Edward William Thomson, of Dumfries, Scotland, but then of Toronto. "He raised a company and took up arms for England, in the war of 1812-15, was in several engagements, being present when Gen. Brock fell at Queenstown Heights; was also at the capture of Detroit, and for gallant conduct received a madal and clasp, and was promoted to rank of Lieutenant Colonel of a regiment of regulars;" was in command of a company during the Rebellion of 1837; was President of Board of Agriculture, Director of Bank of Upper Canada, and twice elected to Canadian Parliament. He died at Toronto, 1865.
