Benjamin Ernest Charlton
Appearance
Benjamin Ernest Charlton (b 12 April 1835 in Brant County, Upper Canada - d 12 March 1901) was the mayor of Hamilton, Ontario from 1867 and 1873-1874. In addition to his activities as a politician, Charlton was also a teacher and manufacturer.
Charlton is buried in Hamilton Cemetery.[1]
Tribute
Charlton Avenue, a street in the lower city of Hamilton, Ontario was named after him.
References
- ^ Bailey, Thomas Melville (1981). Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875). W.L. Griffin Ltd.
- MapArt Golden Horseshoe Atlas - Page 647 - Grids H10, H11, H12, H13, H14