John Pliny Crysler

John Pliny Crysler (February 26, 1801 – April 7, 1881) was a timber merchant and political figure in Canada West.

He was born on Crysler's Farm in 1801, the son of John Crysler. He was a captain in the local militia. Crysler represented Dundas in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1848 to 1851 and from 1854 to 1857. He was appointed registrar for the County in 1867.

His home, Crysler Hall, is now preserved as part of Upper Canada Village.

References

• Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry: A History, John Graham Harkness (1946)