Henry Allcock (baptised January 26, 1759 – February 22, 1808) was a judge and political figure in Upper and Lower Canada. January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1759 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Map of Upper Canada (orange) Upper Canada was a British territory in what is now the Canadian province of Ontario. ... Lower Canada was a British colony in North America, at the downstream end of the Saint Lawrence River in the southern portion of the modern-day province of Quebec. ...
He was born in Birmingham, England in 1759 and studied law at Lincoln's Inn in London. He was called to the bar in 1791. In 1798, he was appointed judge in the Court of King's Bench of Upper Canada. In 1800, he was elected to the 3rd Parliament of Upper Canada representing Durham, Simcoe and 1st York. However, a petition was raised citing irregularities on the part of his agent and he was unseated. Angus Macdonell won the seat in a by-election. The city from above Centenary Square. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Part of Lincolns Inn drawn by Thomas Shepherd c. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... Map of Upper Canada (orange) Upper Canada was a British territory in what is now the Canadian province of Ontario. ... The 3rd Parliament of Upper Canada was in session from May 28, 1801 to May 14, 1804. ... Durham County is a historic county in the Canadian province of Ontario. ... Simcoe is a county located in central Ontario. ... York County is a historic county in the Canadian province of Ontario. ...
He presided over the trial of John Small for the murder of John White in a duel. Small was set free. In 1802, he became chief justice for Upper Canada and, in 1803, he was appointed to the Executive Council for the province. For other people with the same name, see John Small (disambiguation) John Small (August 27, 1746-July 18, 1841) was a political figure in Upper Canada. ... John White (ca 1761-January 4, 1800) was a lawyer and politician in Upper Canada. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The Executive Council of Upper Canada had a similar function to the Cabinet in England but was not responsible to the Legislative Assembly. ...
In 1805, he became chief justice and a member of the Executive Council for Lower Canada despite support for another candidate, Jonathan Sewell, by the upper class of the province and the lieutenant governor. He was named speaker for the Legislative Council of Lower Canada in January 1808. Lower Canada was a British colony in North America, at the downstream end of the Saint Lawrence River in the southern portion of the modern-day province of Quebec. ... The Legislative Council of Lower Canada was the upper house of the bicameral structure of provincial government in Lower Canada until 1838. ...
He died of a fever at Quebec City in 1808, while in office. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...
External links
Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Henry wrote to his family in the U.S. telling them about the good time he was having and how he had not only fallen in love but had become engaged, intending to return to Australia after he and Howard had finished their journey to marry Ruth and take her home.
Henry remained in Sydney as long as possible, he had lost interest in the grand tour long ago but his friendship with Howard was strong and he had to finish what they had started together.
Henry's goodbye was emotionally charged but tinged with hope for the future, when his ship pulled away from the pier Ruth collected a large quantity of the confetti and streamers thrown from the vessel and showered on people waving goodbye, keeping it in an envelop for use on her wedding day.
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