James McNabb

James McNabb

:See also James MacNabb

James McNabb (ca 1776-April 5 1820) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.

He was born in one of the Thirteen Colonies, possibly Virginia, around 1776. His father joined a loyalist regiment there in 1777 as a surgeon. He came to Quebec with his father and settled at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) in 1796. He later moved to York (Toronto) and then Thurlow (Belleville) in 1800. In 1804, he built a sawmill and grist mill on Meyer's Creek (Moira River).

In 1808, he became a justice of the peace in the Midland District and, later than same year, was elected to the 5th Parliament of Upper Canada representing Hastings & Ameliasburgh Township.

During the War of 1812, he provided transport and supplies for the garrison at Kingston. After the war, he persuaded Lieutenant Governor Francis Gore to establish the new town of Belleville. In 1815, his right leg had to be amputated following an accident. In 1816, he was re-elected in Hastings & Ameliasburg. He died in 1820 while travelling between York and Belleville.

External links

* [http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=2546 Biography at the "Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online"]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • McNabb — is a surname and may refer to: Places: McNabb, Illinois, a village in the United States People: Carl McNabb, baseball player Donald McNabb, Canadian politician Donovan McNabb (born 1976), American football quarterback Duncan McNabb, US Air Force… …   Wikipedia

  • James MacNabb — See also James McNabbJames Alexander MacNabb (born December 26, 1901 ndash; died April 6, 1990) was a British rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the gold medal as crew member of the British boat in the coxless fours… …   Wikipedia

  • James Alexander, Jr. — James Alexander, Jr. (October 17, 1789 September 5, 1846) was a United States Representative from Ohio. Born near Delta, Pennsylvania, he moved to the Northwest Territory in 1799 with his father, who settled in what is now St. Clairsville, Ohio.… …   Wikipedia

  • Donovan McNabb — during his tenure with the Eagles. No. 5     Minnesota Vikings Quarterback …   Wikipedia

  • Edgar McNabb — Edgar J. McNabb (October 24, 1865 February 28, 1894), nicknamed Texas, was a right handed pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in 1893 who committed suicide and shot his girlfriend after his first year in the major leagues.Born in Coshocton, Ohio,… …   Wikipedia

  • Donovan McNabb — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Donovan McNabb – QB #5 …   Wikipedia Español

  • Donovan McNabb — Données générales Nom complet Donovan Jamal McNabb …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Dinah McNabb — was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland. Born in Lurgan, McNabb studied at Queen s University, Belfast. She was elected to Armagh County Council for the Ulster Unionist Party, and was then elected at the Northern Ireland general election,… …   Wikipedia

  • Edgerrin James — Données générales Nom complet Edgerrin Tyree James Nationalité  États Unis Date de naissance …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Sport in Scotland — Sport plays a central role in Scottish culture. The temperate, oceanic climate has played a key part in the evolution of Sport in Scotland, with all weather sports like football, rugby union and golf dominating the national sporting consciousness …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”