John Corry Wilson Daly

Lieutenant-Colonel John Corry Wilson Daly (24 March, 1796- 1 April, 1878) was politician, businessperson, militia officer, and the first Mayor of Stratford, Ontario.

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24 March - 1796 - 1 April - 1878 - Politician - Businessperson - Militia - Mayor - Stratford, Ontario

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Daly was born in Liverpool, England, and educated in Ireland. He served as a surgeon's assistant in the Royal Navy. He moved to Stratford in 1833, becoming post-master and opening the town's first store. He is often regarded as Stratford's founder, although he was not the first person to live there.

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Liverpool, England - Ireland - Royal Navy - 1833

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