Simcoe, John Graves

Lieutenant-General John Graves Simcoe

Born: February 25, 1752, Cotterstock, Oundle, England

Died: October 26, 1806, Exeter, England

Burial plot: Wolford Chapel on the Simcoe family estate near Honiton, Devon. The Ontario Heritage Foundation acquired title to the chapel in 1982

Accolades: Person of National Historic Significance

Occupation: Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada

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