Marcus Holmes

Marcus Holmes (1805[1] – October 23, 1872[2]) was a manufacturer and politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as mayor of London in 1854.[1]

Holmes was a wagon and carriage maker in London.[1] In 1841, he became the first president of the local Mechanics' Institute. He died in London at the age of 67.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Portrait of Marcus Holmes, London, Ontario". London Public Library.
  2. 1 2 "London Public Library History". London Public Library.


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