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List of reeves and mayors of Etobicoke

February 07, 2023

The township of Etobicoke, Ontario came into existence in 1850 and was led by a township reeve from 1850 to 1967. From 1967 to 1983 the Borough of Etobicoke (City of Etobicoke after 1983) was led by a mayor until Etobicoke's amalgamation into the City of Toronto in 1998:

Reeves

  • 1850 William Gamble -merchant, miller, and land developer. Owner of the Milton Mill on the Humber River consisting of a sawmill, nail factory, inn, stables, and store, and later a gristmill, distillery and hotel. Began the development of Mimico and, as plankmaster, built plank roads in the township.[1]
  • 1851–1854 Joseph Smith
  • 1855–1857 Alexander McFarlane
  • 1858–1864 Edward Musson - born in London, England and immigrated to Canada in 1820. Settled in Islington in 1840 where he made a living farming, running a saw mill and keeping a store. Was also the first town clerk and postmaster.[2][3][4]
  • 1865–1870, 1874–1876 William Wallis
  • 1871–1872, 1877–1884 Matthew Canning - Born in New York City of Irish parents; the family moved to Etobicoke when he was a child. Canning was a farmer and owned a sawmill. Joined Etobicoke council in 1854 and spent 16 years as a councillor, 4 as deputy reeve, and 10 as reeve and was nicknamed "the Father of Etobicoke". Donated land for the construction of Richview's first brick schoolhouse.[5]
  • 1873 John Clark - was a market gardener[6]
  • 1885–1896, 1907 John Dillon Evans - Immigrated from Ireland. Was a beekeeper[7] Warden of York County in 1890[8]
  • 1897–1900 David L. Streight
  • 1901 John T. Carr
  • 1902–1905 John Bryans
  • 1906 Franklin E. Shaver - farmer, bought the first car in Etobicoke, a Studebaker-Flanders, ca. 1909[9]
  • 1908, 1910–1912 John Gardhouse - Father of future reeve William Gardhouse.[6] Gardhouse was a prominent cattle breeder who was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, and co-founder of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Also served as Warden of York County. Later moved to Weston and served as chair of the Toronto Board of Education in 1917 and as mayor of Weston in 1919 and 1920.[10][11][12][13]
  • 1909 Russell S. Warner
  • 1913–1917 Charles Silverthorn - was killed in 1917 when his car collided with a Toronto to Guelph radial streetcar at a rail crossing.[14]
  • 1918 James Dandridge - was a market gardener[6]
  • 1919–1920 William G. Jackson - Later was mayor of New Toronto (1929–1937, 1938–1952).[6]
  • 1921–1924, 1932 William James Gardhouse - son of former reeve John Gardhouse. Also served as Warden of York County. Later was Liberal MPP for York West (1934-1943).[6]
  • 1925–1926 Thomas A.C. Tier
  • 1927–1929 J. Ray Price - Brick manufacturer.[6] Served as Warden of York County. Would later be the Conservative candidate in York West in the 1934 provincial election and would be defeated by another former reeve, William James Gardhouse.[15]
  • 1930–1931 Robert Marshall - farmer[6]
  • 1933 William Clarkson
  • 1934–1936, 1938–1943 William A. Armstrong - "During the Depression, he was forcibly confined for 18 hours in an Alderwood school by unemployed residents."[6]
  • 1937 William L. Stephens - farmer[6]
  • 1943–1946 Frank A.C. Butler - Owner of Butler Funeral Home[6]
  • 1947–1952 Clive M. Sinclair, K.C. - Lawyer and school trustee. Also served as Warden of York County. Later appointed to Toronto Transit Commission (1954-1960).[6][16]
  • 1953–1956 Bev Lewis - Former pressman and union leader, later was involved with construction and land development and owned a bowling alley in New Toronto. Served as Progressive Conservative MPP for Humber (1955–1967). Retired to Mara Township on the shores of Lake Simcoe where he was reeve until his death.[17]
  • 1957–1962 Henry Oscar (Ozzie) Waffle - died in 1980, aged 60. Was a RCAF pilot during World War II. Owned a Ford dealership, Thorncrest Motors. He launched a legal challenge to Dennis Flynn's 1972 election, which resulted in his disqualification and the holding of a new election in 1973, which Flynn won. Waffle was chairman of the Metropolitan Civil Defence Organization and then the Metro Emergency Measures Organization at the height of the Cold War.[18][19]
  • 1963–1966 John P. MacBeth - lawyer, and later Progressive Conservative MPP for Humber (1971–1975)

Mayors

  • 1967–1972 Edward Austin Horton - first mayor of the amalgamated Borough of Etobicoke, former deputy minister of municipal affairs and public welfare (1937-1941) and business owner.[20][21]
  • 1973–1983 C. Dennis Flynn - Previously protocol officer for City of Toronto. Became Metro Toronto Chairman (1984-1987) and Metro Councillor (1988-1997)[22]
  • 1984–1994 Bruce Sinclair (effective September 4, 1984) After amalgamation sat as Toronto City Councillor (1998-2000)
  • 1994–1998 Doug Holyday - After amalgamation served as a Toronto City Councillor (1998-2013) and was MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore (2013-2014).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gamble, William". Dictionary of Canadian Biography. University of Toronto/Université Laval. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. ^ https://www.anamericanfamilyhistory.com/Thomas%20Family/ThomasElizabethSheppard.html#EdwardMusson
  3. ^ "Islington Golf Club".
  4. ^ "Macpherson-Newlove House".
  5. ^ "Matthew Court". Etobicoke Historical Society. Etobicoke Historical Society. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Mayors and Reeves of Etobicoke (1850 - 1998)". Etobicoke Historical Society. Etobicoke Historical Society. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  7. ^ "John Dillon Evans Jr., d.1920".
  8. ^ Legislative Assembly, Ontario (1895). "Sessional Papers - Legislature of the Province of Ontario".
  9. ^ "What was life like in Etobicoke 100 years ago?". Etobicoke Guardian. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  10. ^ Weston homes, sites set to make history: [York Guardian Edition] MEDITSKOS, STAVROULA. The York Guardian; Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]12 Mar 2004
  11. ^ John Gardhouse Passes HON DUNCAN MARSHALL.The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]03 Jan 1930: 47.
  12. ^ Historic home saved from demolition: [York Guardian Edition] Rainford, Lisa.The York Guardian; Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]13 June 2003
  13. ^ PROMINENT BREEDER PASSES AT WESTON AFTER SHORT ILLNESS: John Gardhouse Was Director of Exhibition and Famous Judge YEARS IN PUBLIC LIFE The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]01 Jan 1930: 13.
  14. ^ "A BRIEF HISTORY OF MARKLAND WOOD". Markland Wood Homeowners' Association. Markland Wood Homeowners' Association. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  15. ^ J. RAY PRICE NAMED BY CONSERVATIVES IN WEST YORK RIDING: Candidate's Brother, H. I. Price, Not to Seek Re-election MACAULAY SPEAKS, Special Despatch to The Globe.The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]16 Apr 1934: 4.
  16. ^ Clive M. Sinclair The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Jan 11, 1971; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 5
  17. ^ "W. Bev Lewis, 65 was Humber MPP reeve of Etobicoke", Toronto Star (1971-2009); Toronto, Ontario [Toronto, Ontario]10 July 1972: 10.
  18. ^ "Henry Oscar Waffle", The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]08 Mar 1980: 4.
  19. ^ "Henry Waffle - he ousted Flynn", Toronto Star (1971-2009); Toronto, Ontario [Toronto, Ontario]09 Mar 1980: C16.
  20. ^ "E.A. Horton, ex-Etobicoke mayor", Toronto Star (1971-2009); Toronto, Ontario [Toronto, Ontario]29 Mar 1980: B8.
  21. ^ "E. A. Horton Resigns Post In Ontario Government", The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]28 May 1941 "Etobicoke's mayor undecided on third term: Meeter and greeter but no political mover", Russell, George. The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]29 Aug 1972: 5. "SEEK $100,000 FOR REFUGEES", The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]19 Oct 1938: 15. "Administrative Changes", The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]18 Jan 1939: 7 "CROSS DEMANDS TIGHTER CHECK ON RELIEF: Many in Larger Cities Get Undeserved Aid, Suspicion of Minister, One of First Centres to Face Inquiry Reported to Be Toronto, Where Cost Regarded 'Out of Line'; May Be Given Chance to Increase Its Inspection Staff Before Government Acts E. A. HORTON NAMED NEW RELIEF DIRECTOR", The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]18 Jan 1939: 13. "NORMAN VINCENT TAKES BICKLE-SEAGRAVE, LTD.", The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]06 July 1946: 18 "Political foes begin long climbs toward juicy borough plums", Wills, Terrance. The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]19 Sep 1966: 5. "Suburban Elections", The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]15 Dec 1952: 8. "Suburbs Vote Light, Few Changes Result", The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]07 Dec 1953: 1 "Merger paradox: Fewer councils but races for top make room below", Wills, Terrance. The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]03 Oct 1966: 5 "Three enter when Mayor Horton leaves:, Appel, Suzanne. The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]13 Nov 1972: 4. "Flynn gets Etobicoke's top job", Toronto Star (1971-2009); Toronto, Ontario [Toronto, Ontario]05 Dec 1972: 1. "AFTER A FASHION: Heartfelt help for former mayor" Cherry, Zena, The Globe and Mail (1936-2016); Jul 11, 1977; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail, pg. 12
  22. ^ Rusk, James (August 20, 2003). "Ex-politician and war hero Flynn dies". Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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Joseph Smith 1855 1857 Alexander McFarlane 1858 1864 Edward Musson born in London England and immigrated to Canada in 1820 Settled in Islington in 1840 where he made a living farming running a saw mill and keeping a store Was also the first town clerk and postmaster 2 3 4 1865 1870 1874 1876 William Wallis 1871 1872 1877 1884 Matthew Canning Born in New York City of Irish parents the family moved to Etobicoke when he was a child Canning was a farmer and owned a sawmill Joined Etobicoke council in 1854 and spent 16 years as a councillor 4 as deputy reeve and 10 as reeve and was nicknamed the Father of Etobicoke Donated land for the construction of Richview s first brick schoolhouse 5 1873 John Clark was a market gardener 6 1885 1896 1907 John Dillon Evans Immigrated from Ireland Was a beekeeper 7 Warden of York County in 1890 8 1897 1900 David L Streight 1901 John T Carr 1902 1905 John Bryans 1906 Franklin E Shaver farmer bought the first car in Etobicoke a Studebaker Flanders ca 1909 9 1908 1910 1912 John Gardhouse Father of future reeve William Gardhouse 6 Gardhouse was a prominent cattle breeder who was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame and co founder of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Also served as Warden of York County Later moved to Weston and served as chair of the Toronto Board of Education in 1917 and as mayor of Weston in 1919 and 1920 10 11 12 13 1909 Russell S Warner 1913 1917 Charles Silverthorn was killed in 1917 when his car collided with a Toronto to Guelph radial streetcar at a rail crossing 14 1918 James Dandridge was a market gardener 6 1919 1920 William G Jackson Later was mayor of New Toronto 1929 1937 1938 1952 6 1921 1924 1932 William James Gardhouse son of former reeve John Gardhouse Also served as Warden of York County Later was Liberal MPP for York West 1934 1943 6 1925 1926 Thomas A C Tier 1927 1929 J Ray Price Brick manufacturer 6 Served as Warden of York County Would later be the Conservative candidate in York West in the 1934 provincial election and would be defeated by another former reeve William James Gardhouse 15 1930 1931 Robert Marshall farmer 6 1933 William Clarkson 1934 1936 1938 1943 William A Armstrong During the Depression he was forcibly confined for 18 hours in an Alderwood school by unemployed residents 6 1937 William L Stephens farmer 6 1943 1946 Frank A C Butler Owner of Butler Funeral Home 6 1947 1952 Clive M Sinclair K C Lawyer and school trustee Also served as Warden of York County Later appointed to Toronto Transit Commission 1954 1960 6 16 1953 1956 Bev Lewis Former pressman and union leader later was involved with construction and land development and owned a bowling alley in New Toronto Served as Progressive Conservative MPP for Humber 1955 1967 Retired to Mara Township on the shores of Lake Simcoe where he was reeve until his death 17 1957 1962 Henry Oscar Ozzie Waffle died in 1980 aged 60 Was a RCAF pilot during World War II Owned a Ford dealership Thorncrest Motors He launched a legal challenge to Dennis Flynn s 1972 election which resulted in his disqualification and the holding of a new election in 1973 which Flynn won Waffle was chairman of the Metropolitan Civil Defence Organization and then the Metro Emergency Measures Organization at the height of the Cold War 18 19 1963 1966 John P MacBeth lawyer and later Progressive Conservative MPP for Humber 1971 1975 Mayors 1967 1972 Edward Austin Horton first mayor of the amalgamated Borough of Etobicoke former deputy minister of municipal affairs and public welfare 1937 1941 and business owner 20 21 1973 1983 C Dennis Flynn Previously protocol officer for City of Toronto Became Metro Toronto Chairman 1984 1987 and Metro Councillor 1988 1997 22 1984 1994 Bruce Sinclair effective September 4 1984 After amalgamation sat as Toronto City Councillor 1998 2000 1994 1998 Doug Holyday After amalgamation served as a Toronto City Councillor 1998 2013 and was MPP for Etobicoke Lakeshore 2013 2014 See also 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1930 47 Historic home saved from demolition York Guardian Edition Rainford Lisa The York Guardian Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 13 June 2003 PROMINENT BREEDER PASSES AT WESTON AFTER SHORT ILLNESS John Gardhouse Was Director of Exhibition and Famous Judge YEARS IN PUBLIC LIFE The Globe 1844 1936 Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 01 Jan 1930 13 A BRIEF HISTORY OF MARKLAND WOOD Markland Wood Homeowners Association Markland Wood Homeowners Association Retrieved October 18 2020 J RAY PRICE NAMED BY CONSERVATIVES IN WEST YORK RIDING Candidate s Brother H I Price Not to Seek Re election MACAULAY SPEAKS Special Despatch to The Globe The Globe 1844 1936 Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 16 Apr 1934 4 Clive M Sinclair The Globe and Mail 1936 2016 Jan 11 1971 ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Globe and Mail pg 5 W Bev Lewis 65 was Humber MPP reeve of Etobicoke Toronto Star 1971 2009 Toronto Ontario Toronto Ontario 10 July 1972 10 Henry Oscar Waffle The Globe and Mail 1936 2016 Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 08 Mar 1980 4 Henry Waffle he ousted Flynn Toronto Star 1971 2009 Toronto Ontario Toronto Ontario 09 Mar 1980 C16 E A Horton ex Etobicoke mayor Toronto Star 1971 2009 Toronto Ontario Toronto Ontario 29 Mar 1980 B8 E A Horton Resigns Post In Ontario Government The Globe and Mail 1936 2016 Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 28 May 1941 Etobicoke s mayor undecided on third term Meeter and greeter but no political mover Russell George The Globe and Mail 1936 2016 Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 29 Aug 1972 5 SEEK 100 000 FOR REFUGEES The Globe and Mail 1936 2016 Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 19 Oct 1938 15 Administrative Changes The Globe and Mail 1936 2016 Toronto Ont Toronto Ont 18 Jan 1939 7 CROSS DEMANDS TIGHTER CHECK ON RELIEF Many in Larger Cities Get Undeserved Aid Suspicion of Minister One of First Centres to Face Inquiry Reported to Be Toronto Where Cost Regarded Out of Line May Be Given Chance to Increase Its Inspection Staff Before Government Acts E A HORTON NAMED NEW RELIEF DIRECTOR The Globe and Mail 1936 2016 Toronto 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