George Rolph

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George Rolph (April 7, 1794 – July 25, 1875) was a lawyer and political figure in Upper Canada.

He was born in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, England in 1794 and came to Upper Canada with his family around 1808. He studied law in York (Toronto). He served as lieutenant in the local militia during the War of 1812. He lived in Vittoria until 1816, then moved to Dundas. He represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1828 to 1830 as a Reformer. He died in Dundas in 1875.

His brother John was also a member of the assembly.

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  • Becoming Prominent: Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791-1841, J.K. Johnson (1989)
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