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] His carriage business was located on King Street between Ridout and Talbot Streets.[3] In 1841, he became the first president of the local Mechanics' Institute. He died in London at the age of 67.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Portrait of Marcus Holmes, London, Ontario". London Public Library.
  2. ^ a b "London Public Library History". London Public Library.
  3. ^ N6a 6h9, On. "Portrait of Marcus Holmes, London, Ontario". images.ourontario.ca. Retrieved 2019-02-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)


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