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John Small ( August 27 1746 - July 18 1841 ) was a political figure in Upper Canada . He was born in Cirencester , England in 1746. In 1792, he was appointed clerk of the Executive Countil of Upper Canada. He was also a justice of the peace and a lieutenant in the militia. In January 1800, he fought a Duel with John White , the attorney general for the province. White had insulted Small's wife's honour after a quarrel between the two men's wives. He was acquitted of murder, even though the presiding judge, Henry Allcock , claimed to be a friend of White's. However, his reputation in the elite society of York was ruined by the affair. As a result of land speculation, he was able to achieve some level of prosperity. He died at York ( Toronto ) in 1841. His son James Edward served in the legislative assemblies of Upper Canada and the Province Of Canada . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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