John Gray (banker)

John Gray
Born c. 1755
probably in London, England
Died September 13, 1829 (aged 73–74)
Côte-Sainte-Catherine (Outremont), Lower Canada

John Gray (c. 1755 – September 13, 1829), a Canadian banker, JP and militia officer, was the founder and first president of the Bank of Montreal[1].

References

  • "John Gray". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
  1. Mussio, Laurence B (2017). "First bank". Canada's History. 97 (5): 42-46. ISSN 1920-9894.
Business positions
Preceded by
None
President of the Bank of Montreal
1817–1820
Succeeded by
Samuel Gerrard


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