Stephen Heward
Upper Canada public official From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Upper Canada public official From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Like many early officials in Canada little is known of Stephen Heward beyond his roles as a public official in Upper Canada after serving earlier in the British Army.[2]
Stephen Heward | |
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Auditor General of Land Patents for Upper Canada | |
In office 1818–1828 | |
Preceded by | John McGill |
Succeeded by | D'Arcy Boulton |
Personal details | |
Born | 1777? Cumberland, England |
Died | 1828 York, Upper Canada?? |
Spouse(s) | Mary Robinson(1787- 1863), m. 1806 [1] |
Relations | George Crookshank - son-in-law |
Occupation | Military officer, public official |
Before and during his posting as Auditor General of Land Patents Heward held a number of posts:
Heward served during the War of 1812 as Captain in the 3rd York Militia and promoted as Major at end of the conflict.[3] For his military service he obtained land in Simcoe County.
Heward Avenue in Toronto named for him.
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