He first entered in 1861 as a Councillor and became an Alderman in 1867, serving the Victoria Ward. From then on, he served intermittently as Alderman for the Victoria Ward, in the years 1872-73, 1876, 1879, 1884-85, and 1893. He also represented the St Lawrence Ward in 1895 and 1897-98.
He was an active member of Sydenham Street United Church and the First Congressional Church. He served as the president of the Liberal Association of Kingston and was a charter member of the Minden Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Princess of Wales Own Rifles, and actively served as an officer in 1866. John was born in Kingston and resided there throughout his entire life. He was married and had two children, a son and a daughter. He had ten grandchildren in total, many of whom stayed in Kingston, but also moved on to the Northern United States, Montreal, and Winnipeg.
John was trained in modern trades (plumbing, heating etc) at the firm of George Chown, the firm then being known as just ‘Chown’, and later took a partner in Samuel Birch. Upon Chown’s death the firm changed their name to McKelvey and Birch. The shop operated at 186 Wellington Street, and due to space considerations moved to 71 Brock Street in 1974 and again to 69 Brock Street in 1885. The firm specialized in hardware, plumbing, and heating. By this time they had full plumbing and steam fitting departments.
He died on February 23, 1927, after having resided with his daughter and her family for the last ten years of his life. His wife and son having died before him.
The painting above of John is by William Sawyer who completed it in 1878. The city acquired the portrait in 2007.
At the gateway to the 1000 Islands and the UNESCO designated Rideau Canal, Kingston is a city rich in history, culture, critically acclaimed attractions and cuisine.
http://tourism.kingstoncanada.com/en/
He was an active member of Sydenham Street United Church and the First Congressional Church. He served as the president of the Liberal Association of Kingston and was a charter member of the Minden Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Princess of Wales Own Rifles, and actively served as an officer in 1866. John was born in Kingston and resided there throughout his entire life. He was married and had two children, a son and a daughter. He had ten grandchildren in total, many of whom stayed in Kingston, but also moved on to the Northern United States, Montreal, and Winnipeg.
John was trained in modern trades (plumbing, heating etc) at the firm of George Chown, the firm then being known as just ‘Chown’, and later took a partner in Samuel Birch. Upon Chown’s death the firm changed their name to McKelvey and Birch. The shop operated at 186 Wellington Street, and due to space considerations moved to 71 Brock Street in 1974 and again to 69 Brock Street in 1885. The firm specialized in hardware, plumbing, and heating. By this time they had full plumbing and steam fitting departments.
He died on February 23, 1927, after having resided with his daughter and her family for the last ten years of his life. His wife and son having died before him.
The painting above of John is by William Sawyer who completed it in 1878. The city acquired the portrait in 2007.
At the gateway to the 1000 Islands and the UNESCO designated Rideau Canal, Kingston is a city rich in history, culture, critically acclaimed attractions and cuisine.
http://tourism.kingstoncanada.com/en/
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