Marcus Holmes

Marcus Holmes (1805[1] – October 23, 1872[2]) was a manufacturer and politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as mayor of London in 1854.[1]

Holmes was a wagon and carriage maker in London.[1] His carriage business was located on King Street between Ridout and Talbot Streets.[3] In 1841, he became the first president of the local Mechanics' Institute. He died in London at the age of 67.[2]

References
  1. "Portrait of Marcus Holmes, London, Ontario". London Public Library.
  2. "London Public Library History". London Public Library.
  3. N6a 6h9, On. "Portrait of Marcus Holmes, London, Ontario". images.ourontario.ca. Retrieved 2019-02-07.


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