Thomas Ridout (politician)

Thomas Ridout
Thomas Ridout
ConstituencyEast York and Simcoe
Chairman of the Home District Council
In office
1811–1829
Preceded byWilliam Jarvis
Succeeded byWilliam Allan
Interim Surveyor General of Upper Canada
In office
1804–1805
Preceded bySir David William Smith, 1st Baronet
Succeeded byCharles Burton Wyatt and Joseph Bouchette
Surveyor General of Upper Canada
In office
1807–1829
Preceded byCharles Burton Wyatt and Joseph Bouchette
Succeeded byPeter Robinson as Commissioner of Crown Lands (Province of Canada) (held since 1827)
Personal details
Born(1754-03-17)March 17, 1754
Sherborne, England
DiedFebruary 8, 1829(1829-02-08) (aged 74)
York, Upper Canada
Spouse(1)Isabella(Donovan?) (2) Mary Campbell
ChildrenSamuel Smith Ridout, George Ridout, John Ridout, and Thomas Gibbs Ridout
OccupationPolitician

Thomas Ridout (March 17, 1754 – February 8, 1829) was a political figure in Upper Canada.