William Botsford Jarvis | |
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Member of the 11th Parliament of Upper Canada for York | |
In office 1830–1834 | |
High Sheriff of the Home District of York, Upper Canada | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fredericton, New Brunswick | May 4, 1799
Died | July 26, 1864 Toronto | (aged 65)
Political party | Family Compact |
Residence | Rosedale, Toronto |
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.