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Walker, Hiram

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Born July 4, 1816 Died January 12, 1899

Hiram Walker built the Windsor Distillery and Flouring Mill in 1859 later to become Hiram Walker and Sons Ltd. He introduced Canadian Club whisky in 1884.

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