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Aaron Hart (businessman)
Aaron Philip Hart (; August 16, 1724 – December 28, 1800) was a businessman in Lower Canada and one of the first Jews to settle in the colony.
Aaron Philip Hart (; August 16, 1724 – December 28, 1800) was a businessman in Lower Canada and one of the first Jews to settle in the colony.
Abraham Cunard
Abraham Cunard (1756 - January 10, 1824) was a United Empire Loyalist carpenter, timber merchant, and ship owner from Halifax, Nova Scotia, best known as the father of shipping magnate Samuel C...
Abraham Cunard (1756 - January 10, 1824) was a United Empire Loyalist carpenter, timber merchant, and ship owner from Halifax, Nova Scotia, best known as the father of shipping magnate Samuel C...
Alexander H. Sibley
Alexander Hamilton Sibley (October 17, 1817-July 10, 1878) was the president of the Silver Islet Mining Company which operated the first silver mine in Ontario.
Alexander Hamilton Sibley (October 17, 1817-July 10, 1878) was the president of the Silver Islet Mining Company which operated the first silver mine in Ontario.
Alexander Keith
Alexander Keith (October 5, 1795 – December 14, 1873) was a Scottish born-Canadian politician, Freemason and brewer.
Alexander Keith (October 5, 1795 – December 14, 1873) was a Scottish born-Canadian politician, Freemason and brewer.
Alexander Walker Ogilvie
Alexander Walker Ogilvie (May 7, 1829 – March 31, 1902) was a Canadian politician.
Alexander Walker Ogilvie (May 7, 1829 – March 31, 1902) was a Canadian politician.
Alexandre Dumas (merchant)
Alexandre Dumas (c. 1726 – July 11, 1802) was a lawyer, notary, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
Alexandre Dumas (c. 1726 – July 11, 1802) was a lawyer, notary, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
Alonzo Wright
Alonzo Wright (April 28, 1821 – January 7, 1894) was a Canadian member of Parliament and businessman commonly known as "King of the Gatineau".
Alonzo Wright (April 28, 1821 – January 7, 1894) was a Canadian member of Parliament and businessman commonly known as "King of the Gatineau".
Alphonse Desjardins (co-operator)
Gabriel-Alphonse Desjardins (November 5, 1854 - October 31, 1920), born in Lévis, Quebec, was the co-founder of the Caisses Populaires Desjardins (today Desjardins Group), a forerunner of No...
Gabriel-Alphonse Desjardins (November 5, 1854 - October 31, 1920), born in Lévis, Quebec, was the co-founder of the Caisses Populaires Desjardins (today Desjardins Group), a forerunner of No...
Ambrose Small
Ambrose Joseph Small was a Canadian theatre magnate, who owned theatres in several Ontario cities including the Grand Opera House in Toronto and the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.
Ambrose Joseph Small was a Canadian theatre magnate, who owned theatres in several Ontario cities including the Grand Opera House in Toronto and the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.
Andrew Bannatyne
Andrew Graham Ballenden Bannatyne was a Canadian politician, fur trader and leading citizen of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Andrew Graham Ballenden Bannatyne was a Canadian politician, fur trader and leading citizen of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Andrew Leamy
Andrew Leamy (1810 Drom, County Tipperary, Ireland - April 21, 1868 in Hull, Quebec) was a pioneer industrialist and community leader in Wrightstown, Lower Canada, which became Hull, QC and is n...
Andrew Leamy (1810 Drom, County Tipperary, Ireland - April 21, 1868 in Hull, Quebec) was a pioneer industrialist and community leader in Wrightstown, Lower Canada, which became Hull, QC and is n...
August Franz Globensky
August Franz Globensky, born August Franciszek Głąbiński, was a Polish physician and one of the founding members of the Polish community in Canada.
August Franz Globensky, born August Franciszek Głąbiński, was a Polish physician and one of the founding members of the Polish community in Canada.
Benjamin Bowring
Benjamin Bowring (May 17, 1778 – June 1, 1846) was an English-Canadian watchmaker, jeweller, and businessman.
Benjamin Bowring (May 17, 1778 – June 1, 1846) was an English-Canadian watchmaker, jeweller, and businessman.
Benjamin Hart (businessman)
Benjamin Hart (August 10, 1779 – February 27, 1855) was a Canadian businessman, militia officer, and justice of the peace.
Benjamin Hart (August 10, 1779 – February 27, 1855) was a Canadian businessman, militia officer, and justice of the peace.
Benjamin Tett
Benjamin Tett (1798-May 15, 1878) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
Benjamin Tett (1798-May 15, 1878) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
Benjamin Wait
Benjamin Wait (September 7, 1813 - November 9, 1895) was a Canadian businessman and author.
Benjamin Wait (September 7, 1813 - November 9, 1895) was a Canadian businessman and author.
Benjamin Wier
Benjamin Wier (9 August 1805 – 14 April 1868) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Benjamin Wier (9 August 1805 – 14 April 1868) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Charles Bazire
Charles Bazire (1624–1677) was one of the first well documented businessmen of New France.
Charles Bazire (1624–1677) was one of the first well documented businessmen of New France.
Charles Bertrand
Charles Bertrand (January 11, 1824 – April 2, 1896) was a Quebec businessman, seigneur and political figure.
Charles Bertrand (January 11, 1824 – April 2, 1896) was a Quebec businessman, seigneur and political figure.
Charles Jones (Upper Canada politician)
Charles Jones (February 28, 1781 – August 21, 1840) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.
Charles Jones (February 28, 1781 – August 21, 1840) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.
Charles Meredith (banker)
Charles Meredith (December 17, 1854 – January 7, 1928) was a Canadian banker, President of the Montreal Stock Exchange, and the builder of Charles Meredith House, now part of McGill Universi...
Charles Meredith (December 17, 1854 – January 7, 1928) was a Canadian banker, President of the Montreal Stock Exchange, and the builder of Charles Meredith House, now part of McGill Universi...
Charles R. Bowring
Charles Rennie Bowring (1840 – January 31, 1890) was a merchant and politician born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Charles Rennie Bowring (1840 – January 31, 1890) was a merchant and politician born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Charles Robin
Charles Robin (October 30, 1743 – June 10, 1824) was an entrepreneur from the Isle of Jersey.
Charles Robin (October 30, 1743 – June 10, 1824) was an entrepreneur from the Isle of Jersey.
Charles Shirreff
Charles Shirreff (July 26, 1768 – May 5, 1847) was an early Canadian businessman and public official.
Charles Shirreff (July 26, 1768 – May 5, 1847) was an early Canadian businessman and public official.
Christophe Pélissier
Christophe Pélissier (29 April 1728 – before October 1779) (sometimes spelled Pellissier) was born in the parish of Saint-Pierre et Saint-Saturnin, Lyons, France, the son of François-Chris...
Christophe Pélissier (29 April 1728 – before October 1779) (sometimes spelled Pellissier) was born in the parish of Saint-Pierre et Saint-Saturnin, Lyons, France, the son of François-Chris...
Claude Baillif
Claude Baillif (c 1635 – 1698) was a well known builder in New France during the 17th-century.
Claude Baillif (c 1635 – 1698) was a well known builder in New France during the 17th-century.
Daniel Bayne
Daniel Bayne (c 1730 – 1769) was a Scottish born merchant and trader who came to Quebec City after the British Conquest.
Daniel Bayne (c 1730 – 1769) was a Scottish born merchant and trader who came to Quebec City after the British Conquest.
Daniel McLachlin
Daniel McLachlin (1810 – February 6, 1872) was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
Daniel McLachlin (1810 – February 6, 1872) was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
David David (fur trader)
David David (October 14, 1764 – November 30, 1824) was a Canadian fur trader, businessman, and militia officer.
David David (October 14, 1764 – November 30, 1824) was a Canadian fur trader, businessman, and militia officer.
David Monro (merchant)
David Monro (ca. 1765 – September 3, 1834) was a seigneur, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
David Monro (ca. 1765 – September 3, 1834) was a seigneur, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
David Pattee
David Pattee (July 30, 1778 – February 5, 1851) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
David Pattee (July 30, 1778 – February 5, 1851) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
David Torrance
David Torrance (1805 – January 29, 1876) was a Canadian merchant, shipper, and president of the Bank of Montreal.
David Torrance (1805 – January 29, 1876) was a Canadian merchant, shipper, and president of the Bank of Montreal.
David Torrance (banker)
David Torrance was a Canadian merchant, shipper, and president of the Bank of Montreal.
David Torrance was a Canadian merchant, shipper, and president of the Bank of Montreal.
Delino Dexter Calvin
Delino Dexter Calvin (May 15, 1798 – 18 May 1884) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
Delino Dexter Calvin (May 15, 1798 – 18 May 1884) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
Donald Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal
Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, GCMG, GCVO, PC, DL was a Scottish-born Canadian fur trader, financier, railroad baron and politician.
Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, GCMG, GCVO, PC, DL was a Scottish-born Canadian fur trader, financier, railroad baron and politician.
Duncan McIntyre (businessman)
Duncan McIntyre (23 December 1834 – 13 June 1894) was a Scots-Quebecer businessman from Callander noted for his participation in the Canadian Pacific Railway syndicate of 1880 and as a fo...
Duncan McIntyre (23 December 1834 – 13 June 1894) was a Scots-Quebecer businessman from Callander noted for his participation in the Canadian Pacific Railway syndicate of 1880 and as a fo...
Edward Jackson (manufacturer)
Edward Jackson, born: 20 April 1799 at Redding, Connecticut.
Edward Jackson, born: 20 April 1799 at Redding, Connecticut.
Edwin Atwater
Edwin Atwater (September 14, 1808 in Williston, Vermont – June 18, 1874 in Montreal ) was a Canadian businessperson, corporate director and municipal politician in Montreal.
Edwin Atwater (September 14, 1808 in Williston, Vermont – June 18, 1874 in Montreal ) was a Canadian businessperson, corporate director and municipal politician in Montreal.
Elisha Beman
Elisha Beman (1760 – 14 October 1821) was a businessman involved in settlement and the trade derived from that endeavour.
Elisha Beman (1760 – 14 October 1821) was a businessman involved in settlement and the trade derived from that endeavour.
Enos Collins
Enos Collins (5 September 1774 – 18 November 1871) was a merchant, shipowner, banker and privateer from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Enos Collins (5 September 1774 – 18 November 1871) was a merchant, shipowner, banker and privateer from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Ezekiel Hart
Ezekiel Hart (May 15, 1767 – September 16, 1843) was a Jewish Canadian entrepreneur and politician, and the first Jew to be elected to public office in the British Empire.
Ezekiel Hart (May 15, 1767 – September 16, 1843) was a Jewish Canadian entrepreneur and politician, and the first Jew to be elected to public office in the British Empire.
Ezra Butler Eddy
Ezra Butler Eddy (August 22, 1827 – February 10, 1906) was a Canadian businessman and political figure.
Ezra Butler Eddy (August 22, 1827 – February 10, 1906) was a Canadian businessman and political figure.
Francis Badgley (merchant)
Francis Badgley (26 March 1767 – 7 October 1841) was a Canadian merchant, politician, and newspaper editor.
Francis Badgley (26 March 1767 – 7 October 1841) was a Canadian merchant, politician, and newspaper editor.
François Baby (businessman)
François Baby (4 October 1733 – 6 October 1820) was a Canadian businessman, militia officer, and politician.
François Baby (4 October 1733 – 6 October 1820) was a Canadian businessman, militia officer, and politician.
François Havy
François Havy (1709 – December 12, 1766) was a French merchant who operated in Quebec.
François Havy (1709 – December 12, 1766) was a French merchant who operated in Quebec.
François Lévesque
François Lévesque (June 29, 1732 – January 15, 1787) was a French-born merchant and political figure in Quebec.
François Lévesque (June 29, 1732 – January 15, 1787) was a French-born merchant and political figure in Quebec.
François Poulin de Francheville
François Poulin de Francheville, Seigneur de Saint-Maurice (7 October 1692 – November 1733) was a Montreal merchant who was granted permission by the King of France to mine the iron ore de...
François Poulin de Francheville, Seigneur de Saint-Maurice (7 October 1692 – November 1733) was a Montreal merchant who was granted permission by the King of France to mine the iron ore de...
François Quirouet
François Quirouet (February 28, 1776 – September 27, 1844) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
François Quirouet (February 28, 1776 – September 27, 1844) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
François-Antoine Larocque
François-Antoine Larocque (August 19, 1784 – May 1, 1869) was a Quebec businessman involved in the fur trade.
François-Antoine Larocque (August 19, 1784 – May 1, 1869) was a Quebec businessman involved in the fur trade.
François-Pierre Cherrier
François-Pierre Cherrier (September 3, 1717 – July 21, 1793) was a French-born merchant and notary in Lower Canada.
François-Pierre Cherrier (September 3, 1717 – July 21, 1793) was a French-born merchant and notary in Lower Canada.
Frederick Chase Capreol
Frederick Chase Capreol (10 June 1803 – 12 October 1886) was an English-born Canadian businessman and railway promoter.
Frederick Chase Capreol (10 June 1803 – 12 October 1886) was an English-born Canadian businessman and railway promoter.
George Albertus Cox
George Albertus Cox (May 7, 1840 – January 16, 1914) was a very prominent Canadian businessman and a member of the Canadian Senate.
George Albertus Cox (May 7, 1840 – January 16, 1914) was a very prominent Canadian businessman and a member of the Canadian Senate.
George Alexander Drummond
Sir George Alexander Drummond, KCMG, CVO (11 October 1829 – 2 February 1910) was a Scottish-Canadian businessman and senator.
Sir George Alexander Drummond, KCMG, CVO (11 October 1829 – 2 February 1910) was a Scottish-Canadian businessman and senator.
George Burchill
George Burchill (May 8, 1820 – June 18, 1907) was a shipbuilder, lumberman and merchant in New Brunswick.
George Burchill (May 8, 1820 – June 18, 1907) was a shipbuilder, lumberman and merchant in New Brunswick.
George Davison (merchant)
George Davison ( – February 21, 1799) was a businessman and political figure in Quebec.
George Davison ( – February 21, 1799) was a businessman and political figure in Quebec.
George Hamilton (lumber baron)
George Hamilton (April 13, 1781 – January 7, 1839) was a lumber baron and public official in Upper Canada.
George Hamilton (April 13, 1781 – January 7, 1839) was a lumber baron and public official in Upper Canada.
George Hamilton (politician)
George Hamilton (1788-1836) was a Canadian merchant and politician, who founded the city of Hamilton, Ontario.
George Hamilton (1788-1836) was a Canadian merchant and politician, who founded the city of Hamilton, Ontario.
George Kennedy (businessman)
George Kennedy (1799-1870) was a Canadian businessman.
George Kennedy (1799-1870) was a Canadian businessman.
George Munro (philanthropist)
George Munro (November 12, 1825 – 23 April 1896) was a Canadian educator and philanthropist from Nova Scotia.
George Munro (November 12, 1825 – 23 April 1896) was a Canadian educator and philanthropist from Nova Scotia.
George Pozer
George Pozer is the anglicised name of Johann Georg Pfotzer (November 21, 1752 – June 16, 1848) who was a merchant, landowner and the fourth Seigneur of Aubert-Gallion.
George Pozer is the anglicised name of Johann Georg Pfotzer (November 21, 1752 – June 16, 1848) who was a merchant, landowner and the fourth Seigneur of Aubert-Gallion.
George Simpson (administrator)
Sir George Simpson was a Scots-Quebecer and employee of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Sir George Simpson was a Scots-Quebecer and employee of the Hudson's Bay Company.
George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen
George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen (5 June 1829 – 29 November 1921), known as Sir George Stephen, Bt, between 1886 and 1891, was a Scots-Quebecker banker and railway executive in Canada.
George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen (5 June 1829 – 29 November 1921), known as Sir George Stephen, Bt, between 1886 and 1891, was a Scots-Quebecker banker and railway executive in Canada.
George Taylor Fulford
George Taylor Fulford (August 8, 1852 – October 15, 1905) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
George Taylor Fulford (August 8, 1852 – October 15, 1905) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Henry Birks
Henry Birks (30 November 1840 – 16 April 1928) was a Canadian businessman and founder of Henry Birks and Sons, a chain of high-end Canadian jewellery stores.
Henry Birks (30 November 1840 – 16 April 1928) was a Canadian businessman and founder of Henry Birks and Sons, a chain of high-end Canadian jewellery stores.
Henry Morgan (merchant)
Henry Morgan (November 14, 1819 – December 12, 1893) was a Scots-Quebecer department store pioneer in Canada who founded Henry Morgan & Company.
Henry Morgan (November 14, 1819 – December 12, 1893) was a Scots-Quebecer department store pioneer in Canada who founded Henry Morgan & Company.
Henry Pellatt
Major-General Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, C.V.O. (January 6, 1859, Kingston, Ontario, Canada – March 8, 1939) was a well-known Canadian financier and soldier.
Major-General Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, C.V.O. (January 6, 1859, Kingston, Ontario, Canada – March 8, 1939) was a well-known Canadian financier and soldier.
Horatio Gates (businessman)
Horatio Gates (October 30, 1777 – April 11, 1834) was a Canadian businessman, office holder, justice of the peace, and politician.
Horatio Gates (October 30, 1777 – April 11, 1834) was a Canadian businessman, office holder, justice of the peace, and politician.
Hugh Allan
Sir Hugh Allan, KCMG (September 29, 1810 – December 9, 1882) was a Scottish-born Canadian shipping magnate, railway promoter, financier and capitalist.
Sir Hugh Allan, KCMG (September 29, 1810 – December 9, 1882) was a Scottish-born Canadian shipping magnate, railway promoter, financier and capitalist.
Hugh Graham, 1st Baron Atholstan
Hugh Graham, 1st Baron Atholstan, was a Canadian newspaper publisher.
Hugh Graham, 1st Baron Atholstan, was a Canadian newspaper publisher.
Hugh Mackay (Quebec politician)
Hugh Mackay was a Scottish-born businessman and political figure in Quebec.
Hugh Mackay was a Scottish-born businessman and political figure in Quebec.
Hugh Richardson (shipowner)
Hugh Richardson, (June 12, 1784 – August 2, 1870) was a Canadian shipowner, captain, and office-holder.
Hugh Richardson, (June 12, 1784 – August 2, 1870) was a Canadian shipowner, captain, and office-holder.
Isaac Buchanan
Isaac Buchanan (July 21, 1810 – October 1, 1883) was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
Isaac Buchanan (July 21, 1810 – October 1, 1883) was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
Jabez Bunting Snowball
Jabez Bunting Snowball was a businessman, the 11th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, Canada, and politician from the Town of Chatham, New Brunswick.
Jabez Bunting Snowball was a businessman, the 11th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, Canada, and politician from the Town of Chatham, New Brunswick.
Jacques-Félix Sincennes
Jacques-Félix Sincennes (January 7, 1818 – February 20, 1876) was a Quebec businessman and political figure.
Jacques-Félix Sincennes (January 7, 1818 – February 20, 1876) was a Quebec businessman and political figure.
James Austin (businessman)
James Austin (1813 – February 27, 1897) was a prominent nineteenth century Toronto businessman.
James Austin (1813 – February 27, 1897) was a prominent nineteenth century Toronto businessman.
James Bell (merchant)
James Bell (c. 1739 – 5 July 1814) was born in Scotland and came to Canada about 1765 or shortly after with his wife, a cousin of Gabriel Christie, and family.
James Bell (c. 1739 – 5 July 1814) was born in Scotland and came to Canada about 1765 or shortly after with his wife, a cousin of Gabriel Christie, and family.
James Durand
James Durand (1775 – 22 March 1833) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.
James Durand (1775 – 22 March 1833) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.
James Gage
James Gage (25 June 1774 – 15 February 1854) was born in Greenbush, New York.
James Gage (25 June 1774 – 15 February 1854) was born in Greenbush, New York.
James Hamet Dunn
Sir James Hamet Dunn, 1st Baronet (October 29, 1874-January 1, 1956) was a major Canadian financier and industrialist during the first half of the 20th century.
Sir James Hamet Dunn, 1st Baronet (October 29, 1874-January 1, 1956) was a major Canadian financier and industrialist during the first half of the 20th century.
James Irvine (Quebec businessman)
Lt.-Colonel The Hon. James Irvine J.P., M.P. was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
Lt.-Colonel The Hon. James Irvine J.P., M.P. was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
James J. Hill
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Jerome Hill
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Jolley
James Jolley, born: 1813 in Argyllshire, Scotland.
James Jolley, born: 1813 in Argyllshire, Scotland.
James Kewley Ward
James Kewley Ward (September 9, 1819 – October 2, 1910) was a Canadian lumber merchant and politician.
James Kewley Ward (September 9, 1819 – October 2, 1910) was a Canadian lumber merchant and politician.
James Maclaren
James MacLaren (March 19, 1818 – February 10, 1892) was an early settler and entrepreneur in western Quebec.
James MacLaren (March 19, 1818 – February 10, 1892) was an early settler and entrepreneur in western Quebec.
James McGill
James McGill (October 6, 1744–December 19, 1813) was a Scottish-Canadian businessman, military commander and philanthropist known for being the founder of McGill University.
James McGill (October 6, 1744–December 19, 1813) was a Scottish-Canadian businessman, military commander and philanthropist known for being the founder of McGill University.
James Morton (Canadian businessman)
James Morton (August 29, 1808 – July 7, 1864) was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
James Morton (August 29, 1808 – July 7, 1864) was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
James William Cook
James William Cook (January 11, 1820 – May 21, 1875) was a lumber merchant and political figure in Canada West.
James William Cook (January 11, 1820 – May 21, 1875) was a lumber merchant and political figure in Canada West.
Jean Lefebvre (merchant)
Jean Lefebvre (1714–1760) was a French merchant in Quebec City.
Jean Lefebvre (1714–1760) was a French merchant in Quebec City.
Jean Lemire
Jean Lemire (1626 – 1685) is the ancestor of most Lemires living in Canada.
Jean Lemire (1626 – 1685) is the ancestor of most Lemires living in Canada.
Jean-Baptiste Barsalou
Jean-Baptiste Barsalou (9 September 1706 – 18 March 1776) was from a business family in Montreal, his father having been a master tanner with his own business in that location.
Jean-Baptiste Barsalou (9 September 1706 – 18 March 1776) was from a business family in Montreal, his father having been a master tanner with his own business in that location.
Jean-Baptiste Rolland
Jean-Baptiste Rolland (2 January 1815 – 22 March 1888) was a Canadian printer, bookseller, businessman, and politician.
Jean-Baptiste Rolland (2 January 1815 – 22 March 1888) was a Canadian printer, bookseller, businessman, and politician.
John Askin
John Askin (1739–1815) was a fur trader, merchant and official in Upper Canada.
John Askin (1739–1815) was a fur trader, merchant and official in Upper Canada.
John Carling
Sir John Carling, PC, KCMG (January 23, 1828 – November 6, 1911) of the Carling Brewery was a prominent politician and businessman from London, Ontario, Canada.
Sir John Carling, PC, KCMG (January 23, 1828 – November 6, 1911) of the Carling Brewery was a prominent politician and businessman from London, Ontario, Canada.
John Egan (Canadian politician)
John Egan (November 11, 1811 – July 11, 1857) was an Irish-Canadian businessman and political figure in the Ottawa region.
John Egan (November 11, 1811 – July 11, 1857) was an Irish-Canadian businessman and political figure in the Ottawa region.
John Fitzwilliam Stairs
John Fitzwilliam Stairs, also known as John Fitz William Stairs (January 19, 1848 – September 26, 1904) was an entrepreneur and statesman, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a mem...
John Fitzwilliam Stairs, also known as John Fitz William Stairs (January 19, 1848 – September 26, 1904) was an entrepreneur and statesman, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a mem...
John Gray (banker)
John Gray (c. 1755 – September 13, 1829), a Canadian banker, JP and militia officer, was the founder and first president of the Bank of Montreal.
John Gray (c. 1755 – September 13, 1829), a Canadian banker, JP and militia officer, was the founder and first president of the Bank of Montreal.
John Hamilton (Ontario politician)
John Hamilton (1802 – 10 October 1882) was a businessman, a political figure in Upper Canada and member of the Canadian Senate.
John Hamilton (1802 – 10 October 1882) was a businessman, a political figure in Upper Canada and member of the Canadian Senate.
John Kinder Labatt
John Kinder Labatt (1803 – 26 October 1866) was an Irish-Canadian brewer, and the founder of the Labatt Brewing Company.
John Kinder Labatt (1803 – 26 October 1866) was an Irish-Canadian brewer, and the founder of the Labatt Brewing Company.
John Labatt
John Labatt (11 December 1838 – 27 April 1915) was an Irish-Canadian businessman and brewer.
John Labatt (11 December 1838 – 27 April 1915) was an Irish-Canadian businessman and brewer.
John Le Boutillier
John Le Boutillier or John Le Bouthillier (1797 – July 31, 1872) was a Quebec businessman and political figure.
John Le Boutillier or John Le Bouthillier (1797 – July 31, 1872) was a Quebec businessman and political figure.
John Lees (politician)
John Lees (ca 1740 – March 4, 1807) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Lower Canada.
John Lees (ca 1740 – March 4, 1807) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Lower Canada.
John M. Charlton
John M. Charlton (February 3, 1829 – 11 February 1910) was a Canadian Member of Parliament and businessman.
John M. Charlton (February 3, 1829 – 11 February 1910) was a Canadian Member of Parliament and businessman.
John Molson
John Molson (December 28, 1763 – January 11, 1836) was an English-speaking Quebecer who was a major brewer and entrepreneur in Canada, starting the Molson Brewing Company.
John Molson (December 28, 1763 – January 11, 1836) was an English-speaking Quebecer who was a major brewer and entrepreneur in Canada, starting the Molson Brewing Company.
John Nairne
Lieutenant-Colonel John Nairne (March 1, 1731 – July 14, 1802) was a Scottish-Canadian soldier and seigneur.
Lieutenant-Colonel John Nairne (March 1, 1731 – July 14, 1802) was a Scottish-Canadian soldier and seigneur.
John Redpath
John Redpath (1796 – March 5, 1869) was a Scots-Quebecer businessman and philanthropist who helped pioneer the industrial movement that made Montreal, Quebec the largest and most prosperou...
John Redpath (1796 – March 5, 1869) was a Scots-Quebecer businessman and philanthropist who helped pioneer the industrial movement that made Montreal, Quebec the largest and most prosperou...
John Roaf Barber
John Roaf Barber (July 5, 1841 – March 3, 1917) was a Canadian businessman and represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1904.
John Roaf Barber (July 5, 1841 – March 3, 1917) was a Canadian businessman and represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1904.
John Rowand
John Rowand (c. 1787 – 30 May 1854) was a fur trader for the North West Company and later, the Hudson's Bay Company.
John Rowand (c. 1787 – 30 May 1854) was a fur trader for the North West Company and later, the Hudson's Bay Company.
John Rudolphus Booth
John Rudolphus Booth (April 5, 1827 – December 8, 1925) was a Canadian lumber and railway baron.
John Rudolphus Booth (April 5, 1827 – December 8, 1925) was a Canadian lumber and railway baron.
John Saxton Campbell
John Saxton Campbell (ca. 1787 – April 25, 1855) was a seigneur and businessman in Lower Canada.
John Saxton Campbell (ca. 1787 – April 25, 1855) was a seigneur and businessman in Lower Canada.
John Scarlett (Toronto)
John Scarlett was an merchant-miller who played a significant role in the development of the part of the historic York Township that later became the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto.
John Scarlett was an merchant-miller who played a significant role in the development of the part of the historic York Township that later became the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto.
John Supple
John Supple (ca 1810 – 1869) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
John Supple (ca 1810 – 1869) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
John Taylor (paper manufacturer)
John Taylor (1809-1871) was a Toronto area businessman and a pioneer in the pulp and paper industry.
John Taylor (1809-1871) was a Toronto area businessman and a pioneer in the pulp and paper industry.
John Walden Meyers
John Walden Meyers (January 22, 1745 – November 22, 1821) was an Upper Canada businessman and United Empire Loyalist.
John Walden Meyers (January 22, 1745 – November 22, 1821) was an Upper Canada businessman and United Empire Loyalist.
John Warren (soldier)
John Warren (before 1755 – May 1813) was a soldier, official and merchant in Upper Canada.
John Warren (before 1755 – May 1813) was a soldier, official and merchant in Upper Canada.
John Young (seigneur)
John Young (ca 1759 – September 14, 1819) was a seigneur, businessman, judge and political figure in Lower Canada.
John Young (ca 1759 – September 14, 1819) was a seigneur, businessman, judge and political figure in Lower Canada.
Joseph Bloore
Joseph Bloore (or Bloor) (1789-1862) was an inkeeper, a brewer, and a land speculator in the 19th century who founded the Village of Yorkville and is the namesake for Bloor Street.
Joseph Bloore (or Bloor) (1789-1862) was an inkeeper, a brewer, and a land speculator in the 19th century who founded the Village of Yorkville and is the namesake for Bloor Street.
Joseph Merrill Currier
Joseph Merrill Currier (1820 – April 22, 1884) was a Canadian member of parliament and businessman.
Joseph Merrill Currier (1820 – April 22, 1884) was a Canadian member of parliament and businessman.
Joseph Russell (shipbuilder)
Joseph Russell (August 17, 1786 – March 10, 1855) was a Scottish-born businessman and shipbuilder in New Brunswick.
Joseph Russell (August 17, 1786 – March 10, 1855) was a Scottish-born businessman and shipbuilder in New Brunswick.
Joseph-Octave Villeneuve
Joseph-Octave Villeneuve (4 March 1836 – 27 June 1901) was a Canadian businessman, provincial politician, and senator.
Joseph-Octave Villeneuve (4 March 1836 – 27 June 1901) was a Canadian businessman, provincial politician, and senator.
Levy Solomons
Lucius Levy Solomons (1730 – May 18, 1792) was a Canadian merchant and fur trader.
Lucius Levy Solomons (1730 – May 18, 1792) was a Canadian merchant and fur trader.
Louis Bazil
Louis Bazil (1695 – February 20, 1752) was a French merchant and militia officer in New France.
Louis Bazil (1695 – February 20, 1752) was a French merchant and militia officer in New France.
Louis Boyer (merchant)
Louis Boyer (November 30, 1795 – December 21, 1870) was a mason, merchant and land owner in Quebec.
Louis Boyer (November 30, 1795 – December 21, 1870) was a mason, merchant and land owner in Quebec.
Louis Quévillon
Louis Quévillon (October 14, 1749 – March 9, 1823) was a tradesman and contractor.
Louis Quévillon (October 14, 1749 – March 9, 1823) was a tradesman and contractor.
Louis W. Hill
The SS Valley Camp is a freighter boat that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years and is currently serving as a museum ship in Sault Ste.
The SS Valley Camp is a freighter boat that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years and is currently serving as a museum ship in Sault Ste.
Marie-Anne Barbel
Marie-Anne Barbel (26 August 1704 – 16 November 1793) was a daughter of Jacques Barbel, who had come as a soldier from France and became an important member of the Quebec business and poli...
Marie-Anne Barbel (26 August 1704 – 16 November 1793) was a daughter of Jacques Barbel, who had come as a soldier from France and became an important member of the Quebec business and poli...
Mathew Bell
Mathew Bell (1769 – June 24, 1849) was a seigneur, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
Mathew Bell (1769 – June 24, 1849) was a seigneur, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
Moses Hart
Moses Hart (November 26, 1768 – October 15, 1852) was a Canadian businessman and seigneur, eldest son of Aaron Hart.
Moses Hart (November 26, 1768 – October 15, 1852) was a Canadian businessman and seigneur, eldest son of Aaron Hart.
Nathaniel Hughson
Nathaniel Hughson, born: 16 July 1755 at New York.
Nathaniel Hughson, born: 16 July 1755 at New York.
Peter Aylen
Peter Aylen (1799 – probably October, 1868) was a timber producer and later public official who was, for a time, known as "King of the Shiners".
Peter Aylen (1799 – probably October, 1868) was a timber producer and later public official who was, for a time, known as "King of the Shiners".
Peter Hess (businessman)
Peter Hess (10 September 1779 – 9 August 1855) was a farmer and landowner.
Peter Hess (10 September 1779 – 9 August 1855) was a farmer and landowner.
Peter Hunter Hamilton
Peter Hunter Hamilton, born: 1800 at Queenston Heights, Upper Canada.
Peter Hunter Hamilton, born: 1800 at Queenston Heights, Upper Canada.
Peter McGill
Peter McGill (August 1789 – September 28, 1860) was a Scots-Quebecer businessman who served as the second mayor of Montreal, Canada East from 1840 to 1842.
Peter McGill (August 1789 – September 28, 1860) was a Scots-Quebecer businessman who served as the second mayor of Montreal, Canada East from 1840 to 1842.
Philemon Wright
Philemon Wright was a farmer and entrepreneur who founded Wrightstown, the first permanent settlement in the National Capital Region of Canada.
Philemon Wright was a farmer and entrepreneur who founded Wrightstown, the first permanent settlement in the National Capital Region of Canada.
Pierre Berthelet
Pierre Berthelet (15 April 1746 - 2 January 1830) was a merchant in the Montreal area.
Pierre Berthelet (15 April 1746 - 2 January 1830) was a merchant in the Montreal area.
Pierre du Calvet
Pierre du Calvet (1735 – March 28, 1786) was a Montreal trader, justice of the peace, political prisoner and epistle writer of French Huguenot origin.
Pierre du Calvet (1735 – March 28, 1786) was a Montreal trader, justice of the peace, political prisoner and epistle writer of French Huguenot origin.
René Beauvais
René Beauvais (commomly known as René Saint-James) (October 8, 1795 - September 4, 1837) was a carpenter and master woodcarver from Quebec.
René Beauvais (commomly known as René Saint-James) (October 8, 1795 - September 4, 1837) was a carpenter and master woodcarver from Quebec.
Richard B. Angus
Richard Bladworth Angus (28 May 1831 – 17 September 1922) was a Scottish-Canadian financier, banker and philanthropist.
Richard Bladworth Angus (28 May 1831 – 17 September 1922) was a Scottish-Canadian financier, banker and philanthropist.
Richard Beasley
Richard Beasley was a soldier, political figure, farmer and businessman in Upper Canada.
Richard Beasley was a soldier, political figure, farmer and businessman in Upper Canada.
Richard Cartwright (born 1759)
The Hon. Richard Cartwright (February 2, 1759 – July 27, 1815) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
The Hon. Richard Cartwright (February 2, 1759 – July 27, 1815) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
Richard Dobie
Richard Dobie (1731 – March 23, 1805) was a merchant from Scotland who came to Canada about 1760 and by 1764 was actively involved in the fur trade around Lake Superior and the other Grea...
Richard Dobie (1731 – March 23, 1805) was a merchant from Scotland who came to Canada about 1760 and by 1764 was actively involved in the fur trade around Lake Superior and the other Grea...
Richard Hatt
Richard Hatt (September 10, 1769 – September 26, 1819) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
Richard Hatt (September 10, 1769 – September 26, 1819) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
Richard Reid Dobell
Richard Reid Dobell, PC (January 27, 1836 – January 11, 1902) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Richard Reid Dobell, PC (January 27, 1836 – January 11, 1902) was a Canadian businessman and politician.
Robert Drummond (Canadian businessman)
Robert Drummond (1791 – August 20, 1834) was a businessman in Upper Canada.
Robert Drummond (1791 – August 20, 1834) was a businessman in Upper Canada.
Robert Dunsmuir
Robert Dunsmuir, was a Scottish-Canadian coal miner, railway developer, industrialist and politician.
Robert Dunsmuir, was a Scottish-Canadian coal miner, railway developer, industrialist and politician.
Robert Hamilton (judge)
Robert Hamilton (September 14, 1753 – March 8, 1809) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
Robert Hamilton (September 14, 1753 – March 8, 1809) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
Robert Lester
Robert Lester (ca 1746 – July 12, 1807) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
Robert Lester (ca 1746 – July 12, 1807) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
Robert Mackay
Robert Mackay (February 24, 1840 – December 25, 1916) was a Canadian businessman and statesman.
Robert Mackay (February 24, 1840 – December 25, 1916) was a Canadian businessman and statesman.
Robert Simpson (merchant)
Robert Simpson (September 17, 1834 – December 14, 1897) was the founder of Simpson's Department Store.
Robert Simpson (September 17, 1834 – December 14, 1897) was the founder of Simpson's Department Store.
Roderick Cameron
Sir Roderick William Cameron was a Canadian and American businessman noted for co-founding the R. W. Cameron and Company shipping line in New York City, as well as for his role as an officia...
Sir Roderick William Cameron was a Canadian and American businessman noted for co-founding the R. W. Cameron and Company shipping line in New York City, as well as for his role as an officia...
Roswell Gardinier Benedict
Roswell Gardinier Benedict (9 December 1815 – 5 February 1859) was a civil engineer by profession and became involved in land development and the manufacturing of rolling stock for railways.
Roswell Gardinier Benedict (9 December 1815 – 5 February 1859) was a civil engineer by profession and became involved in land development and the manufacturing of rolling stock for railways.
Ruggles Wright
Ruggles Wright (1793 – August 18, 1863) was a Canadian lumber merchant, the youngest son of Philemon Wright.
Ruggles Wright (1793 – August 18, 1863) was a Canadian lumber merchant, the youngest son of Philemon Wright.
Sam Livingston
Samuel Henry Harkwood (Sam) Livingston (4 February 1831 – 4 October 1897) came to Canada following an unsuccessful venture in the Californian gold rush of 1849, and eventually found his wa...
Samuel Henry Harkwood (Sam) Livingston (4 February 1831 – 4 October 1897) came to Canada following an unsuccessful venture in the Californian gold rush of 1849, and eventually found his wa...
Samuel Crane
Samuel Crane was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
Samuel Crane was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
Samuel Cunard
Sir Samuel Cunard, 1st Baronet (21 November 1787 – 28 April 1865) was a British shipping magnate, born at Halifax, Nova Scotia, who founded the Cunard Line.
Sir Samuel Cunard, 1st Baronet (21 November 1787 – 28 April 1865) was a British shipping magnate, born at Halifax, Nova Scotia, who founded the Cunard Line.
Samuel Gerrard
Samuel Gerrard (1767 – March 24, 1857) was a Canadian fur trader, businessman, militia officer, justice of the peace, politician, and seigneur.
Samuel Gerrard (1767 – March 24, 1857) was a Canadian fur trader, businessman, militia officer, justice of the peace, politician, and seigneur.
Samuel Hart
Samuel Hart (1747 – October 3, 1810) was an American merchant and politician.
Samuel Hart (1747 – October 3, 1810) was an American merchant and politician.
Samuel Nordheimer
Samuel Nordheimer (February 6, 1824-June 29, 1912) was a prominent businessman and music promoter in 19th century Toronto.
Samuel Nordheimer (February 6, 1824-June 29, 1912) was a prominent businessman and music promoter in 19th century Toronto.
Samuel Street, Jr.
Samuel Street (March 14, 1775-August 21, 1844) was a businessman in Upper Canada.
Samuel Street (March 14, 1775-August 21, 1844) was a businessman in Upper Canada.
Samuel Zimmerman
Samuel Zimmerman (7 March 1815 – 12 March 1857) was a Canadian railway promoter and entrepreneur instrumental in the construction of the Great Western Railway of Upper Canada.
Samuel Zimmerman (7 March 1815 – 12 March 1857) was a Canadian railway promoter and entrepreneur instrumental in the construction of the Great Western Railway of Upper Canada.
Sewell Moody
Sewell Prescott "Sew" Moody (1834 - November 4, 1875) was a lumberman, carpenter, and Yankee trader from Hartland, Maine.
Sewell Prescott "Sew" Moody (1834 - November 4, 1875) was a lumberman, carpenter, and Yankee trader from Hartland, Maine.
Simon McTavish
Simon McTavish (c. 1750 – July 6, 1804) was a Scots-Quebecer entrepreneur and the pre-eminent businessman in Canada during the second half of the 18th century.
Simon McTavish (c. 1750 – July 6, 1804) was a Scots-Quebecer entrepreneur and the pre-eminent businessman in Canada during the second half of the 18th century.
Thomas Brown Anderson
Thomas Brown Anderson (June 1796 – May 28, 1873) was a Canadian merchant, banker, and member of the Special Council of Lower Canada.
Thomas Brown Anderson (June 1796 – May 28, 1873) was a Canadian merchant, banker, and member of the Special Council of Lower Canada.
Thomas McKay
Thomas McKay (September 1, 1792 – October 9, 1855) was a Canadian businessman who was one of the founders of the city of Ottawa, Ontario.
Thomas McKay (September 1, 1792 – October 9, 1855) was a Canadian businessman who was one of the founders of the city of Ottawa, Ontario.
Thomas Stinson
Thomas Stinson (15 July 1798 – 13 March 1864) was a Hamilton, Ontario merchant, banker, and landowner.
Thomas Stinson (15 July 1798 – 13 March 1864) was a Hamilton, Ontario merchant, banker, and landowner.
Thérèse de Couagne
Thérèse de Couagne (19 January 1697 – February 26, 1764) was a knowledgeable business woman who played an active role in the New France economy.
Thérèse de Couagne (19 January 1697 – February 26, 1764) was a knowledgeable business woman who played an active role in the New France economy.
Timothy Eaton
Timothy Eaton (March 1834 – January 31, 1907) was a Canadian businessman who founded the Eaton's department store, one of the most important retail businesses in Canada's history.
Timothy Eaton (March 1834 – January 31, 1907) was a Canadian businessman who founded the Eaton's department store, one of the most important retail businesses in Canada's history.
Vincent Meredith
Sir Vincent Meredith, 1st and last Baronet of Montreal, was a Canadian banker and philanthropist; President of the Bank of Montreal, the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal and the Montreal Museum...
Sir Vincent Meredith, 1st and last Baronet of Montreal, was a Canadian banker and philanthropist; President of the Bank of Montreal, the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal and the Montreal Museum...
William Allan (banker)
William Allan JP (ca. 1770 – 11 July 1853) was a Canadian banker, businessman and politician.
William Allan JP (ca. 1770 – 11 July 1853) was a Canadian banker, businessman and politician.
William Barber (Ontario politician)
William Barber (18??-1889) was a Canadian businessman and member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Halton from 1867 to 1875.
William Barber (18??-1889) was a Canadian businessman and member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Halton from 1867 to 1875.
William Beatty (Ontario politician)
William Beatty (January 19, 1835 – December 2, 1898) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
William Beatty (January 19, 1835 – December 2, 1898) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
William Botsford Jarvis
William Botsford Jarvis was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada whose estate 'Rosedale' now incorporates Toronto's wealthiest residential district.
William Botsford Jarvis was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada whose estate 'Rosedale' now incorporates Toronto's wealthiest residential district.
William Bullock Ives
William Bullock Ives, PC, QC (17 November 1841 – 15 July 1899) was a Canadian politician.
William Bullock Ives, PC, QC (17 November 1841 – 15 July 1899) was a Canadian politician.
William Cameron Edwards
William Cameron Edwards (7 May 1844 – 17 September 1921) was a Canadian businessman and parliamentarian.
William Cameron Edwards (7 May 1844 – 17 September 1921) was a Canadian businessman and parliamentarian.
William Cawthra
William Cawthra (29 October 1801 – 26 October 1880) was the eldest son of Joseph Cawthra, the founder and patriarch of the Cawthra Family in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
William Cawthra (29 October 1801 – 26 October 1880) was the eldest son of Joseph Cawthra, the founder and patriarch of the Cawthra Family in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
William Christopher Macdonald
Sir William Christopher Macdonald (February 10, 1831 – June 9, 1917) was a Scots-Quebecer tobacco manufacturer and major education philanthropist in Canada.
Sir William Christopher Macdonald (February 10, 1831 – June 9, 1917) was a Scots-Quebecer tobacco manufacturer and major education philanthropist in Canada.
William Gamble (business)
William Gamble (5 August 1805 – 20 March 1881) was a Canadian businessman and pioneer.
William Gamble (5 August 1805 – 20 March 1881) was a Canadian businessman and pioneer.
William Goodhue Perley
William Goodhue Perley (June 4, 1820 – April 1, 1890) was a businessman and member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1887 to 1890.
William Goodhue Perley (June 4, 1820 – April 1, 1890) was a businessman and member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1887 to 1890.
William Grant (fur trader)
William Grant (1743 – November 20, 1810) was a Scottish-born fur trader and businessman in Lower Canada.
William Grant (1743 – November 20, 1810) was a Scottish-born fur trader and businessman in Lower Canada.
William Grant (seigneur)
William Grant (June 15, 1744 – October 5, 1805) was a Scottish-born businessman, seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada.
William Grant (June 15, 1744 – October 5, 1805) was a Scottish-born businessman, seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada.
William Hamilton (lumber baron)
William Hamilton (??-1822) was a lumber merchant and political figure in Upper Canada.
William Hamilton (??-1822) was a lumber merchant and political figure in Upper Canada.
William Machin Stairs
William Machin Stairs, (January 21, 1789 – November 28, 1865) was a merchant, a banker, and a statesman.
William Machin Stairs, (January 21, 1789 – November 28, 1865) was a merchant, a banker, and a statesman.
William McGregor (politician)
William McGregor (June 24, 1836 – May 14, 1903) was a Canadian businessman and political figure.
William McGregor (June 24, 1836 – May 14, 1903) was a Canadian businessman and political figure.
William Price (merchant)
William Price (17 September 1789 – 14 March 1867) was a Quebec lumber merchant and manufacturer.
William Price (17 September 1789 – 14 March 1867) was a Quebec lumber merchant and manufacturer.
William Workman
William Workman (May 1807, Ballymacash, County Antrim, Ireland – 23 February 1878) was an Irish-born Canadian businessman and municipal politician.
William Workman (May 1807, Ballymacash, County Antrim, Ireland – 23 February 1878) was an Irish-born Canadian businessman and municipal politician.
Wilson Ruffin Abbott
Wilson Ruffin Abbott (1801–1876) was an American-born Black Canadian and successful businessman and landowner in Toronto, Ontario.
Wilson Ruffin Abbott (1801–1876) was an American-born Black Canadian and successful businessman and landowner in Toronto, Ontario.