Thomas Paxton, c.1885

Description
Creator
Notman and Fraser, Photographer
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
A black and white portrait photograph of Thomas Paxton.
Notes
Thomas Paxton was born in Whitby Township in 1821 and in 1847 was one of the founders of Port Perry. He was a businessman in that community for many years. He was Reeve of Reach Township when the Provisional Council of the County of Ontario was formed in 1852 and served as Reeve until 1854. He served as Deputy Reeve of Reach in 1856. He represented North Ontario Riding in the Provincial Legislature of Ontario from 1867 to 1881 when he was appointed Sheriff of Ontario County. He died at Whitby on July 3, 1887, and was buried in the Dryden Baptist Cemetery, Whitby Township.
Date of Original
c. 1885
Dimensions
Width: 2.5 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Image Dimensions
Image Width: 2.5cm
Image Height: 3.5cm
Subject(s)
Local identifier
31-006-026
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.88342 Longitude: -78.93287
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian copyright law. No restrictions on use.
Reproduction Notes
Scanned a copy negative dated 1988.
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