William Dunlop also known as Tiger Dunlop, was an army officer, surgeon, Canada Company official, author, justice of the peace, militia officer, politician, and office holder. He is notable for his contributions to the War of 1812 in Canada and his work in the Canada Company, helping to develop and populate a large part of Southern Ontario. He was later elected as a Member of Parliament for the Huron riding in the 1st Parliament of the Province of Canada, Canada West.
William "Tiger" Dunlop
Battle of Chippewa.
American Infantry attacks at Lundy's Lane
Sketch of the battle at Montgomery's Tavern
The Canada Company was a private British land development company that was established to aid in the colonization of a large part of Upper Canada. It was incorporated by royal charter on August 19, 1826, under an act of the British parliament, which was given royal assent on June 27, 1825. It was originally formed to acquire and develop Upper Canada's undeveloped clergy reserves and Crown reserves, which the company bought in 1827 for £341,000 ($693,000) from the Province of Upper Canada.
The Canada Company's arms
Plan of the town of Goderich, Upper Canada, which was founded by the Canada Company, 1829
The Canada Company's office in Toronto, 1834
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Plaque. Erected 1929.