Moffatt George 1787-1865 Born In England Emigrated To Canada And
engaged in business in Montreal. Served during the War of 1812. In 1831
appointed to the Legislative Council of Lower Canada, being leader of
the British party in that house and a member of the Constitutional
Association. In 1841 elected for Montreal to the House of Assembly, and
in 1844 re-elected, retiring 1847. President of the British American
League, formed to oppose the annexation movement of 1849. =Index=: (Lord Sydenham era)
Member of Constitutional Association, 112; delegated to promote union of
provinces in Upper Canada, 112. =Bib.=: Taylor, Brit. Am.; Christie,
History of Lower Canada.