiJliam. James. Sarah. Charles, Eliza, and four who died young. On coming t.o Canada, Pat- rick Parl,in settled in the township of East York on the. line between it and Scarborough, and here he died in 1841. His widow passed awa ' on their farm just over the line in Scar- borough in 18:16, at sixty-three years of age. Thomas Parkin, son of Patrick, was born in England in 1820, and was one 'ear old when brought by his parents to Canada. He grew to manhood on his father's farm in East York township. and spent a number of years in farm- ing in the same towl1ship. During the Civil war in the Pnit0d States, 1\11'. Parkin spent some time in that country, and then rdurned to County York, later settling in Toronto, ,,-here he died in 1 97. He married \melia Black- burn, born in England in 1837, daughte-r of Samuel Blackburn, who lived in Canada from 184 to 1846. 'fo Thomas Parkin and his wife were horn the following children: John \Y.: and l\Iaudc May, wife of F. H. New-love. of Toronto. John 'Yo Parkin was born on thc old farm near -We"ford P.O.. ..lug. 14, 1852. His educa- tion was re.ceived in tne schools of that locality, and in 'Vis('onsin, where he lived some timf' dur ing the Civil war in the States. Returning to Canada. Ir. Parkin, in 1867, went intú the photoQ-raphic business, and he has cO!1tinued the-rein until the present time. Mr. Parkin has always taken a great interest in politics. as a believer in Conservativp principII'S. He adheres to th/' prineiples of the English Church. PETER .TOREPII FLA);AGAX one of the hig-hly estet'med residents of Toronto, whose dpath occurred there in April, 1898, was born in Hamilton, in 1853. son of .r ames and Cath- (.rine Flanagan, who werp also residents of Hamilton, from which place they went to Lon- don. Ont., and latpr to 'Vingham. where they died. Peter J. Flanagan "as educated in r..ondon. Ont., and ,,-hen a yonng man spttled in Toron- to, \\"h('.re he spent the remainder of his Ii r '. In that city he was married to :Miss Delia L('l', born in Toronto, danghter of .Tames and Bri,l- get IJee. natives of Irpland. who loeated in r1'o_ ronto about 18;')0. The fürmer died in Toronto in 1t':J8, and his wife in 1881, Ipaving thef-t' children: De-lia; and .Tohn A., who died JaIl. 31, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan had thes,' c-hildren: Catherine, Frederick James and Flor- en(>e jIay. Ir. Flanagan, in his reli!...r,Íous belief, was i1 Roman Catholic, to whieh church his wife also bplongs. He affiliated with the A.O.1T.W. His widow resides at No. 201 McCaul street, and is highly respected by a wide circle of friends. T. '1', HALLS (deceased), former manager for tIll' Commissioners' Gas Company, at Belle- ville, was a native of the Dominion of Can- ada. the year of his birth hf'ing 1860, and h,' was a son of Thomas and Ann (Thomm;) Halls. Thomas Halls was of English birth and par- entage. while his wife was a Canadian, and passed her whole life in that country. Hel' death occurred in 181)4, when her son was only four veal'S of age. Mr. HaUs survived her for a numlier of years. By profpssion he was a con- trllrtor and builder. and during his long resi- denrp in Canada lw did much work in his spec- ial linps. Thomas T. Hans on first entering business life was employed with his father, as he had by long association herome familiar with the details of a builder's ocrupation. But he soon found that eP1plo ',]llent not congenial and gave it up. Going to Toronto he secured a position with the Commissioners' Gas Company, of that citv. From the first he shO\"ed himself more th n nsualJy competent and efficient and he soon gained the confidwre of his employers to snch an extent that he was sent to BelleviJle to as- sume the entire management of the branch office there. To this responsihility he proved fl1ny eC]uaJ. and was dischar'ging: the duties of that position at the time of his dpath. lVIr. ITalJs was at that tim" only thirty-two veal'S old. and his nntimelv fle ise cut' short. a promising career. He left a widow, Irs. linnie (Da\'ey) lIalls. and a I I . 1 i l'O L\[K\[ORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RE['ORD dau!!hter, :Minnie. :Maude, born in Toronto. Both Mr. Halls and his wife were members of the Methodist Church. while in his political views he supported the Conservative party. Mrs. "ßlinnie D. Halls was born on her father's farm nr-ar London. Ont., danghter of James and Elizabeth (Baker) Davey, both natÍ\'es of En - land. Their marriage occurred subsequently to their coming to Canada, and after it they settled on a farm in County Middlesex, where the. rest of their lives were passed. They were members of the Methodist Church, while in politics :Mr. Da\.cy was a Conse.rvative. JOHN PATERSO , who died in Toronto, in IS!):), was for many yem's a wen-known bnsi- ness nwn of that C'ity. He was born in Scot- land in IRm, son of Donald and Elizabeth OIonroe) Paterson, hoth of whom sppnt their entire lives in Scotland. After serving his time to the dr ' goods busi- nß5S in his native land fr. Paterson went to London, England, where for nine years he \Va.,> a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1843 he came to Montreal, where he remained until 1848, when he settled in Toronto and soon thereafter founderl the firm of Paterson & Fowler, th;?ir place of business being on '''elling-ton street. This firm continued the wholcsale dry goods busin s until 1R64, when :\11'. Paterson pur- chased his partner's interest, continuing the firm until his death. In 1846 in :\Iontreal 1\11'. Paterson and Miss .Tane Ialaday were united in marriage. She was born in Ireland in 1821. daughter of .Tohn and Mary (Cnrrie) Mala day, both of whom were lJom in IrC'land, where they spent their lives in agTiC'nltural pursuits. In 1843 Miss Jane l\[alacla ' cmne to l\foutre.al, where shc met her future husband. Sllf\ is now well past four score years. but is in retention of all of her faculties, and she makes hf'l' home ,11; NO.5!) Gloucester strl'C't, Toronto. To "II'. and Mrs. Paterson were born thß5f' chlIdren: Donald. a business nwn of Belleville, who marricd TiRS :\[cDonald, and has fonr chil- rlren: Flora. Iyrtle. "ïlliam and Donald: Mary; 'Yilliam, of Belleville: Miss IsalJPlla, of Toronto; and Elizabeth, the wife of Frank Rob- son. 1\11'. Patr-rson "as a membC'r of the Old St. Andrew's Church. In politics he was a ConsC'rvatlve. ROBERT GK\:'-JT )TcLEAl\', in whose death Toronto lost one of her most entl'rprising busi- ness men and highly estecmed citizens, was a nati\'e of {;anada, and a member of a Scotch fmllil ' founded in this country by his fa the-I', 11] Robert l\IcLean, more than half a century ago. Robert :\IcLean, the father, was born in Scot- land. and when a young man came to Canada, settlin!! near Galt, where for somp time he en- gaged in school teaching. Subsequently he moved to Toronto, where he became the. first secretary of the Canadian Fire (1nderwriters' lsso('iation. in whiC'h capacity he C'ontinued to serve until his death in 18%, when he. was aged seventy-nine years. His wife. Clarissa DanielH, was born in Canada in lR :3, and her death oc- curred in Toronto in 1 9:'j. '1'0 Robert and Clarissa (Daniels) l\feI1ean were horn two sons, namely: D. n., of Toronto: and Robert lirant. Therc were nls{) five daughters in the family. of whom two are now decea."ied. Robert Grant McLean was born at (faIt Feb. 16, 1853, and his death in Toronto in Iarch 30. 190-1. ended a most useful and well-spent life. lIe received his literary training at GaIt. and on leaving school turned his attention to the printing business. He began his apprentiC'e- ship on tlw 'Yoodstock Sentinel, later being em- ployed on the Toronto Globe. In 1879 he de- C'ided to embark in the printing business on his own aC'('ount, nnd opened a .job office at No. 7 Adl'laide strpct east, and aft!',rward moved to No. 1 on tl]e same street. In 1892 he huilt his spacious works at Nos. :32-34 Lombard street, now including Kos. 28-30. and here from 12;j to lfiO hands are kept øonstantly employed to meet the demands of the rapidly increasing trarle. During thp Ion!! period from lS79 to his death in 190;). Ir. IcLpan gave to every detail his personal attention, and it was due to his blL"ii. ness acumen and careful work that he was en- abled to huilrl up the e'í:tensive business of \Vhiph he. was. thc founder, manager and owner--Dne of the largest of its kind in the Dominion. In 1876 Mr. McLean was married to Miss AliC'e Trncnum. born at Be\'erly, Ont., dau h. tel' of John Trueman. Three sons were born to this marriage: Robert T., Goorge A. and Laur- ence n.: and also two daughters, now decea.<;e(l. l\Ir. 1ieLean was a member of Old S1. And- rew's Preshyterian ['hurch. He took no active part in politics, devoting all his time- not df'- mandcd by his husiness to his home and family. ALCIDE DB I1A HAYE. B..l., M.D., who passed away at "\YinnipC'g, in Xm-cmhel', 188H, was horn in Toronto in 1841. "ion of the well- kno"n f'duf'ator. ,Jnhn n. De la na -e, a native of France. ,John n. De la Have 10('atOO in Toronto and for n1any '{'m's was aster of the Freueh 'lan!!- uage in Fpppl' Canada College. On being su- })eI'aJlU1wtcd )Tr. Dc la Hare- put'('hasf'd a fann, .n CO:\D1E rORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RErORD on which hf. rpsided for some time. He then re- turned to Toronto, where he died. His i'hildren were: Alcide; :i\Irs. Angus "JIacdona ld; Mrs. Berth m; )1rs. :McKay; :\1rs. Rooney; l\>Il's. Lynn. and :Mrs. Howlett. Ali'lòe Dc la Haye was educated at rppe.r Canada College. and at the University of fo- ronto, from which latter institution he was cradllated with the de !Tee of B.A., later rf'<,piv- ing his degree of ::\I.D. On comph'ting his medi- eal course the Doctor settled in Hamilton rOl' some time, and thr-n ,,,ent to Claire,'ille. where he remained for a numbpr of years. at the \'nd of which time he located in 'Toronto. and finally in Portage La Prairie. Dr. DC' la Hayp marripd :Mary, daughte.r of .Tohn and Ann (Quigley) ]'.loss. the former born in Dublin,. Ireland, and the latter in Belfast. On loeating in T, he lived from that year to 1874 in I.Jexing- ton, Kentucky.- and has ever since been engaged in watf'h-making in Toronto. He is an expert in his line, giving !';pe-cial attention to astrono- mical clocks and ehronometers, and ha.ving fOl' many years done all sueh work for the Toronto Observatory. The spe-rial instruction he 'gives to advanced pupils has made his name well kno\\ n throughout the city and country. Like his fath- er he- is also a musician. In 1863 and again in 1874 he was tenor soloist at St. .James' Cathe- drat 'l'oronto, and for years was a member of the Philharmonic Soeiety, frequently taking the solo parts in the works given by that society under Dr. 'L'orringt.oD, the. comhlf'tor. At one time he was organist of the Northern Congre- gational Churrh, Toronto. and while in Lex- ington, Kentucky, he was for many years the successful choinnaster of Christ Episcopal Church. On Dec. 19, 1867, l\Ir. Coleman and 1Iiss Laura Belle- Luxon were united m marriage. Mrs. Coleman was born in Lexington, Kentucky, Oct. 1, 1847. daughter of William and Eliza- beth (llawkins) Luxon. V\Tilliam Luxon was born in Cornwall, England, in 1803, and died in Lexington at the age of ninety-eight. l\Irs_ IJUxon was born on the Isle of ({uernsey in 1806, and died at Le-xington at the age of eighty- six. They came to New York in 1834, going thence to Kentucky to live. To 1\lr. and Mrs. Coleman have been born the following rhildren: Bert.ha Virginia is the wife of A. B. Wood, and has one- son, Charles Chester; William Frank- lin,. of Buffalo, married Evelyn Panzlau, and has one daughter, Laura; Alma IJUxon is the wife of R. S. Williams, president of the R. S. Williams, Sons & Co., Limited, of whom a sketch appears elsew'hpre in this volume. and the-y have three children, Irma, Madeline,. and Isobel; and Charles Roy, of Toronto. fr. and Mrs. Coleman are members of the Church of England. In politics he is a Reformer, and he is a memher of the York Pioneers. CO::\l)IK\IORATIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD FRAXK LYLE CHICK, born in Englan(I, Oct. 10, 1851. passed away in Toronto in 1885. His father. Joshua Chick, was born in England Oet. 21. 1823, and his mother. Agnes (Lyle) Chick. was born }larch 26, 1R21. Their chil- dren were: Frank L -le; Henry R.. born Jan. 6. 1853, of Toronto. Ont.; and William, born Jul " 14. 1857, who died in England when twelve years of age. Frank L. Chick was educated in England, and there served his time at the blacksmith's trade. In 1872 he came to Toronto, where he became a practical machinist. and he continued to be occupied as such until his death, which oc- curred April 27, 18R5. ROBERT JA)IES LEIGH. Among th9 well-known business men of Toronto .Junction, Ont., may be mentioned Robert James Leigh, who was engaged in extensive contracting and builò.ing operations for many years prior to Oct. 1, 1906. when he was appointed assessor anrl building inspector for Toronto Junction, which position he has since filled. Mr. Leigh,. who is a native of King township, C.l'S and onC' son: Willa. Ella. Myrtle, Mary and Thomas. Mr. Gray was a member' of the Church of England, to Which faith his widow and ('hildr('n also adhere. He was a membC'r of the A.O.TT"'Y.. and of the Orang-emen. ARTHCR ROBINSON, who died at '1'm'onto .Junction Sept. 3, 1897. at the early age of thir- ty-two. was cut off at the beg-inning of It promis- ing- career and in his demise Toronto .Junction . CO)DIE)IORATIYE BIOUR \PHICAL RECORD lost an upright man and valnable citi:>:en. H was horn in England in 1865, son of George and Elizabeth Robinson, and was brought to Can- ada br his parents when only three rears old, and here grew to manhood. His father settlP1.I in Toronto. where he- is still eng-ag-pd in business as a eoppersmith. The mother died there in Hln2. )11'. Rohim:on was given a good elincation and then learned hi" father's trade, working lmd"r him. " hen ready to start in husinß<;s for him- self he went to Toronto J unC'tion, and was there enQ'a ed at the time of his death. )11'. Robinson was a man of fine charaC'ter, a loral and patri- otiC' Canadian. and a skilled meC'hanic in his special line of work. In politiC's he- was a Con- servative, and sociaUy he maintained member- ship with the A.OT.W. Arthur Robinson ehose for his wife )Iiss Ar- rabeUa Baggs. to whom he was married in 1887. She was a daughter of Joseph and Phoebe- (King) Baggs, natives of Xewfoundland, the former of whom died in Toronto in 1898; he was a sehoolmaster and local preacher for thirty years in Xewfoundland. )Irs. Phoebe Ba,:gs is still living in Toronto, at the age ot eighty- seven years. Mrs. Robinson was also born on that island. in 186-1. To 'her and her husband were born two children, Elsie and Beverley. the last named dring Jan. 6, 1905. !III's. Rohim;on is a memher of the )[ethodist (,hureh. PATRICK WILLLU[ O'BRIEN, :'oLD. In the ranks of the medical profession are to be found many of the most promising and brilliant young men that Canada can boast, and owing to the presence of several medical schools located in Toronto that city attracts to itself and fre- quently retains those who have chosen that most honorable calling for their life work. One of thß<;e -()ung physicians who is already attract- ing much attention by his skilful management of his cases is Dr. Patrick W. O'Brien, who is loC'ated at No. 126 :.\IeCaul street. Dr. 0 'Brien belongs to a family of Irish ex- traction, but long identified with Canada, where the first of the name to se-ttle was Stephen O'Brien, his grandfather. Mr. O'Brien was cngaged in a grocery business in Bel1eviUe, Ont., and for many years was one of th!' prominent men of that place. One of 'his sons. Patrick, who was born in Belleville in 1839,. became a weH-known hotel-keeper there, and followed that f'811inQ' until 1883. \\ hen he removed to rroronto to take the position of superint ndent of the Parliament buildings. HI' is now living retired. PatriC'k 0 'Brien married )[iss Katherine Bro- phy. of W'ooler. County of Xorthumherland. 27 417 Their ehildren were: Stephen Joseph, of To- ronto; PatriC'k "'illiam; and )Iabel A. Dr. Patriek \V. 0 'Brien was born in Belle- ville. Ont., in 187ï. He was given a thorough g'eneral education, preliminary to his medical ::;tudies, and \\ as g'raduated from the .J arvis street Collegiate Institute in 1896. On finishing his course there- the Y(lun man at once matric- ulated at the IediC'al Department of the Uni- versity of Toronto, where he spent four 'ears, n 1900 eompleting the required work and receiv- ing the degree of ì\LB. The following year he spent as house surgeon in St. }Iichapl's Hos- pital, Toronto. where he made a practical appli- eation of his knowledge and lIjned an experi- enee that was a most yaluable introduction to his entrance upon individual professional prac- tice. .\ t the expiration of his year in ihe hos- pital he opened his office on ì\feCaul street, and hßS since been absorbed in building up his prac- tice. Tn thi<; Dr. 0 'ßrien has been unusually suecf'f; ful, for he united to his fine preparation professional instinct, an enthusiasm for work and a pleasing' addre;os that have already made him mßny friends and won him many patients. In accordance with the traditions of his fam 4 ily, Dr. 0 'Brien supports the principles laid down by the Reform party. but his rapidly in- creasing practice Ie-aves him no time for any active work along political lines. Fraternally be is a member of the Knigohts of St. John and the Knig'ht<: of Columbus. AD.DI GRAHA:\[ was born in Ireland in ]861. and died in his home in Toronto, in June, 1902. His father was J amß<; Graham, who came to Canada in 1879, and settled at Toronto and there our subject passed his whole life. In 1884 Adam Graham was married to Miss Ann Jane McCormick. daught r of James and !lI81'y (Admor) J\IcConniC'k, both of whom lived and died in Ireland. !\II'. and :\[rs. Graham went to housekeepinR.\.TI\TE BIO( ;RAPIIIC_\.L RE( 'OR D b nl represented Canada in the \'ontest for the King-'s prize for tIll' bt'st shot in the- Empire. Capt. Curran saw servire in the Riel rebellion in 11''':5. in which his brother .\lbert also par- ticipated. Capt. .llfred Curran was united in marriag-e with ':\fis<; Louisa Smith, and they have sewu rhildren, namely: Ida C., wife of Rev. E. J. 1[('Kittrick. and mother of two children. Constance and Lillian: Lillian Louise; Sidney Edwal d. who married 1[iss Ina Yance. and has one son. Lloyd; \.Ifred James, an architect in Toronto; Elma; Cecil; and Lloyd. J nIES DrX\YOODIE. whose demise oc- curred in Toronto in 1866. was one of the. early residents of thp cit ., and is well remembered hy these of his contemporaries w'ho still make their homes in the Quee-n City. James Dum\ oodie v.a.<; hórn in Belfast. Ire- land, in 1810, and \\as about twenty years of 8.g-e "ben he first came to Canada. He settled first in :'IIontreal, amI ran a hote.l there during his sojourn, but prospects seemed more promis- ing" in Toront.o. and at some date prior to 183í he removed to that cit -. It was onl ' a short time after his arrival that he secured a plaN in the she-riff's office and he remained there until he e.ntered the government employ, and thereafter spent mm.h of his time in Quehec, which was then the capital of the. Dominion of Canada. :'Ill'. Dunwoodie Was a supporter of the Conser\'atiw party, and was active and ef- ficient in his servicp<; on it,> behalf. As a gov- ernmel1t official he was prompt. reliahle and capahle- in the rlis('harQ'e of his duties. He be- longed to the Order of Orang-emen. Lodge 1\0. 21 , Toronto, and reli!!Íously was a member of the Church of England. During his residence in :'I[ontreal. :'III'. Dun- "oodie was married to Miss Margaret }[cKl'nna. who was also born in Irp.land. She survÏ\'es her husband. and now makes her home in Buffalo. where all hel' children rcside exeept one. The oldE'st. daughter. :'IIary À.. livc>; in Toronto at Xo. 2:12 Rimcoe stree.t. .JOHX PRA TT nOXD, a \'eterinary SUI'- gcon at XII. 50 Rpa.dina awnue. Toronto, en- joys the distÏ1wtion of being the oldest mem- her of his profession in the city. Rnò is a.1::;o a natiw of thp place,. The family to which Dr. Boml IwlonQ's was foundel1 in Canada hy his father.. the late .Jolm Bonrl. who was born in Englanò. and who came to f'anada as coa('hman for :\[1'. Bishop of Que- hec. From Quehpc :'III'. Bond mflYE'd to Toronto prior to the rehellion of lR:17-38. Rnù "oon estab- lishe-rl himself at thc rorncr of YonQ'(' anr1 Rieh- mom1 stret't<; in thp teaminQ' and rartage busi- -!:!1 ne s. This oecupation he followed for fifteen years. and then went into the livery husiness on Rhepparr1 stref't, on the site at present occu- pied by his son, Rohert. where Ill' continue!l with f'onsiderable succpss until his death. :'III'. Bond was married to Elizabeth Pratt, who was born in England and dieò in Toronto. pll..'3<;- ing aWR - at the age of se\'ent --thre-e yeats. The children born to them were: Hannah, residing in Toronto; :\ [rs. (:eorge RpaJ'row; :\Irs. Thomas Briggs; Dr. .John P.; and Rohert. The parent.,> were both nlf'mhers of the 1Iethorlist Church, and in polities 1fr. Ronò \\'a" a Reformer. .John Pratt Bond 'HIS hurn in 184-1. and re- ceived his earlier education in the model school of Toronto. On completing his literary studies he ent red the Toronto \T eterinary' College. which had just opened it,> doors to student,>, but his course there was interrupted Ly other urgent requirements upon his time, and instead of being graduated with the. first class sent out from the institution he did not get his diploma until 1873. After graduation Dr. Bond began to practice his raIling in his natÏ\'e cit -. and has continued there e\Ter since with the exce.ption of the pel'iod between 1.' O and 1892, during which tweh'p years he was employe-el by the United States government in r\ew York and Chicagl) of 1Ir. \Yalla('(' 's stp:mwrs. ('ontinu- m ns sl1<'h for t" n st'a",ons. 'Ii'. (']0-;(" thrn . .)., - COl\DIE: IORATIYE BIOGR \PITICAL RECORD went to Port Hope as bookkeeper for Captain Albrough, and after a short time went into the railwa;\- office at IJindsa . Here he eontinued until his death. Mr. Close was married in Peterboroug'h to Miss l\Iary Mortimer. born in Whitby, daughtet. of Thcmas and :\Tary (Scanlan) Mortimer, and to this union one daughter has been born-Mrs. Annie Hughson, of Toronto. Mr. Close was a. mf'mber of the Church of England. In politics he \\"3', a Reformer, and fraternally he affiliated with thp Masons. After her husband's death Mrs. Close engaged in the m(>rcantile business in Toronto, at No. !"í2ï Kin!! street, where sh(> continued eighteen years. She thf'n sold out the business and pnr(.hased hpr prpsent home at No. 4-96 Sparlina avenue, "here she now re.<;ides. being very highly esteemed. Mrs. Close's father was born in the Highlands of Srotland. and her mother in Bplfast. Ireland, where the - were mar- ried. They ('ame to ('ana.da., and spent one year in the Ray of Quinte, and then removed to Whitb -, where Mr. Mortimer hought 200 acres of land. This he subsequently sold and returned to England. but later came back to Canada; and at Whitby he bought another farm. upon which he died at the age of fifty-six. His wife died in Guelph, at the agf' of ninety-six years. ROBERT :\IcKHI, who died in Toronto in August, 1892, was a native of Ireland, and in that country married Isabella Meredith, also a native of the Emerald Isle. Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Kim came to Toronto in about 1854, and soon after their arrival Mr. McKim secured a posi- tion at the "Cniversity of Toronto. where he was engaged until his death. Mr. )IcKim built the pleasant residence . at Xo. 25 Grosvenor street. where his widow now resides. They 'had the following ('hildren: Rev Robert Philip.. of St. John, N.B.; Isabella, of Toronto: Henrietta, in a missionary hospital in Persia: Rev. Charles M., of Winnipeg; and Jos- eph l\Ifredith. a well-known business man of To- ronto. The family are f'onnected with the (,hurdt of England. w'hif'h they liberally sup- port. In his political sympathies Mr. McKim was a staunch a.dherent and ardent aòmirer of the principles of the great Conservative party, with whieh he always identified himself. He wa>; connected fraternally with the Masons, in which o1'dl'r he was very popular. ELI.JAII :\IILLER. who died at Stouff- ville in May, 1886. wa.<; for a number of years the owner and manager of the "Mansion House," a popular hotel in his sêction. He was a native of Ontario. horn in !lfarkl1am town- ship, County York, on Con. 9, in 1831, son of .Jacob and Phoebe (Gould) Miller. Jacob Miller grew to manhood and married in the State of New York, whence he removed his family to Canada. He and his wife, Phoebe Gould, who was an aunt of the well-known finan- cier, Jay Gould, of New York City. settled in Markham township, cleared a farm, and there they spent the remainder of their lives. They had twelve sons and four daughters, Hiram, .TosIum. .Jacoh, Alfred. Avery; Abel, John, .Jllmf's. Elijah. Nathan, Warren, Robert, Polly, :\Iartha. :\ancy and Lorinda., aU born in Mark- hmn township. Elijah lillt'J' gorP\\' to manhood on the 01<1 farm. remaining thf're till his marriage tD Mis ::\fary J line Reid, who was a. native of the same section, born in 1836, daug'hter of William and Sophie (Renick)' Reid, early settlers in the township. After their marriage !lfr. and Mrs. Miller settled on a fann in W"hitchurch town- ship, where the ' livf'd for some time. Later Mr. Miller decidpd to abandon farming and accord- in dy built the "Mansion House," and conduct- ed it till his death. sim'f' which time it has been in the hands of his son. A famil;\' of four sons and three daughters were born to Elijah Miller and his wife. name- Iv: Charlotte. who is the wife of John Watson nd has one 'daug-hter; Sophie, who married D. W. Latchford and is the mother of Florence Edna, Archibald and ........; Kate: Frank D., who married Miss Doan; Fred, of To- ronto, who married 1\1iss Philemon, who is now deceased (he has children, Eman E., Gladyo;; Iuriel and Kellie) ; Rev. Henry Reid. of Ripley, N.Y., who has one daughter, Nonna; James R, a druggist in Brooklyn, who married 1\1iss 1\larJ" Velise, and has one child, Mamie Helen. The father of this family, the late :Elijah Miller, was during his lifetime a member of the Baptist Church. was a Conservative in politics. and in fraternal connef'tion II 1\1ason.! His bm;iness naturally brought 'him into contact with num- hers of peoplf' and his upright character and f'ourteous manner made for him ma.ny friends who deeply regretted his death. His widow, Mrs. :\lary .J. Miller, now re.gides in Toronto. The parents of Irs. 1\1iller. William and Rophie Reid, were both born in the Unit d States. he in Pennsylvania. and she in New York State. They were early settlers in Markham township, where they cleared a farm from wild hmd and lived till they departed this lif . Their children. all born in Markham township, were as follows: Eliza. who marricd 'rhomas Brule: Rarhel. wiff' of James Hastings; Lucy, Mrs. James Stacey: :\1 ary Jane. Mrs. Miller; Harrison. of Aurorll; and .James, deceased. , -- r --.. ( <. '03J:\IE3fORA TIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD JA1.IES DIAMOND, whose death occurred in Cobourg, in 18.4, was born at that place in 1851, son of John Diamond. who came from thl' old country to Canada Jllany years ago. st't- tling in Cobourg, where he spent the remainder of his life. James Diamond was eduC'ated in his native place and learned the machinist's trade, which he followed for some time. Shortly before his death. he embarked in the grocery business in Cobourg. but had been in the business but a short time when his death occurred. In Cohourg l\Ir. Diamond married Miss .J an Jewell. daughter of William and Catherin" (Ricketts) Jewell. Both of the parents of Mrs. Diamond were born in England. and came to Canada in 1837, locating in Toront-O.. ,where they engaged for a time in business. From Toronto they went to Cobourg. where they engaged in gardening for some time, and where Mr. Jewell died in 1881. at the age of eight.y-one years; 'his wife had died many years before. Since 1888 :\Irs. Diamond has made her home in Toront.o. To her and her husband were born: Ella J., in charge of the veiling depart- ment of the T. Eaton Ü6. son of John and Mary J. (Gar- W'{)od) Johnson. Both the parents were of Eng- li8h ancestry. 'l'hp. grandparent'! on both sides lived and die(1 in Yorkshire, England. On the paternal side. Edward and Hannah Johnson had a number of I'hildren, some of whom remained in the old country. Edward, the eldest, rlied in England. John, the second son, came to Canada, and "Wil- liam followed a fe-w years later. The latter for sorne time was engaged in a mercantile busi- ness in l..loydtown, King township. after which lIP moved to Bond Head, and was similarly en- gaged there. Later he mOVf',d once more, anti going to Harriston. Ont., again opened a store, whil'h lIP conduf'ted sUl'l'ffisfully till his death. in 1890. lIe left a widow, whom he had mar- rierl in Simcoe County, but no !'lIÏlc1ren. Fran- cis came to Canada in 18;)8 on a visit. hut re- turned to Endand, and therp died some years afterward. Hannah is now )Irs. Cave. of Cave Hall, Yorkshire. .John .Johnson WflS born in Yorkshire in 1812. He married Mary .J. Garwood, horn in the sflme 1'00111ty in ]81;'). the daug-htrr of Ramsay Gar- wood, who died in England after his dflught.er had settlrd in Canflda. In 18-18 .Tohn Johnson and his wife embarked on a sailing v('ssel for Queb('c. and after a six weeks' voyage landed in the Xew'World. Procepding to County York, Ont., they spent the first three ;. pal'S on a rentpd farm at Rirhmond lIill. and at the el1l1 of that time he purchasl'd property in Conces- sion 7. r ot 3. on whi('h som{'. small improve ments had been made. There they lived till 1\Irs. .Tohnson's death, in 1883. )Ir. Johnson cleared a large part of his land, put up good huildings, anù cultivated thl' place with considerable profit as long- as he occupie.d it. After his wife's death he wpnt to Npwmarket. and made his home with a daughter, )Irs. Thomas )IrDonald, passing away there in 1893. Both l\Ir. and Mrs. John- son were communicants of the Church of Eng- land and active in its work, the former serv- ing as warden for a numhe.r of years. In poli- tics he supported the Consen'ative party. They were among the well-to-do and substantial peo- ple of the community and wpre held in -wry high Cfo>teem. .\ family of nine children was born to John and )Iflry .J. Johnson: (1) Mary n.. born at Richmond Hill in 1849, married 'I'110mas :\lc- Donald. formerly of Newmarket. hut now a resident of Moose .Jaw, X\V.T. Their children are named .John A., Elsie \., George. Edward, Wallace D., Lyle and Flora. (2) Elizabeth A.. 1851. became th(' wife of William But- ler, a merchant. formerl ' of King township, hut now of Toronto. Their three children arp: Dr. J. .J. :M.. a dentist in Aurora; l\Iinnie, Mrs. Christ Chant. of Toronto; and Annie, )Irs. Dope. of Toronto. (3) .Am{'.lia J., 18;)3. mar- ried \Yilliam Rûbh, an employee of tll(' Granll Trunk Railway Company, st was born in Pennsylnmia and came to Ca.natla about the time of the _\merican Revolution. bein a Cnited Empire Loyalist. lIt' was a distiller by trade, and on coming to Canada fol- lowed that occupation for a time at ::'\ewmar- ket. from whieh place he l'emO\'ed to Yaughan township, County lOl'k, takinp: up a large tract of land \\ hieh he cll'ared from the bush, and upon which tll(' remaindt.r of his life was spent. Of his children. Bl'njarnin and .John died in infaoc'y the other being: Michael, .Jacob, lIenn-:' Hannah, Elizabeth. Su<;anna and .:\Iary. Jacob Burkholder. father of Jacob ., was born April 16, 1 20. on Lot 14, Conc!'ssion 4, V au dlim township, and there grew to man- hood. He. cleared a farm from the bush in the same township, on Lot 10, 9th ('onression, and engaged in agricultuml pursuits until his death, ::'\ov. 3, 1f'R:J. .:\11'. Burkholdcr's first wife. Mary Snider, wa,> bom in 1 2:) in Vaughan township, and died .:\Tay R, ]/<:):;. She was the mother of four sons and one daughter, one son and one daughier being deceascd. The thref' <;nrvivors are: rohn L.. 11. R. and .Jacob S. For his sec- ond wife .:\11'. Burkholder married 1Iargaret ni- del', a native of Vau!!han township. sister of his first wife, and she still surviYeS. To this union were born four daughters and one son. of whom three daughters are living: .:\lrs. T. P. Wright. of Toronto Junrtion: .\Irs. )[un<;ey, and .:\Irs Ramsay, now of Kamloops, British Columbia. .J acob S. Burkholder was horn May S, 1853. in Yaughan township, County York. and there receive(l his education, aft!'r completing which he learned the saddlery and harness business at Pine (i rove. .\ fter spending a. short time at sewral other pla('('s '[1'. Burkholder, in 18ð1. settle(l in Toronto, where he has since heen in business. In If'78 !Ill'. Burkholder married Sarah _\. Dean, who was born at .\urora in 1851. daught.er of .JamcR and 1Tary I Hallady) Dean, and to this union haw been horn <;eyen chiL dl'en, a.<; follow,>: 1[('lissa 1[ay. who was mar- ried J ul,\" 1. 1901. to Hel'hert Farle T.. and has one son, Robert: Franklin 1)('an. \\ho is a fm' cuttel' in Ottmn1: Elsie An !('line: Ira AHona. :1lso a fnr ('l1fter in Ottawa: Edgar Leroy. a draught<;man. also in Otta\"a: and )Jettie Irene an(1 .\h-in Roy. at home. .Jacob S. Burkholder is a Lutheran in his re- ligious ht'li('f. In political sf'ntirnent he IS a RC'former. and fraternally he is connected with thf' AO.r.W. ROBERT BOXD. \\ho is engaged in a snc- cessful livery business on Shpppard street. To- ronto, is proprietor of thf' oldest estahlishment, in his line. in this rity, and one of the olde<;t in 426 C01\DIE roRATIVE BIOffRAPHICAL RE('ORO the Dominion. It was founded hy his father, John Bond, who was born in Yorkshire. Eng- land, and there married Elizabeth Pratt. John Bond migrated to Canada, settling in Toronto, where he engaged in a cartage business for some time, his office and home being on the present site of the Robert Simpson Company's store. From this location Mr. Bond moved to Sheppard street, where he built a portion of the establishment now owned by his son, and also had his rc'sidence in the vicinity. This was subsequently destroyed by fire but was rebuilt. Mr. Bond continued in business at this location until his death, at the age of seventy-one years. In polities he was a staunch Conservative. In relicrious belief he was a Methodist. His chil- dre were: Hannah: Mary Ann. who married ffoorge Sparrow; :!\Irs. Briggs; Dr. John. of Toronto; and Robert. Robert Bond was born in Toronto on the site of his present business office and carriage house in 1846, and was educated in 'his native city, entering into business with his father as soon as he had reached sufficient age. He succeeded his father and has carried on the business with in- crea.si g success, year after year. As it was established in 1834 it is, as stated, one of the oldest in the city. He has a very finely equip- ped establishment, having everything in stock to make up a first-class livery, supplying vehicles of every description for every purpose. In his husine-ss he utilizes fifty horses and about thirty men. Bv the excellence of 'his turnouts, and his prompt 'and careful business methods, he has retained the entire confidence of the public. Personally he is a man highly esteemed. Mr. Bond married Mary Elizabeth Sikes. She is a consistent member of the Methodist Church, which :Mr. Bond also attends. He.Ï!! a Con. servative in politics, and is fratf\rnally con- nected with the LO.O.F., the Foresters. and St. Opol'ge's Society. JOH RUSSEUJ HILIJ, who passed away in Toronto in 1896, was a native of Ontario, horn in 184:) at Sheridan, son of Erastus Derby and Hannah IIill. His father., who was of Dutch extradion and the founder of the fam. ily in Canada, was a general merchant at Sheri- dan for some yeaTS. .John R. I-Iill was educated in Sheridan. He hegan his business rareer as a merchant, con- tinuing 3'3 such for fourteen years, being man- ager for P. & F. A. Howland, at Lambton :!\IilIs. He then enga,,!ed in the mercantile bllsi- ness at the corner of Brock avenue and Dund8!"{ street T{)ronto, where he continued about fif. teen years, until his death. This business wa.''J later carried on hy :Mr. Hill's son. In 18ïO 1\1r. Hill married )liss Lucy L. Dixon, who was born at Niagara-on-the-Lake, daughtet' of Et'!ward and Sarah A. (Heron) Dixon, the former born in Ireland in 1814, and the latter in Canada in 1819. For many years Mr. Dixon \Vas in the lumber business at Niagara, and there he died in 1866, his wife passing away in 1861. They were members of the MethOOist (,hurc'h. 'In politirs Mr. Dixon was a Reformer. Ht and his wife had the following (.hildren: Miss .J t'nnie: Edward and Robert, deceased; Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Ralston. Mr. and Mrs. Hill had children as follows: W.illiam R died wlwn one year old. Edward D. dipd when four years old. Percy carried on the business f;, settling in Whitchurch t.ownship, County York, near A urora, to which latter place he removed later in life. There he died in 1865. His entire life in this country was spent in agricultural pursuits. Mr. Flint. off married Ann Dunn, born in Yorkshire, Eng- land. who died at Aurora in 1882, in the faith of the Methodist Church, of w'hich her husband was also a member. 'rhey had these f'hildren: Jane, deceased, who married George l\fadle : Henry, of Whitchurch township; .John, of Aur- ora: Ann, deceased. who was the wife of Charles \Vilson: Mary, who died unmarried: Hannah, the wife of William Reynolds. of Whitchurch; Willi.am, of Manitoba; James Thomas, sergeant- major of the North-West Mounted Police, of which he is still a member: George Christopher, of Toronto Junction; anti. Charles, of Whit- t'hurch. The two first named were born in Eß!!'- land, and aU of the others in County York. Chief Constable George C. Flintoff was edll- ('ated in his native plat'e, and his bnsin s lifH \Va." hegun on the home farm, where he eng-aged in horse breeding and dealing for some time. He then turned his attention to the trade of rarpenter. at which he was occupied for a while. but in 1889 h(' bet'ame a member of the ('O:\I1.IE1IüRATIVE BIOGRAPHIC.\L RECORD police force at Toronto .Junction, where he has continued to the present time. In 1904 he was promoted to the rank of serge.ant, and on Sept. 1, 1906, was appointed chief constable of the police force, Toronto Junction. In J 883 George C. Flintoff was married to ::\Iiss Alice Reynolds, who was born in Whit..- church in 1859, daughter of Thomas and Chris- tiana (Pointon) Reynolds, and to this union there were born four children. only one of whom survives, l\Ïiss Isla, who resides at Toronto Junc- tion. where she was educated. The family are memhers of the Methodist Church. Fraternall.v Ir. Flintoff is connected with the ::\Iasons, the Orangemen and the LO.F. .LUfE WILLIAM YO"lTXG. who passed -away at Teeswater, Ont., in July, 1889. was one of the well-known railway men of that section of Ontario. and highly esteemed and popular with the travelling public. l\fr. Young was born in Port Credit, Ont., in 1848, son of Samuel and )Iar ' (Young) Youn!? the founders of the fam- îly in Canada. .James 'Villiam Young was educated at Wa- wanosh. and afterwards served his time to the carpentering business. which he followed for sOme Tears. He then became associated with the Grand Trunk Railway Company as brake- nan. and was soon promoted to the position of ('onductor. From that oompan:," he went into the employ of the Canadian Pacifir Railroaci Compan ": in whose emplo ' he remained, ru:a- ""Ding between Toronto and Teeswater, lmtil the time of his death. In IRiS :\11". Young was married to Miss ISß- helle "... oods. born at Darlington. daughter of Geor e and Jane (Byrd) 'Woods, and to thi union there were born the following chDdren: amuel, of Toronto .Junction: Sherwood. of a.c;katoon. who married ::\Iay Anderson. and hm; one son. James: Thomas. of Toronto .J unction; Geor!?Ïna: and Della. of Toronto .Junction. Mr. V oung- WßS a member of the English Church. {I) which faith his widow also adheres. In politics he WßS a ConsenTative. and he was fra- ternally connected with the Railway f'ondlH't. 01'S' Union. ::\Ir. ßnd ;\Trs. Youn were the first settlers on Gordon strt'et, Toronto. and built the second structure on thßt thoroughfare, at 1'0.11. There they resided for some time before !!oin to Tees- water. After her husband's death :!\Irs. Y oun!! returned to her former home in Toronto, but shp sold it in 190;') and purchased the one in which she now resides, at )J'o. 36 !\Tay street. Toronto .Junction. -! ï nf01L\.S WARD, whose death occurred at his late residence in Toronto Gore township in 1896, was born in that township in 1825. son of Georg-I' and Elizabeth Ward, natives of Eng- land. George 'Vard, who was the founder of the family in Canada, settled at a very e.arly date in Toronto Gore township, where he cleared a farm from the bush and spent the remainder of his life. He and .his wife were- members of the Primitiw 1Iethodist Church. They were the parents of thes{' children: William, George, John. Francis, Robert, Thomas and Ann. Thomas 'Vard grew to manhood and receiyed his education in his native township, and for many years was a well-known agriculturist and merchant of that locality, as well as prominent in the public life of the township, serving for some years as treasurer and postmaster. In 1R52 he was marrieci to l\Iary Ann W oodill, who was born at the- 8ame place in 1834. daugh- ter of William and Ann (Pickering) Woodill and granddaughter of John anù Ânn W oodill, the founders of the- fam- ily in Canada. The latter were natives of England. and in 1820 settled in Toronto Gore township, on the corners now known as W oodhill, where he took up 300 acres of land, 100 acres for each of his two sons, .John and Robert, where they remained until death; and the other 100 aeres for himself, where he resided until his death. which took place in August, 1834. Then the homestead fell to his youngest son. William. "ho died in 1835, one year and fiY(' month.. after the death of his father. One child was born to :\11". and 1\1rs. William W ood- ill, ::\>IrR. ThOJnas "ard. After the death of her first husband 1Irs. 'Yoodill married (second) George 'Va rd. and to this union were born: George. .Jane. Hannah. William, Isaac, Robert. ::\Iargaret. Rebecca and Elizabeth. The 100 acres of land taken up by John Woodill in 1820 be- came the property of 1\1rs. Thomas Ward. and in 190:; she sold it to her son, John F., the prop- erty therefore haying been in the family for neß.rl a century. The old Ward homestead settled by the pio- neer of thRt family in Cßnada went to his son TIohe-rt. ßll(1 to t}w latter's son William. who still poc;seRse!' it. To Thomas and ::\Iary Ann (Woodill) Ward were horn children as follows: Georg p , who mar- ried ::\Iary Horsley, has one son, Herbert Thoma!': Ann Elizabeth. the wife of Thomas Xix. has three ehildren, Etta Melissa, Wilbert Gerald and OsC'ar .James: .John. who married ::\Taria Horsley, has nine C'hildren. Russell Ed- ward. erena ::\Ielissa. Edith Alma. Ernest Blakl'. George Thomßs. ('lara "!\Iariß. Ida May, . 4 8 COl\L\IE)IOR.\Tln' BIOlæ.\PIIIC.\Ij RECORD m-ah A. and )lary R.: Sere.na Mary wife oÎ J ame<; )li'trlH'll, has 'two hildren. .Wilbert James \'Tard and Oli\'e :\1.; Amelia L., the wife of Oeoro'e Bean has five children, Laura Edna. Len; Alhert . LeIla l\Iary, Clara l\Ielissa, and Ilarn'v (-:-eor"(" Ida Alberta, who married \Yal- h'r Champl e has one son. Ira \Yard; .Julia, the \Vifp of AUwrt Hugill, has t\ro r-hildr(>n. Alma Alberta and Ruby Pearl Viptoria : Clara J\1elissa is the wife of amuel A. )litchell; Robert Thomas is a r(,-8i- rl('nt of Hartney; Dr. Herbert Blake is a resi- <1l'nt of Thorold. . \YILLLU1 R. BrR:\S (de('P8sed) was one of the well-known amI highly estecmed resident. of Toronto, in which city he was in business for many years. and was also an early settler oÏ Parkdale. He was born in Enniskillen. Irelan:l, in lR 2. and died at his late residence., No. 13:;5 Ql een street west, Toronto, in 1898. 1\11'. Burns grew to manhood in his native country, and there engaged in the mercantile husillC'SS for some time. In lR57 he came to Canada, settling in Toronto, where he was clerk for some time at "The Flags of AU Nations." Later he h('ld the samc position with James Burns. in thc wholesale business, and SUhSl'- qnently, in company with Alexander Burns, his cousin, under the firm name of .\. & \V. Burns, entered in the manufacture of soda water, con- tinuing thus until 1878. During this time 1r. Burns had purC'hased real estate on Queen street west. Parkdale. and on retiring from busin('ss. in 1878, settled in the home in which he died. He huilt this home and other property in the samc vicinity;, including four houses an Dunn avenue, now owned by )1r,;;. Burns. In 1872 .Mr. Burn.. manied .Martha Thomp- son, daughter of the late Samuel anrl Mary (Aiken) Thompson, natives of Belfast, Ireland, who came to TOI'onto in 18.i7. where )11'. Thomp- son engagoo in the cooperage business. Ther, he di('d in lR65. and his widow passed away in lR!H. They had these chikh'en: William. .Tames, Ramuel, )'frs. Burns. :\1rs. Fortune. :\1rs. Hamilton. and 1\1rs. Hewitt. 1rs. Burns wa;;; horn in Belfast in lR42. To her and her hus- band were horn th0 following phildren: Dr. \Yilliam 1'.. of Toronto. who married N('llie Ritphf' : R mmel: ,,'ho married Ella Hayward, and had two ehildren. 'William and Hel('n: John A ikpn. of Toronto; and George Alexander, who mm'ri('d .T (.nnie ('avanaug-h. 1\11'. Burns was a prominent memher of the King- str('('t 1pthodist Church. In politics he was a Conservati\Te, and he was ponnected fr8- Ì-l'l'I1811y with the O.'lIn!!em01l. IL\ YID BOYLE. the subjed of this sketch, is a native of Ayrshir('. f'otlall(l ",h('re he was born in the 'Par 1820. In the spring of 1842 he <:lIme to Canada and located at York JIills, whp.re he work('d at his trade, that of black- smith. for elewll y('ars. at which time he gave up the blacksmithy and purchased a farm in the 2nd Concession of East York, on ,,,hich he livpd for s('ven years. He thc-n purchased 200 acres Lot 45. Concession 1. Vaughan, on which there was a sawmill whiph he opprated in conne-ction with the farm until lRRl. when he retired from active Imsine:-.:-. and has since lived in the village of Hic'hmnnd Hill. V1r. Boyle has held the offi- ('("8 of re('ve, d('puty reeve and school trustee. an of which h(' has satisfactorily filled. Politi- cally he is a Reforn1er. He has always been identified with the Presbyterian Church. In 1848 :\Ir. Boyle married JIÏss \nn WiI- li8Jnson, a native of Cumherland, England, who dif.d in October. ] 8:;Q. 'l'hey had born to them the following children: David: born in 1850; .John, horn in 1851: Mary, born in 1853 j Agnes. horn in 1855 (di('d in 1872) j and Mathew, born in ]8:17. While living at York J\iiUs, in 1847, 1\11'. Boyle made a trip to the old country to visit his parents. hrothers and sisters. lIe also made a trip to his nativ(' land in ] R7l. .Ton L )n( HT. a money broker of To- ronto, the founder of :\Iight's Directory of To- ronto, is on(' of the best known men of that city. lIe was born in th(' township of Cavan, County Durham, Ont., in lR 4. son of Sannl<'l l\Iight, olle of the thre(' original founders of that town- ship. !-;amnel )IÜdtt. fatlw.r of .Tohn lVI., was born in ('ountv Ca,'a11. Ireland, in 1796. and when but a bo ' \\ ent to the Pnited States. where he re- mained for ahout two yem's. th('n migrating to Canada. H(' settled in Cavan township, County Dllrhmn. as olle (If the three original settlers, and f'ontimwll to reside there until his death. in 187 . rr. -:\1ight married l\Iartha ::\101'- row, who ,,'as hOl'n in Ireland, daugh- ter of \Yilliam and Isahelle Morrow,. and to this union were h01'1l thirt('cn childrcn. s('ven sons and six danghters. Two sons and onc daughter died young j four sons and two daugh- ters are still living. Of th(' survivors, .T ames, tll(> eld('st, who is now eighty-t.wo years of age, I-md \Yilliam. tl1(' youngest, ag0Ü sixty-six. live in the citv of P0tf'rhoromrh. amuel. aged s('v- C'nt T, stili livrs on the homrst('ad in ('avan. One daug-ht.pr lives in thp township of Hope and th(' otl1('r in Fort .William. .John )1. Might r('ceive<1 his (>(hwation in his native township and at Port Hop('. and learned co:m.1K\IOR.\TIYE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 4:!!1 the harness husiness in Peterhorough with his cousin, ,John Blackstoek. He then went to GJ'eplItirld, Ohio. to engage in that business, but the illness of his mother eause.à his return to Canada, and in 18.')3 he established himself in tlle harness busin.'ss in :\1ill Brook, earrying same on there until 186;). At that time he en- gagwl in thp sale of pianos at that place, and in 1 P-ïl removed to Toronto, where for somp timp he was engaged in the pinno and organ bnsint'''>s. In 187:) he. foundf'Cl wlwt has sin,'e been known ns :\1ig11t's DireC'tory of '1'oronto, whieh in 1882 he sold on at'eount of ilI-hpnlth caused hy over- work, repurehnsing a half-interest in 1886, alld finall ' selling ont altogether in IS!)!), on account of trouble with his eyeK Sinc(\ that time he has engaged in a general brokerage husiness in Toront.o. In ISlìï :\1r. :\rïght was married to Pamelia Wa1lace, of :\1iIl Brook.. nnd to this union werp horn childr('n as follows: GeDrge, who is de- ceased: ::\1arthn L.. now l\Irs E. Turhoyne: Em- ma :\1aude :\1ay. :\1rs. ,J. R. :\1el\li1lan, deceased: Ella Uertrude, :\1rs. ,J. J. Ritchie, and Lillian Isabelle. In religious belief t.he familv 'lr n :\fethorlists. :\11'. )fi!,!ht is a Conspn'atÏ\' ' and h(' is a life member of King Rolomon Chapter, Xo. 8, Royal Arch Freemasons. DA VID ELLIOTT, who dierl Feb. 2. 1899, at Ottawa, was well known as a highly esteemed resident of the County of Hastings. and was horn Sept. 22, 184 , near Fitzroy Harbonr, Ont.. son of Robert and Belinda Elliott, the founders of this branch of the family in Can- ada. Rolwrt Elliott and his wife settled at Fitzroy Harhour about 1840. and there 1\11'. Elliott fol- lowed tp.aching' for some time. He subsequently removed to Toronto, "w'lwre he lived retired until his d ath. TIe and his wife were members of the Methodist Church, and they were buried in :\rt. Plpasant cemetery. Their children were: 181' ' Ann, John, .J ames (deceased), George, Robert and David (deceased). David Elliott received his education in his native place, and at an early age showed ral'p intelleetual ahility, when only fourteen years old passinfr the examination for a second-class eprtificate. The examiners were inclined to think that yonng David was too young to teaph. However, he received his certificate, l1nd forth- with commenced to teadI school. th f l'11gh so )'onng'. This he followed but a short time, 1"1e- pomin en!!aged as hookkeeper for thp (tilmours, at Trenton, with whom he continned nntiJ the end of his active life. In 1870 Mr. El1iott married :\1is8 Harriet Ed- gar, who wac;; born in Kingston. Ont.. daughter of Rouert and 1ary (Thomson) Edgar. natives of the Xorth of Irpland who ('mile to Canada in 1841, spttling at Kingston, where :Mr. Edg-ar follO\\ I'd eng'Íneering. Later he removed t.o Tren- ton, there following the same business until his death, in 1880, at the age of sixty-five yeal's. ITis wift' survive-d him until 1884, dying in her si'i:ty-eighth ear. He was a Conservative in politips, and with his wife held membership in the Presb .terian Church. Their children werE': arah, Eliznbeth. .\nnie, :\11'8. El1iott, ,Tohn, Ag-nes and \'lllelia. 'To 11r. and 111'8. David Elliott were horn the e children: Agnes; Mary; Jennie, thp wife of Rolwrt l\1eBI'own. who has two sons, Elliott and Rolwrt: Flwl E., of Blopkville, married to JOS0- phine Richardson: and David John. of Toron- to. ::\11'. Elliott "wac;; a member of the Presby- terian Churph. Frat('rnally he w " eonnected with the Masons. In political matters he was a COllse.rvative, and while in Trenton served very satisfaetorily in the conncil for some time. In 190-1 :\1rs. Elliott IHl!'ehased the I;aidlaw prop- ert;\'. at Xo. :>7 "Wood street, Toronto, where she has since made her home. ,L\:\IE8 SHA W, a wdl-known resid(>nt of To- ronto, whose home is at No. 20 \Vebster avenue, is a natiw of Irpland.. born in County ligo, in ]820, son of Allan and Margaret (Brett) Shaw. Allan Shaw and his wife were born in the same county, he in 1776 and she in 1780. They came to Canada in lR29, and in Sept2mber of that year located in Toronto. Before long they removed to ,,,hat is nc,W County Peel, and set- tled on a bush farm of 200 acres in the Gore of 'Toronto. They cleared the land and made their home th0re until they died. both passing away in 181ìO. 'fl'. Shaw was a Refonllel' in hie;; politi- cal views aml he and his wife were both mem- bers of the Methodist Church. Their ('hildrl'n were as follows: Hem'y and Robert, who were hoth farmers :md are now deceased; James; Jane, deceased wife of the late George Martin; and :\Iargaret, Mrs. Thompson.. also deceased. The ' were all born before the parents left Ire- land. James Shaw was eight years old when hii'! father seWed in the aOlre of Toronto, and he grew np on the farm there. On reachin!,!' the proper a e to begin liEf> for himself he took h:1li of his father's land. and cultivated his 100 acres until 1871. when he removed to Toronto. inee settling in that city he has been mainly f'ngmæd in the real estate line. and has, among 430 COJIMEl\IORXL'IYE BIonRAPHICAL RECORD other enterprises, built and sold six houses on Hazelton avenue. On April 7, 18.17, occurred the union of James Shaw and :Miss Margaret Johnston. .1\1;rs. Shaw -was born in New York State, June 29, 1821, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Davis) Johnston, early settlers in County York. 1\lr. und Irs. Shaw havc reared a large family, namely: (1) Thomas, a Toronto merchant, mar- ried Miss Elizabeth Irwin, and had one child, now deceased; (2) .Mary .Jane married (:first) ,1. Simpson and (second) John Foster, 1JY whom she had one daughter, Lavina Foster, an.') (third) Henry Steele, to whom she has borne three children. Walter, Ella and Fred; (3) Sarah Ann became the wife of Robert Hepton, and mother of Edgar. Wilhert, David and Al- win: (4) William and his wife are both de- ceased: (5) James, of Toronto, married (:first) Miss Evelyn BuglS, of Toronto, by whom he ha.d one child. also deceased, and (second) Miss Alice Hollands, of London, England, by whom he has one ('hild, Doris; (6) Margaret married Thomas Morley, and has one daughter,. Eva; (7) Eliza- beth is deceased: (8) Robert married :\fiss RI'- becca Irwin, and both are deceased: (9 ) John Gomar is deceased; (10) Rebecca married Wil- liam Kew, by whom she ha.d two children. Etti and Alma; (11) John, of Toronto, manager of the Standard Coal Company, married "Matilda Irwin. !IIlr. Shaw and his wife are members of the l\lethodist Church. In political matters he is a Reformer, but he has not taken any a('tive part in municipal affairs. The members of this family are highly este(>med and amon the prominent people of the city. .3TICIL\EL 0 'H.ALLORA , who passed away in Toronto, Juy 2, 1902, was one of the good, reliable citizens of the Queen City. Hi;;; enthusiasm and zeal for Canada and her insti- tutions was real. and like all true men and pa- triots he contributed that which has helped to make Canada what she is to-day---energy, in- dustry and integdty in the fullest sense of those words. 1\1r. 0 'Halloran was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1820, and in 1850 came to Toronto, where he engaged in business. He sup- plied many institutions with his goods, among them the j:JiI, the åsylum, St. Michael's College, Loretto Abbey, the soldiers at the bar- racks, and many others. He retired from husi- ness about 1891. At the time of Mr. 0 'Halloran's settling in Toronto the Grand Trunk railroad had not been built, and when he purchased a farm at Mono Mills he walked the distance many a time on a road little hetter than a deer trail. As a pio- neer Mr. 0 'Halloran was not the least among- those 'hardy settlers, but with indomitable pluck anrl courage he hewed a road to independence and competence, not forgetting to lend a hand to those weaker than himself. When in Toronto,. then a somewhat muddy place, he could stand on his doorstep, at the corner of Queen and Jar- vis streets, and kill wild pigeons by the h1!Iu1- reds, on their way to the rookeries of the north. Only a quarter of a mile from his home could be killed thousands upon thousands of wild duck, and the bay was stocked to overflowing with fish of all kinds. Fond of dûg'S, Mr. 0 'Hal- loran \Va." eldom seen abroad without his fav- orite Irish greyhound. He was a lover of legiti- mate horse raring, and at one time owned the valuable trotting horse "Stranger." He was a prominent member of the Toronto Checker Club. In politics Mr. O'Halloran was a Reformer. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Some years after coming to Toronto :Mr. O'Halloran married Julia McNulty, who was- born in County Mayo. Ireland, in 1830, and came to Canada in 1844. She now makes her home at o. 128 .Tarvis street, in the residence built by her husband,- one of the first on the street. Mr. o 'Hal!oran invested in a large amount of real estate on the same street, the old Brown hûme- stead and considerable other property being still retained in the family. l\Ir. and Mrs. o 'Halloran had two daughters: Mary Eleanor. born at No. 128 Jarvis street, is the wife of Dan- iel .T. O'Halloran, who since 18j:j4 has been con- nected with the Ob ervatory at the Toronto PnÏ\rersity; they have ehiI dren-HeC'tor, Rita, Mary, Arthur, Gerald, John and Elizabeth. IIrctor is the proud owner of a violin once- owned bJT a member of the suite who attended His Majesty King Edw3rd VII. When His 1\13- jesty, then the Prince of "\Vale-s, visited Canada in 1860, !\fr. Michael 0 'Halloran pnr('hased thE:'" violin, which he presented to his grandsoo. be- fore his death. The second daughter of Mr. and )I1's. Michael O'Halloran is Miss .Julia, a pupil of I.oretto AbbeJT, and now residing at the old: homestead with her mother. (jEORGE S ARR, whose death took place at Toronto in 187R, was a highly respected resi- dent of the city. He was born in 1819, at York, England, a son of James Snarr, whose whole life- was pa spd in England. In lR46 the late George Snarr came to Can- ada, settling in Toronto and going to work at bricklaying with his brother John. Some time later he formed a partnership with John Clark, in a butchering business, at St. Lawrence mar- 9 - O CO:\DIE:\IORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 431 ket, and when this pal.tnership was dissolved .:\11'. Snarr embarked in business on hi!' own ac- count, first as manager and later as full partner of the firm of CDwan, Pearson & Co. He con- tinued with this husiness until his death. In 1849 1\11'. Snarr married Miss Harriet Shuttleworth, born in England in 1822, daugh- ter of Edmund and Charlotte (RodIer) Shuttle- worth. They came to County York in 1831 and settlffi at 1\It. Aloert, where the father took IIp land and improved a farm, dying there at the age of eighty-four years. The mother died in 1866, al!'o aged eighty-four years. In politica matters the father was a Reformer. Both par- ents belonged to the Methodist Church. Thev had children as follows: Edmund, Henry. George, Robert, Samuel, Elizabeth, Catherine, Charlotte. Eliza, and Harriet (1\Irs. Snarr). Children as follows were born to 1\11'. and Mrs. Snarr: Catherine, wife of Edmund Clark; \ViHiam, de<'eased; Erastus, deceased, who mar- ried :\fargaret 1\lanchee and had childrcn-Win- nifred. Harold, Francis, A.da and Percy; Herb- ert, deceased; Charlotte; Edmund, deceased; Ada, wife of B. H. 1\Iontgomery, and they have children-George ani!. Henrietta; and Evelyn. Mr. Snarr was a Refonner in politics; in re- ligion he was a member of the Congrpgationa1 Church. GEORGE IIEXRY IIASTIXGR who died at his home in Deer Park Nov. 5, 1896. was a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of To- ronto. He was born in Londss hI' had an annual output of about 500.- 000 flower pots for the. florist,,' trade, as well as weeping tile. of which he made about 150,000 annually. He is a skilled designer and worker in clay goods, being able to produce anythin "! in this line. lVIr. Plant's property. on which hI' hac;; live.d for Ì\\ent.v years. is one of tIll' rle- sirahle pieces in the lorality, w'here hI' was one of th(' early settlers. He is a lover of fruit and flowers and some ver." choice fntit trees adorn his property. while pponies, roses aud other hlossoms add their heanty and fragranl'e to th sun'oundin . On Dec. 21. l ï7. 1\11'. Plant was manied to :\Iiss (iporgianna Adelaide. Howson, who was Mill family is of English extraction, and wa'i horn in Belleville. Ont., ppt. 6, 1851. The How- fonnded in Canada by the grandfather of Mrs. Plant, George ITo\,son. who was horn in Ox- ford. England, where he married Jant' Lay. In 1832 they came to Canada. settlin at Bellevil1e. where ::\11'. Howson was a market Q'ardeller on the land now occupied by the Grand 'Trunk rail- \\'ay station and yards. Here both he and hi," wife died. Thl'y had children as follow,,: Geonre. horn in 1820. died in 1853; and Thomas, father of :\Irs. Plant, born May 20, 1818, died ,'lay 19. 18fJ6. ']'homas Howson was a carpenter and contrador. and was well known in Bf'lle- villi'. Kingston and ::\Iorrisburg. where he I'ar- ried on the several lines of his busill!'ss. His wife. Rebecca Reynolds, who was born Aug. 31, 1824. died in 1893. To :\1... and :\11's. GpOI'ge. Plant have eome threl' rhihlren, as follows: IIenry Thomas, born Dec. 6. lKïK, who died Opt. 12. 1886; Florence Addie. the sl'cond child of 1\11'. and 1\11's Plant, horn Feb. 17. lS80. at home; and Grorgt- Oliver, born .Tune. 24. 1883. who died in infanpy. '11'. and Irs. Plant are Methodists. He is a Con- sen'ative, and is fraternally connected with Stanley I odge. A.F. & A.)L. of Toronto Junc- tion. ED'YIX I GILUI. who died in Toronto ill 1904, was a native of England, born in 184'7, and in 1860 came with his parents' family to Canada, settling in County Simcoe, ,,"'here the father died. :\fr. Ingham began his litera ' training' in England finishing it in Canada, in which coun- try he leflrned the carpenter's trade, following same for a number of years. After coming to Toronto, in 1887. he continued that business until his death, meeting with much success. 1\11'. Ingham was married in Toronto in 1887 to -:\Irs. Harriet Amelia (B()(>king) Matthews, widow of Charles Matthews. Mrs. Ingham was born in England in 1843,