Thomas Montgomery (1790–1877) was an Irish Canadian businessman and estate owner.[1] He served as an officer in the Upper Canada militia.
Thomas Montgomery | |
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Born | 1790 Ireland, United Kingdom |
Died | 1877 The Dominion of Canada, British North America |
Known for | Estate owner |
He is best remembered as the founder of Montgomery's Inn in present day Etobicoke. Montgomery Road, named after him, cuts along the inn connecting Dundas to Bloor street.
See also
edit- Joshua Glover, a fugitive slave who worked for Montgomery
References
edit- ^ Hykel, Bev; Benn, Carl (1980). Thomas Montgomery : portrait of a nineteenth century businessman. Etobicoke, Ont.: Etobicoke Historical Board.