John Small (politician)

John Small (politician)

John Small (August 27 1746-July 18 1841) was a political figure in Upper Canada.

He was born in Cirencester, England in 1746. In 1792, he was appointed clerk of the Executive Countil of Upper Canada. He was also a justice of the peace and a lieutenant in the militia.

In January 1800, he fought a duel with John White, the attorney general for the province. White had insulted Small's wife's honour after a quarrel between the two men's wives. He was acquitted of murder, even though the presiding judge, Henry Allcock, claimed to be a friend of White. However, his reputation in the elite society of York was ruined by the affair.

As a result of land speculation, he was able to achieve some level of prosperity.

He died at York (Toronto) in 1841.

His son James Edward served in the legislative assemblies of Upper Canada and the Province of Canada.

External links

* [http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=3136 Biography at the "Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online"]


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