George Hamilton (April 13, 1781 - January 7, 1839) was a lumber baron and public official in Upper Canada. Hamilton was born in Hamwood in County Meath, Republic of Ireland in 1781 and came to Quebec City sometime before 1807. He and his brother, William, were merchants importing Madeira wine and selling other goods. In 1809, they set themselves up in the timber trade in Lower Canada, exporting lumber and supplying shipbuilders. Wikipedia
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