Thomas Cushing Aylwin was a lawyer, political figure and judge in Lower Canada. He was born in Quebec City and trained as a lawyer, including a period of education at Harvard University. He developed a reputation as an excellent trial lawyer, particularly in criminal cases. He became interested in politics and supported the nationalist Parti canadien in their struggles with the British governors of the province. He did not support the armed rebellion in 1837, but defended some of the individuals accused of treason or other crimes for their roles in the rebellion.
Lord Gosford, Governor General of British North America, who was the target of Aylwin's "slashing" newspaper critiques
Lord Sydenham, Governor General of the Province of Canada, whom Aylwin opposed in Parliament
Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, who had Aylwin appointed Solicitor-General for Lower Canada
Dominick Daly, who fought a duel with Aylwin over Daly's decision not to resign in 1843
Sir Dominick Daly was a British colonial public servant and administrator during the 19th century, who held positions in British North America, Tobago and South Australia.
Sir Dominick Daly, around 1861
Lord Durham, who kept Daly in his position following the Rebellion
Lord Sydenham, who required Daly to enter electoral politics
Governor General Metcalfe, whom Daly supported in the 1843 crisis
