John Torrance, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Torrance

merchant and entrepreneur, such as railway and steamboat

Date of Birth: 08-Jun-1786

Place of Birth: Larkhall, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 20-Jan-1870

Profession: businessperson, philanthropist

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John Torrance (June 8, 1786 - January 20, 1870) was a merchant and entrepreneur of Montreal, Lower Canada.
He entered the railroad industry in the 1830s and ran steamboats on the St.
Lawrence River.
He was also a director of the Bank of Montreal and closely involved with many aspects to do with the progression of Montreal from the 1820s to the 1850s.
His home, St.
Antoine Hall, was one of the early estates of the Golden Square Mile.