| Allan Napier Macnab |
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As a young boy he fought in the Battle Of York in 1813 during the War Of 1812 . In 1826 he became a lawyer and moved to Hamilton, Ontario , where he represented the city in the Legislative Assembly Of Upper Canada . As a member of the legislature he opposed the reform movement in Upper Canada led by William Lyon Mackenzie . When Mackenzie led the Upper Canada Rebellion in 1837 , MacNab was part of the British militia that moved against Mackenzie at Montgomery's Tavern in Toronto on December 7 , dispersing Mackenzie's rebels in less than an hour. MacNab then led a militia of his own against the rebels marching towards Toronto from London , led by Charles Duncombe . Duncombe's men also dispersed when they learned MacNab was waiting for them. In 1838 he was knighted for his efforts. He served in the Legislative Assembly Of The Province Of Canada , leading the province from 1854 to 1856 . He was elected to the Legislative Council in 1860 representing Western division and served until his death. His mansion in Hamilton, Dundurn Castle , is now a tourist attraction in the city, and Hamilton's MacNab Street is named after him. Sir Allan is a direct ancestor of HRH The Duchess Of Cornwall .
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