Author: William Botsford Jarvis
Alternate names: William Botsford Jarvis Canadian politician; Jarvis, W. B. (William Botsford), 1799-1864
Born: 1799
Died: 1864
Bio: William Botsford Jarvis (May 4, 1799 – July 26, 1864) was an important member of the Family Compact and Sheriff of the Home District. His estate in what was then York, Upper Canada, gave its name to Rosedale, Toronto. Jarvis Street was named for his cousin, Samuel. -Wikipedia