Mcgill John 1752-1834 Born In Scotland Emigrated To Virginia In
1773. Espoused the royal cause in the Revolution; in 1777 a lieutenant
in the Loyal Virginians, and in 1782 a captain in the Queen's Rangers.
In 1783 came to St. John, New Brunswick, and in 1792 to Upper Canada.
Became a member of the Executive Council, 1796, and of the Legislative
Council, 1797. In 1801 appointed inspector-general of accounts. =Index=:
(John Graves Simcoe era) Accompanies Simcoe as commissary of stores, 47; appointed by Simcoe
purchasing agent for military supplies, 212; temporarily superseded, but
later confirmed in appointment, 213.